We invest in people - platinum accreditation

Early Years - the organisation for young children, is delighted to have been awarded We invest in people, platinum accreditation.

Platinum is the highest level of accreditation possible to attain under the We invest in people framework. Only 2% of organisations worldwide who gain accreditation achieve platinum status!

This accreditation means that policies and practices for supporting people are embedded in every corner of Early Years; demonstrating high performance through effective people management, whilst always looking for ways to improve.

Early Years is a non-profit making organisation, working since 1965 to promote high quality care and education for children aged 0-18 and their families. Early Years is the largest organisation in Northern Ireland working with and for young children. It is a membership – based organisation, a registered charity, a company limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors. Early Years currently employs 249 staff across Northern Ireland with offices in Belfast, Newry, Cullybackey, Lurgan, Trory and SureStart offices in Newry, Splash, Clogher Valley, South Armagh, Dungannon, Rainbow, Blossom, Star, Kilkeel and Arke.

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Early Years. Platinum accreditation on We invest in people is a remarkable effort for any organisation, and places Early Years in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”

Commenting on the award, Pauline Walmsley, Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to achieve the PLATINUM award for the first time, representing the enormous commitment to our staff team, supporting them to realise their potential. This award recognises that we are a high performing organisation and renews our focus and dedication to the children, families and early years providers we support across Northern Ireland and beyond.”