This report shares the process, findings and recommendations from a 12-month evaluation carried out by DCU ECRC in partnership with the StartBright community. The evaluation explored the StartBright Way and looked at what makes StartBright a strong example of best practice in Early Learning and Care.

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The report is based on workshops, discussions and interviews with staff, team members and stakeholders, along with supporting documents provided by StartBright.

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It is intended to support both the StartBright community and external decision-makers, including policy makers, by offering insights into what makes StartBright unique and what is needed to support sustainable community-based early childhood services in Ireland. The report also includes practical recommendations to guide future discussion, planning and improvement.

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