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Early Childhood Ireland
02.07.2025
We provide an overview of the findings in the recent ESRI study on the impact of child-related benefits on child poverty.
Capital funding under the National Development Plan provides places for just 3% of the children on the Early Years waiting list.
25.06.2025
We provide information on verifying Early Years qualifications, the Tusla change in circumstances process, and more.
We discuss, Minister Norma Foley’s first appearance at the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality and recent Parliamentary Questions.
We highlight the new guide developed for Early Years and School Age Care settings on engaging in the Arts.
The Garda Vetting team provide an important update on the importance of only vetting people who do relevant work.
18.06.2025
We look at key points from a recent DCU Research seminar, "Higher Ideals for Early Childhood Education and Care".
Early Childhood Ireland provides clarification on who processes Garda Vetting applications for Registered Providers.
17.06.2025
Over 100,000 children are living in consistent poverty in Ireland, according to the latest Child Poverty Monitor report.
12.06.2025
On International Day of Play, we look at a review of Ireland’s play policies and its play and recreation provision.
Marking International Day of Play, we reflect on Play Matters and how we can advocate for and facilitate playful interactions into the future.
05.06.2025
Early Childhood Ireland discuss re-vetting applications and the current National Vetting Bureau processing times.
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
With the Oireachtas Children and Equality Committee now established, work can begin on improving Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland.
28.05.2025
Early Childhood Ireland discusses the role of the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners and its impact on practice.
21.05.2025
Early Childhood Ireland shares guidance on how to track the progress of your Garda vetting applications, ensuring you stay informed.
Early Childhood Ireland provides an overview of findings in the UK in relation to public attitudes towards early childhood.
14.05.2025
We review key Early Years challenges raised in the Dáil, including Core Funding for the ERO, grants, and stakeholder consultations.
An analysis of the 2024 implementation report for the First 5 strategy, highlighting what has been achieved to date.
08.05.2025
An overview of policy implications for cross-border cooperation for Early Years, school completion rates, child poverty and work inequalities
In April's Making the News, we cover media reactions to the National Pyjama Day 2024 fundraising total announced last November.
Policy in Action reviews important policy, practice and quality development events Early Childhood Ireland attended in the past six months.
Early Childhood Ireland offers clear and up-to-date guidance on Garda Vetting compliance to support all members and service users.
30.04.2025
We discuss a recent IHREC and ESRI report revealing low child related leave uptake and its impact on gender equality.
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.
23.04.2025
We discuss a recent report that found that only half of fathers avail of Paternity Leave, which has prompted a political response.
We outline the findings from an OECD report on how settings across nine countries engage with parents/guardians.
16.04.2025
We outline what is needed to achieve high quality Early Years systems, as outlined in a recent OECD report.
Early Childhood Ireland discusses a new Eurochild report, citing UNICEF, that finds Roma Children remain Europe’s most vulnerable group.
09.04.2025
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.
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 provides a summary of the guide developed by the NCSE on how to develop sensory spaces in schools.
08.04.2025
Early Childhood Ireland is thrilled to announce that over €240,000 was raised by children for children during National Pyjama Day 2024.
05.04.2025
The EYES team provide updates on Child Safeguarding training, the Nurturing Skills Learner fund 2026/2026 and more.
02.04.2025
Staff recruitment and retention continues to be the biggest challenge facing Early Years and School Age Care settings.
We provide an overview of the successes and further improvements needs from AIM as outlined in the ECCE review report.
The Garda Vetting team discuss Early Childhood Ireland’s new Dashboards and tracking your Garda Vetting Applications.
26.03.2025
The Garda Vetting team offers valuable guides and information on utilising Early Childhood Ireland's new Garda Vetting dashboard feature.
We provide an overview of what is necessary to ensure a child poverty strategy is effective, as reported in the UK.
Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland is recognised as a public good, requiring investment, quality, and workforce support.