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rom Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 7 December 2023 Last updated on 6 December 2023 Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 November 2023 The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 10 October 2023 Last updated on 11 October 2023 Early Learning and Childcare [...]
06 October 2023 Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys,Minister for Rural and Community [...]
Over 4,000 services have now applied for a second year of Core Funding,committing to working in partnership with the State for [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 25 August 2023 Last updated on 25 August 2023 46 net closures in [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 24 August 2023 Last updated on 24 August 2023 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 9 August 2023 Last updated on 9 August 2023 Unprecedented demand for the [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 14 June 2023 Last updated on 13 June 2023 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, [...]
The Government has approved the drafting of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023. The Bill, when enacted, will revise and update [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 5 May 2023 Last updated on 5 May 2023 Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for [...]
Tuesday 04 March 2023 Green energy and retrofit upgrade grants of €35,000 to €75,000 announced underthe Building Blocks – Improvement Grant [...]
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today launched the Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023. The [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 March 2023 Last updated on 2 March 2023 The Minister for Children, [...]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the appointment of a Programme Board to oversee the [...]
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, has today secured Government approval to bring forward legislative amendments in [...]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has today announced Ireland’s participation in the OECD Starting Strong Teaching [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 19 January 2023 Last updated on 19 January 2023 Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for [...]
rom Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 3 January 2023 Last updated on 1 January 2023 3 January 2023 Roderic [...]
Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced a wide-ranging consultation [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 22 November 2022 Last updated on 18 November 2022 Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 10 November 2022 Last updated on 10 November 2022 90,000 children now benefitting [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 28 September 2022 Last updated on 28 September 2022 • Minister O’Gorman today [...]
Together for Better is the new funding model for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) launched by [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 7 September 2022 Last updated on 7 September 2022 Employment Regulation Orders to [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 4 September 2022 Last updated on 2 September 2022 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 September 2022 Last updated on 1 September 2022 €10m announced under the [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 17 August 2022 Last updated on 17 August 2022 • ‘Partner Service Funding [...]
Funding to be distributed to Local Authorities in advance of National Play Day All 31 Local Authorities were successful in their [...]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today published Ireland’s National Action Plan for the EU Child [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 10 June 2022 Last updated on 10 June 2022 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has signed two amending Regulations in relation to the Early Learning [...]
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has announcedchanges to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) that will extend [...]
Tusla have launched a new eLearning module for mandated persons. This eLearning module has been developed to provide information on, and [...]
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022 runs from 1st March until 17th March. Below is some resources, your service may find useful, we’ve [...]
PIP/Hive Announcement Dear Service Provider, This year (2022) an extra once-off public holiday will take place on Friday, 18 March. From [...]
PIP/Hive Announcement Dear Service Provider, Please note, as advised by Revenue, EWSS subsidy rates are due to reduce from 1st March 2022. [...]
The February Early Years e-bulletin is now available. The e-Bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/712a1b6f7fd5/weekly-bulletin-6041666 [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 22 February 2022 Last updated on 22 February 2022 The Minister for Children, [...]
Better Starts next online information webinar is taking place on the 23rd of February, from 3pm to 4pm. Follow the link [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 14-18th February, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/9e837f79965e/weekly-bulletin-6030342F [...]
Dear ELC/SAC Service Providers, Following a hugely successful introduction in 2021, Ireland Reads is back for February 2022! Irish libraries, Children’s [...]
PIP/Hive Announcement 17.02.22 Due to the extreme nature of Storm Eunice and the threat of multi-hazard weather events as confirmed by [...]
Longford CCC will be holding a virtual information session on ECCE and CCSP Savers Compliance on March 3rd at 12.45pm. Should [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 17 February 2022 Last updated on 17 February 2022 Due to the extreme [...]
ATTENTION: CHILDMINDERS WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR CHILDMINDING? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE [...]
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Applications are now being invited by the HSE for National Lottery Funding Grants. This funding is distributed by the HSE each [...]
Earlier this week, you received information from the DCEDIY about a new active learning opportunity happening next week.This event offers the [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 7-11th February, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/102964fe523b/weekly-bulletin-6025870 [...]
As you are aware, the Child Safeguarding Resource Document – Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures; Guidance for Early Learning and [...]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, welcomed the launch of our “Seeing Voices – Voice of [...]
