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Minister O’Gorman thanks ELC/SAC Providers

Minister O’Gorman video thanking ELC/SAC Staff The DCEDIY emailed the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers in relation to a video message (see below) from Minister O’Gorman to providers and staff in early learning and care and school age childcare settings to thank them for

DCEDIY – Updated Antigen Testing

UPDATED: Communication from DCEDIY on Antigen Testing The DCEDIY sent an email with attachments for parents on Antigen Testing.  They have since updated that email and apologise for an error made in their communication.  Please disregard that email and attachments. This information we have here in our News Bulletin is

New Resource added to Child Protection & Welfare Page

Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures: Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland We have added a new resource to our Child Protection and Welfare Page on our website. This is a resource for ELC and SAC services who are developing, reviewing or updating their ChildSafeguarding

The Childminding Difference Webinar

Childmindind Difference Webinar THE CHILDMINDING DIFFERENCE WEBINARSchool of Education Trinity College Dublin DATE | TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16THTIME | 7.30 – 9.30PM Prof. Noirin Hayes, Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative (RECEC), School of Education, TCD is delighted to welcome Prof. Tonyan and Dr O’Regan to this important webinar. Prof. Holli Ann

Childminding – Survey

Childminders help required in completing survey The purpose of this survey is to gather up-to-date information about the daily lives of childminders, nannies and parents who use the services of home-based childcare in Ireland. This survey will give you the opportunity to share your practices, ideas and air your concerns

National Childcare Scheme – Parent’s Info Session

South Dublin County Childcare Committee are hosting an online Parents information session to provide information on the National Childcare Scheme to support parents to understand the scheme and associated rules. OnlineWednesday 13th October 20217:30pm -8:30pm Book your Ticket HERE

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Minister O’Gorman thanks ELC/SAC Providers

Minister O’Gorman video thanking ELC/SAC Staff The DCEDIY emailed the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers in relation to a video message (see below) from Minister O’Gorman to providers and staff in early learning and care and school age childcare settings to thank them for

DCEDIY – Updated Antigen Testing

UPDATED: Communication from DCEDIY on Antigen Testing The DCEDIY sent an email with attachments for parents on Antigen Testing.  They have since updated that email and apologise for an error made in their communication.  Please disregard that email and attachments. This information we have here in our News Bulletin is

New Resource added to Child Protection & Welfare Page

Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures: Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland We have added a new resource to our Child Protection and Welfare Page on our website. This is a resource for ELC and SAC services who are developing, reviewing or updating their ChildSafeguarding

The Childminding Difference Webinar

Childmindind Difference Webinar THE CHILDMINDING DIFFERENCE WEBINARSchool of Education Trinity College Dublin DATE | TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16THTIME | 7.30 – 9.30PM Prof. Noirin Hayes, Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative (RECEC), School of Education, TCD is delighted to welcome Prof. Tonyan and Dr O’Regan to this important webinar. Prof. Holli Ann

Childminding – Survey

Childminders help required in completing survey The purpose of this survey is to gather up-to-date information about the daily lives of childminders, nannies and parents who use the services of home-based childcare in Ireland. This survey will give you the opportunity to share your practices, ideas and air your concerns

National Childcare Scheme – Parent’s Info Session

South Dublin County Childcare Committee are hosting an online Parents information session to provide information on the National Childcare Scheme to support parents to understand the scheme and associated rules. OnlineWednesday 13th October 20217:30pm -8:30pm Book your Ticket HERE

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Minister O’Gorman thanks ELC/SAC Providers

Minister O’Gorman video thanking ELC/SAC Staff The DCEDIY emailed the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers in relation to a video message (see below) from Minister O’Gorman to providers and staff in early learning and care and school age childcare settings to thank them for

DCEDIY – Updated Antigen Testing

UPDATED: Communication from DCEDIY on Antigen Testing The DCEDIY sent an email with attachments for parents on Antigen Testing.  They have since updated that email and apologise for an error made in their communication.  Please disregard that email and attachments. This information we have here in our News Bulletin is

New Resource added to Child Protection & Welfare Page

Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures: Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland We have added a new resource to our Child Protection and Welfare Page on our website. This is a resource for ELC and SAC services who are developing, reviewing or updating their ChildSafeguarding

The Childminding Difference Webinar

Childmindind Difference Webinar THE CHILDMINDING DIFFERENCE WEBINARSchool of Education Trinity College Dublin DATE | TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16THTIME | 7.30 – 9.30PM Prof. Noirin Hayes, Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative (RECEC), School of Education, TCD is delighted to welcome Prof. Tonyan and Dr O’Regan to this important webinar. Prof. Holli Ann

Childminding – Survey

Childminders help required in completing survey The purpose of this survey is to gather up-to-date information about the daily lives of childminders, nannies and parents who use the services of home-based childcare in Ireland. This survey will give you the opportunity to share your practices, ideas and air your concerns

National Childcare Scheme – Parent’s Info Session

South Dublin County Childcare Committee are hosting an online Parents information session to provide information on the National Childcare Scheme to support parents to understand the scheme and associated rules. OnlineWednesday 13th October 20217:30pm -8:30pm Book your Ticket HERE

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Minister O’Gorman thanks ELC/SAC Providers

Minister O’Gorman video thanking ELC/SAC Staff The DCEDIY emailed the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers in relation to a video message (see below) from Minister O’Gorman to providers and staff in early learning and care and school age childcare settings to thank them for

DCEDIY – Updated Antigen Testing

UPDATED: Communication from DCEDIY on Antigen Testing The DCEDIY sent an email with attachments for parents on Antigen Testing.  They have since updated that email and apologise for an error made in their communication.  Please disregard that email and attachments. This information we have here in our News Bulletin is

New Resource added to Child Protection & Welfare Page

Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures: Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland We have added a new resource to our Child Protection and Welfare Page on our website. This is a resource for ELC and SAC services who are developing, reviewing or updating their ChildSafeguarding

The Childminding Difference Webinar

Childmindind Difference Webinar THE CHILDMINDING DIFFERENCE WEBINARSchool of Education Trinity College Dublin DATE | TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16THTIME | 7.30 – 9.30PM Prof. Noirin Hayes, Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative (RECEC), School of Education, TCD is delighted to welcome Prof. Tonyan and Dr O’Regan to this important webinar. Prof. Holli Ann

Childminding – Survey

Childminders help required in completing survey The purpose of this survey is to gather up-to-date information about the daily lives of childminders, nannies and parents who use the services of home-based childcare in Ireland. This survey will give you the opportunity to share your practices, ideas and air your concerns

National Childcare Scheme – Parent’s Info Session

South Dublin County Childcare Committee are hosting an online Parents information session to provide information on the National Childcare Scheme to support parents to understand the scheme and associated rules. OnlineWednesday 13th October 20217:30pm -8:30pm Book your Ticket HERE

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

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