The Fawcett Society in the United Kingdom has just published Transforming Early Childhood Education and Care: Sharing International Learning Part 2. This report is part 2 of a project which examines five other countries and territories, all of which have undergone significant reforms to their Early Years systems and considers them in relation to the […]

Early Childhood Ireland

30.04.2024

Annual Monitoring Report for Nurturing Skills 2023 - Early Childhood Ireland

Our Policy team takes a closer look at the progress laid out in the Annual Monitoring Report on the Implementation of Nurturing Skills 2023.

Early Childhood Ireland

25.04.2024

Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - Early Childhood Ireland

Study finds women’s labour force participation across the island of Ireland more likely to be low-paid. We explore this more.

Early Childhood Ireland

24.04.2024

Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - Early Childhood Ireland

Study finds women’s labour force participation across the island of Ireland more likely to be low-paid. We explore this more.

Early Childhood Ireland

24.04.2024

Policy in Action 23 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

We explore a recent report on transforming Early Years in the United Kingdom, which looks at recent changes in the Irish EY and SAC sector.

Early Childhood Ireland

23.04.2024

Press release: ‘The power of pyjamas!’ – Over €285,000 raised for autism support and eco-education initiatives on 20th anniversary of National Pyjama Day - Early Childhood Ireland

Press release: ‘The power of pyjamas!’ – Over €285,000 raised for autism support and eco-education initiatives on 20th anniversary of National Pyjama Day.

Early Childhood Ireland

17.04.2024

Policy in Action 16 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

A closer look at Early Childhood Ireland’s recent engagement with members and policymakers on new updates issued by Tusla.

Early Childhood Ireland

16.04.2024

International Perspectives on Early Years -part four - Early Childhood Ireland

In part four, we look at what the UK report on international perspectives in Early Years has to say about inspection and regulation.

Early Childhood Ireland

13.04.2024

Press Release – OWLET: Lullabies of the World - Early Childhood Ireland

Lullabies from around the world help to foster inclusion and celebrate multilingualism in Early Years settings nationwide.

Early Childhood Ireland

10.04.2024

Making the News: March Media Highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News March edition recaps recent media events, including a report from the Children's Committee on Early Years Sector challenges.

Early Childhood Ireland

10.04.2024

Policy in Action 9 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

We look at a recent ICTU report on the Government’s plans to introduce measures designed to improve working conditions in Ireland.

Early Childhood Ireland

10.04.2024

International Perspectives on Early Years - part three - Early Childhood Ireland

In the third part of four, we look at what a UK report in international perspectives in Early Years has to say about curriculum and pedagogy.

Early Childhood Ireland

04.04.2024

Policy in Action 3 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

The Policy team provides an overview on Early Years and School Age Care matters that have been raised in the Dáil recently.

Early Childhood Ireland

04.04.2024

International perspectives on Early Years – part two - Early Childhood Ireland

In the second part of four, we delve into a UK report on international perspectives in Early Years and what it says about the workforce.

Early Childhood Ireland

27.03.2024

Policy in Action 26 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

A look at the important work of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Early Childhood Ireland

27.03.2024

International Perspectives on Early Years – part one - Early Childhood Ireland

Over the next four weeks, we examine a UK report on international perspectives in Early Years. This week we focus on availability & access,

Early Childhood Ireland

21.03.2024

Policy in Action 19 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

A report by the SEEPRO-3 project on the Irish Early Years sector workforce, the policy landscape and challenges facing the sector.

Early Childhood Ireland

21.03.2024

257,000 children in Ireland are living in enforced deprivation - Early Childhood Ireland

We offer proposals on how Early Years and School Age Care can benefit the over 250,000 children living in forced deprivation across Ireland.

Early Childhood Ireland

13.03.2024

Policy in Action 12 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland proposals are included in key report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Early Childhood Ireland

13.03.2024

Making the News: February’s Media Highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

A recap of our February media footprint around key events including our Single Agency proposal launch and the Early Childhood Barometer 2024.

Early Childhood Ireland

13.03.2024

OECD Working Paper on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Focus looks at the OECD Working Paper on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years settings.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.03.2024

Press Release – Children’s Committee report a step in the right direction - Early Childhood Ireland

Children’s Committee report on challenges facing the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector a welcome step in the right direction

Early Childhood Ireland

06.03.2024

Using Children’s Rights to Recover from the Pandemic - Early Childhood Ireland

A look at the ‘Building Children’s Futures’ report, which explores how a child rights-based approach can be embedded in future interventions.

Early Childhood Ireland

06.03.2024

Policy in Action 5 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

We provide an overview on Early Years and School Age Care matters raised in the Dáil recently, and updates on our policy work with members.

