Annual Quality Review for Early Years Services

The Canavan Byrne Annual Review Pack has been developed specifically for Early Years Services to provide a practical, structured approach to reviewing the quality and safety of the care and service provided to children. Recently updated with the latest Tusla Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) 2026 in mind, the pack supports providers and managers to review their service against current regulatory expectations and identify areas where practice can be strengthened. This comprehensive pack guides you through the process step by step, helping you to review current practice, identify areas for improvement, plan actions and clearly record the outcomes of your Annual Review.

The Annual Review Pack will help you to:

• Review policies, procedures and statements
• Assess how policies and procedures are implemented in practice
• Review safety across the premises, care rooms, facilities and outdoor areas
• Review the quality of everyday practice
• Identify areas requiring improvement
• Develop and record clear actions
• Involve staff in the review process
• Record outcomes and improvements
• Maintain clear evidence of your Annual Review

What's Included?

The comprehensive pack includes:

• Preparation for Annual Review Checklist
• Policies, Procedures & Statements – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Policies, Procedures & Statements in Practice – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Safety: Premises – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Safety: Care Rooms & Facilities – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Safety: Outdoor Areas – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Quality in Practice – Score Page, Audit List & Action Plan
• Total Score Record
• Results Record
• Collective Audit List
• Staff Qualification, Training & CPD Record
• Staff Questionnaire – Policies & Procedures
• Annual Evaluation of Early Years Practitioners' Practice
• Methods for Implementing and Measuring Improvement
• Observation of Staff Practice Form
• Staff Feedback Form
• Summary Outcome Report Templates

A Practical Tool for Continuous Improvement

The Annual Review should be more than a compliance exercise. It is an opportunity to step back and consider what is working well, what needs attention and what changes could strengthen the quality and safety of your service. The pack provides a clear structure for documenting this process and creating an action plan for the year ahead.

Downloadable Resource

This is a digital downloadable pack. Your files will be available following purchase and should be downloaded and saved securely to your laptop or PC. Early Years Resource Factory members receive a 15% discount on this product – a saving of €22.50.