Better Start /AIM
Better Start (formerly the Better Start National Early Years Quality Development
Service) is a national support initiative funded by the Department of Children,
Disability and Equality and hosted by Pobal. Its overall purpose is to improve the
quality, inclusion, and practice in early learning and care (ELC) services across
Ireland for children from birth to around 6 years. It does this by providing:
- Mentoring, coaching, and quality development support to early years providers.
- Training and professional development
- Other resources to enhance quality practice in settings