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Celebrating the People Behind Early Learning A Million Children. Hundreds of Thousands of Families. Thousands of Early Years Educators. Working Together. Shaping the Future. Since its introduction in 2010, the State funded Pre-School programme has given more than one million children the opportunity to benefit from high-quality pre-school education. In Shaping the Future, viewers are […]

Want to know more about the review of the new childminding regulations? Visit https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/ to find clear, reliable information about what the regulations mean for childminders and how the review works. You can share your experience and views by taking part in the survey. Your feedback will help build a clearer picture of how the

This website is your central hub to find information on how the Government is supporting your profession, how you can advance your skills, how you can plan your career and how you can enter the profession. https://www.nurturingskills.ie/ You will find a range of resources designed to support your practice, including guidance, training opportunities, and up-to-date

Always Children First Foundation Taking place Wednesday 19th August 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 Child Protection and Welfare

The Building Blocks Extension Scheme Phase 2 will provide grants for community and private early learning and childcare services who are Core Funding partner services to increase their capacity by means of extensions to their existing premises. Community providers can apply for a capital grant of between €100,000 and €530,000 to extend their existing premises.

Let’s Get Ready 2026 Lets get ready has lots of useful information and animation videos for families on transitions to school. Information can be accessed here.      

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

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.

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…/…