Childminding – all you need to know
If you are a Childminder or are considering setting up a childminding business in your home, then this new publication, Childminding - all you need to know is for you. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting laura@limerickchildcare.ie
Consultation request from Education and Training Boards on new programmes of Early Learning and Care
In 2019 QQI published Professional Award-type Descriptors for Early Learning and Care (ELC) awards which, for the first time, has set out the standards required for ELC awards at levels 5, 6, 7 and 8. As a result of this development the current QQI Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) awards at Levels 5 and 6 will be deactivated and [...]
National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services
Minister O'Gorman today launched the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services. Read the guidelines here.
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2020
The DCYA has announced this year's Learner Fund Graduate Bursary. Full details here.
Child Safeguarding – Information for Parents
The National Early Years Children First Committee have developed an information leaflet for parents. The purpose of the leaflet is to outline what parents can expect in relation to Child Safeguarding from Early Learning and Care services. You can download the leaflet here.
Minister announces funding package for reopening of childcare services
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone today announced a major funding package to facilitate the reopening of childcare facilities from 29 June. Details can be downloaded: Press Release - Funding Model 10 June 2020 Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services FAQ v1