Children’s use of Technology
November 27, 2015
In our recent research about young children’s use of technology 75% of parents believed that technology has educational and other benefits for young children, but how much technology is healthy?
Síolta Showcase Cork
November 25, 2015
The Cork Siolta Showcase was a great success. The 7 settings who showcased had fantastic, creative displays and were generous, supportive and enthusiastic in their conversations with the practitioners who attended.
Síolta Showcase Dublin
November 19, 2015
The Síolta showcase series rolls on. We had almost 100 people in the Spa Hotel in Lucan on Saturday 14th November. Key notes were delivered by Harold Hislop, Chief Inspector and Yvonne Keating, Deputy Chief Inspector – who responded to questions from the audience and talked to those showcasing and to others over coffee and showed a genuine interest in engaging with educators’ concerns and ideas.
We are updating our Panel of Trainers
November 19, 2015
Would you like to train for Early Childhood Ireland?
We are currently updating our panel of trainers to deliver FETAC Level 5 and 6 Early Childhood Care and Education programmes.
Briefing for Members Budget 2016
October 14, 2015
Early Years Education and Care in Budget 2016 . This is an initial briefing on the changes made in the Government’s Budget in the area of early years education and care.
Initial Response to Budget 2016
October 13, 2015
Today, the government is taking a first step to what must be a planned and substantial increase in state investment, recognising the value of quality childcare to children’s development...
Support Point: Member Queries (August 2015)
August 19, 2015
The top issues about which we have been receiving queries from members over the last month, including staff salaries, qualifications and capitation.
