Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1394. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she has taken to encourage preschools to notify parents of details relating to the curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34082/14]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the majority of support and funding for preschool provision is provided by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. My Department works closely with the D/CYA on improving educational outcomes for young children in preschool settings and that work has included the development of Aistear, the Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment developed Aistear and as part of the dissemination produced tip-sheets for parents. These tip sheets were widely disseminated and available in all early years settings and are available on the NCCA's website.
