The following are just a few of the publications available to borrow from our Resource Centre.

	Parenting PositivelyParenting Positively is a series by the Family Support Agency and Barnardos that provides information and guidance to parents of children between the ages of 6 and 12. The aim is to create a positive, loving and supportive relationship between you and your child.
	A Practical Guide to Developing Childcare Policies This book and accompanying CD is designed to help childcare services to develop clear written policies. The book outlines what policies are needed and gives step-by-step guidelines as to how best to develop, implement and review these policies. The accompanying CD includes policy templates that can be amended by the user to suit the needs of their service.
	Supporting Quality – Guidelines for Professional Practice in Early Childhood Services 3rd Edition Book 1 & 2The importance of the first years in a child’s life in terms of development and learning cannot be overestimated. Barnardos wants every child to have access to a guaranteed , quality, regulated childcare place, staffed by well trained practitioners capable of providing for the development and well being of each child in their care.These publications are a significant contribution in supporting practitioners to develop and provide quality early childhood services. Book 1 pulls together the social and economic context, significant policy developments and legislation as well as leadership and management content. Book 2 focuses on early learning theory and professional practice.
	Legislation and Parental Involvement Handbooks for Childcare ProvidersThe Legislation Handbook which has been updated for 2008 is intended to act as a guide to the many areas of legislation that impact upon childcare providers in Ireland.The Parental Involvement Handbook explores strategies that enable childcare providers to engage parents in their child’s learning and social development. It provides methods to reflect on what measures are in place already and how effective they are.

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