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Communities of Professional Practice Understanding Big Behaviours Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30pm Taking place here in our office. A Communities of Professional Practice helps to embed quality practice in your service, by sharing learning and connecting with others. This practical, evidence-based workshop draws on 30 years of experience, play therapy insights, and the […]

AIM Information Session for Early Years Providers Are you an Early Learning & Care provider looking to strengthen inclusion within your setting? Join Cavan and Monaghan County Childcare Committees, together with the Better Start AIM Team, for a FREE online information session focused on the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). This session will provide:✔️ An

Information Session for Parents – Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Is your child attending preschool or due to start the FREE pre-school programme in September 2025? Do you have any concerns about their development or interactions and feel that additional support in preschool might help? The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is designed to support

National Conversation on Education: The First Five Years and School-Age Childcare Consultation survey As part of the National Conversation on Education, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality is undertaking a broad public consultation process on the future of early learning and care, school-age childcare, and childminding. Are you the parent of a child of

  Nurturing Skills Learner Fund 2026   The NSLF will continue in 2026 for educators seeking to upskill for the academic year 2026/2027 commencing autumn 2026. NSLF 2026 applications are expected to open in Mid-March 2026. The NSLF aims to assist early year’s educators to pursue early learning and care (ELC) qualifications at level 7

Are you interested in Setting up a Childcare business?   * School Age Service * Preschool or Full Daycare * Perhaps becoming a Childminder in your own home? Cavan CCC are running a FREE online information webinar on the steps needed to start your own Childcare Business. There will be TWO sessions to choose from,

Always Children First Foundation Taking place over 2 evenings: Tuesday 21st and Tuesday 28th of April, in the office from 6.30pm to 9.30pm both evenings. Limited places available! 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

Minister Norma Foley has announced the launch of applications for €350,000 in Parent and Toddler Group Grants. This funding will assist groups in providing toys, books, activities, and courses for parents, while promoting inclusion for families of all backgrounds. Contact us for an application admin@cavanccc.ie or give us a call on 049 4365856 For more

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley – TD has today published two action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.Read our press release: https://www.gov.ie/…/minister-foley-publishes-two-new…/      

The aim of the training programme is to help you: • Understand the new childminding regulations. • Apply the regulations to your childminding practice. • Understand the Tusla registration process for childminders. • Understand the documentation required to register with Tusla. • Access supports and resources. It will also provide an opportunity to meet with