The venue has changed to Longford Community Resources clg. [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 31st Jan-4th February, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/f1d20523050a/weekly-bulletin-040222 [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 4 February 2022 Last updated on 4 February 2022 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Dear Service Provider, Following on from the NCS Refresher webinars last week, a recorded version of the webinar is now available [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 24th-28th January, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/fd09431f377c/weekly-bulletin-6014590 [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 27 January 2022 Last updated on 27 January 2022 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Letter from Tusla to Service Providers. [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 January 2022 Last updated on 21 January 2022 Better Outcomes Brighter Future [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 21 January 2022 Last updated on 21 January 2022 The Minister for Children, [...]
Portobello Institute’s Early Years department’s upcoming webinar on Monday, February 7th, 7pm to 9pm will be led by Dr Geraldine French, [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 17th-21st January, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/5796cae9844d/weekly-bulletin-6007610. [...]
Upcoming Healthy Ireland Smart Start Programmes Given the invaluable role that early childhood services providers and practitioners/educators play in promoting children’s [...]
Join Better Start to learn about the professional development opportunities available to you and your team when you engage with the [...]
Here are the upcoming dates for Edgeworthstown Parent and Toddler Group (see poster above). [...]
The DCEDIY and Pobal wish to advise all Early Learning and Care and School Aged childcare services the Grant Programme for [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 10th-14th January, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/0e6862cda203/weekly-bulletin-6001506 [...]
LINC+ will be accepting new registrations from LINC graduates for package 1, Communities of Practice in Early Learning and Care on January 17, [...]
Dear Service Provider, Pobal’s Early Years Training Team would like to invite you to an NCS refresher webinar next week. The [...]
Dear Service Provider, The CCSP Finance and Impact returns (FIRs) for December 2021 are available for completion on Pobal Online. As [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 31 December 2021 Last updated on 31 December 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]
The December Early Years e-bulletin is now available. The e-Bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 December 2021 Last updated on 21 December 2021 Recognising the importance of [...]
To view this weeks bulletin 13th-17th December, please click on this link https://mailchi.mp/b6c37570fa01/weekly-bulletin-5252954. [...]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman TD, is pleased to announce a programme of further supports [...]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman ,T.D., has today announced a suite of new Covid-19 measures [...]
Please see the below payment dates for early year’s programmes over the Christmas and New Year’s weeks: [...]
Please see below Opening hours for EYPC and NCS Parent Support Centre over the Holiday Period. [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here, https://mailchi.mp/aa6e312d5fe4/weekly-bulletin-5249846 [...]
Dear Service Provider, As it is coming up to the Christmas holidays and the end of 2021, it may be necessary [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 7 December 2021 Last updated on 7 December 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 7 December 2021 Last updated on 7 December 2021 Minister Roderic O’Gorman has [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 December 2021 Last updated on 1 December 2021 Review reveals the National [...]
Force Majeure in ELC and SAC services is a mechanism under which service providers can be given permission to close and [...]
Would you like a mentor to work with your setting on Quality Development? Join Better Start to learn about the mentoring [...]
ELC Providers Longford CCC, in collaboration with the AIM Better Start team, are hosting a virtual information workshop on AIM on [...]
Dear Service Provider, Following the recent announcement on changes to the rates and timelines of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) we [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 19 November 2021 Last updated on 19 November 2021 Launch of the second [...]
Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework is being updated and you have an opportunity to contribute. The National Council for Curriculum [...]
Tusla’s Signs of Safety eLearning Programme is now available. Tusla has developed a child protection e-learning briefing programme for professionals working with children and families [...]
Providers, A new co-payment tool is available on the Early Years Hive. You can access the co-payment tool under individual child [...]
The latest edition of Childlinks on Children’s Particapation is now available. To download now, please click here. [...]
The November Early Years e-bulletin is now available. The e-Bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here, https://mailchi.mp/1167e11f3625/weekly-bulletin-5233562… [...]
Dear Service Provider, As the majority of schools are closed due to the mid-term break the week of 25 October, it [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/5d171ec5bfe4/weekly-bulletin-5227294. [...]
Important new Health Promotion Programme for Babies and Toddlers National Childhood Network and HSE Health and Wellbeing are delighted to invite [...]
This is the third Virtual Webinar in the webinar series, free to all, with Nóirín Hayes, eCertificate for attendance. Register now [...]
