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The strategy can be used as an example of best practice by policymakers, demonstrating an evidence-based, collaborative approach with a strong focus on health equity.
Where to look in this resource
Pages 21-27 outline the context and importance of supporting ECD, as well as the strategic vision. Objectives 1 and 2 set out approaches to parental support and the need for resources and services for parents. Objective 3 sets out the context and interventions to address inequalities related to poverty and discrimination. Objectives 4-6 highlight the need for healthcare interventions to support physical and mental health. Goal D (pages 104-115) sets out areas to consider for effective implementation, including governance, workforce and monitoring. Pages 117-122 set out specific actions for implementation, while pages 122-171 outline specific strategic actions across the objectives
Description
A Whole-of-Government 10-year strategy focused on supporting the development, health, and well-being of children from birth to age five and their families. The strategy is built on four main goals: strengthening families and communities, ensuring optimum physical and mental health, promoting positive play-based early learning, and creating an effective early childhood system.
Brief description
Ireland's First 5 strategy is a best practice example indicating how ECD can be addressed across the whole of government, including key areas for intervention and using a progressive universalism approach.
Keywords
whole-of-government; progressive universalism; family services; health equity; implementation planning
Resource Title
Ireland's first five strategy
