Budget 2027 FAQs for Providers-Updated

Budget 2027 FAQs for Providers-Updated

Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider, With apologies, the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the impacts of Budget 2027 on the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare sector which we shared with you a short time ago was not...
Working on your QIPP? Better Start can help

Working on your QIPP? Better Start can help

Dear service provider, As Early Learning and Care settings complete their Quality and Inclusive Practice Plans (QIPPs), the Better Start Quality Development Service is available to support the implementation of quality development goals identified within the plan....
Budget 2027 FAQs for Providers-Updated

Distribution of Book Pack to Equal Start services

Dear Colleagues, The Department funded Pavee Point to develop a book pack of three books for Traveller children under 8 years. In the pack is: The Slug and Snail, written by Oein DeBhairduin and illustrated by Olya Anima and is best described as an Irish Traveller...
NCS, ECCE & CCSP Saver Programme October mid-term maintenance

NCS, ECCE & CCSP Saver Programme October mid-term maintenance

Dear Service Provider, As the October mid-term approaches, please remember to undertake the following tasks for NCS: Update your NCS service calendar to reflect any changes to your opening hours during the mid-term. Update your NCS service calendar with all planned...
Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art Competition

Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art Competition

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Growing Up in Ireland study, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality is inviting children and young people aged 4-15 from across Ireland to take part in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children’s Art...
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