Belfast Wide Early Years Intervention Programme
The Belfast Wide Early Years Intervention Programme (BWEY) began as a three-year pilot funded through the Department of Education’s Fair Start proposal, which focused on improving outcomes for children at risk of underachievement. Each year of the pilot was externally evaluated.
Our 2–3 Programme provides a caring, supportive and stimulating early learning environment for young children who would benefit from early intervention to support development. Through the Belfast Wide Early Years (BWEY) programme, we focus on promoting children's development at a crucial stage, identifying needs and providing support from Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Our therapists provide regular advice, strategies and direct support to help children develop essential communication, sensory, motor and self-help skills.
Our experienced team at Kids Together provides a play-based curriculum that encourages communication, language, social interaction, physical development and independence. Activities are carefully planned around each child's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs, ensuring every child is supported to learn and grow at their own pace.
Where appropriate, children also receive assessments and observations from an Educational Psychologist. This collaborative approach helps us to build a clear understanding of each child's strengths and areas for development, enabling informed decisions about the most appropriate nursery placement and any additional support they may require.
We believe that strong partnerships with families are central to a child's success. By working closely with parents, carers and professionals, we create personalised support plans that ensure every child is given the best possible start to their educational journey.
Our aim is to provide a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore, play and learn, while ensuring they are well prepared for a successful transition into nursery.
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Our experienced team at Kids Together provides a play-based curriculum that encourages communication, language, social interaction, physical development and independence. Activities are carefully planned around each child's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs, ensuring every child is supported to learn and grow at their own pace.
Where appropriate, children also receive assessments and observations from an Educational Psychologist. This collaborative approach helps us to build a clear understanding of each child's strengths and areas for development, enabling informed decisions about the most appropriate nursery placement and any additional support they may require.
We believe that strong partnerships with families are central to a child's success. By working closely with parents, carers and professionals, we create personalised support plans that ensure every child is given the best possible start to their educational journey.
Our aim is to provide a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore, play and learn, while ensuring they are well prepared for a successful transition into nursery.
Programme details
Age range: 2-3 Years
Schedule: 3 sessions per week across 48 weeks