Edgeworthstown Parent & Toddler group will recommence from Tuesday 2nd November at 9:30am. To register email enquiries@longfordchildcare.ie or telephone 043 3342505. [...]
It is widely acknowledged that home-based Childminding is different from other forms of early childhood services. How can that difference be [...]
Longford CCC will be hosting a virtual AIM Information Session on Wednesday 3rd November at 7pm. To register your place, please [...]
6 week walking group open to all parents, grandparents, childminders etc in the care of babies/toddlers looking to join a social [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/a533a9c8fd06/weekly-bulletin-5224450. [...]
Looking to join a Parent and Toddler Group in Longford Town and meet others in a safe and friendly space, contact [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/fd678381e974/weekly-bulletin-5221786. [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/be9619ace77a/weekly-bulletin-011021 [...]
The September edition of the DCEDIY Early Years e-bulletin is now available. The e-bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, [...]
The Student Placement Guidelines, developed by the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, which [...]
Dear Provider, At the Government meeting today, it was agreed that the existing arrangements for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme will [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/0e8530fdd0a2/weekly-bulletin-5215850 [...]
Childminders Longford CCC will be hosting another Virtual Networking event with Childminders in collaboration with Music Generation Longford on Monday, 4th [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/ec352206ec05/weekly-bulletin-100921 [...]
National Beep Beep Day 2021 will take place on Friday, 8 October, during Irish Road Safety Week. The online ordering facility [...]
The following resource list has been collated by members of the Longford Westmeath CYPSC Early Years Learning Subgroup and is not [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/8b2ab13e5710/weekly-bulletin-5207874. [...]
Upcoming Triple P Fear-Less webinars, please see posters for further details. [...]
Better Start are hosting a webinar September 21st, 7pm to 8pm. To find out more about the Quality Development Service, follow [...]
Arrangements for Department of Education Inspectorate Engagement with Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings September 2021 – June 2022. For full [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/26612b61c875/weekly-bulletin-5205018. [...]
The Early Years Re-registration webinar that took place on Wednesday 17th August 2021 is now available to view on the Tusla [...]
To view this weeks bulletin, please click here https://mailchi.mp/827bdcee36ff/weekly-bulletin-5202590. [...]
The Early Years Inspectorate Q&A document has been updated to reflect changes in policy and practice and to ensure it is [...]
A few years ago Longford CCC along with Westmeath CCC compiled a directory called ‘A Guide to Services for Young People [...]
Dear Service Provider, As you are aware, ECCE and NCS providers are contractually required to publish their fees lists: • in [...]
To view this weeks bulletin please click here https://mailchi.mp/2d912d1de998/weekly-bulletin-5200258. [...]
If you would like an application form or you have any questions please contact us on 043-3342505 or email enquiries@longfordchildcare.ie The [...]
Updated notice from the Early Years Inspectorate in relation to Garda Vetting. [...]
The final two modules of the QRF eLearning programme are now available on Tusla’s website. -Health, Welfare and Development of the [...]
There are two new FREE publications available from Barnardos for Early Years Professionals. These are: -Sharing Development Concerns with Parents: A [...]
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Rules for the 2021/2022 ECCE programme year are now available here. [...]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, T.D., today announced that €250,000 will be available in grants [...]
Parent and Toddler Group Grants 2021 are NOW open to Applications, if you would like to know more or would like [...]
Better Start have a new website www.betterstart.ie You can find information on Better Start’s three operational programmes: • Quality Development Service• Access and [...]
We want to hear from Childminders! As part of the National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC), the DCEDIY are seeking childminders [...]
The Department will host a Public Health webinar for services on Wednesday 7th July at 2pm. The webinar will include update [...]
The June edition Early Years sectoral e-bulletin is now available. The e-bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, [...]
Dear Service Provider, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth would like to advise you that the process for [...]
There is a revised version of the HSE Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for ELC and SAC settings now available. With [...]
There are lots of resources available on the Gaeloideachas website to help with the transition from home to Naíonra as well [...]
The latest short webinar on ‘Transitions to Primary School 2021- Learning from COVID-19 experiences’ from the Insights Webinar Series from the [...]
Dear Service Provider, As per the AIM Programme Rules, the wages of an employee may be supported through either EWSS or [...]
Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered with Tusla, the Child and Family [...]
The Bláthú Summer Newsletter is now available, please click here. [...]
