National Annual Awards 2020
November 25, 2020
It's winners week! We will be announcing the Early Childhood Ireland National Annual Awards 2020 winners all this week. Click below to see our awards winners now.
Garda Vetting Update 25 November 2020
November 24, 2020
This week, we look at what ‘Relevant Work’ is under Garda Vetting Legislation, and if Board Members can be Garda vetted.
EYES Update 25 November 2020
November 24, 2020
In this week's EYES update, we review the recent announcement regarding the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS). The team also reminds members of the Grandfathering agreement and deadline and highlights our new ‘Managing Visitors During COVID-19 Policy’.
International Comparisons of Fees, Staff Wages and Public Investment in Early Learning and Care
November 24, 2020
Scéalta Blog – Democratic Practice
November 17, 2020
As the dust settles on the US presidential election, in Scéalta this week Marlene McCormack reflects on how we can ensure democratic practice in early childhood education and care settings.
EYES Update 17 November 2020
November 16, 2020
This week's update looks at the upcoming Pobal Compliance Desk-Based Checks, and we take an in-depth look at returning from sick leave, disability and reasonable accommodations.
Garda Vetting Update 17 November 2020
November 16, 2020
This week we ask that members email us a copy of their GNVB Affiliate Registration Number letter, so that they can be registered on the NVB portal.
Access to Early Childhood Education and Care
November 16, 2020
This week’s The Big Picture provides a summary of a study that was recently released by Eurofound, which investigates access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services across Europe.
Online Research Symposium
November 11, 2020
In October, the Early Childhood Ireland Online Research Symposium took place over three evenings. If you missed it and would like to check out the presentations, click the button below.
Scéalta Blog: Relationships and Interactions
November 11, 2020
In this week’s Scéalta, Lilian Joyce discusses how “Relationships are at the very heart of early learning and development”.
