Childminding Network Meeting

Childminders (Longford) Next scheduled Virtual Networking Meeting planned for Wednesday 28th April. If you would like to attend, you can book [...]

16
Apr
The Danger of Button Batteries

University Hospital Waterford staff have put together a short, 3-minute video about the risks of button batteries to children under the [...]

16
Apr
Minister O’Gorman launches National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 – 2028)

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 15 April 2021 Last updated on 15 April 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]

16
Apr
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Communication issued to providers of the resumption of compliance checks on the ECCE programme from 19 April and resumption of DE Inspections for April-June.

13.04.21 Dear Provider, We are writing to you today regarding the resumption of compliance checks on the ECCE programme from 19 [...]

15
Apr
Development of a National Model of Parenting Support Services

A collaborative working group set up by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing a national [...]

15
Apr
Minister O’Gorman launches the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 14 April 2021 Last updated on 14 April 2021 • The Participation Framework [...]

14
Apr
Childminding Action Plan Invite
Launch of Childminding Action Plan

Save the DATE Thursday 15th April Click here to join the Webex Event (if you click into this link now, you [...]

07
Apr
Minister O’Gorman recommends establishment of Joint Labour Committee for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) sector

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 12 March 2021 Last updated on 12 March 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]

12
Mar
LINC CPD
LINC launches new CPD Programme for over 3,000 graduates.

Thousands of Inclusion Coordinators (INCOs) across Ireland will be offered an opportunity to further expand their knowledge and skillset with free [...]

26
Feb
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ELC & SAC Providers Out of Hours Covid-19 Support Helpline

The DCEDIY have established a weekend COVID-19 Support Helpline for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare providers who have [...]

24
Feb
Minister O’Gorman announces gradual lifting of restrictions on delivery of early learning and childcare services from 08 March

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published on 23 February 2021 Last updated on 23 February 2021 As part of the [...]

24
Feb
TUSLA Publication of research reports 3rd February 2021

Tusla has published three reports detailing findings from inspections of Early Years Services and parent’s views on the inspection process. These [...]

04
Feb
Early Learning and Care & School Age Care Capital Programme 2021

The Department of Children Equality Diversity Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the [...]

29
Jan
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 January 2021 Following Cabinet approval yesterday [...]

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 January 2021 Following Cabinet approval this [...]

07
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 January 2021 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]

06
Jan
Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning Update

The Premises and Facilities module of the  Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning programme is now available to access on the [...]

18
Dec
First 5 Book Gifting Project
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 December 2020 4,500 Early Learning and [...]

17
Dec
Completion of 2019 Re-registration

The re-registration of most early years preschool services took place in the latter part of 2019. In an effort to assist [...]

16
Dec
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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 December 2020 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]

16
Dec
ELC & SAC Grants 2021
Update on Capital GRANTS 2021

Letter issued to providers 3rd December 2021 Dear Provider, We are writing to let you know about the early learning and [...]

03
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 an information webinar on two major [...]

03
Dec
First 5 Annual Implementation Report 2019
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 November 2020 The Minister for Children, [...]

20
Nov
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Garda Vetting Webinar

The Garda Vetting webinar is now available on the National Child Safeguarding Programme website.  It can be found under the Early [...]

18
Nov
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Update on FAR Responder Recertification (12/11/20)

Full update from the PHECC Website Due to the recent Government restrictions and the continuing challenges posed by Covid-19, please see [...]

18
Nov
DCEDIY Early Years Division November e-Bulletin

The latest edition of the Early Years sectoral e-Bulletin, which includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and [...]

18
Nov
First 5 Consultation with Parents on a new Funding Model for ELC and SAC

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will be hosting a number of online focused discussions with parents from 23 [...]

12
Nov
Childminder event
Virtual Information Session for Childminders

Are you looking to set up a childminding business? Longford CCC are hosting a virtual Information session ‘Setting up a childminding [...]

11
Nov
Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning Programme now available

Tusla’s Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning programme was developed following consultation with the early years sector in relation to the supports [...]

06
Nov
Minister O’Gorman publishes Independent Review of the Costs of Providing Quality Early Learning and Childcare in Ireland

From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth  Published at 19 October 2020 Last updated 19 October 2020 The Minister for Children, Equality, [...]

22
Oct
Student Placement Guidelines
Student Placement Guidelines

The Student Placements Guidelines for Early Learning and Care Settings. These Guidelines have been developed by the Department of Children and [...]

