The Minister for Finance has announced that the EWSS will remain in place and unchanged for the month of October. The Minister is considering a range of possible options for the future of EWSS and such arrangements will be outlined on Budget Day, 12 October 2021. Read more for the press release.
This week’s Policy Brief provides a summary of the recently published Education at a Glance 2021 report, focusing on early childhood education and care.
The Policy Brief this week provides an overview of the Budget 2022 submissions from other organisations in Ireland, focusing on how they address the ELC/SAC sector.
Families and childcare providers need to see leadership from their elected representatives, they need to see that politicians are taking the childcare investment crisis seriously. That’s the message Early Childhood Ireland, the leading organisation in the early years sector, is sending to TDs today (15.09.21) as they return to Dáil Eireann following the summer recess.
Drum roll please. Congratulations to all those who entered and especially to the shortlisted settings!
The Policy Brief this week presents a research project developed by Eurochild that analyses early childhood development across Europe.
Are you thinking about nominating an amazing educator for the Early Childhood Ireland Pedagogical Leader Award 2021? Keep those nominations rolling in!
This summer marked the establishment of a Joint Labour Committee (JLC) for our sector involving representatives of some employers and some employees in discussions, which could lead to the establishment of an Employment Regulation Order (ERO), defining agreed terms and conditions for educators.
Please note that the National Vetting Bureau has indicated that there is a delay in their Garda Vetting Processing time due to a large volume of vetting applications. Garda Vetting applications are taking approximately 10 working days to complete from when the applicant completes the link sent to them from the National Vetting Bureau.
Last few days to renew! Your current membership expires on 30 September 2021. Memberships renewed will run up until 30 September 2022. Renew before 30 September to be in a chance to win a tablet.
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Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2018-2027 Company Registration No: 506235
Charity No CHY: 19987
Registered Charity No: 20078904
Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2018-2027 Company Registration No: 506235
Charity No CHY: 19987
Registered Charity No: 20078904
