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Shape Their Future Build Yours Discover a Career in Early Learning and Care Working in the Early Learning and Care, School-Age Childcare or as a Childminder The role of the early years educator, school-age childcare practitioner and childminder are significant in supporting children’s development as they play an integral part in ensuring children’s physical, emotional,

Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art Competition Deadline next Friday 23 October, apply here: https://www.gov.ie/…/campaigns/art-competition-2026/ We’re inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future” in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art Competition! Entries must be submitted by 12pm on

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘁! Whether you have a cúpla focal, haven’t spoken Irish since school, or are starting from scratch, a new online resource is making it easier for families to bring more Irish into everyday life. 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗶𝗿í) is a

Pre-Registration for Childminders Are you childminding in your own home or thinking about childminding in your own home? Are you thinking about becoming a registered childminder? Don’t miss this essential FREE training! 📆 Dates & times 💻Tuesday 3rd November 6.30pm to 9.30pm (online) 🏣 Tuesday 10th November 6.30pm to 9.30pm (in person)   👌All 2

Parenting Cavan are hosting an early years event, for the Belturbet area for soon to be parents, breastfeeding mothers, parents/ guardians, with children up to preschool age. Guest speaker Deirdre O Reilly-Play Therapist, and a music session with MOO Music. The event is taking place on the 5th of November, in the Good Stores building,

National Childminding Week (19-23 October) celebrates the important role childminders play in the lives of children, families and communities across Ireland. It’s a chance to recognise the professionalism, dedication and commitment of childminders, and the unique home-from-home experience they provide. Throughout the week, childminders can connect with one another, take part in events and learn

Eco-Emotions: Step into Nature in-person workshop coming to Cavan Registration open: Eco-Emotions: Step into Nature in-person workshops near you! We are bringing Eco-Emotions: Step into Nature in-person, immersive workshops to you. These practical outdoor sessions will: Build confidence in nature-based practice Incorporate hands-on activities, playful exploration and reflection Explore how outdoor experiences can support children’s

Celebrate Maths Week 10th to 18th October 2026. We are delighted to share information about upcoming National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) webinars. The webinars will coincide with maths week 2026 and take a practical focus. The webinars will be suitable for anyone working in or with an early years setting. Find out more information here:

We are pleased to confirm that a FREE Health & Safety workshop has been arranged for childcare providers in County Cavan. The training will cover health and safety legislation, including the responsibilities and duties of both employers and employees. Workshop Details: Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026 Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Venue: Cavan Innovation and Technology

2026 has been another wonderful year for the My Little Library Campaign with over 20,000 children joining the library and collecting their free book bag. Thank you to the library staff for their dedicated work on this great initiative. If your child started primary school in September, this is their last chance to collect their