AN Ennis childcare provider is among the winners of Early Childhood Ireland’s annual National Awards which recognise and applaud the excellent practice of educators in early learning and care settings. Maxine Ryan from Clare Family Resource Centre in Ennis was awarded the LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion sponsored by LINC. Maxine wins this award for her work in cultivating inclusive culture, practice and pedagogy in early learning and care settings. Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, said, “The Early Childhood Ireland National Awards showcase the excellent practice in early learning and care settings. This year has been a particularly challenging one for the early years sector due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the high quality of the awardees demonstrates the ingenuity and tenacity which is embedded across our sector. “I would like to congratulate Maxine Ryan from Clare Family Resource Centre in Ennis and thank her for her innovative approach and contribution to the continued development of the …
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