New applications for Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) support for 2020/21 are now open
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides a range of supports to enable children with a disability to meaningfully participate in the ECCE pre-school programme. Parents/carers/legal guardians and pre-school providers make AIM applications jointly, through an on-line system. Applications for the 2020/2021 pre-school year are now open. Further details here.
Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers
Today Minister Zappone announced a Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers due to commence on 18th May in line with Phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The document Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers - FAQ V.1 contains questions and answers relevant to both parents and childcare service providers.
COVID-19 Illustration for Children
You may find COVID-19 illustrated explanation for children helpful in discussing the virus with your children
Covid-19 Statement from Taoiseach on 12th March 2020
Please read taoiseach-covid19-statement with regard to the closure of childcare services.
Professional Responsibilities for Early Years Educators
Download "Code of Professional Responsibilities and Code of Ethics for Early Years Educators", a publication from the Professionalisation Sub-Group of the Early Years Forum here.
Early Years Sector Profile Report 2018/2019 Launched
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2018/2019. This annual report – the seventeenth in the series – provides a detailed overview of the early learning and care and school age childcare sector in Ireland, including the numbers of children enrolled in early learning and care and school-age childcare [...]