15
Oct
Child Safeguarding
The new look National Child Safeguarding Programme; Early Learning and Care has launched its new website.

This website will be a one stop shop for all information, supports and resources for Early Learning and Care Services, Practitioners, [...]

15
Oct
LINC
LINC is back! LINC PROGRAMME 2020/2021

The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Consortium has been awarded a tender by the Department of Children and [...]

14
Oct
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Minister O’Gorman launches National Quality Guidelines for School-Age Childcare Services

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., today launched National Quality Guidelines for School-Age Childcare Services. The [...]

24
Sep
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Changes to HSE Covid-19 Assessment Testing and Management Pathway Documents

Dear Service Provider, Please note that we have been advised by the HSE of some changes to their assessment testing and [...]

16
Sep
Information Webinar

Dear Early Years Providers, The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) invites you to an information webinar at 18.00 on [...]

16
Sep
Press Release 11.09.20
Minister O’Gorman welcomes 50% increase in recipients of Childminder Development Grant

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at 11 September 2020 Last updated 11 September 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]

11
Sep
Update on HPSC Health Advice on Symptoms of Covid-19 for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Settings

The HPSC have published a new Decision Pathways document that provides some new information on when children from 3 months to [...]

28
Aug
Early Years Child Protection
UPDATE: Always Children First Training

Due to current Public Health advice, the Early Years specific Always Children First Foundation Level training is on hold.  We understand [...]

21
Aug
Minister O’Gorman launches programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model for early learning and care and school-age childcare

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 19 August 2020 Last updated 19 August 2020 The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and [...]

19
Aug
Update for Early Years’ Service Providers on COVID-19 from Tusla

Tusla’s Early Years Inspectorate has developed guidance for registered providers of early years services  to  support and facilitate the safe reopening [...]

07
Aug
Early Years Child Protection
Updated Early Learning and Care Child Safeguarding Statement Template

The National Early Years Children First Programme, in conjunction with Tusla, have updated the Early Learning and Care, Child Safeguarding Statement [...]

05
Aug
July Jobs Stimulus Funding Package for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) sector

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 25 July 2020 Last updated 25 July 2020 The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and [...]

27
Jul
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Minister O’Gorman launches consultation on Child Care Act proposals

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 23 July 2020 Last updated 23 July 2020 The Department of Children and Youth Affairs [...]

23
Jul
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Minister O’Gorman announces increase in the number of early learning and care services which have reopened

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 21 July 2020 Last updated 21 July 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]

21
Jul
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The 1916 Bursary Fund is now open for applications.

The 1916 Bursary Fund is a targeted funding scheme established by the Department of Education and Skills. The Bursary is being [...]

18
Jul
E Learning
Tusla E Learning Programme now available in Irish

The Tusla ELearning Programme is now also available in Irish. This version is also available through the usual ELearning link – [...]

18
Jul
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Minister O’Gorman meets with Early Years sector representatives

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 16 July 2020 Last updated 16 July 2020 The Minister also announced the resumption of [...]

16
Jul
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Minister O’Gorman announces the publication of a ‘Focused Policy Assessment’ of the ECCE Higher Capitation Payment

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 15 July 2020 Last updated 15 July 2020 The Minister for Minister for Children, Disability, [...]

15
Jul
DES-Insights Webinar Series
Insights – Quality in Early Years Education

From Department of Education and Skills  Published at: 10 July 2020 Last updated 10 July 2020 Image: Insights Introduction Welcome to the Insights webinar series. [...]

14
Jul
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Minister O’Gorman announces positive sign-up rate for childcare services since reopening on 29 June

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 9 July 2020 Last updated 9 July 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]

14
Jul
EYPC-Pobal

EYPC CONTACT DETAILS If you wish to contact the EYPC, you can do so by raising a Service Request on the [...]

11
Jul
Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practuce 2nd Edition

Tusla have updated Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice.  The version on the Tusla website is the 2nd [...]

09
Jul
Childminding Dev Grants 2020
Childminding Development Grants 2020 now OPEN

The Childminding Development Grants 2020 are NOW open to applications. If you would like an application form, please email maudie@longfordchildcare.ie. Closing [...]

07
Jul
National Play Day
National Playday

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 2 July 2020 Last updated 2 July 2020 National Play Day 2020 will take place on [...]

