Quality Resource Pack



The culmination of many years of work in defining and promoting quality pedagogy, ISSA’s Quality Resource Pack proposes a practice-research-policy blended approach to quality, enabled by various tools that can be used with practitioners, pre- and in-service trainers, supervisors, parents and poli

Group reflection as a motor for high-quality educational practice. An inspirational travel guide for practitioners and leaders in ECEC and primary schools



This Guide will help you get familiar with the collaborative reflective practices of educators working in Early Childhood Education Centres (ECEC) and primary schools.

Date: 24-10-2023

ISSA welcomes a new Member in Tajikistan: Nuri Hidoyat

Nuri Hidoyat, is a non-governmental organization in Tajikistan which works to ensure that every child has access to quality, holistic and inclusive care and education. 

Prioritising the professionalisation of early childhood education and care staff



Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services for children under six years of age play a fundamental role in laying strong foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing, especially in the first three years of life.

Putting early childhood at the heart of the European Child Guarantee



The Child Guarantee is an opportunity to increase public investment in early childhood development services and support, with both domestic resources and EU funding.

First Years, First Priority Campaign Country Profiles



First Years First Priority Campaign Country Profiles share data collected by national campaign coordinators in Bulgaria, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and Spain.

Date: 15-03-2023

First Years, First Priority Campaign coalition makes the case for an integrated early childhood system in Bulgaria

On behalf of the First Years, First Priority national campaign coalition, ISSA Member, For Our Children Foundation urged the Bulgarian government to focus on developing an integrated system for ECEC.

Supporting Families for Gender Transformative Parenting - Challenging the gender norms and gender inequalities to create a more equitable environment for all children to thrive



 

The Gender Transformative Parenting Training Resource Package for frontline workers from different sectors was created in partnership with UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO).

"Let's Play" Activity Cards - Play-based activities for healing and learning



The "Let’s Play" Activity Cards contain play-based activities developed to stimulate and support children whose play has been affected by the war in Ukraine. The content emphasizes the healing power of play as a vehicle for children to express themselves and their feelings, while at the same time continuing to learn and explore the world around them.

Date: 12-09-2022

ISSA contributes to European Commission’s proposal on revision of the Barcelona Targets

The proposed revision to the Barcelona targets aims to close the gender employment gap, while enhancing the social and cognitivdevelopment of children — particularly those in vulnerable situations or from disadvantaged backgrounds.