Northern Ireland

CCEA www.rewardinglearning.org.uk

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment is a non-departmental public body reporting to the Department of Education in Northern Ireland.

Children in Northern Ireland www.ci-ni.org.uk

CiNI is the regional umbrella organisation for the Children's sector in Northern Ireland.

Early Years www.early-years.org

Early Years is the largest organisation in Northern Ireland for young Children. We are a non-profit making organisation and have been working since 1965 to promote high quality childcare for children aged 0 - 12 and their families.

Education and library Boards

Belfast Education and Library Board www.belb.org.uk

North Eastern Education and Library Board http://www.neelb.org.uk/

Western Education and Library Board (WELB) in Northern Ireland http://www.welbni.org.uk/

South Eastern Education and Library Board http://www.selb.org.uk/

Southern Education and Library Board http://www.seelb.org.uk/

High Scope Ireland www.highscope.ie

We are a network of Certified High/Scope Trainers based in Ireland committed to supporting the development of High/Scope in Early Years Services.

NICMA www.nicma.org

NICMA, the Northern Ireland Childminding Association, works to support and develop registered home-based childcare.  A voluntary organisation with charitable status, NICMA provides a range of services to support Childminders, parents and children.

Playboard www.playboard.org

PlayBoard is the leading agency for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. To this end, the organisation provides a range of innovative services designed to strengthen service delivery through advice, support, training and tailored provision.

Scotland 

Children in Scotland www.childreninscotland.org.uk

Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

Scottish Out of School Care Network www.soscn.org

The Scottish Out of School Care Network is the lead independent voice for school-aged childcare in Scotland.

England 

CREC www.crec.co.uk

CREC is dedicated to raising the quality of early childhood provision in order to enhance the life chances of children.

Daycare Trust www.daycaretrust.org.uk

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity, campaigning for quality, accessible, affordable childcare for all and raising the voices of children, parents and carers. We advise parents and carers, providers, employers, trade unions and policymakers on childcare issues.

NATIONAL Children’s Bureau www.ncb.org.uk

NCB is a charitable organisation that is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives and providing them with a powerful and authoritative voice.