Early Years Quality & Regulatory Framework
Early Years Quality and Regulatory Framework
Launched 5th September 2018
The Early Years Inspectorate has developed a Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), to support registered Early Years Services to comply with the 2016 Regulations. The QRF does this by setting out the core regulatory requirements in a transparent way, bringing together evidence-based, national and international research and best practice in Early Years. The QRF aims to support registered providers in achieving compliance with the regulations and enhance the safety and care of children who attend these services. The QRF is child-centred, with a specific focus on the quality and safety of the care provided directly to children using the services.
Tusla Early Years Inspectorate, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, launched the Quality and Regulatory Framework on Wednesday the 5th of September 2018 in Dublin.
There is a QRF relevant to all services, please see link below to the Tusla website where you can view the QRF for each type of service in detail. https://www.tusla.ie/…/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-…/
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