Early Years Provider Resources

             

 

 

Aim

AIM Rules 2024/25

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Universal Design Guidelines

Universal Design Guidelines

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AIM inclusive play

AIM Inclusive Play

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Barnardos

Barnardos Free E-books

Barnardos free books

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DCDE

National Quality Guidelines for SAC services

National Quality Guidelines in SAC (Eng)

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Quality Guidelines Irish

National Quality Guidelines in SAC (Irish)

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Development of SAC Comprehensive Regulations and Quality Standards

Development of SAC comprehensive regulations and Quality Standards (eng)

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Development of SAC Comprehensive Regulations and Quality Standards (Irish)

Development of SAC comprehensive regulations and Quality Standards (Irish)

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ECCE Programme Rules 2021-2022

Rules for ECCE Programme 2025/2026

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CCSP Rules for 2021-2022

RULES FOR CCSP PROGRAMME 2025/2026

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NCS Policy Guidelines

NCS Policy Guidelines

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Core Funding Rules 2025/2026

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First 5

First 5 A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families 2019-2028

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First 5 Summary

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First 5 Implementation Plan 2019-2021

First 5 Implementation Plan 2019-2021

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First 5 Annual Implementation Report 2019

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Code of Professional Responsibilities and Code of Ethics or Early Years Educators

Code of professional responsibities and code of ethics for early years educators

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State of the Nations Children 2016

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GUI

Growin up in Ireland

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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines

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Lets Get Ready Ireland

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Nurturing Skills Website

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DES

Early Years Practitioners Survey Findings 2016

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DES

A Guide to Early Years Education Inspection (EYEI)

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Insights

Insights-Webinars on Quality Early Years Education

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LCCC

Managing Chronic Health Conditions at School

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Managing an Allergic Reaction

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Creating an Inclusive Summer Camp Environment

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Setting Up a Childcare Service

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Enhancing Outdoor Play – A Handbook for Practitioners

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Disability Directory Services Guide

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Parent and Toddler Group Leaflet

Setting up a parent and toddler group

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Legislation

Childcare act 1991 (EArly Years SErvices) regulations 2016

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School Aged Childcare Regulations 2018

CHILD CARE ACT 1991 (EARLY YEARS SERVICES) (REGISTRATION OF SCHOOL AGE SERVICES) REGULATIONS 2018

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Fire Safety in Preschools

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Children First Act 2015

Children First Act 2015

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Other

Healthy Eating for 1-4 years olds.

Children's Food Pyramid Guidelines

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3 week Menu Plan, a Resource for Pre-schools

3 Week Menu Plan, a Resource for Pre-schools

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Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Pre-school Services

Food and Nutrition guidelines for Pre-School Services

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Best Practice for Infant Feeding in Ireland

Best Practice for Infant Feeding in Ireland

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Including Children with Down Syndrome

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Safe Sleep for your baby

Safe Sleep for your Baby

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Safe Sleep Poster

Safe Sleep for your Baby A3 poster

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A Guide to support Early Child's Progression from Early Years Services to Primary School

Ambitions for Transitions, A Guide to Support every Child's Progression from Early Years Services to Primary School

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Management of Infectious Diseases in Childcare Facilities

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'Cúpla Focal' for Parents and Guardians

'Cúpla focal' for parents and guardians

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Your Baby & Toddler Group Companion

Your baby & toddler group companion

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Crawl and Learn

Crawl and Learn

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Pobal

Early Years Sector Profile 2020-21

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Early Years Sector Profile 17 & 18- Pobal

Early Years Sector Profile 2017-2018

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Early Years Sector Profile 2018-2019

Early Years Sector Profile 2018-2019

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Early Years Sector Profile 2019-2020

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POBAL-Logo

NCS Compliance

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Equal Start Programme Rules & FAQ

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Managing Better Series 1 Good Governance

Managing better series (1- good governance)

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Managing Better Series 2 Financial Management

Managing better series (2- financial management)

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Managing Better Series 3 Human Resources

Managing better series (3- Human Resources)

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AIM Inclusive Play

Aim Inclusive Play Information Guide

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Supporting Children with Additional Needs through Play

Supporting Children with Additional Needs through play

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Tusla

Early Years Inspections Tools and Templates

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CAPA Supports and Guidance

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Early-Years-Inspectorate-Q-A-doc

Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Q & A

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Guidance on Developing a Child Safeguarding Statement

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A Guide for the Reporting of Child Protection and Welfare Concerns

Reporting of Child Protection and Welfare Concerns

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Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children

Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children

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QRF Full time and Part time

Quality Regulatory Framework

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Child Safeguarding, A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice

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Child Safeguarding Information and Training

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Safeguarding Resources for ELC/SAC and Childminders

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Keeping children safe and comfortable indoors and outdoors in all weathers

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