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NEW City and County Childcare Committees Information Website

This NEW website provides information about City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) in Ireland. It offers resources for parents to find childcare services, support for childcare providers, and guidance on setting up a childcare service. Additionally, it helps users locate their nearest CCC and outlines the committees’ role in supporting early learning and care nationwide.

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Aistear Update

Exciting News for Early Childhood Education! Aistear, Ireland’s curriculum framework for babies, toddlers, and young children, has just received its first update since 2009! The new framework will officially come into effect in September next year, bringing fresh ideas and supports for educators. What’s New? Updated vision, principles, and themes The Guidance for Good Practice

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Minister O’Gorman publishes Guidelines Supporting Inclusion for Autistic Children in Early Learning, School & Childcare Settings

Today, Minister O’Gorman published Introductory Guidelines to Support the Inclusion of Autistic Children in Early Learning and Care, School-Age Childcare and Childminding Settings. The Guidelines are for early years educators, school-age childcare practitioners and childminders who are currently working to support the meaningful inclusion of autistic children in early learning and care, school-age childcare and

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Always Children First Foundation Level Training Saturday

Always Children First Foundation Level Training Saturday   Taking place Saturday 16th November at 9:30am to 4.30pm. The Always Children First Foundation training aims to create an awareness of Child Protection and Welfare issues in the Early Years sector. The aim of the training is to help participants understand how to safeguard children and report

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