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S𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻? There’s still time to join our free online information session. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 Starting primary school is a big step for children — and for parents too. This session will support parents with practical ways to help children feel more confident, secure and ready for

One Family is Ireland’s organisation for people parenting alone, sharing parenting, and separating.   One Family offer a range of support for individuals, families, and training for those who work with one-parent families Our e-courses are designed to support you, whenever you need it. Gain valuable learnings, tools and practical tips, on a variety of

Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through

Dear Service Provider You and your staff are invited to attend online training on the new co-payment functionality at 2.30pm on Thursday 27 August 2026. This functionality went live on 31 July 2026 and is now included as part of the NCS claim process. The new co-payment functionality is mandatory for completion for all newly created and

Celebrating the People Behind Early Learning A Million Children. Hundreds of Thousands of Families. Thousands of Early Years Educators. Working Together. Shaping the Future. Since its introduction in 2010, the State funded Pre-School programme has given more than one million children the opportunity to benefit from high-quality pre-school education. In Shaping the Future, viewers are

Want to know more about the review of the new childminding regulations? Visit https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/ to find clear, reliable information about what the regulations mean for childminders and how the review works. You can share your experience and views by taking part in the survey. Your feedback will help build a clearer picture of how the

This website is your central hub to find information on how the Government is supporting your profession, how you can advance your skills, how you can plan your career and how you can enter the profession. https://www.nurturingskills.ie/ You will find a range of resources designed to support your practice, including guidance, training opportunities, and up-to-date

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

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.

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.