Category Archives: News
Minister announces new funding arrangements to support delivery of early learning and childcare during extended Level 5 restrictions
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 27 January 2021 Last updated on 27 [...]
Jan
Resumption of the pre-school programme postponed and childcare services to remain open for the children of essential workers and vulnerable children only, until 01 February
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 6 January 2021 Last updated on 6 [...]
Jan
Resumption of the pre-school programme postponed until 11 January, in line with reopening of primary and secondary schools
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 January 2021 Last updated on 4 [...]
Jan
Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning Update
The Premises and Facilities module of the Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning programme is [...]
Dec
Minister O’Gorman announces new book gifting project for 4,500 Early Learning and Care settings
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 17 December 2020 Last updated on 17 [...]
Dec
Completion of 2019 Re-registration
The re-registration of most early years preschool services took place in the latter part of [...]
Dec
Minister O’Gorman announces additional investment to support children with disabilities in pre-school care
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 December 2020 Last updated on 15 [...]
Dec
Update on Capital GRANTS 2021
Letter issued to providers 3rd December 2021 Dear Provider, We are writing to let you [...]
Dec
Information webinar on the New Funding Model and the Workforce Development Plan
Dear Provider, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) invites you to [...]
Dec
Minister O’Gorman publishes detailed annual progress report for First 5
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 November 2020 Last updated on 20 [...]
Nov