Playground passport- A Family Guide to Longford’s Playgrounds. This handy guide contains lots of useful information on the 24 playgrounds in [...]
Longford CCC are running an information session on Thursday 24th at 11am for the Playing Outside Grant 2021. Should you wish [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 June 2021 Last updated on 15 June 2021 €500,000 will be made [...]
The Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2019/2020 The Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2019/2020 is available to read in full here. This [...]
The Childminding Development Grants 2021 are open to applications from this Monday 14th June. If you would like an application form, [...]
Hibernia College “Early Childhood Educator Online Webinar Series – Webinar 4” ‘Sensory Play through Music’ this Monday 14th June at 7.30-8.30pm. [...]
We are happy to share the re-design of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) website: www.aim.gov.ie. The website was designed with [...]
The Programme Support Payments (PSP) will open for applications on the Early Years Hive from Friday, 4th June until Friday, 25th [...]
Further to the recent announcement by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., on the Summer of Play [...]
Longford CCC First Aid Response (FAR) Communications Final Chance to claim FAR Reimbursement FAR regulatory requirement extension to November 2021 Please [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 June 2021 Last updated on 31 May 2021 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Dear Provider, We are writing to let you know that Pobal is conducting compliance checks on the National Childcare Scheme. Pobal, [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 28 May 2021 Last updated on 28 May 2021 Early Learning and Childcare [...]
Storytelling and Puppetry virtual workshop with BLÁTHÚ next Wednesday 2nd June 2021 from 7-8.30pm. For booking details, please see poster. [...]
The NCCA is updating Aistear and holding a consultation. Phase 1 of consultation is now open and will be open until 31/12/2021. [...]
Balance Ability Programme with Longford Sports Partnership combines unique ergonomic balance bikes with a variety of fun activities that build confidence, [...]
Hibernia College “Early Childhood Educator Online Webinar Series – Webinar 1” ‘Child Initiated Outdoor Play’ this Monday 24th May at 7.30-8.30pm. [...]
Update Thursday 20th May 2021 As you will be aware, all Tusla ICT systems have been disabled as a precaution in response to [...]
Just a quick reminder that the closing date for the Staffed Local Childminding Network Survey is fast approaching, please ensure that [...]
Childminders (Longford) Next scheduled Virtual Networking Meeting planned for Tuesday 25th May. If you would like to attend, you can book [...]
DCEDIY have initiated a review of the first 12 months of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) under Section 26 of the [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 14 May 2021 Last updated on 14 May 2021 Minister for Children Equality, [...]
AIM application process for September 2021 pre-school year The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to [...]
Providers_ A webinar on the ‘Transition from Preschool to Primary School’ is being held virtually this Monday 17th May at 7pm. [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 8 May 2021 Last updated on 7 May 2021 4,500 Early Learning and [...]
Dear Service Provider, If you have received an email claiming to be from a member of Pobal staff requesting your email/account [...]
Dear Service Provider, The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities [...]
The Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Spring webinars (delivered in March) are now available to view in full on the Tusla website [...]
The National Child Safeguarding Programme Coordinator Laura Dagger recently recorded a Podcast with Early Childhood Ireland on Developing a Child Safeguarding [...]
LINC opened for applications on Monday 19th April. Deadline is 14th May at 4pm. If you would like to apply please [...]
Childminders (Longford) Next scheduled Virtual Networking Meeting planned for Wednesday 28th April. If you would like to attend, you can book [...]
University Hospital Waterford staff have put together a short, 3-minute video about the risks of button batteries to children under the [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 April 2021 Last updated on 15 April 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]
13.04.21 Dear Provider, We are writing to you today regarding the resumption of compliance checks on the ECCE programme from 19 [...]
A collaborative working group set up by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is currently developing a national [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 14 April 2021 Last updated on 14 April 2021 • The Participation Framework [...]
Save the DATE Thursday 15th April Click here to join the Webex Event (if you click into this link now, you [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 12 March 2021 Last updated on 12 March 2021 The Minister for Children, [...]
Thousands of Inclusion Coordinators (INCOs) across Ireland will be offered an opportunity to further expand their knowledge and skillset with free [...]
The DCEDIY have established a weekend COVID-19 Support Helpline for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare providers who have [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 23 February 2021 Last updated on 23 February 2021 As part of the [...]
