*update for #parents and #ChildcareProviders* The #NCS National Childcare Scheme website and the #EarlyYearsHive will be down from 9am on Friday until 9am on Monday for maintenance. Apologies in advance for the disruption!

Maintaining play-pods both indoors and outdoors is key to keeping both children and staff in Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare settings safe. #StaySafe #HoldFirm

Some key messages for parents and childminders in childminding settings. #StaySafe #HoldFirm

Key messages on the importance of supporting children’s well-being at this time. #StaySafe #Wellbeing

Bringing children into the kitchen 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 benefits them in lots of ways. Creating meals & treats with you can help build their self-confidence & also lay foundations for healthy eating habits 🍎🍏. For more #PlayingAtHome ideas, go to: first5.gov.ie/parents/pre-sc… #First5

Important information on the symptoms of COVID-19 for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare settings. #StaySafe #Wellbeing

For a whole range of fun outdoor & indoor activity ideas 😀 for children & parents to enjoy over the weekend, check out the #PlayingAtHome play sheets on first5.gov.ie/parents/pre-sc… #First5

This is Active School Week #ASW21. Here are two ideas for getting movement & fun 🕺 💃😀into your children’s day to help keep them active. For more #PlayingAtHome ideas, go to: First5.gov.ie/parents/pre-sc… #First5 Active School Flag HSE Ireland HealthyIreland Sport Ireland

Key messages for adults on the use of face coverings in Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare settings. #StaySafe #HoldFirm

Key messages on the importance of supporting children’s well-being at this time. #StaySafe #Wellbeing

As Active School Week #ASW21 continues, why not try out an obstacle course🏃🏃‍♀️ as an active play idea. For more #PlayingAtHome ideas, go to: First5.gov.ie/parents/pre-sc… #First5 Active School Flag HSE Ireland HealthyIreland Sport Ireland

See our #First5 updated web-page providing COVID-19 guidance for parents, service providers & childminders on the operating & use of Early Learning & Care (ELC) & School-Age Childcare (SAC) services here: first5.gov.ie/guidance #StaySafe #HoldFirm

📅⏳ FINAL REMINDER: Our online events as part of the Consultation on the State Report for the UN Periodic Review take place tomorrow, Wednesday, between 10am - 12pm. Limited availability, register now bit.ly/2Q7ZfsS

#ServiceProviders The best way to send us your query is by submitting a request on Early Years Hive. These email addresses won’t be in use from 7 May: [email protected] [email protected] #EarlyYearsHive #ChildcareProviders #ELC #childcare

The LINC programme tutors have vast experience in early learning and care, check out this poster on the benefits of blockplay. Free to download here: buff.ly/3tmlWaf #LINC #earlyyears #education #blockplay #BecomeAnINCO

Fraudsters may send emails claiming to be Pobal staff or legitimate companies. These messages may ask you to click a link or to divulge personal data, like usernames or passwords. Please contact [email protected] or the EYPC if you have submitted details in this way.

See our #First5 updated web-page providing COVID-19 guidance for parents, service providers & childminders on the operating & use of Early Learning & Care (ELC) & School-Age Childcare (SAC) services here: first5.gov.ie/guidance #StaySafe #HoldFirm

MACE & Donegal CYPSC invite you to a series of 1 hour Parent Support events which will kick off on 17th June with a Parents Emotional Health Workshop. CYPSC Donegal Children & Young People's Services Committees IRL Donegal CC Donegal County Library Parent Hub Donegal

We are happy to share the re-design of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) website: aim.gov.ie

If you think your child might need additional supports in pre-school, find helpful information and resources here: Gov.ie/readyforeveryo… #LetsGetReady #First5