Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme.
Training to support early years educators engage with “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education” is being delivered in Limerick on 24th February and 3rd March 2018. Further details on our Training page.
Poison Prevention Guidelines
The Poisons Information Centre of Ireland has produced a very useful leaflet entitled 'Poisons Prevention Guidelines' which also advises what to do if you think your child has been poisoned. See leaflet here.
Minister Bruton and Minister Zappone publish Review of Education-Focused Inspections of Early Years
The report draws from the findings of 867 inspections conducted nationally on providers delivering the state funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Free Preschool Programme. These inspections were undertaken to specifically evaluate the quality of children’s learning and development within these settings. Key insights: Almost all Early Years services provide warm, welcoming and safe environments for children and have [...]
Government to provide additional funding of €3.2 million for pre-school supports for children with a disability
Minister Zappone has announced funding of €3.2 million for the latest addition to the suite of pre-school supports for children with a disability provided under the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). AIM Inclusive Play is a set of resources to support inclusive practice within pre-school settings. These resources, which include equipment, toys and materials, also support the development of coordination [...]
Limerick leads the way in Outdoor Play
Limerick Childcare Committee, in partnership with Limerick Children and Young People’s Services Committee and Limerick City and County Council, has awarded a tender to Early Childhood Ireland for the Provision of Mentoring Support to Early Years and After School Settings in Outdoor Play in Limerick City and County. Early Childhood Ireland is the national organisation which supports quality experiences for [...]
Children First Act 2015 – Q & A
The National Early Years Children First Office has produced a very useful Q & A document on the Children First Act 2015. Document can be downloaded here.