Our External Partners

At Oasis Childcare, we recognize that providing the best care and education for children goes beyond our internal team. We are fortunate to collaborate with a variety of dedicated external partners, including psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists, who play a crucial role in enriching the services we offer. These partnerships help create a holistic environment where children can thrive. Together, with the support of these wonderful professionals, we are committed to fostering a nurturing, dynamic, and supportive environment where every child is given the foundation they need to succeed.

The Kilkenny County Childcare Committee (CCC) plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of high-quality childcare services within the local community, including services like Oasis, where Mags Hayes serves as our Development Officer.

Here’s how the Kilkenny CCC supports both childcare providers and parents in our area:

For Childcare Providers (like Oasis):

Training and Professional Development: The Kilkenny CCC offers a variety of training programs, workshops, and professional development opportunities to ensure childcare providers, including Oasis, stay informed about the latest best practices, regulations, and changes within the sector.
Support and Guidance: The CCC provides continuous support to services like Oasis in areas such as governance, business planning, and compliance with licensing requirements. This ensures that childcare providers can uphold the highest standards of care.
Funding and Grants: The CCC assists childcare services in accessing funding and grants that can be used to improve facilities, develop new programs, and enhance the overall quality of care. This includes initiatives aimed at supporting children with special needs or upgrading infrastructure.
Networking and Collaboration: The CCC facilitates networking opportunities, helping services like Oasis connect with other local childcare providers. These opportunities foster idea-sharing and collaboration, ultimately improving the overall quality of childcare across Kilkenny.
Resource Distribution: The Kilkenny CCC provides a wide range of resources, including materials on child development, educational tools, and curriculum planning, all designed to help childcare providers like Oasis deliver the best possible care.

For Parents in Kilkenny:

Information and Advice: The Kilkenny CCC is a trusted source of information for parents, offering guidance on available childcare options, subsidies, and support programs in Kilkenny. They help parents connect with services like Oasis that meet their specific needs.
Subsidy Assistance: The CCC helps parents access childcare subsidies and financial support, making childcare more affordable for families throughout Kilkenny.
Quality Assurance: The CCC promotes high standards of care by encouraging local providers, including Oasis, to adhere to national quality frameworks, ensuring that children receive safe, nurturing, and effective care.
Access to Specialised Services: For families with children who require additional support, the Kilkenny CCC helps connect parents with childcare providers like Oasis that offer specialized care and services tailored to children with special needs.
Local Initiatives and Programs: The Kilkenny CCC runs or supports local initiatives, including parenting programs and community activities. These opportunities allow parents to engage with their children’s early education and development.

In summary, the Kilkenny County Childcare Committee is an essential resource that helps ensure Oasis and other local services provide high-quality childcare while offering vital support to parents. For more information or to access available services, parents and childcare providers are encouraged to reach out to the Kilkenny CCC directly.

Tusla Download Files

The Tusla Inspectorate plays an important role in ensuring that Oasis maintains high standards of care and development as a childcare service. Tusla, as the body responsible for the regulation and inspection of early years services in Ireland, works closely with services like Oasis to help them comply with necessary regulations and continuously improve their service quality.

Here’s how the Tusla Inspectorate helps Oasis ensure quality development:

Inspection and Monitoring
- The inspectorate conducts regular inspections of Oasis to ensure that the service complies with the Child Care Act and relevant regulations. These inspections cover a wide range of areas, such as child safety, staff qualifications, and the overall quality of care and education provided to children.
- Through these inspections, constructive feedback is provided to Oasis, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement, which helps the service continue to evolve and enhance its practices.

Advisory Role
- The inspectorate offers valuable guidance and support to Oasis in areas such as meeting regulatory requirements, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Standards for Early Years Services.
- If there are any concerns or gaps in compliance, practical advice is provided on how to address them, helping Oasis to develop effective action plans and improvements.

Support in Continuous Improvement
- Tusla’s role isn’t just about compliance; it’s about fostering continuous improvement. The inspectorate helps Oasis focus on areas such as staff training, child development programs, and operational procedures that can enhance the overall service.
- By working together, Oasis can better understand the latest developments in childcare and incorporate these into their service offerings, which in turn contributes to the overall development of the children in their care.

Monitoring Child Safety and Welfare
- One of the primary responsibilities is ensuring that Oasis meets the required safety standards and protocols, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of all children. This includes checking that appropriate safeguarding policies are in place and that staff members are adequately trained to manage any potential risks or concerns.
- By regularly reviewing safety procedures, the inspectorate helps Oasis maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop.

Providing Feedback and Reports
- After inspections, detailed feedback and formal reports are provided, highlighting how Oasis is performing in areas such as care routines, staff-child interactions, and the overall learning environment.
- These reports are valuable for Oasis to track its progress and demonstrate its commitment to high-quality care, which can also be used as a reference to secure funding or further professional development.

Supporting Staff and Professional Development
- The inspectorate can offer recommendations for professional development programs or training for the staff at Oasis, ensuring that they stay up to date with best practices in early years education.
- This helps create a culture of continuous learning within Oasis, which is crucial in providing the best care and educational experiences for children.

Collaborating with the Kilkenny County Childcare Committee (CCC)
- Through collaboration with Kilkenny CCC, the inspectorate ensures that Oasis is aligned with local and national early childhood education and care frameworks. This alignment further supports quality development and enhances service delivery.