02
Jul
FAQs V2 Top
Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services: Further Information

Please find attached version 2 of the FAQs on the Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services. This is an update to [...]

02
Jul
Early Years Inspections
Plans for inspection process during the Covid-19 pandemic

The DCYA have issued a update to all providers about the inspection process for period going forward, please see below. Dear [...]

27
Jun
Lets Get Ready DCYA video
Let’s get ready to return to your pre-school, creche or childminder.

Let’s get ready so childcare is fun and safe for everyone. The Department of Children & Youth Affairs has developed this [...]

18
Jun
Let's Get Ready
Minister Zappone and Minister McHugh announce information and resources for children preparing for pre-school and junior infants

Press release From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 15 June 2020 Last updated 16 June 2020 The Minister for Children and [...]

16
Jun
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Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare sector

Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare [...]

10
Jun
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Minister Zappone announces funding package of €75M for Reopening Early Learning and Childcare Services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 10 June 2020 Last updated 10 June 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine [...]

10
Jun
AIM
The Access and Inclusion Model, (AIM) programme for 2020/2021 is now open

Latest update from Better Start AIM. [...]

09
Jun
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Guidance for Reopening/First 5

Today the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched a range of online resources and guidance to support service providers, [...]

05
Jun
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Minister Zappone chairs fifth meeting of Advisory Group on planned reopening of childcare services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 3 June 2020 Last updated 3 June 2020 Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr [...]

03
Jun
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Minister Zappone announces decisions and guidance to support the reopening of childcare services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 29 May 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr [...]

29
May
Minister Zappone chairs fourth meeting of Advisory Group on planned reopening of childcare centres

PRESS RELEASE From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 27 May 2020 Last updated 27 May 2020 Minister for Children & Youth [...]

28
May
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Garda Vetting Update-Apply for your GNVB NOW

Update Applications for Vetting The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 provide a statutory basis for [...]

21
May
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Minister Zappone Meets with EU Ministers to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on the Youth Sector

Published: 20 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, participated in [...]

20
May
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Minister Zappone chairs meeting of the ‘Advisory Group on Reopening Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services’

Published: 18 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, chaired the second [...]

19
May
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Statement on cancellation of Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers

Published: 13 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone today announced, [...]

14
May
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TCSEHW FAQs and Support Pack

The Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers FAQs and Support Pack is currently available on the DCYA website to download [...]

08
May
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Minister Zappone announces plan to provide childcare for essential health workers

Published: 7 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced [...]

08
May
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Updated FAQs Version 5 and updated TWSCS How to Guide

Dear providers, Please see below updated ‘Information and Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Measures for providers and staff of Early Learning and [...]

07
May
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COVID-19: Emergency Childcare service for Essential Healthcare Workers from 18 May

Today the Taoiseach has outlined a ‘roadmap’ to lifting restrictions. Government has asked the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to [...]

05
May
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Updated FAQs v4 & TWSCS: A How-To-Guide

Providers, please see attached updated ‘Information and Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Measures for providers and staff of Early Learning and Care [...]

28
Apr
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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs’ Message to the Young People of Ireland

Published: 24 April 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs “We have never needed you to step up so much, [...]

24
Apr
Let's Play Ireland
Minister Zappone launches suite of resources for children and parents

Published: 24 April 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Parents Centre contains information for parents and provides links to a wide [...]

24
Apr
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Minister Zappone publishes Statistical Spotlight #4 Young Travellers in Ireland

Published: 14 April 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 3,080 Travellers and 688 Roma attended an Early Years Service in 2017/2018 [...]

15
Apr
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COVID-19 measures for providers of services and staff (ELC & SAC)

To read the FAQs in relation to these measures, please follow this link https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/17507b-information-on-covid-19-measures-for-providers-and-staff-of-early-le/ [...]

01
Apr
Minister Katherine Zappone announces measures to support Childcare Providers and Parents during Covid-19 closures

Published: 25 March 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Following the announcement yesterday of sustainability measures in response to Covid-19 by [...]

25
Mar
Letter from Minister Zappone to ELC & SAC providers

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23
Mar
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Update

Here is a link to more information on COVID-19 ( https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/240258-up-to-date-information-on-covid-19/) Here is a link to the DCYA website with information for [...]

18
Mar
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Update

See update below, on how to contact LCCC. Staff are available on the office number 043-3342505. [...]

