QQI Level 5 Introduction to ELC and Child Safeguarding Research-based Assignment 1 Brief 2026 | Chevron College

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QQI Level 5 Research-based Assignment 1 Brief

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• The word count for this assignment is 1500 to 2000 words.
• The Learning Outcomes met as part of this assignment are MIMLO 1 and MIMLO 3.

Performance Criteria: Assignment 1

Section 1

1.Give a brief outline of the development of the childcare sector in Ireland since the
1980’s. (4 marks)

2.Describe three types of childcare services that are available in Ireland for Early Years. (6 marks)

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Section 2

Give a brief outline on each of the following and how it applies to early years provision.
1.Aistear (5 marks)
2.Siolta (5 marks)

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Section 3

1.What are the four guiding principles that underpins the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. (4 marks)

2.Describe 3 Articles in the UNCRC and where you think they could be implemented in an ELC setting giving an example of each. (6 marks)

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Section 4

1.Describe two government initiatives relevant to the provision of Early Learning and Care in Ireland. (4 marks)

2.Correctly name and describe three pieces of legislation that are relevant to the provision of Early Learning and Care in Ireland. (6 marks)