Early Years and Schools

Early Years and Schools

SPECS - Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Services

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SPECS

Supporting Parents and Early Childhood Services

SPECS recognises the important milestones in children's lives and in particular supporting smooth transitions for young children, such as those into preschool and primary school.

We work collaboratively with parents, early years practitioners and teachers to ensure every child has the best possible start in their educational journey.

Transitions Support

Smooth progression to school

Resource Packs

Aligned with requirements

Children in classroom

Transitions Programme

How Does it Work?

SPECS has a dedicated support working with parents, early years practitioners and teachers recognising the importance of successful transitions in a number of ways including:

1

Supporting parents with transitions including into and out of pre-school as well as the transition to Primary School

2

Creating an atmosphere of shared learning and support between Early Years Services and local Primary Schools

3

Providing Early Years Services with resources to support transitions, aligned with national requirements and Aistear & Síolta

4

Developing transition resource packs with Early Years Services and Primary Schools providing for individual needs

Parent Support

Guidance through all educational transitions

School Partnership

Bridging early years and primary education

Resource Packs

Materials aligned with national standards

Children learning

Get in Touch

To find out more about how SPECS supports transitions please contact Brona Murphy at:

Supporting Transition from:

  • • Home to Early Years Services
  • • Early Years Services to Primary School
  • • Within Early Years Services
  • • Supporting families through change

Ready to Support Your Child's Educational Journey?

SPECS is here to help make transitions smooth and successful for your child.