Virtual Learning Resources
Welcome to the Virtual Learning Resources page of Bumblebees Creche Wexford. Here, we provide links to external sources that offer valuable information on child development, educational activities, and relevant resources for parents. Our goal is to support parents in their journey of nurturing and educating their children.
Aistear and Siolta
Aistear is the early childhood curriculum framework for all children from birth to 6 years in Ireland. The framework uses four interconnected themes to describe children's learning and development: Well-being; Identity and Belonging; Communicating; and Exploring and Thinking. It celebrates early childhood as a time of being, and of enjoying and learning from experiences as they unfold. This early learning also lays important foundations for later learning. (NCCA, 2009)
The National Quality Framework, known as Síolta, is a set of national quality standards for early childhood education. Síolta is a quality assurance programme that enhances the quality of early childhood experiences for children aged from birth to six years. (CECDE, 20026)
Access and Inclusion Model
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) ensures all children, regardless of disability can fully take part in a mainstream Early Learning and Care setting. AIM helps these settings create an inclusive environment and provides supports to children to meaningfully participate in ECCE. AIM provides universal and targeted supports, which focus on the needs of the individual child. AIM is a Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) initiative, administered by Pobal and Better Start.(Better Start, 2024)
Child Development Resources
In this section, you will find links to resources that focus on child development, including milestones, cognitive growth, social-emotional development, and more. These resources can help parents understand the different stages of their child's growth and provide insights on how to support their development.
Educational Activities
Explore a variety of educational activities and learning resources tailored for children to do at home. From fun learning games to interactive worksheets, these resources aim to engage children in age-appropriate learning experiences that promote curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Tusla and Parenting Support
Discover links to Tusla and other parenting support organizations that offer guidance on parenting, childcare regulations, and important information for parents. These resources can empower parents with knowledge and tools to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children.
Mandated persons obligations under Tusla
Mandated persons are people who have contact with children and/or families who, by virtue of their qualifications, training and experience, are in a key position to help protect children from harm (Tusla 2024)
A Mandated Person is required to report to Tusla without delay, any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed (Tusla, 2024) Mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the
Children First Act 2015:
➪ To report harm of children above a defined threshold
to Tusla.
➪ To help Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern
which has been the subject of a mandated report.
If the staff and management of Bumblebees Creche believe a child is at risk of harm or an incident of harm has been disclosed to us by a child, we as mandated persons must make a report to Tusla.
Contact Us
For more information about our childcare services or to schedule a visit to Bumblebees Creche Wexford, please feel free to reach out to us.