We are delighted to offer the new Pre-registration Training for Childminders! If you are a childminder or are considering taking up childminding in your own home, then this free training programme is for you. Taking place in November over 3 sessions, this training will support you with understanding the new childminding regulations (Child Care Act [...]
Last week we were delighted to be invited to The Old School Abc in Bohermore for the visit of Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Ciara and her team gave us a tour of the pre-school and after-school service which has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2019. [...]
Please click here to see photos from our third site visit – Southside Child and Family Centre in Galvone.
Please click here to see photos from our second site visit – Teddy's Community Play School in Dromcollogher.
Please click here to see photos from our first site visit - Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool in Janesboro.
Grant of up to €1,000 available to childminders/potential childminders. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 7th June 2024. More information here.
Our friends in Dublin City Childcare Committee developed a useful resource for parents/guardians, "Parent/Guardian's Guide to Addressing Concerns in Early Learning and Care or School Age Childcare Services. You can download it here.
This leaflet provides information on the different types of inspections and other types of work carried out by the Department of Education (DE) and Tusla Early Years Inspectorate. You can download the leaflet here.
A new publication, 'Critical Incidents in ELC and SAC Services: Planning and Responding', has been developed on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth by the Critical Incident National Working Group with Barnardos. Barnardos has developed a linked publication on Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing after a Critical Incident. Click here to [...]
Tusla will commence inspecting against this sleep provision guidance document from 1st September 2023. The document can be downloaded here.