Tusla has published three reports detailing findings from inspections of Early Years Services and parent’s views on the inspection process. These [...]
The Department of Children Equality Diversity Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 27 January 2021 Last updated on 27 January 2021 Following Cabinet approval yesterday [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 6 January 2021 Last updated on 6 January 2021 Following Cabinet approval this [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 January 2021 Last updated on 4 January 2021 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
The Premises and Facilities module of the Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) eLearning programme is now available to access on the [...]
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 [...]
The re-registration of most early years preschool services took place in the latter part of 2019. In an effort to assist [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 December 2020 Last updated on 15 December 2020 Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
Letter issued to providers 3rd December 2021 Dear Provider, We are writing to let you know about the early learning and [...]
Dear Provider, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) invites you to an information webinar on two major [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 November 2020 Last updated on 20 November 2020 The Minister for Children, [...]
The Garda Vetting webinar is now available on the National Child Safeguarding Programme website. It can be found under the Early [...]
Full update from the PHECC Website Due to the recent Government restrictions and the continuing challenges posed by Covid-19, please see [...]
The latest edition of the Early Years sectoral e-Bulletin, which includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and [...]
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will be hosting a number of online focused discussions with parents from 23 [...]
Are you looking to set up a childminding business? Longford CCC are hosting a virtual Information session ‘Setting up a childminding [...]
Tusla’s Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning programme was developed following consultation with the early years sector in relation to the supports [...]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published at 19 October 2020 Last updated 19 October 2020 The Minister for Children, Equality, [...]
The Student Placements Guidelines for Early Learning and Care Settings. These Guidelines have been developed by the Department of Children and [...]
This website will be a one stop shop for all information, supports and resources for Early Learning and Care Services, Practitioners, [...]
The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Consortium has been awarded a tender by the Department of Children and [...]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., today launched National Quality Guidelines for School-Age Childcare Services. The [...]
Dear Service Provider, Please note that we have been advised by the HSE of some changes to their assessment testing and [...]
Dear Early Years Providers, The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) invites you to an information webinar at 18.00 on [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at 11 September 2020 Last updated 11 September 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]
The HPSC have published a new Decision Pathways document that provides some new information on when children from 3 months to [...]
Due to current Public Health advice, the Early Years specific Always Children First Foundation Level training is on hold. We understand [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 19 August 2020 Last updated 19 August 2020 The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and [...]
Tusla’s Early Years Inspectorate has developed guidance for registered providers of early years services to support and facilitate the safe reopening [...]
The National Early Years Children First Programme, in conjunction with Tusla, have updated the Early Learning and Care, Child Safeguarding Statement [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 25 July 2020 Last updated 25 July 2020 The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 23 July 2020 Last updated 23 July 2020 The Department of Children and Youth Affairs [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 21 July 2020 Last updated 21 July 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]
The 1916 Bursary Fund is a targeted funding scheme established by the Department of Education and Skills. The Bursary is being [...]
The Tusla ELearning Programme is now also available in Irish. This version is also available through the usual ELearning link – [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 16 July 2020 Last updated 16 July 2020 The Minister also announced the resumption of [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 15 July 2020 Last updated 15 July 2020 The Minister for Minister for Children, Disability, [...]
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. [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 9 July 2020 Last updated 9 July 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, [...]
EYPC CONTACT DETAILS If you wish to contact the EYPC, you can do so by raising a Service Request on the [...]
Tusla have updated Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice. The version on the Tusla website is the 2nd [...]
The Childminding Development Grants 2020 are NOW open to applications. If you would like an application form, please email maudie@longfordchildcare.ie. Closing [...]
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 [...]
Please find attached version 2 of the FAQs on the Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services. This is an update to [...]
The DCYA have issued a update to all providers about the inspection process for period going forward, please see below. Dear [...]
Let’s get ready so childcare is fun and safe for everyone. The Department of Children & Youth Affairs has developed this [...]
Press release From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 15 June 2020 Last updated 16 June 2020 The Minister for Children and [...]
Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 10 June 2020 Last updated 10 June 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine [...]
Latest update from Better Start AIM. [...]
Today the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched a range of online resources and guidance to support service providers, [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 3 June 2020 Last updated 3 June 2020 Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr [...]
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 29 May 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr [...]
PRESS RELEASE From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 27 May 2020 Last updated 27 May 2020 Minister for Children & Youth [...]
