The NEELB Early Years Team provides advice on the pre-school sector to statutory Nursery Schools and Units. There are currently 15 Nursery Schools and 42 Nursery Units (managed by the attached Primary School) in the NEELB.
General information on the pre-school sector in Northern Ireland, including the Pre-School Expansion Programme and the Department of Education's Pre-School Review of 2004 and 2006 outcomes can be found at www.deni.gov.uk/index/pre-school-education-pg.htm
Specific information on the NEELB's Pre-School Education Advisory Group (PEAG) can be found at www.neelb.org.uk/schools/schoolsbranch/peag
The 'Effective Pre-School Provision in NI' study, which explored five key questions in relation to the possible impact of pre-school education on children's development and to quality issues in different types of settings has influenced recent early years developments significantly. The summary report may be downloaded from www.deni.gov.uk/researchreport41.pdf
A draft Early Years 0-6 Strategy was launched by the Department of Education and all schools are encouraged to respond during the consultation process. Details may be accessed at www.deni.gov.uk/index/pre-school-education-pg/16-draft-early-years-strategy-consult-pg.htm