13
Mar
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Letter from the DCYA

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13
Mar
Consultation Event
Postponed- Consultation events on the new Funding Model and Workforce Development Plan will not go ahead

Further to the announcement made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, [...]

12
Mar
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Minister Zappone welcomes launch of the Postal Application Process for the National Childcare Scheme

Published: 11 March 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 30,359 applications received to date for 39,572 children. The National Childcare Scheme [...]

12
Mar
COVID-19

Who is at risk? How to prevent? The Symptoms and what to do if you are at risk! [...]

05
Mar
Let's Talk
Let’s talk about Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare

Longford County Childcare Committee invites you (Early Years Practitioners) to a meeting in the county to talk about our future workforce [...]

03
Mar
First 5 Implementation Plan 2019-2021
Minister Zappone launches consultation to start national conversation on Early Learning and Care and School-age Childcare

Published: 28 February 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced [...]

03
Mar
Childminding Event-4th March- Longford Library

Please see poster for more details. [...]

20
Feb
TUSLA
Early Years Inspectorate NEWS-Quality and Regulatory Framework Update

The Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) sets out in a clear way how the early years inspectorate assess services for compliance with the [...]

20
Feb
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Minister Zappone secures €8.1 million for childcare capital grants across 2020

Gov.ie – Minister Zappone secures €8.1 million for childcare capital grants across 2020 Extra spaces and funding to support regulatory compliance [...]

06
Jan
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Minister Zappone welcomes international recognition for AIM programme

DCYA Press Release, 5 December 2019 additional funding of €10 million secured under Budget 2020 for the programme, which provides both [...]

05
Dec
E-Bulletin DCYA November Edition
DCYA Early Years Latest E-Bulletin

To view the latest E-Bulletin from the DCYA Early Years Division, please click here. The following topics are featured in the [...]

03
Dec
Childminders, have your say!
Calling all Childminders- Have your say!

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16
Oct
Minister Zappone publishes the Mid-Term Review and Phase Two Action Plan

Minister Zappone publishes the Mid-Term Review and Phase Two Action Plan of the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation [...]

03
Oct
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Minister Zappone publishes new data on the cost

Minister Zappone publishes new data on the cost of early learning and care and school-age childcare to families Published: 27 September [...]

27
Sep
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Minister Zappone launches communications campaign

Minister Zappone launches communications campaign on the National Childcare Scheme Monday 23rd September 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, [...]

25
Sep
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Minister Zappone announces Expert Group to develop

Minister Zappone announces Expert Group to develop a new Funding Model for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare The [...]

18
Sep
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Parent & Toddler Grants 2019 – Applications now Open

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02
Sep
Childminding Draft Action Plan
Minister Zappone launches Draft Childminding Action Plan

29th August 2019 Draft Action Plan  sets out proposals for improving access to high quality and affordable early learning and care [...]

30
Aug
Ask Parenting
Midlands Area Parenting Partnership (Triple P) Autumn Training

For information on training for Co Longford visit http://askaboutparenting.ie/longford-schedule/ or contact 090) 64 47111 [...]

30
Aug
NCS Newsletter July 19
National Childcare Scheme Newsletter July 2019

Click here to view the National Childcare Scheme July Newsletter. [...]

25
Jul
Childminding Grants 2019
Childminding Development Grant 2019

Applications for childminding grants is now open, with calls for applications closing 14th August 2019. For the application form, please click [...]

19
Jul
1916 Bursary Fund
1916 Bursary Fund

1916 Bursary : 2019 Academic year Online application process is now open Closing date for applications 4pm, Oct. 4,  2019. MEND [...]

18
Jul
DCYA Press Release-National Childcare Scheme

Monday July 1st 2019 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, T.D., will update Government this week on the development [...]

02
Jul
DCYA ebulletin
The latest ebulletin from the DCYAs Early Years Division

The June edition of DCYA’s Early Years e-bulletin is now available. In this edition there is information updates for you from [...]

27
Jun
NCS Parents hotline
NCS Parent Hotline now open

The National Childcare Scheme Parent Call Centre is now open! Parents can call 01 906 8530 for information on the #nationalchildcarescheme. Open [...]

26
Jun
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Latest Early Years E-Bulletin

Click here for the latest E-Bulletin from the DCYAs Early Years Division Topics such as the following are featured in this [...]

24
May
First 5 Implementation Plan 2019-2021
Implementation Plan for First 5

Minister publishes detailed implementation plan for First 5, the whole-of-Government strategy for babies, young children and their families Tuesday 22nd May [...]