Update Applications for Vetting The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 provide a statutory basis for [...]
Published: 20 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, participated in [...]
Published: 18 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, chaired the second [...]
Published: 13 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone today announced, [...]
The Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers FAQs and Support Pack is currently available on the DCYA website to download [...]
Published: 7 May 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced [...]
Dear providers, Please see below updated ‘Information and Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Measures for providers and staff of Early Learning and [...]
Today the Taoiseach has outlined a ‘roadmap’ to lifting restrictions. Government has asked the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to [...]
Providers, please see attached updated ‘Information and Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Measures for providers and staff of Early Learning and Care [...]
Published: 24 April 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs “We have never needed you to step up so much, [...]
Published: 24 April 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Parents Centre contains information for parents and provides links to a wide [...]
Published: 14 April 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 3,080 Travellers and 688 Roma attended an Early Years Service in 2017/2018 [...]
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/ [...]
Published: 25 March 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Following the announcement yesterday of sustainability measures in response to Covid-19 by [...]
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 [...]
See update below, on how to contact LCCC. Staff are available on the office number 043-3342505. [...]
Further to the announcement made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, [...]
Published: 11 March 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 30,359 applications received to date for 39,572 children. The National Childcare Scheme [...]
Who is at risk? How to prevent? The Symptoms and what to do if you are at risk! [...]
Longford County Childcare Committee invites you (Early Years Practitioners) to a meeting in the county to talk about our future workforce [...]
Published: 28 February 2020From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced [...]
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The Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) sets out in a clear way how the early years inspectorate assess services for compliance with the [...]
Gov.ie – Minister Zappone secures €8.1 million for childcare capital grants across 2020 Extra spaces and funding to support regulatory compliance [...]
DCYA Press Release, 5 December 2019 additional funding of €10 million secured under Budget 2020 for the programme, which provides both [...]
To view the latest E-Bulletin from the DCYA Early Years Division, please click here. The following topics are featured in the [...]
Minister Zappone publishes the Mid-Term Review and Phase Two Action Plan of the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation [...]
Minister Zappone publishes new data on the cost of early learning and care and school-age childcare to families Published: 27 September [...]
Minister Zappone launches communications campaign on the National Childcare Scheme Monday 23rd September 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, [...]
Minister Zappone announces Expert Group to develop a new Funding Model for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare The [...]
29th August 2019 Draft Action Plan sets out proposals for improving access to high quality and affordable early learning and care [...]
For information on training for Co Longford visit http://askaboutparenting.ie/longford-schedule/ or contact 090) 64 47111 [...]
Click here to view the National Childcare Scheme July Newsletter. [...]
Applications for childminding grants is now open, with calls for applications closing 14th August 2019. For the application form, please click [...]
1916 Bursary : 2019 Academic year Online application process is now open Closing date for applications 4pm, Oct. 4, 2019. MEND [...]
Monday July 1st 2019 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, T.D., will update Government this week on the development [...]
The June edition of DCYA’s Early Years e-bulletin is now available. In this edition there is information updates for you from [...]
The National Childcare Scheme Parent Call Centre is now open! Parents can call 01 906 8530 for information on the #nationalchildcarescheme. Open [...]
Click here for the latest E-Bulletin from the DCYAs Early Years Division Topics such as the following are featured in this [...]
Minister publishes detailed implementation plan for First 5, the whole-of-Government strategy for babies, young children and their families Tuesday 22nd May [...]
Have your say on School Age ChildcarePublic Consultation launched ahead of National Childcare Scheme Tuesday 21st May 2019 The Minister for [...]
€19m Childcare Programme Support Payments open for applications Funding will assist services ahead of National Childcare Scheme Payments to issue end [...]
All Stand-Alone School Age Services must submit an application for registration with Tusla by Saturday 18th May. [...]
Latest update from the DCYA Tuesday 7 May 2019 New figures show how the Government’s free pre-school programme has transformed early [...]
Monday 15th April 2019 Minister announces capital funding for service providers who sign up to the National Childcare Scheme Funding will [...]
School Age Childcare Registration On the 18th February 2019, the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age [...]
Zappone confirms Childcare Programme Support Payments worth over €19m Application window 13th May – 21st June 2019 Payments to issue end [...]
