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Moo Music Session for Childminders, babies and toddlers   

Understanding and Supporting Behaviour in Neurodivergent Children   A 1 day course for childcare practitioners working with neurodiverse children, such as Autism. Ciara Watson, founder of ‘Autism Supports’ 📅 Saturday, 5th April 📍 Cavan Crystal Hotel 💰 €20 per person ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Are you an educator, childcare provider, or professional looking

Critical Incident Briefing for ELC, SAC & Childminding Services 📅 Monday, 28th April 2025 🖥️ Online Training ⏰ 3:00 PM All ELC, SAC, and registered childminding services are required to have a Critical Incident Plan as outlined in the Tusla Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) and the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services.

Parent & Toddler Group Grants Now Available!   Exciting news! Funding is now available for Parent & Toddler Groups, supporting parents, childminders, grandparents, and guardians. What Can the Grant Cover? Toys, equipment & books for indoor/outdoor fun Children’s refreshments & snacks Cleaning supplies & storage for group materials Training for parents (e.g., paediatric first aid,

📢 Online HR Information Session for Early Years Services 📢 Join us for an informal online session where the HR Desk will provide key updates for Managers of Early Years Services and Childcare Providers. 🔹 Topics Covered: ✅ Auto-Enrolment for Pensions – What it means for your service and staff✅ Sick Pay Updates – Understanding

  Online Information Session for Parents! Is your child attending preschool or starting the free pre-school programme in September 2025? Do you have concerns about their development or interactions and feel additional support in their preschool might help? The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is designed to ensure all children get the most out of

New School Age Services Regulatory Notice Tusla have published a regulatory notice relating to the definition of enrolment in a School Age Service. The notice makes clear that the Early Years Inspectorate (EYI) considers a child enrolled in a school-age service if they are physically attending the service and, for primary students, registered on the

The LINC+ CPD Programme for LINC Graduates is currently accepting new registrations.   The Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Consortium is proud to offer two inclusive education programmes: the multi-award winning LINC Programme, and the LINC+ CPD Programme for LINC graduates. Applications will close on Friday, February 21st, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Follow this

Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality today announced the opening of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered and unregistered childminders who are providing a childminding service in their own homes. The grant aims to support childminders to enhance quality and safety in

Upcoming Training and CPD Calendar of Events Please see our newly updated calendar Upcoming Training 2025 QT1 (2) Exciting Update: Our CPD Training Calendar for the First Quarter of 2025 is Here! We will be adding lots more of exciting training in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our website and Facebook for more