Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2018
85. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a matter (details supplied) will be addressed regarding the Healthy Ireland Smart Start programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10738/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Healthy Ireland Smart Start programme is funded by the HSE for use in pre-schools. I understand that a range of materials are already available to pre-schools in this regard. The use of materials as part of the programmes is a matter for the HSE.
My Department is working with DCYA and the NCCA to implement the National Síolta Aistear Initiative, which is providing a range of nationally approved materials, resources and CPD/mentoring in both the Síolta national quality assurance framework and the Aistear national curriculum framework. These materials were developed last year by the two national co-ordinators. Further resources are available for services and practitioners on www.aistearsiolta.ie.
