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Early Childhood Education and Care: the EU Framework Mafalda Leal

Early Childhood Education and Care: the EU Framework Mafalda Leal Senior Policy Coordinator. Peer Review on Early Years Sofia , 24-25 March 2014. European Institutions. *Share information & expertise from members

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Early Childhood Education and Care: the EU Framework Mafalda Leal

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  1. Early Childhood Education and Care: the EU Framework Mafalda Leal Senior Policy Coordinator Peer Review on EarlyYears Sofia,24-25 March 2014

  2. European Institutions *Share information & expertise from members * Influence decision-making through representation, policy positions & consultations * Encourage children’s participation * Facilitate exchange of knowledge & good practice * Disseminate information on latest EU developments * Support national advocay efforts * Promote joint work & partnerships * Forge NGO alliances to promote children’s rights * Work with other international organisations * Membership of wider NGO pltaforms Other partners Eurochild members * Raise awareness on children’s rights in Europe *Spread information through publications, online channels & social media Wider public & the media

  3. EU Framework • Earlyyearsunder the competence of member states but important role of the European Commission in driving change by: • Open Method of Coordination exchange of practices • Research • Integrationintootherpolicy areas: reconciliation; Europe 2020; fightagainstpoverty; structural funds • Eurochild view: • broad policy framework linking labour market policies, family-related leaves, family support services & formal education systems as the basis to develop policies on ECEC services. • Children’sdevelopment as the primaryconcern

  4. Recent developments • Parental leave (2010); Maternity leave; Paternity leave (2011 consultation) • Review of Barcelona targets for child care placement (2008) • Strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (‘ET 2020’) benchmark: share of early leavers from education and training should be less than 10 %. • Early years education & care – Council Conclusions (2011): providing all our children with the best start for the world of tomorrow • Developing a EuropeanQuality Framework for ECEC: • Accessibilty • Workforce • Curriculum • Governance • Monitoring & evaluation indicators/ benchmarking

  5. challenges • Cuts in expenditure and staff in statutory social services. • Demonstrating the potential return for investment. • Makehappen an holisticapproach and integrated services. • Ensure respect for diversity and tailoredapporaches.

  6. School readiness is more than knowing the ABCs and 123s • health and physical development; • social and emotional development; • language and communication; • approaches to learning • cognitive development and general knowledge

  7. Thank you for your attention! Website: www.eurochild.org E-mail: Mafalda.Leal@eurochild.org

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