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SOCIAL AND LEGAL CONTEXT

Module code: EDC206
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Patsy Stafford (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module provides a broad-based introduction to national and European policies that impact on the lives of Children from birth to six, families, and the provision of early childhood care and education in Ireland. Within this context, Irish legislation relevant to early childhood education and care settings will be examined. Finally, students will appraise the range of voluntary and statutory bodies and services that support children, families and early childhood services.

Overview

This module provides a broad-based introduction to national and European policies that impact on the lives of Children from birth to six, families, and the provision of early childhood care and education in Ireland. Within this context, Irish legislation relevant to early childhood education and care settings will be examined.
Finally, students will appraise the range of voluntary and statutory bodies and services that support children, families and early childhood services.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Examine aspects of government social policies relating to children, their families and the early childhood education and care sector and discuss the implications of contemporary policy development Outline the structure of the Irish Legal System and the implications of legislation for early childhood education and care practices Examine a range of laws in relation to family life, e.g. marriage, divorce, guardianship, civil partnership. Assess the impact of EU Legislation and directives on Irish Social Policy development relating to early childhood education and care settings Compare and contrast the role and purpose of a range of voluntary and statutory agencies that support children,families, and ECCE services

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	As above

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Froebel Education Department.

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