Next Gov must Develop a Childcare Subsidy
April 22, 2016
“The next Government must develop a Childcare Subsidy, not a tax credit,” according to Teresa Heeney CEO of Early Childhood Ireland.
New Update on Planning Permission
April 11, 2016
The Department of the Environment wrote last week to the chief planners in all local authorities asking them to “expedite” planning applications by childcare facilities needing to expand to meet the extra demand.
Research & Practice Seminar
April 11, 2016
The Research and Practice seminar provides a great opportunity for researchers, practitioners and educators to share their work with the early childhood community.
Claire Warden
April 8, 2016
Claire Warden is an international educational consultant, Nature Pedagogy practitioner and leading advocate for outdoor play.
Play is FUNdamental: 2 Day Conference & AGM
April 7, 2016
2016 15th-16th April. Croke Park Conference Centre. Online booking is NOW open!
Planning Permission Update
March 10, 2016
Update from the DCYA on Planning Permission, in the context of the expansion of ECCE ...
TUSLA Consultative Forum
March 10, 2016
The Early Years Inspectorate Consultative Forum provides an opportunity for relevant representatives and stakeholders to contribute to the on-going reform and development of the Early Years Inspectorate.
Trade Unions
March 10, 2016
Early Childhood Ireland has met with two trade unions in recent weeks, Impact and SIPTU, as part of our work in pursuing the professionalisation of the sector.