By working closely with Oasis, the Tusla Inspectorate helps ensure that the service not only complies with regulations but also continuously strives for improvement in its childcare setting. This collaborative approach ultimately benefits both the service and the children and families it serves.

Better Start National Early Years Quality Development is a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. It aims to enhance quality and inclusion in Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings for children aged from birth to six years across Ireland.

Oasis Childcare participates in professional development with Better Start, who provide mentoring and coaching on national frameworks to improve quality practices and achieve positive outcomes for children.

Our Better Start Early Years Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Oasis Childcare Service by providing expert guidance and tailored support to enhance the quality of care and education for children with additional needs. Here’s how the Early Years Specialist contributes to Oasis:

Individualized Support for Children with Additional Needs
- The Early Years Specialist works closely with Oasis Childcare Service to ensure that children with additional needs receive the support they require to thrive in their early years.
- By observing and assessing individual children, the Early Years Specialist helps develop personalized plans that address each child’s unique needs, ensuring they are fully included and supported in the childcare setting.

Guidance on Inclusive Practices
- The Early Years Specialist offers guidance to the staff at Oasis on best practices for creating an inclusive environment. This includes strategies for adapting activities, materials, and teaching techniques to ensure all children, including those with additional needs, are fully engaged.
- They also provide training and professional development on inclusive education, helping staff build the skills necessary to support children with diverse abilities.

Support with Early Intervention
- Early intervention is crucial for children with additional needs, and the Early Years Specialist supports Oasis in identifying and addressing developmental delays or challenges at an early stage.
- They work with staff to implement early intervention strategies that can make a significant difference in a child’s development and learning journey.

Collaboration with Parents and External Services
- The Early Years Specialist helps facilitate collaboration between Oasis, parents, and external agencies or specialists to ensure a holistic approach to supporting the child.
- By creating strong partnerships with families, they ensure that Oasis is aligned with the child’s needs both within and outside of the childcare service.

Assistance with Funding and Resources
- The Early Years Specialist can help Oasis access funding or resources to implement the necessary supports for children with additional needs. This could include specialized equipment, materials, or staff training to enhance the service’s ability to meet individual needs.

Promoting Wellbeing and Development
- The Early Years Specialist works with Oasis to ensure that all children, especially those with additional needs, experience a nurturing environment that promotes their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- They support Oasis in fostering an atmosphere of understanding, respect, and empathy, which is essential for the wellbeing of children with additional needs.

Monitoring Progress and Outcomes
- The Early Years Specialist helps Oasis track the progress of children with additional needs over time, ensuring that interventions are working and that the child’s development is progressing in a positive direction.
- Regular feedback and assessments ensure that the support provided is effective and adjusted as needed to achieve the best outcomes for each child.

Encouraging a Holistic Approach to Learning
- The Early Years Specialist promotes a holistic approach to early childhood education, ensuring that the learning environment at Oasis supports the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of all children, especially those with additional needs.
- By encouraging an integrated approach, the Early Years Specialist helps Oasis create a balanced and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

In conclusion, as the Aim Support Early Years Specialist, they play a crucial role in helping Oasis Childcare Service provide high-quality, inclusive care that meets the needs of all children, including those with additional needs. Through guidance, support, and collaboration, the Early Years Specialist helps Oasis create an environment where every child is valued, supported, and able to thrive.

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee (CCC)

For Childcare Providers (like Oasis):

Training and Professional Development: The Kilkenny CCC offers a variety of training programs, workshops, and professional development opportunities to ensure childcare providers, including Oasis, stay informed about the latest best practices, regulations, and changes within the sector.
Support and Guidance: The CCC provides continuous support to services like Oasis in areas such as governance, business planning, and compliance with licensing requirements. This ensures that childcare providers can uphold the highest standards of care.
Funding and Grants: The CCC assists childcare services in accessing funding and grants that can be used to improve facilities, develop new programs, and enhance the overall quality of care. This includes initiatives aimed at supporting children with special needs or upgrading infrastructure.
Networking and Collaboration: The CCC facilitates networking opportunities, helping services like Oasis connect with other local childcare providers. These opportunities foster idea-sharing and collaboration, ultimately improving the overall quality of childcare across Kilkenny.
Resource Distribution: The Kilkenny CCC provides a wide range of resources, including materials on child development, educational tools, and curriculum planning, all designed to help childcare providers like Oasis deliver the best possible care.

For Parents in Kilkenny:

Information and Advice: The Kilkenny CCC is a trusted source of information for parents, offering guidance on available childcare options, subsidies, and support programs in Kilkenny. They help parents connect with services like Oasis that meet their specific needs.
Subsidy Assistance: The CCC helps parents access childcare subsidies and financial support, making childcare more affordable for families throughout Kilkenny.
Quality Assurance: The CCC promotes high standards of care by encouraging local providers, including Oasis, to adhere to national quality frameworks, ensuring that children receive safe, nurturing, and effective care.
Access to Specialised Services: For families with children who require additional support, the Kilkenny CCC helps connect parents with childcare providers like Oasis that offer specialized care and services tailored to children with special needs.
Local Initiatives and Programs: The Kilkenny CCC runs or supports local initiatives, including parenting programs and community activities. These opportunities allow parents to engage with their children’s early education and development.

Tusla

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