The European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS), was established in 2012, to improve the secure exchange of criminal records across all EU member states. Each country has a designated Central Authority for Criminal Records; in Ireland, this is the National Vetting Bureau. As part of EU Directive 2011/93, EU countries are now required to carry out […]

Early Childhood Ireland

09.07.2025

Characteristics of deprived but not income-poor children - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland provides an overview of a recent ESRI study on children who are deprived but not income-poor in Ireland.

Early Childhood Ireland

09.07.2025

Early Science for Toddlers in Nature: Insights from Norwegian Educators - Early Childhood Ireland

Norwegian educators reveal how nature‑based science ignites toddlers’ curiosity, well‑being and socio‑emotional growth.

Early Childhood Ireland

09.07.2025

Making the News: Advocating for play and pay parity - Early Childhood Ireland

In June’s Making the News, we cover recent work on International Day of Play and our advocacy for Early Years and School Age Care.

Early Childhood Ireland

02.07.2025

Capital funding for Early Years places is insufficient - Early Childhood Ireland

Capital funding under the National Development Plan provides places for just 3% of the children on the Early Years waiting list.

Early Childhood Ireland

02.07.2025

The impact of child-related benefits on child poverty - Early Childhood Ireland

We provide an overview of the findings in the recent ESRI study on the impact of child-related benefits on child poverty.

Early Childhood Ireland

25.06.2025

EYES Update 24 June 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland

We provide information on verifying Early Years qualifications, the Tusla change in circumstances process, and more.

Early Childhood Ireland

25.06.2025

Registered Providers Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

The Garda Vetting team provide an important update on the importance of only vetting people who do relevant work.

Early Childhood Ireland

25.06.2025

Minister meets Children’s Committee for the first time - Early Childhood Ireland

We discuss, Minister Norma Foley’s first appearance at the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality and recent Parliamentary Questions.

Early Childhood Ireland

25.06.2025

Engaging in the Arts: A guide for settings - Early Childhood Ireland

We highlight the new guide developed for Early Years and School Age Care settings on engaging in the Arts.

Early Childhood Ireland

18.06.2025

Higher Ideals for Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Ireland

We look at key points from a recent DCU Research seminar, "Higher Ideals for Early Childhood Education and Care".

Early Childhood Ireland

18.06.2025

Registered Providers Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland provides clarification on who processes Garda Vetting applications for Registered Providers.

Early Childhood Ireland

17.06.2025

Generations to break the cycle of poverty, says report - Early Childhood Ireland

Over 100,000 children are living in consistent poverty in Ireland, according to the latest Child Poverty Monitor report.

Early Childhood Ireland

12.06.2025

Ireland needs an updated national play policy - Early Childhood Ireland

On International Day of Play, we look at a review of Ireland’s play policies and its play and recreation provision.

Early Childhood Ireland

12.06.2025

Play Matters, and how we can advocate for play into the future - Early Childhood Ireland

Marking International Day of Play, we reflect on Play Matters and how we can advocate for and facilitate playful interactions into the future.

Early Childhood Ireland

05.06.2025

Making the News: Early Years in the Dáil and in the media - Early Childhood Ireland

May’s Making the News covers recent Early Years debates and our meeting with Deputy Keira Keogh, the new Chair of the Children’s Committee

Early Childhood Ireland

05.06.2025

New Committee marks milestone for Early Years policy - Early Childhood Ireland

With the Oireachtas Children and Equality Committee now established, work can begin on improving Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland.

Early Childhood Ireland

05.06.2025

Re-Vetting applications and processing times - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland discuss re-vetting applications and the current National Vetting Bureau processing times.

Early Childhood Ireland

28.05.2025

Role of the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland discusses the role of the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners and its impact on practice.

Early Childhood Ireland

21.05.2025

Public attitudes towards early childhood in the UK - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland provides an overview of findings in the UK in relation to public attitudes towards early childhood.

Early Childhood Ireland

21.05.2025

How to Track your Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland shares guidance on how to track the progress of your Garda vetting applications, ensuring you stay informed.

Early Childhood Ireland

14.05.2025

Early Years challenges debated in the Dáil - Early Childhood Ireland

We review key Early Years challenges raised in the Dáil, including Core Funding for the ERO, grants, and stakeholder consultations.

Early Childhood Ireland

14.05.2025

First 5 Annual Implementation Report for 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

An analysis of the 2024 implementation report for the First 5 strategy, highlighting what has been achieved to date.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.05.2025

Early Childhood Ireland’s Stakeholder Engagement Work - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action reviews important policy, practice and quality development events Early Childhood Ireland attended in the past six months.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.05.2025

Cross-Border Cooperation-Implications for policy learning - Early Childhood Ireland

An overview of policy implications for cross-border cooperation for Early Years, school completion rates, child poverty and work inequalities

Early Childhood Ireland

08.05.2025

Garda Vetting- Compliance Guidelines - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland offers clear and up-to-date guidance on Garda Vetting compliance to support all members and service users.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.05.2025

Making the News: That’s a PJ wrap! - Early Childhood Ireland

In April's Making the News, we cover media reactions to the National Pyjama Day 2024 fundraising total announced last November.