22
May
SAC Public Consultation
School Age Childcare Public Consultation

Have your say on School Age ChildcarePublic Consultation launched ahead of National Childcare Scheme Tuesday 21st May 2019 The Minister for [...]

21
May
Programme Support Payment

€19m Childcare Programme Support Payments open for applications Funding will assist services ahead of National Childcare Scheme Payments to issue end [...]

16
May
Deadline for Registration with TUSLA_
Stand Alone School Age Services-registration with Tusla

All Stand-Alone School Age Services must submit an application for registration with Tusla by Saturday 18th May. [...]

10
May
ECCE
Over 800,000 children avail of first decade of free pre-school-ECCE

Latest update from the DCYA Tuesday 7 May 2019 New figures show how the Government’s free pre-school programme has transformed early [...]

08
May
NCS capital grants 2019
NCS, ELC Capital Funding Announcement

Monday 15th April 2019 Minister announces capital funding for service providers who sign up to the National Childcare Scheme Funding will [...]

15
Apr
Tusla
School Age Care Registration

School Age Childcare Registration On the 18th February 2019, the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age [...]

08
Apr
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Latest DCYA Press Release

Minister Zappone welcomes the report of the National Disability Authority with regard to overage exemptions for the ECCE free pre-school programme [...]

01
Apr
Programme Support Payment
Programme Support Payment

Zappone confirms Childcare Programme Support Payments worth over €19m  Application window 13th May – 21st June 2019 Payments to issue end [...]

21
Mar
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National Childcare Scheme

National Childcare Scheme  Minister launches the National Childcare Scheme for Ireland  Communications Campaign commences- with new website, information resources for parents [...]

11
Mar
Up to 1,150 free places on the LINC Higher Education Programme

Minister Zappone announces up to 1,150 free places on the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Higher Education Programme [...]

05
Mar
Expression of Interest for FAR Trainers

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26
Feb
Do you operate a childcare service for school-age children?

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18
Feb
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Minister Zappone Welcomes Commencement of School Age Childcare Regulations

 Monday 18th February 2019 Regulations requiring the registration of school-age childcare services came into effect today, 18th February 2019. Childcare services [...]

18
Feb
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DCYA Press Release

Minister Zappone announces the streamlining of existing targeted childcare schemes in preparation for the transition to the new Affordable Childcare Scheme [...]

15
Feb
Capital Grants 2019 Guidelines
Capital Grants 2019 Guidelines Issued

Guidelines issued for Early Learning and Care and School Age Capital fundingStatement by Minister Katherine Zappone  Thursday 31st January 2019 Guidelines [...]

01
Feb
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Launch of the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making, 2015-2020

Launch of the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s [...]

29
Jan
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New Registration System Brings School Age Childcare into Affordable Childcare Scheme

School age childcare services to be registered for first time with Tusla  Minister Zappone signs the Childcare Support Act 2018 (Commencement) Order [...]

07
Jan
Capital Grants 2019

DCYA Announcement Extra spaces and fire-safety priorities for Childcare Investment in 2019 Providers urged to prepare applications for €9m capital fund “Investment [...]

07
Jan
Managing Better Guides 2018
Pobals ‘Managing Better Guides’ Launched

Sean Canney T.D, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development joined Pobal today to formally launch the [...]

07
Dec
DCYA’s new website www.myccc.ie

DCYA’s new website www.myccc.ie is now live.  The website contains an overview of services provided by the City/County Childcare Committees to [...]

07
Dec
Early Years Sector Profile 17 & 18- Pobal
Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Launched

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. Launches Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018   Minister Katherine Zappone [...]

29
Nov
DCYA Newsletter
DCYA Newsletter for Early Years

The DCYA now have a newsletter available for Early Years. You can view this by clicking on the link below. This [...]

22
Nov
First 5
Government launches First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families

DCYA Press Release 19th November 2018 Government launches First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families The Government [...]

19
Nov
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DCYA Press Release November 7th 2018

New Affordable Childcare Scheme to open for applications in October 2019   Existing childcare subsidy schemes to remain in place for [...]

07
Nov
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Tusla Briefing Sessions on QRF

Throughout November and December, the Early Years Inspectorate will deliver a limited series of briefing sessions on the recently published Quality [...]