Early Childhood Ireland

28.02.2024

Policy in Action 27 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action review and unpack the key findings of the Early Childhood Barometer 2024, and discuss some of the salient talking points.

Early Childhood Ireland

28.02.2024

Report: The State of Children in the European Union 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

The Policy team discuss and look at the UNICEF report on the State of Children in the European Union 2024.

Early Childhood Ireland

27.02.2024

Press Release – Early Childhood Ireland Barometer 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Overwhelming public support for children to have guaranteed access to high-quality, inclusive Early Years in their community – Early Childhood Ireland Barometer 2024 Monday, February 26, 2024: Over three quarters (76%) of the Irish public agree that every child in the country should be guaranteed access to high-quality, inclusive Early Years and School Age […]

Early Childhood Ireland

21.02.2024

New Early Childhood Ireland Explainers - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Focus, looks at Early Childhood Ireland’s newest series of Explainers that focus on Quality for Children.

Early Childhood Ireland

21.02.2024

Policy in Action 20 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

The draft childminding regulations have been published for public consultation. Policy in Action looks at what they entail.

Early Childhood Ireland

14.02.2024

Making the News: Early Childhood Ireland introduces monthly media highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

We introduce our new monthly feature Making the News, which provides updates about media coverage of Early Years and School Age Care issues.

Early Childhood Ireland

14.02.2024

Inequality in Early Years Education in England - Early Childhood Ireland

We discuss the Inequality in Early Years Education policy briefing, by the Sutton trust, and it's implications for children in England.

Early Childhood Ireland

14.02.2024

Policy in Action 13 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Last week, Early Childhood Ireland launched our latest Policy Proposal which is about A Single Agency for Early Years and School Age Care.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.02.2024

State of the Nation's Children (2023) - Early Childhood Ireland

The State of the Nation’s Children report, published in January 2023, provides a comprehensive picture of the lives of children in Ireland.

Early Childhood Ireland

08.02.2024

Policy in Action 7 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action looks at the Early Years and School Age Care matters that have been raised recently in the Dáil.

Early Childhood Ireland

01.02.2024

Resources to support Adventurous Play - Early Childhood Ireland

In her podcast, Niki Buchan shares Adventurous Play resources to support educators in the Early Years and School Age Care sector.

Early Childhood Ireland

31.01.2024

Policy in Action 30 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

We examine an Irish Times article on closures in Early Years settings, with our Director of Policy, Frances Byrne, and Early Years provider Louise Kilbane.

Early Childhood Ireland

31.01.2024

AIM: End Of Year Three Evaluation Report - Early Childhood Ireland

We review the DCEDIY's recent "End of Three Years Evaluation of AIM" report and consider the impact, challenges and future of AIM.

Early Childhood Ireland

24.01.2024

Policy in Action 23 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland calls on Government to reduce the consistent poverty rate for children from 7.5% to 2% over five years.

Early Childhood Ireland

24.01.2024

Children’s human rights approach - Early Childhood Ireland

A look at the recently released document from the Scottish Government that offers guidance on taking a children’s human rights approach.

Early Childhood Ireland

17.01.2024

Policy in Action 16 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Our team discusses how the Government can address issues facing the Early Years sector and reiterates our call for a coherent 5-Year plan.

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Policy in Action 30 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Annual Monitoring Report for Nurturing Skills 2023 - Early Childhood Ireland

Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - Early Childhood Ireland

Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 23 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Press release: ‘The power of pyjamas!’ – Over €285,000 raised for autism support and eco-education initiatives on 20th anniversary of National Pyjama Day - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 16 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

International Perspectives on Early Years -part four - Early Childhood Ireland

Press Release – OWLET: Lullabies of the World - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: March Media Highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 9 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

International Perspectives on Early Years - part three - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 3 April 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

International perspectives on Early Years – part two - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 26 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

International Perspectives on Early Years – part one - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 19 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

257,000 children in Ireland are living in enforced deprivation - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 12 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: February’s Media Highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

OECD Working Paper on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Early Childhood Ireland

Press Release – Children’s Committee report a step in the right direction - Early Childhood Ireland

Using Children’s Rights to Recover from the Pandemic - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 5 March 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 27 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Report: The State of Children in the European Union 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Press Release – Early Childhood Ireland Barometer 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

New Early Childhood Ireland Explainers - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 20 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Making the News: Early Childhood Ireland introduces monthly media highlights - Early Childhood Ireland

Inequality in Early Years Education in England - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 13 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

State of the Nation's Children (2023) - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 7 February 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Resources to support Adventurous Play - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 30 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

AIM: End Of Year Three Evaluation Report - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 23 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

Children’s human rights approach - Early Childhood Ireland

Policy in Action 16 January 2024 - Early Childhood Ireland

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