Childcare Publication to Download

The following documents can be downloaded:-

The Child Protection and Welfare Practice Handbook, developed by the National Office for Children and Family Services, HSE. The Handbook, which is based on the protocols as set out in Children First Guidance 2011 and the collective wisdom and best practice of experts and front line staff, will support the vital work of social workers and other relevant practitioners in dealing with child protection and welfare cases.

The National Strategy to Improve Literacy & Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011 - 2020.   Literacy & Numeracy for Learning & Life (, 489 kbs)    (July, 2011)

Children's Rights Alliance (2000) A Country is Judged on how it Treats it Children - An information pack on the Importance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Dublin. Children's Rights Alliance. www.childrensrights.ie/files/shadowRep/RhetorictoRights2006.pdf

National Children's Office (2005). United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child-Ireland's Second Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Dublin.  The Stationery Office. www.omc.gov.ie

Parenting Skills -   Parent Positively (Abobe.PDF, 124 kbs)  A guide for Parents of Children Aged Beween 6 and 12.  The aim of this series is to provide information and guidance to parents of children aged between 6 and 12 to help create a positive loving and supportive relationship between you and your child.

Partners in Learning  -   A Parent's Guide to Partnership in Childcare (Abode.PDF, 525 kbs)   This guide is for parents who want to understand how they can work with childcare providers to give their child the best opportunities and experiences possible.

 Childcare Regulations 2006 (Pre School Services) Childcare Regulations 2006 (Pre School Services) (, 396 kbs)  

Children First (Children First, 1,210 kbs)   is National Guidance that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect. It states what organisations need to do to keep children safe, and what different bodies, and the general public should do if they are concerned about a child’s safety and welfare. The Guidance sets out specific protocols for HSE social workers, Gardaí and other front line staff in dealing with suspected abuse and neglect. (July 2011)

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Childcare Library Resources

The following are just a few of the publications available to borrow from Dungarvan, Tramore and Lismore Libraries.

• A Practical Guide to Developing Childcare Policies - Marie Willoughby
• Supporting Quality Book 1 & 2 Guidelines for Professional Practice in Early Childhood Services
• School Age Childcare in Ireland
• The National Children's Strategy Our Children Their Lives
• Solid Foundation for Childcare
• National Childcare Strategy 2006-2010
• Solid Foundations - A resource guide for building strong and effective organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector
• Supporting Childcare Domestic Abuse & Bullying
• Childcare Practice for Voluntary Management Committee
• Supporting Children's Positive Behaviour
• Parenting Sytles and Discipline: Parent's and Children's Perspectives - Summary Report
• Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (July 2011)
• Protecting Children 'A Child Protection Guide for Early Years and School Age Childcare Services  (2010)
• Childcare How Much
• Aistear Parental Tip Sheets for new born to 6 years of age
• Child Development
• ECCE Programmes
• Equality & Diversity
• Parent Information
• Early Childhood Education & Care

Tips for Toilet Training

 A booklet   Tips for Toilet Training (word .doc, 98 kbs)  is a useful guide for parents on toilet training young children completed by Ms. Mary Clark, specialist continence nurse with the HSE.