Early years services need to be seen as providing a public service, not as private businesses, according to the latest Policy Brief from Start Strong, 'Childcare' - Business or Profession?March 3, 2015
Early years services need to be seen as providing a public service, not as private businesses, according to the latest Policy Brief from Start Strong, 'Childcare' - Business or Profession?
On 3 December 2014, Start Strong held a conference called 'Childcare' - Business or Profession? The conference, which also saw the launch of a major report, asked how we can ensure high quality in Ireland's early years services. The conclusion was clear: we need to see 'childcare' as a public service, not as a business or a 'market'.
This Policy Brief is a four page summary of the full report 'Childcare' - Business or Profession? which was launched on the day.
Read our one page summary of the conference and report findings.
Click here to read our one page flyer 'Childcare': Business or Profession? published in May 2015.