National Síolta Aistear Initiative Newsletter
In the 2nd edition of this national newsletter, practitioners from Stepping Stones Pre-School in Bruree give their comments on 'Introducing the Aistear Síolta Practice Guide', a workshop facilitated by Limerick Childcare Committee which they attended in May this year. Read their comments and more in NSAI Newsletter
Minister Zappone launches 2016-2017 Early Years Sector Profile
Report provides insight into childcare numbers, fees, staff qualifications and wages Developed by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs Thursday 26th October 2017: Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2016-2017 developed and published by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The report, which presents an overview of the early years [...]
More Affordable Childcare starts now!
Since September 2017, EVERY FAMILY is eligible for financial childcare support for ANY child aged between 6 – 36 months, in full or part-time Tusla-registered childcare. And thousands more can receive further support for children up to age 15 years. Here are the main changes to the current subsidised scheme: Universal subsidy (not means-tested) A new universal childcare subsidy for [...]
AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator Increased ECCE Capitation FAQs
The application process for the increased capitation relating to LINC will be open for applications from 9.00am Friday 13th October 2017. Applications must be made electronically via the Programmes Implementation Platform (PIP), and include a unique Graduate ID issued by Mary Immaculate College and a signed Inclusion Coordinator Declaration and Consent Form. If you have any queries relating to the [...]
Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) available to download
Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children was first published in 1999 and was revised and updated a number of times, most recently in 2011. The principles and substance of this document (2017) are unchanged from the earlier editions. The guidance is intended to assist people in recognising child abuse and neglect, and in reporting reasonable [...]
Autumn Winter Training Calendar out now!
Our Autumn Winter Training Calendar has been posted to all childcare services in Limerick. Workshops are being provided in city and county locations for early years professionals working in Limerick childcare services. See here for full details.