Nurturing Skills – Ireland’s Workforce Plan for Early Learning & Care

Nurturing Skills – Ireland’s Workforce Plan for Early Learning & Care

Nurturing Skills is the Government-backed hub dedicated to the professional development of early learning and childcare practitioners in Ireland. Whether you’re pursuing recognised qualifications, career advancement, or accessing rich learning resources—from webinars to best-practice guides—this site supports over 30,000 professionals nationwide. Stay informed on funding opportunities, grants, and government news to help you grow in this vital sector

Nurturing Skills serves as the central portal for the Irish Government’s workforce strategy—The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School‑Age Childcare (SAC), running from 2022 to 2028. It’s managed by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

  • Career Development: Tools and guidance to support professionals in setting goals, advancing careers, and accessing funding .

  • Recognised Qualifications: Information on accredited qualifications designed for childcare and early years practitioners 

  • Learning Hub & Resources: A rich library of online modules, webinar recordings, practical guides (e.g., nutrition, wellbeing, inclusive practice), and video resources to support continuous professional development 

Follow this link to the website to find out more information: https://www.nurturingskills.ie/