06
Nov
TEC requirements Poster
What do you need for a TEC application

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15
Oct
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DCYA Press Release-

  DCYA Press Release- Budget 2019 DCYA  Information Pack [...]

10
Oct
Graduate Bursary Applications
Graduate Bursary Applications Closing Date September 28th 5pm

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18
Sep
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Minister Zappone announces supports for quality improvements in the childcare sector, including €1.2m First Aid training fund

PRESS RELEASE 5.9.2018 Minister Zappone announces supports for quality improvements in the childcare sector, including €1.2m First Aid training fund ·   [...]

06
Sep
CPD Week for Early Years Educators 20th-23rd August 2018

Visit our Training/Events Page for more details [...]

20
Jul
Contract awarded to deliver IT system for the Affordable Childcare Scheme

Monday 9th July, 2018 On Friday, 6th July 2018 the Minister awarded a contract for the development of the IT system [...]

11
Jul
We are moving!!!

Longford County Childcare Committee  will be moving offices into a temporary office space this weekend. During this process we will be unavailable [...]

21
Jun
Programme Readiness 2018/2019

​ The re-contracting process with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) childcare funding programmes 2018/2019 will begin on Monday [...]

22
May
ECCE September 2018

We have had a lot of queries in relation to ECCE eligibility for September 2018. Have a look at the DCYA [...]

30
Apr
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Childcare Providers urged to take part in Costs Review (DCYA)

Childcare providers urged to take part in Costs Review Vital to keep to keep to timelines for Budget talks Final Week [...]

09
Apr
Launch of Tusla’s Corporate Plan 2018-2020

Remarks by Minister Katherine Zappone at Launch of Tusla’s Corporate Plan 2018-2020 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin [...]

28
Mar
Independent Review of Costs of Providing Childcare

Childcare providers are being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing [...]

27
Mar
LINC
Leadership in the Early Years (LINC) Programme Now Open

The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) programme, is now open for applications.  Closing date for applications is Thursday,12 April 2018. If [...]

13
Mar
Press Release ECCE Overage Exemptions

Ministers Zappone and Bruton announce details of the consultation process on ‘overage exemptions’ to the ECCE programme Tuesday 6th March, 2018 [...]

06
Mar
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Cyber Safety for Children and Young Adults

Cyber Safety for Children and Young Adults Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs Opening Statement – Minister Zappone Wednesday [...]

21
Feb
Learner Fund Bursary Spring 2018
Learner Fund Bursary – Now Open

The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have [...]

19
Feb
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Healthy Ireland Smart Start

Today four Co. Longford Early Years Services as well as one Co. Cavan Early Years Service were awarded the Healthy Ireland [...]

19
Feb
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2018 Childcare Capital Programme application guidelines released

2018 Childcare Capital Programme application guidelines released ‘Play areas, extra places and maintenance to be supported’ Applications open 12th February – 14th [...]

02
Feb
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Opening Statement by Minister Dr Katherine Zappone – Meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Opening Statement by Minister Dr Katherine Zappone – Meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs   *CHECK AGAINST [...]

24
Jan
Job Opportunities
Job opportunities at Longford CCC

Job Opportunities for Longford CCC. Please see here advert for Support and Development Officer. Please see here advert for Acting Co-Ordinator. Please [...]

24
Jan
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Designing Accessible Childcare Centres, New Universal Design Guidance to be developed

Designing Accessible Childcare Centres New Universal Design Guidance to be developed Statement by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine [...]

22
Jan
NSAI
National Síolta Aistear Initiative-Update January 2018

National Síolta Aistear Initiative-Update January 2018 [...]

19
Jan
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Momentum maintained on Affordable Childcare

Momentum maintained on Affordable Childcare Childcare Support Bill on Dáil Order Paper for Spring Legislative Programme   Tuesday 16th January 2018 [...]

17
Jan
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Minister Zappone announces additional funding of €3.2 million for pre-school supports for children with a disability

Friday 12th January, 2018 Minister announces funding of €3.2 million for the latest addition to the suite of pre-school supports for [...]

15
Jan
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Sign language and specialised training offered to childcare centres

Sign language and specialised training offered to childcare centres “We must make childcare accessible to all” Statement by Minister for Children [...]

09
Jan
Sligo IT
Level 7 module, Supervision Theory and Practice with Sligo IT

This Level 7  module, Supervision Theory and Practice has been designed for people who supervise students  on placement from the B.A.(Hons. [...]

