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Everyday Spaces training for ELC/SAC and Childminding Services This training will explore practical approaches that can be applied in everyday decision-making in your early learning and care services. Cavan County Childcare Committee has been trained by Hub na nÓg to provide training on the National Participation Framework and Children’s Participation in Decision Making in ‘Everyday […]

Always Children First Foundation   Taking place over two evenings Monday 21st and Wednesday 23rd of October at 6:30pm to 9.30pm both evenings. 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

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Training The National Training Programme provides practitioners with an opportunity to explore the concepts of Diversity and Equality within the preschool context and will support participants in the development of an inclusive early years environment for all children. The programme will help participants to; engage effectively with the Diversity, Equality &

Communities of Practice School Age Childcare Networking Our Community of Professional Practice supports Educators to come together to collaborate, reflect and keep abreast of new developments and best-practice in the ELC and SAC sector. We aim to create a group of educators that can connect through a shared passion to provide quality experiences for all

Critical Incident Briefing All ELC, SAC and registered childminding services are required to have a service level Critical Incident Plan as outlined in the Tusla Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) and the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services. Employers must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at

Information session for parents   Cavan and Monaghan County Childcare Committee along with the Better Start AIM Team will host an on-line information session for providers interested in finding out more on the AIM programme. The session will take place online through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18th September at 4pm to 5.30pm.   Click here

Music Generation is a national music education programme whose mission is to empower children and young people to realise their full potential through access to, and participation in, high quality performance music education.   We are delighted to be hosting a fun interactive workshop for childcare providers. The workshop is limited to 6 services. With

Upcoming Staff Training and CPD Calendar of Events Please see our newly updated calendar HERE We hope you will find this new format more convenient. Each training/event is a clickable link which brings you directly to our Eventbrite booking page. All training and events are reserved for Cavan Service Providers.  Upcoming Training 2024

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD today welcomed the introduction of new subsidy rates under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), which is set to substantially reduce out-of-pocket costs for early learning and childcare for tens of thousands of families across the country. Read the full press release here: https://brnw.ch/21wMaZE @Department

FOCUS Family Resource Centre are hosting a series of workshops for parents and families with additional needs. These workshops will give parents the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge on a range of topics to help children at home and access to professionals to get advice on areas of challenge. All workshops are free to