National Childcare Scheme Minister launches the National Childcare Scheme for Ireland Communications Campaign commences- with new website, information resources for parents [...]
Minister Zappone announces up to 1,150 free places on the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Higher Education Programme [...]
Monday 18th February 2019 Regulations requiring the registration of school-age childcare services came into effect today, 18th February 2019. Childcare services [...]
Minister Zappone announces the streamlining of existing targeted childcare schemes in preparation for the transition to the new Affordable Childcare Scheme [...]
Guidelines issued for Early Learning and Care and School Age Capital fundingStatement by Minister Katherine Zappone Thursday 31st January 2019 Guidelines [...]
Launch of the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s [...]
School age childcare services to be registered for first time with Tusla Minister Zappone signs the Childcare Support Act 2018 (Commencement) Order [...]
DCYA Announcement Extra spaces and fire-safety priorities for Childcare Investment in 2019 Providers urged to prepare applications for €9m capital fund “Investment [...]
Sean Canney T.D, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development joined Pobal today to formally launch the [...]
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 [...]
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. Launches Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Minister Katherine Zappone [...]
The DCYA now have a newsletter available for Early Years. You can view this by clicking on the link below. This [...]
DCYA Press Release 19th November 2018 Government launches First 5, A Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Families The Government [...]
New Affordable Childcare Scheme to open for applications in October 2019 Existing childcare subsidy schemes to remain in place for [...]
Throughout November and December, the Early Years Inspectorate will deliver a limited series of briefing sessions on the recently published Quality [...]
DCYA Press Release- Budget 2019 DCYA Information Pack [...]
PRESS RELEASE 5.9.2018 Minister Zappone announces supports for quality improvements in the childcare sector, including €1.2m First Aid training fund · [...]
Visit our Training/Events Page for more details [...]
Monday 9th July, 2018 On Friday, 6th July 2018 the Minister awarded a contract for the development of the IT system [...]
Longford County Childcare Committee will be moving offices into a temporary office space this weekend. During this process we will be unavailable [...]
The re-contracting process with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) childcare funding programmes 2018/2019 will begin on Monday [...]
We have had a lot of queries in relation to ECCE eligibility for September 2018. Have a look at the DCYA [...]
Childcare providers urged to take part in Costs Review Vital to keep to keep to timelines for Budget talks Final Week [...]
Remarks by Minister Katherine Zappone at Launch of Tusla’s Corporate Plan 2018-2020 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Kildare Street, Dublin [...]
Childcare providers are being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing [...]
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 [...]
Cyber Safety for Children and Young Adults Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs Opening Statement – Minister Zappone Wednesday [...]
The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have [...]
Today four Co. Longford Early Years Services as well as one Co. Cavan Early Years Service were awarded the Healthy Ireland [...]
2018 Childcare Capital Programme application guidelines released ‘Play areas, extra places and maintenance to be supported’ Applications open 12th February – 14th [...]
Opening Statement by Minister Dr Katherine Zappone – Meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs *CHECK AGAINST [...]
Job Opportunities for Longford CCC. Please see here advert for Support and Development Officer. Please see here advert for Acting Co-Ordinator. Please [...]
Designing Accessible Childcare Centres New Universal Design Guidance to be developed Statement by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine [...]
National Síolta Aistear Initiative-Update January 2018 [...]
Momentum maintained on Affordable Childcare Childcare Support Bill on Dáil Order Paper for Spring Legislative Programme Tuesday 16th January 2018 [...]
Friday 12th January, 2018 Minister announces funding of €3.2 million for the latest addition to the suite of pre-school supports for [...]
Sign language and specialised training offered to childcare centres “We must make childcare accessible to all” Statement by Minister for Children [...]
This Level 7 module, Supervision Theory and Practice has been designed for people who supervise students on placement from the B.A.(Hons. [...]
Capital Grants 2018 Information – Pre-application briefing notes with important information in advance of the opening of applications for Early Years [...]
ECCE January Registrations Please be advised that the ECCE January registration window has been extended to allow Registrations be made up to [...]
Programme Support Payment (PSP), December 2017 A PSP payment has been made this week to services delivering the More Affordable [...]
Reviewing laws for children in crisis – Consultation begins ‘Laws to be updated to reflect a quarter of a century of [...]
Childcare Support Bill published Bill will underpin the new Affordable Childcare Scheme Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone [...]