08
Jan
Early Years Grants 2018 (1)
Early Years and SAC Capital Grants 2018 Pre-application briefing notes available now

Capital Grants 2018 Information – Pre-application briefing notes with important information in advance of the opening of applications for Early Years [...]

21
Dec
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ECCE January Registrations

ECCE January Registrations Please be advised that the ECCE January registration window has been extended to allow Registrations be made up to [...]

20
Dec
PIP Announcement

Programme Support Payment (PSP), December 2017   A PSP payment has been made this week to services delivering the More Affordable [...]

19
Dec
Reviewing laws for children in crisis – Consultation begins

Reviewing laws for children in crisis – Consultation begins ‘Laws to be updated to reflect a quarter of a century of [...]

19
Dec
Childcare Support Bill published

Childcare Support Bill published Bill will underpin the new Affordable Childcare Scheme Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone [...]

19
Dec
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Overage Exemption

PRESS RELEASE Parents of Children with Disabilities to be consulted on proposed changes to ‘overage exemption’ in free pre-school programme Planned [...]

11
Dec
Early Years Grants 2018
Capital Announcement 2018

Capital 2018 Announcement Monday 4th December, 2017 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is delighted to announce that there will [...]

04
Dec
Early Years Sector Profile 2016/2017 Summary:Longford
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CYPSC
CYPSC Mapping of Services Survey

Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) were established across Ireland on a phased basis over a 10-year period commencing in [...]

24
Nov
Early Years Child Protection: 5 Steps to prepare for mandatory reporting

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24
Nov
National Síolta Aistear Updates

Please read the most recent Revised NSAI Newsletter 2017 here [...]

20
Nov
Celebrate Universal Children’s Day

To celebrate Universal Children’s Day (20th November 2017), the Longford Westmeath Children and Young People’s Services Committee (LW CYPSC) invite you [...]

20
Nov
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Giving Our Children the Best Start in Life -Survey

Giving Our Children the Best Start in Life  Listening to the Views of Parents and Carers of Young Children A Survey [...]

09
Nov
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Budget 2018 Minister Zappone announces a €73m package

   Over €40m increase in Tusla funding o    Extra money for mandatory reporting, family resource centres, out of hours supports o    [...]

11
Oct
Learner Fund Bursary Re opened
Great News: Learner Fund Bursary Reopened

The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners [...]

06
Oct
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More Affordable Childcare for Parents

More affordable childcare measures were introduced this September. Have a look at our video here to learn more. Any queries please [...]

26
Sep
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Beep Beep Day is Coming!

  Early Years Road Safety with Beep Beep Day   Longford County Childcare Committee continues to promote road safety with Early [...]

26
Sep
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SUPERVISION THEORY AND PRACTICE Training with IT Sligo

SUPERVISION THEORY AND PRACTICE   This Level 7  module, Supervision Theory and Practice has been designed for people who supervise students [...]

22
Sep
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Longford County Childcare welcomes Minister Zappone’s announcement of €1.2m capital grants for 263 providers of School Age Childcare

Longford County Childcare welcomes Minister Zappone’s announcement of €1.2m capital grants for 263 providers of School Age Childcare   Thursday 17th [...]

17
Aug
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“Independent Review will further transform our childcare system”

Childcare Cost Review Given 10-month Deadline “Independent Review will further transform our childcare system” Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone Friday 4th [...]

04
Aug
More Affordable Childcare – It Starts Now

  Longford County Childcare Committee is delighted to share our locally produced video on the More Affordable Childcare Measures that will [...]

03
Aug
Affordable Childcare Information Sessions

Longford Childcare is delighted to be collaborating with Longford Branch-Library to inform parents of how new September measures for more affordable childcare introduced by [...]

02
Aug
After School Grants Announced

€54,854 funding for Afterschool Services in Co. Longford   The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has today announced funding of [...]

02
Aug
DCYA Programme Rules 2017/2018

DCYA Programme Rules 2017/2018 The DCYA has published a very helpful guide to all government childcare programmes for 2017/2018. This guide [...]

26
Jul
Longford CCC welcomes €286,943 in Funding for Early Years Services

Longford CCC welcomes €286,943 in Funding for Early Years Services Coordinator of Longford County Childcare Committee, Lorraine Farrell, was delighted to [...]

19
Jul
Affordable Childcare

Zappone welcomes EU recommendation in relation to early years’ care and education “Work on affordable childcare has commenced”. See the statement [...]

