EYES Update 6 August 2019
August 6, 2019
In this week's EYES update, we focus on written contracts and their importance.
EYES Update 9 July 2019
July 9, 2019
In this week's EYES Update, we discuss healthy eating policies, and we ask what policies you are required to have when employing a staff member.
Support Point Update 2 April 2019
April 2, 2019
This week our recruitment series focuses on reference checking. We also look at risk assessment and we invite you to submit a question.
Support Point Update 26 March 2019
March 26, 2019
We look at the recruitment and selection process. We also highlight the Capital Grants deadline and look at the newly announced programme support payment from the DCYA. Member login required
Support Point Update 23 October 2018
October 23, 2018
This week's HR topic of the week is staff recruitment. The update includes guidance on settling in and transitions policies and what information is needed to sign in a visitor to a service.
ECI launches first annual Childcare Barometer
February 14, 2018
ECI-RedC poll shows widespread public support for increased investment in childcare.
Editorial: Staffing Crisis
February 1, 2018
What we have heard from our members during the month of January reinforces the findings of our recent staffing survey and Pobal’s latest sector profile: recruitment and retention of staff is now the main challenge facing the early years sector. We have heard daily from members that staffing issues are causing serious sustainability concerns in their services.
Government must prioritise childcare staff in Affordable Childcare investment
January 24, 2018
Early Childhood Ireland warns that staffing and recruitment within the early years sector remain at crisis levels
Research shows depth of staffing crisis
March 31, 2017
Problems recruiting and retaining well qualified staff to work in pre-schools and crèches is putting their survival at risk according to research published today by Early Childhood Ireland.
