News - Longford Childcare Committee

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 [...]

24
Sep

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 [...]

16
Sep

Information Webinar

Dear Early Years Providers, The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) invites you to [...]

16
Sep

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 [...]

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 [...]

28
Aug

UPDATE: Always Children First Training

Due to current Public Health advice, the Early Years specific Always Children First Foundation Level [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

07
Aug

Updated Early Learning and Care Child Safeguarding Statement Template

The National Early Years Children First Programme, in conjunction with Tusla, have updated the Early [...]

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 [...]

27
Jul

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 [...]

23
Jul

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 [...]

21
Jul

The 1916 Bursary Fund is now open for applications.

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

18
Jul

Tusla E Learning Programme now available in Irish

The Tusla ELearning Programme is now also available in Irish. This version is also available [...]

18
Jul

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 [...]

16
Jul

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 [...]

15
Jul

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 [...]

14
Jul

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 [...]

14
Jul

EYPC-Pobal

EYPC CONTACT DETAILS If you wish to contact the EYPC, you can do so by [...]

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 [...]

09
Jul

Childminding Development Grants 2020 now OPEN

The Childminding Development Grants 2020 are NOW open to applications. If you would like an [...]

07
Jul

National Playday

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 2 July 2020 Last updated 2 July 2020 National [...]

02
Jul

Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services: Further Information

Please find attached version 2 of the FAQs on the Reopening Funding Package for Childcare [...]

02
Jul

Plans for inspection process during the Covid-19 pandemic

The DCYA have issued a update to all providers about the inspection process for period [...]

27
Jun

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 [...]

18
Jun

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 [...]

16
Jun

Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare sector

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

10
Jun

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 [...]

10
Jun

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

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

09
Jun

Guidance for Reopening/First 5

Today the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched a range of online resources [...]

05
Jun

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 [...]

03
Jun

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 [...]

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 [...]

28
May

Garda Vetting Update-Apply for your GNVB NOW

Update Applications for Vetting The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to [...]

21
May

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 [...]

20
May

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 [...]

19
May

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 [...]

14
May

TCSEHW FAQs and Support Pack

The Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers FAQs and Support Pack is currently available [...]

08
May

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 [...]

08
May

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 [...]

07
May

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 [...]

05
May

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 [...]

28
Apr

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 [...]

24
Apr

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 [...]

24
Apr

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 [...]

15
Apr

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 [...]

25
Mar

Letter from Minister Zappone to ELC & SAC providers

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23
Mar

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 [...]

18
Mar

Update

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

13
Mar

Letter from the DCYA

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13
Mar

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 [...]

12
Mar

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 [...]

12
Mar

COVID-19

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

05
Mar

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 [...]

03
Mar

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 [...]

03
Mar

Childminding Event-4th March- Longford Library

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

20
Feb

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 [...]

20
Feb

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 [...]

06
Jan

Minister Zappone welcomes international recognition for AIM programme

DCYA Press Release, 5 December 2019 additional funding of €10 million secured under Budget 2020 [...]

05
Dec

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

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

Information Webinar

Minister O’Gorman welcomes 50% increase in recipients of Childminder Development Grant

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

UPDATE: Always Children First Training

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

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

Updated Early Learning and Care Child Safeguarding Statement Template

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

Minister O’Gorman launches consultation on Child Care Act proposals

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

The 1916 Bursary Fund is now open for applications.

Tusla E Learning Programme now available in Irish

Minister O’Gorman meets with Early Years sector representatives

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

Insights – Quality in Early Years Education

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

EYPC-Pobal

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

Childminding Development Grants 2020 now OPEN

National Playday

Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services: Further Information

Plans for inspection process during the Covid-19 pandemic

Let’s get ready to return to your pre-school, creche or childminder.

Minister Zappone and Minister McHugh announce information and resources for children preparing for pre-school and junior infants

Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare sector

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

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

Guidance for Reopening/First 5

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

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

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

Garda Vetting Update-Apply for your GNVB NOW

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

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

Statement on cancellation of Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers

TCSEHW FAQs and Support Pack

Minister Zappone announces plan to provide childcare for essential health workers

Updated FAQs Version 5 and updated TWSCS How to Guide

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

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

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

Minister Zappone launches suite of resources for children and parents

Minister Zappone publishes Statistical Spotlight #4 Young Travellers in Ireland

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

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

Letter from Minister Zappone to ELC & SAC providers

Update

Update

Letter from the DCYA

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

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

COVID-19

Let’s talk about Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare

Minister Zappone launches consultation to start national conversation on Early Learning and Care and School-age Childcare

Childminding Event-4th March- Longford Library

Early Years Inspectorate NEWS-Quality and Regulatory Framework Update

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

Minister Zappone welcomes international recognition for AIM programme