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LINC+, the CPD Programme for LINC Graduates will open for new registrations Monday, January 17, at 9am.
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updating aistear
Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework for babies, toddlers and young children has been updated. The updated Framework has been developed to support early learning and development from birth up until the child starts primary school. For more on this please click here.
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AIM WEBSITE REDESIGNED
On the AIM website, parents and pre-school providers can access up to date information on the AIM programme, the supports offered and how to apply.
More INfo17% increase in number of children availing of Government funded childcare subsidies
30 May 2025 A record number of children – approximately 190,000 – have benefitted from [...]
Jun
Minister Foley announces €25 million in funding to deliver 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has today announced €25 million in funding [...]
May
Minister Foley awards Childminding Development Grants to over 400 Childminders
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., today announced the 2025 Childminding Development [...]
May
My Little Library 2025 Initiative Launches for 60,000 children starting primary school in the coming months
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, together with Minister of State for Charities, [...]
May
Annual Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Forum held at Dublin Castle
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, and Bernie McNally, Secretary General, Department of [...]
May
Minister Foley publishes 2024 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families
Minister Foley publishes 2024 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for [...]
May