Early Childhood Ireland is offering a Department of Education and Skills (DES) approved Summer Course that focuses on The National Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, Aistear. The programme is suitable for all primary school teachers - those teaching junior and senior infants as well as those who are seeking to be at the forefront of early education and current practice within the primary school setting.

The joint ERP and Early Childhood Ireland joint battery recycling campaign has hit 3 tonne, equating to 130,040 batteries!
The competition closes on the 31st May so call the ERP Operations team NOW on 0818 332 757 to organise the return of your full battery box, to be in with a chance to win a fun recycling party.

At the Early Childhood Ireland Spring Seminar, April 2013, Minister Frances Fitzgerald said that she wanted to introduce a second free preschool year, while ensuring that the necessary building blocks are in place to make it a success. Early Childhood Ireland is pleased to invite members to consultation meetings to discuss what those building blocks are.
Attendance is free but places must be booked.

The Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D., and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald T.D., have announced that the first pilot phase of the new afterschool childcare scheme will begin on 29 April.

The Scheme is designed to provide subsidised places which will assist low-income families where parents are returning to work.

Early Childhood Ireland has prepared informationto give members guidance on the showing of DVDs in their services.
We hope that these questions and answers will assist you in making an informed decision regarding the legal use of DVDs and videos in your services.