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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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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