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Policy

Policy
Policy 

Early Childhood Ireland is the leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with our members to achieve quality experiences for every child in Early Years and School Age Care and Childminding settings. We advocate for an effective and inclusive Early Years and School Age Care system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. 

Policy News and Analysis

Each week, Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team explores developments affecting Early Years and School Age Care.

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Childminding

Early Childhood Ireland has a long history of supporting members who provide high-quality care in settings around Ireland. We also welcome registered childminder members who provide invaluable education and care to children in their own homes.

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Annual Government Spending

Learn about Early Childhood Ireland’s annual budget submissions.

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Policy Submissions

Read our policy submissions to Government.

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Barometer

The Early Childhood Ireland Barometer seeks to track public attitudes to early years care and education.

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Explainers

The Early Childhood Ireland Explainers are designed to explain key aspects of our sector’s work.

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Providing Evidence

In summer 2020, Early Childhood Ireland completed a new qualitative interview project with our members.

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Advocacy News

Read the latest advocacy news

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Policy 

Early Childhood Ireland is the leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with our members to achieve quality experiences for every child in Early Years and School Age Care and Childminding settings. We advocate for an effective and inclusive Early Years and School Age Care system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. 

Policy News and Analysis

Each week, Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team explores developments affecting Early Years and School Age Care.

Read More

Childminding

Early Childhood Ireland has a long history of supporting members who provide high-quality care in settings around Ireland. We also welcome registered childminder members who provide invaluable education and care to children in their own homes.

Read More

Annual Government Spending

Learn about Early Childhood Ireland’s annual budget submissions.

Read More

Policy Submissions

Read our policy submissions to Government.

Read More

Barometer

The Early Childhood Ireland Barometer seeks to track public attitudes to early years care and education.

Read More

Explainers

The Early Childhood Ireland Explainers are designed to explain key aspects of our sector’s work.

Read More

Providing Evidence

In summer 2020, Early Childhood Ireland completed a new qualitative interview project with our members.

Read More

Advocacy News

Read the latest advocacy news

Read More