Centres of Excellence
Parents & carers Providers & members
Explore the Early Years Centre of Excellence Award, childcare at our Fermanagh Children and Family Centre, and support through our Sure Start partnerships.
Whether you are developing your setting’s practice or looking for support for your family, find the right information below.
Key facts
- For settings
- The Early Years Centre of Excellence Award (EYCE)
- Childcare
- Our Fermanagh centre, for children aged six weeks to 12 years
- Family support
- Sure Start, for families with children under four
Our centres of excellence
Our centres of excellence
Explore childcare at our Fermanagh centre and information about local Sure Start services. For details about places, activities and access arrangements, follow the relevant route below.
Fermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre
Located at the South West Acute Hospital site, our Fermanagh centre provides full daycare and after-school care for children aged six weeks to 12 years. Led by Early Years, the centre provides care and early learning in an environment designed to support children’s individual development.
Find out about the centre and contact the team to discuss your child’s needs, fees and current availability.
Email the Fermanagh Centre or call 028 6638 1936.
Sure Start
Sure Start supports expectant parents and families with children under four through early learning, health and family-support services. Activities include opportunities for play, parenting support and help with children’s communication and development.
Early Years is involved in a number of Sure Start partnerships. Visit our Sure Start page to explore the projects and find a local team to speak to about your family’s needs.
Access arrangements vary, so contact the relevant project to ask about eligibility and the support available.
Early Years Centre of Excellence Award
Investing in quality for every child
The Early Years Centre of Excellence Award, or EYCE, promotes high-quality standards in early childhood care and education. Developed in line with international research on early years practice, the award aims to support positive outcomes for children, families and staff.
Interested in the award for your setting?
Speak to Early Years about the current award requirements, what participation involves and the next steps for your setting.
Looking for support to develop your practice?
Explore our wider specialist support, including mentoring, curriculum guidance and professional learning.
Contact
Questions about the award or Early Years support?
Tell us what you would like to find out, and we will direct your enquiry to the appropriate team. For award enquiries, include your setting’s name and mention the Early Years Centre of Excellence Award.
Email Early Years about the award or call Early Years and ask about the Centre of Excellence Award. These are Early Years’ published general contact details.
For childcare enquiries, contact the Fermanagh Centre directly. For local family services, contact the relevant Sure Start project.
- Telephone
- 028 9066 2825
- info@early-years.org