The BCCN is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to support the attainment of national quality standards in both Early Childhood and After School services. We do this through the provision of information, training, on site mentoring and networking with other agencies to increase levels of support to services. The Network operates at local, regional, cross border and national levels with both voluntary and statutory agencies‘Supporting the Attainment of Quality Standards in the Early Childhood and After School Sector’

 The Principles and Values of BCCN

• The Rights of Children – We acknowledge the intrinsic worth of all children and their right to flourish and achieve their own potential
• Child Protection is of primary importance to the BCCN
• Parents – We recognise and value parents and families as the child’s primary carer and educator
• Quality  – We value practitioners working to achieve quality standards in Early Childhood and After School services and recognise  the impact of quality services on the enhancement of children’s health, wellbeing, learning and development
• Collaboration and Partnership – We are committed to engaging with national organisations, inter agency/cross border and all voluntary and statutory bodies
• Ethical Practice – We are committed to exemplary ethical practice and professional conduct
• Accountability – We are committed to transparency, accountability and sustainability in all aspects of our work