Distribution of AIM Inclusive Play
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs commenced distribution of AIM Inclusive Play on 9th April 2018. Approximately 200 AIM Inclusive Play Packs will be delivered daily to ECCE settings nationwide. For ECCE settings with multiple ECCE rooms, a maximum of three AIM Inclusive Play Packs will be distributed initially with remaining AIM Inclusive Play Packs distributed once all settings [...]
Limerick Childcare Committee supports Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival
This festival runs across Limerick City and County from Monday 19th March to Sunday 25th March. To support the event, on Saturday 24th March at 10.30 a.m. in The Granary Library, Limerick Childcare Committee is presenting ‘Let’s talk about…. Your Child’s Language Development’. This informal event is open to parents/grandparents/guardians. For further details see https://www.limerick.ie/LoveLearning
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme.
Training to support early years educators engage with “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education” is being delivered in Limerick on 24th February and 3rd March 2018. Further details on our Training page.
Poison Prevention Guidelines
The Poisons Information Centre of Ireland has produced a very useful leaflet entitled 'Poisons Prevention Guidelines' which also advises what to do if you think your child has been poisoned. See leaflet here.
Minister Bruton and Minister Zappone publish Review of Education-Focused Inspections of Early Years
The report draws from the findings of 867 inspections conducted nationally on providers delivering the state funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Free Preschool Programme. These inspections were undertaken to specifically evaluate the quality of children’s learning and development within these settings. Key insights: Almost all Early Years services provide warm, welcoming and safe environments for children and have [...]
Government to provide additional funding of €3.2 million for pre-school supports for children with a disability
Minister Zappone has announced funding of €3.2 million for the latest addition to the suite of pre-school supports for children with a disability provided under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). AIM Inclusive Play is a set of resources to support inclusive practice within pre-school settings. These resources, which include equipment, toys and materials, also support the development of coordination [...]