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.
Pathways to Better Prospects: update on the IHREC Project
November 9, 2020
In this week’s Big Picture we provide a snapshot of our research project that explores the theme of working conditions amongst early years staff in Ireland.
Review of the cost of providing quality early learning and care in Ireland
November 2, 2020
This week’s The Big Picture provides a summary of the main findings of a newly published research project launched by the Department of Children, Disability, Equality Integration and Youth launched.
September 2020
October 29, 2020
Read all the editions of Early Times Weekly from September 2020.
New Report Release: Cherishing All Equally
October 27, 2020
This week’s The Big Picture provides a summary of a study that was recently released by FEPS and TASC, focusing on the findings that are relevant to the ELC/SAC sector.
The Big Picture 20 October 2020
October 19, 2020
This week, we give an overview of the reaction to the very disappointing absence of any meaningful funding for our sector in Budget 2021.
The Big Picture: Budget 2021
October 5, 2020
With Budget 2021 just a week away, we are still working hard to bring our proposals to the attention of policymakers. Our main focus is on reminding the government that Ireland is at the bottom of the investment league for early years and school-age care and urging them and Opposition Parties to address this.
Programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model
September 29, 2020
The Big Picture this week reminds our members that the government’s programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model ends on October 2.
Dáil question on Pobal responses to providers
September 29, 2020
In this article, we want to highlight a recent response to a Dáil question on the ongoing issues providers are facing with Pobal and how dissatisfied we were with the answer the Minister provided.
Dáil Update: Parliamentary Questions
September 22, 2020
In this edition of the Big Picture, we look at recent Dáil questions to the Minister for Children that will be of interest to members.