Early Childhood Ireland

30.04.2025

What issues are being raised in the Dáil? - Early Childhood Ireland

The administrative burden, Core Funding renewals and fee caps are just some of the issues being raised in the Dáil. We take a closer look.

Early Childhood Ireland

30.04.2025

Uptake of child related leave and its implications - Early Childhood Ireland

We discuss a recent IHREC and ESRI report revealing low child related leave uptake and its impact on gender equality.

Early Childhood Ireland

23.04.2025

Engaging parents/guardians in Early Years education - Early Childhood Ireland

We outline the findings from an OECD report on how settings across nine countries engage with parents/guardians.

Early Childhood Ireland

23.04.2025

Family Leave back in the spotlight following national report - Early Childhood Ireland

We discuss a recent report that found that only half of fathers avail of Paternity Leave, which has prompted a political response.

Early Childhood Ireland

16.04.2025

How to achieve a high-quality Early Years system - Early Childhood Ireland

We outline what is needed to achieve high quality Early Years systems, as outlined in a recent OECD report.

Early Childhood Ireland

16.04.2025

Roma Children across Europe: Progress and Gaps - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland discusses a new Eurochild report, citing UNICEF, that finds Roma Children remain Europe’s most vulnerable group.

Early Childhood Ireland

09.04.2025

Making the News: Call for pay parity, and our CEO in focus - Early Childhood Ireland

In Making the News this March, we highlight International Women’s Day and the urgent call for pay parity in Early Years and School Age Care.

Early Childhood Ireland

09.04.2025

Minister gives clarity on educator pay and State involvement - Early Childhood Ireland

We look at Minister Norma Foley’s first statement to the Seanad on the Government’s plans for the Early Years and School Age Care system.

Early Childhood Ireland

09.04.2025

A guide to developing sensory spaces - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland provides a summary of the guide developed by the NCSE on how to develop sensory spaces in schools.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.04.2025

Pyjama-loving heroes unite: Over €240,000 raised for children through National Pyjama Day 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland is thrilled to announce that over €240,000 was raised by children for children during National Pyjama Day 2024.

Early Childhood Ireland

05.04.2025

EYES Update 1 April 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland

The EYES team provide updates on Child Safeguarding training, the Nurturing Skills Learner fund 2026/2026 and more.

Early Childhood Ireland

02.04.2025

Our Dashboards and Tracking your Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

The Garda Vetting team discuss Early Childhood Ireland’s new Dashboards and tracking your Garda Vetting Applications.

Early Childhood Ireland

02.04.2025

AIM - the first form of intervention for children - Early Childhood Ireland

We provide an overview of the successes and further improvements needs from AIM as outlined in the ECCE review report.

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Garda Vetting Update - European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS) - Early Childhood Ireland

Characteristics of deprived but not income-poor children - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Science for Toddlers in Nature: Insights from Norwegian Educators - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: Advocating for play and pay parity - Early Childhood Ireland

Capital funding for Early Years places is insufficient - Early Childhood Ireland

The impact of child-related benefits on child poverty - Early Childhood Ireland

EYES Update 24 June 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland

Registered Providers Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

Minister meets Children’s Committee for the first time - Early Childhood Ireland

Engaging in the Arts: A guide for settings - Early Childhood Ireland

Higher Ideals for Early Childhood Education and Care - Early Childhood Ireland

Registered Providers Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

Generations to break the cycle of poverty, says report - Early Childhood Ireland

Ireland needs an updated national play policy - Early Childhood Ireland

Play Matters, and how we can advocate for play into the future - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: Early Years in the Dáil and in the media - Early Childhood Ireland

New Committee marks milestone for Early Years policy - Early Childhood Ireland

Re-Vetting applications and processing times - Early Childhood Ireland

Role of the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners - Early Childhood Ireland

Public attitudes towards early childhood in the UK - Early Childhood Ireland

How to Track your Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Years challenges debated in the Dáil - Early Childhood Ireland

First 5 Annual Implementation Report for 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland’s Stakeholder Engagement Work - Early Childhood Ireland

Cross-Border Cooperation-Implications for policy learning - Early Childhood Ireland

Garda Vetting- Compliance Guidelines - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: That’s a PJ wrap! - Early Childhood Ireland

What issues are being raised in the Dáil? - Early Childhood Ireland

Uptake of child related leave and its implications - Early Childhood Ireland

Engaging parents/guardians in Early Years education - Early Childhood Ireland

Family Leave back in the spotlight following national report - Early Childhood Ireland

How to achieve a high-quality Early Years system - Early Childhood Ireland

Roma Children across Europe: Progress and Gaps - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: Call for pay parity, and our CEO in focus - Early Childhood Ireland

Minister gives clarity on educator pay and State involvement - Early Childhood Ireland

A guide to developing sensory spaces - Early Childhood Ireland

Pyjama-loving heroes unite: Over €240,000 raised for children through National Pyjama Day 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

EYES Update 1 April 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland

Our Dashboards and Tracking your Garda Vetting Applications - Early Childhood Ireland

AIM - the first form of intervention for children - Early Childhood Ireland

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