Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast
Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.
Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.
Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.
Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast
Introducing technology to children, with Eilish Balfe
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In this episode, Early Years educator and setting manager, Eilish Balfe describes how COVID-19 was the catalyst for her doing a complete 360 change of mind about having technology in her setting. She discusses how, in partnership with parents, she and her staff support children’s curiosity through the use of technology