The My Little Library book bag is now available in local libraries for all children starting primary school in September. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley together with Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Jerry Buttimer are delighted to announce the launch of the […]
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From Wobbles to Wins – Helping Kids with Coordination and Control. Check out our next FREE Workshop for Parents and Care Givers! 📅 Tuesday 9th June 🕙 10:00am – 11:00am 💻 Online ⚠️ Please note: Registration is required — don’t miss out! Click to register:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-wobbles-to-wins-helping-kids-with-coordination-control-tickets-1985441642399?aff=oddtdtcreator What’s this workshop about? From tying shoelaces to team sports—learn how to support kids with co-ordination challenges through practical tips and strategies.
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Parenting Cavan in partnership with Croilar na Drumlini committee Cootehill are hosting an early years event, for soon to be parents, breastfeeding mothers, parents/ guardians, with children up to preschool age.The event is taking place on Monday 22nd of June in the Side Café, Bridge St Cootehill from 9.30 – 11.30am. Booking is via text/WhatsApp
Supporting Parents Supporting Parents brings together a wide range of trusted, high-quality resources in one place to help parents and carers. Details on a number of helplines for parents are available on the Supporting Parents website. To learn more, visit https://www.gov.ie/…/helplines-parenting-courses…/…
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New Registrations If you intend to open an early years service, you must complete the registration process before any children can attend. Under Section 58D(2) of the Child and Family Agency Act 2013, all proposed services are legally required to submit a registration application at least three months before they plan to begin operating. Temporary early years services
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FREE Health & Safety Training FREE Health and Safety Training is taking place Thursday 21st from 2pm–5pm at the CITC Centre for an engaging and practical Health & Safety training session designed specifically for managers and those leading services. This course will cover essential workplace safety responsibilities including legislation, risk assessment, hazard identification, safety
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Calling all School-Age Childcare Practitioners! Summer of Play – Fun & Creative Ideas for School Age Childcare Join us for our Summer of Play CPD Workshop on Zoom, packed with creative, hands-on ideas to help make your Summer Camps 2026 full of fun, laughter, and happy campers!Discover engaging activities, playful inspiration, and practical ideas that you
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Become a Play Champion in Monaghan & Cavan!Are you passionate about play and making a difference in children’s lives? Join this exciting initiative and become part of a growing network of Play Champions across Monaghan and Cavan!Open to anyone aged 18+Why Become a Play Champion? Advocate for play across all age ranges (Birth – 14 years) Inbuilt
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Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years. EXTENDED DEADLINE! Have You Heard? Applications for the national award-winning LINC Programme have now been extended until Tuesday, May 26th at 2pm. Fully funded Flexible blended-learning format Become a qualified Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) Eligible for Lead Educator status under the DCDE Qualification Guidelines Additional ECCE capitation funding for
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