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Back to School Survey 2023 (Infographic)
No full textInfographicResults of the Back to School Survey 2023
About our Service and the Supports we Provide
Get PDFInformation sheetInformation sheet describing the services provided by Youghal Family Resource Initiative
Boarded Out Practical Support Service for Adults (Flyer)
Get PDFFlyerBoarded Out is a term used to describe children who were fostered or raised with families other than their own in Ireland. This happened mainly between 1920 and 1970. There was also a practice of being nursed out, where infants were placed with women who could care for them. Some children were boarded out up to the introduction of the 1991 Child Care Act. While many children were boarded out on farms in rural areas, children were also placed in homes in larger towns and cities. If you have experience of being boarded out and would like to avail of practical support, you can contact Barnardos Boarded Out Practical Support Service for Adults
Barnardos Boarded Out Practical Support Service for Adults (Poster)
Get PDFPosterBoarded Out is a term used to describe children who were fostered or raised with families other than their own in Ireland. This happened mainly between 1920 - 1970. There was also a practice of being nursed out, where infants were placed with women who could care for them. Some children were boarded out up to the introduction of the 1991 ChildCare Act. While many children were boarded out on farms in rural areas, children were also placed in homes in larger towns and cities. If you have experience of being boarded out, you can avail of Barnardos free and confidential service offering a wide range of practical supports
Parenting When Separated – Handovers
Get PDFInformation sheetInformation sheet for separated parents for when their children are handed over
Supporting Young Children’s Behaviour in Early Learning & Care
Get PDFInformation sheetThis describes training which is suitable for those working in Early Learning & Care and interested in learning more about young children’s behaviour
The Real Cost of School in 2023 - Back to School Survey (Summary)
Get PDFPaperEvery year, for 19 years, Barnardos has highlighted the costs incurred by parents in preparing their children to return to school each September through an online survey, reporting on the pressures parents are directly experiencing in trying to provide for back to school costs. This year a total of 1,148 responses were received. Responses to the survey came from a cross section of Irish society, with a representative geographic spread and respondents covering all classes and years within the primary and secondary school cycles
Early Years eNews: Issue 4
No full textNewsletterIn this issue of Early Years eNews, we bring you information about two brand new resources from Barnardos - an updated behaviour booklet for parents and a resource on change implementation in ELC and SAC that will be particularly useful as services draw up and action the Quality Action Plan linked to core funding. We also have news from across the sector, including Phase 2 of the Aistear consultation process, information on a free wellness webinar, and updates from our training team and library service
ChildLinks Issue 2: Men in Early Childhood Education and Care
No full textBarnardos journal ChildLinksIn Ireland, there has been rapid development across all areas of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector over the past two decades, with a four-fold increase in the number of educators in the sector. The workforce remains, however, predominantly female, with the percentage of male ECEC educators only around 2%. This gender imbalance can also be seen across the US and the UK, and in most EU countries. The low proportion of male employees in professional care and education for the youngest children has been on the international agenda for decades, but little seems to have changed. But, why is this? First, although there have been sustained efforts to improve gender equality and eliminate widespread gender stereotypes in all areas of society for many years, even today we are bombarded with gendered messages, including that of women as having a more caring nature and being better suited to caring roles. Second, there is the issue of the generally low status and wages of the ECEC profession, often consisting of part time hours. The role of ECEC educator may not be seen to be a viable option for men, with the income judged insufficient for the ‘main breadwinner’ to sustain a family. The profession is widely perceived as more suited to women, who traditionally have combined their parenting roles with part-time employment. Other barriers cited as preventing men entering the sector include fear of or actual judgements of their sexuality, motives, and ability to care for young children. From a practical point of view, at a time when staff recruitment is an issue across the sector, it makes sense to widen the potential workforce, making ECEC a more visible career option for all. More gender balance in the workforce could have a positive impact on staff teams, affecting everyday practices. Improved gender balance in ECEC would also be beneficial for children, offering them an environment that is more representative of society in general. The absence of male role models in early years settings, and a lack of opportunity to interact with and build relationships with men outside their home and extended family, at a time when children are developing a sense of identity in relation to others, helps to reinforce gender stereotypes of women as more suited to such professions. The most important consideration in recruitment of course is that, during these formative years for children, those employed in ECEC – both male and female – have the knowledge, skills and aptitude to provide quality care and education that supports young children’s holistic development. Broadening the potential workforce increases the chances of recruiting the best person for the job. In this issue of ChildLinks, academics and educators from across Ireland, the UK, the EU and Australia consider the issue of gender imbalance in the ECEC workforce and examine the challenges for men entering the profession. They also explore how the issue is being addressed internationally, both to raise awareness and to employ practical strategies to recruit and retain more men into the sector
Early Years eNews: Issue 1
No full textNewsletterIn this first issue of Early Years eNews for 2023, we bring you updates from DCEDIY, including proposals that will pave the way to regulate childminders, and information on a number of surveys and consultations taking place across the sector. We also have details about the latest publications, training and library offerings from Barnardos