14
Jul
Longford Libraries Summer Stars

Longford Branch Libraries are running Longford Libraries Summer Stars throughout Longford county for summer. Summer Stars is a free programme open [...]

06
Jul
Parent and Toddler Group Grants

Longford Co. Childcare Committee Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2017   Applications are open for Parent & Toddler Grants.   Information [...]

21
Jun
Additional Funding Announced

Extra €3.5m payment announced for childcare providers Service providers who sign up to More Affordable Childcare measures from this September to [...]

13
Jun
Consultation Meeting

Good Morning All, The Chair of Longford County Childcare Committee, Louise Lovett, would like to extend an invitation to all owners, [...]

08
Jun
LINC Programme wins Award

Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) Programme Wins Best Online Learning Experience Award at the 2017 Education Awards and Up to 1,000 early [...]

07
Jun
DCYA Roadshows

The DCYA have announced a series of nationwide series of information sessions for childcare providers regarding the measures introduced for September [...]

01
Jun
Síolta

Síolta Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, was developed by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education [...]

25
May
Longford Leaders in Quality – Report

We are delighted to launch our Longford Leaders in Quality Report. This report outlines our recent Continuous Professional Development Initiative for Early [...]

12
May
National Síolta Aistear Initiative Newsletter

Read the first NSAI Newsletter April 2017 here. [...]

04
May
Press Release: Childcare Committee Manager welcomes announcement of Early Years Capital Programme 2017

Press Release Eimear Carron, Manager, Longford County Childcare Committee, welcomes the announcement this week by Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and [...]

22
Mar
€3m to support School Age Childcare

See joint press release dated Monday 6th March from Minister Zappone and Minister Bruton on the announcement of €3 to support [...]

07
Mar
Disability Information Event

Longford and Westmeath County Childcare Committees are hosting a Disability Information Event on March 1st in the Longford Arms Hotel from [...]

30
Jan
Early Years Sector Profile

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08
Dec
Budget 2017

Have a look at our press release in response to Budget 2017 for the childcare sector.   Longford County Childcare Committee press-release-budget-11-10-16 [...]

12
Oct
Breaking Point Report

Breaking Point report Is a report on sustainability in Community Childcare in urban areas and it was launched on 4th October [...]

06
Oct
Parent and Toddler Groups

What are Parent and Toddler groups? Parent and Toddler groups are usually a group of mums and dads or childminders who [...]

02
Sep
Longford receives funding from DCYA

Longford receives funding from DCYA to create more ECCE Spaces in the county [...]

08
Jul
Tusla
Early Years Inspectorate Briefings for Service Provider’s on the New Regulations

Please click here for timetable for the Early Years Inspectorate Briefings for Service Provider’s on the New Regulations   [...]

06
May
New Childcare Regulations Announced

Minister Reilly has announced the long awaited updated Childcare Regulations. Please click here for the press release from the DCYA and [...]

05
May
Early Years Education Focused Inspections

  Please click on the image below to access A Guide to Early-years Education-focused Inspection (EYEI) in Early-years Settings Participating in the [...]

12
Apr
Press Release from DCYA re National Disability Model Higher Education Programme

6th April, 2016 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and the Minister for Education and Skills have awarded a contract [...]

06
Apr
Siolta Aistear Guide for Childminders Now Available

The Siolta/Aistear Guide for Childminders now available.  You can  find this publication by following the link http://www.childminding.ie/free-pre-school-yearsiolta-aistear/siolta/      [...]

09
Mar
DCYA Early Years Recognised Qualifications

The published list of DCYA Early Years Recognised Qualifications has been updated and is available view at www.dcya.gov.ie A summary of [...]

03
Mar
Aistear Siolta Practice Guide

To view the Aistear Siolta Practice Guide please click here   [...]

08
Dec
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Raising Awareness of Injury Risks

While we all know that children are surrounded by injury risks, the good news is that most unintentional injuries (accidents) can [...]

27
Apr
Always Children First Child Protection Training

Good Child Protection  Training is important for all Childcare Service providers, staff and volunteers in both the Community and Voluntary sectors.  [...]

12
Jan
Help My Kid Learn

Longford County Childcare Committee supports NALA’s campaign, Help My Kid Learn.  www.helpmykidlearn.ie is an interactive resource for parents and guardians, with practical ideas [...]

01
Nov