Capital 2018 Announcement Monday 4th December, 2017 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is delighted to announce that there will [...]
Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) were established across Ireland on a phased basis over a 10-year period commencing in [...]
Please read the most recent Revised NSAI Newsletter 2017 here [...]
To celebrate Universal Children’s Day (20th November 2017), the Longford Westmeath Children and Young People’s Services Committee (LW CYPSC) invite you [...]
Giving Our Children the Best Start in Life Listening to the Views of Parents and Carers of Young Children A Survey [...]
Over €40m increase in Tusla funding o Extra money for mandatory reporting, family resource centres, out of hours supports o [...]
The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners [...]
More affordable childcare measures were introduced this September. Have a look at our video here to learn more. Any queries please [...]
Early Years Road Safety with Beep Beep Day Longford County Childcare Committee continues to promote road safety with Early [...]
SUPERVISION THEORY AND PRACTICE This Level 7 module, Supervision Theory and Practice has been designed for people who supervise students [...]
Longford County Childcare welcomes Minister Zappone’s announcement of €1.2m capital grants for 263 providers of School Age Childcare Thursday 17th [...]
Childcare Cost Review Given 10-month Deadline “Independent Review will further transform our childcare system” Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone Friday 4th [...]
Longford County Childcare Committee is delighted to share our locally produced video on the More Affordable Childcare Measures that will [...]
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 [...]
€54,854 funding for Afterschool Services in Co. Longford The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has today announced funding of [...]
DCYA Programme Rules 2017/2018 The DCYA has published a very helpful guide to all government childcare programmes for 2017/2018. This guide [...]
Longford CCC welcomes €286,943 in Funding for Early Years Services Coordinator of Longford County Childcare Committee, Lorraine Farrell, was delighted to [...]
Zappone welcomes EU recommendation in relation to early years’ care and education “Work on affordable childcare has commenced”. See the statement [...]
Longford Branch Libraries are running Longford Libraries Summer Stars throughout Longford county for summer. Summer Stars is a free programme open [...]
Longford Co. Childcare Committee Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2017 Applications are open for Parent & Toddler Grants. Information [...]
Extra €3.5m payment announced for childcare providers Service providers who sign up to More Affordable Childcare measures from this September to [...]
Good Morning All, The Chair of Longford County Childcare Committee, Louise Lovett, would like to extend an invitation to all owners, [...]
Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) Programme Wins Best Online Learning Experience Award at the 2017 Education Awards and Up to 1,000 early [...]
The DCYA have announced a series of nationwide series of information sessions for childcare providers regarding the measures introduced for September [...]
Síolta Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, was developed by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education [...]
We are delighted to launch our Longford Leaders in Quality Report. This report outlines our recent Continuous Professional Development Initiative for Early [...]
Read the first NSAI Newsletter April 2017 here. [...]
Press Release Eimear Carron, Manager, Longford County Childcare Committee, welcomes the announcement this week by Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and [...]
See joint press release dated Monday 6th March from Minister Zappone and Minister Bruton on the announcement of €3 to support [...]
Longford and Westmeath County Childcare Committees are hosting a Disability Information Event on March 1st in the Longford Arms Hotel from [...]
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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 [...]
Breaking Point report Is a report on sustainability in Community Childcare in urban areas and it was launched on 4th October [...]
What are Parent and Toddler groups? Parent and Toddler groups are usually a group of mums and dads or childminders who [...]
Longford receives funding from DCYA to create more ECCE Spaces in the county [...]
Please click here for timetable for the Early Years Inspectorate Briefings for Service Provider’s on the New Regulations [...]
Minister Reilly has announced the long awaited updated Childcare Regulations. Please click here for the press release from the DCYA and [...]
Please click on the image below to access A Guide to Early-years Education-focused Inspection (EYEI) in Early-years Settings Participating in the [...]
6th April, 2016 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and the Minister for Education and Skills have awarded a contract [...]
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/ [...]
The published list of DCYA Early Years Recognised Qualifications has been updated and is available view at www.dcya.gov.ie A summary of [...]
To view the Aistear Siolta Practice Guide please click here [...]
While we all know that children are surrounded by injury risks, the good news is that most unintentional injuries (accidents) can [...]
Good Child Protection Training is important for all Childcare Service providers, staff and volunteers in both the Community and Voluntary sectors. [...]
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 [...]
