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Read the research papers which informed the work in developing Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework .

Summary of the key messages from the research paper

Executive Summaries of research

Perspectives on the relationship between education and care in early childhood

Children’s early learning and development 

Play as a context for early learning and development

Supporting early learning and development through formative assessment

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