Clarification on Changes to Ratios for the ECCE Scheme

During the announcement of the 2012 budget, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, referenced a change in the ratios of staff to children for the ECCE Scheme. Since then, we have been in discussions with the DCYA regarding how the changes will be implemented - we are now able to provide a copy of the note going out to guide the implementation of the new ratios from September 2012...

Learning Stories

Closing Date 20th May

Please note that the closing date for this month's Learning Story submissions is the 20th May.

So don't forget to submit the stories that show significant learning moments or events that happen through play in your service.

The Glen Outoor Study Trip

Early Childhood Ireland is delighted to offer a wonderful Professional Development Opportunity for those working in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector on the 19th May...

Pyjama Day Draw

Many thanks to all the services who have already sent in the money they raised for National Pyjama Day 2012!

We would like to announce that all the services who return their Pyjama Day money before Friday 18th May will be entered into a free draw for great prizes.

Certificates will be printed and issued, from Monday 21st May onwards. Good Luck to everyone!

Conference 2012

Many thanks to all those who took part in the first Early Childhood Ireland conference and helped to make the event a success!
If you attended the conference we will shortly be sending you a link to an evaluation form and we would be grateful if you could complete this online. (The slides from the presentations of the key note speakers will be available on completion of the form).