Activities of Mary HONEYBALL related to 2010/2159(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on Early Years Learning in the European Union PDF (186 KB) DOC (104 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication entitled "Early Childhood Education and Care: Providing all our children with the best start for the world of tomorrow" (COM(2011)66) (Communication on ECEC),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas throughout the EU, early childhood education and care (ECEC) is provided in different ways, with various definitions of ‘quality’ which depend heavily on states‘ and regions' cultural values and their interpretation of ’childhood‘,
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that the provision of maternity and paternity leave of sufficient length is an, as well as the implementation of efficient and flexible labour market policies, are essential components in effective ECEC policy;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Restates that investment in ECEC has been proven to have later economic benefits, such as increased tax contributions through a strengthened workforce, as well as reduced future health costs, lower crime rates and fewer instances of antisocial behaviour; stresses that prevention is a more effective tool, and more cost efficient, than intervention at a later stage;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises that having qualified and well-trained staff working with young children has the most notable impact on the quality of ECEC services, and as such calls on Member States to raise professional standards by introducing recognised qualifications for those working in the ECEC field; notes that other factors, including staff to child ratio, group sizes and curriculum content, can also affect quality;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recognises the need for more connections and transfers of approaches between ECEC educators and primary school teachers, focusing on the continuity of learning methods;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the positive effects of early intervention programmes can only be sustained in the long term if they are followed up with high-quality primary and secondary education;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls on Member States to develop mechanisms to evaluate provision and ensure that quality standards are respected, in order to improve ECEC services;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the Commission's intention to promote the identification and exchange of good policies and practices through the open method of coordination, as mentioned in the Communication on ECEC;