Join an EECERA SIG We encourage our members and wider ECEC community to join EECERA special interest groups for on-topic discussions, international perspectives, opportunity to develop new ideas and cross-national collaborations. Details can be found here: buff.ly/3gpvESU

Minister @RodericOGorman today announced details of Year 3 of Core Funding worth €331 million, which will run from September 2024 to August 2025. This is an increase of €44 million (15%) on the current programme year. Full Press release at: bit.ly/3W4Ojvk

Meet the Inspector...a child's guide to inspection in pre-school childcareonline.ie/wp-content/upl…

Congratulations ISSA & UNICEF on an informative webinar, this am to introduce the ECD toolbox for local governments to support young children & their families unicef.org/eca/reports/st…

I have been saying this for years...minimising early childhood to just 'childcare' undermines the complexity and criticality of ECEC and the ECEC profession. Language matters. Working toward a competent system that works for children, parents and educators matters Professional Educators and Managers Ireland

The board of Professional Educators and Managers Ireland is expanding. Details available at the following link: tinyurl.com/mpkj4tbc

Tigers Childcare says it may have to increase fees by 40%. Many services have already closed because they are unsustainable & many others unsure of future sustainability. Quality ECEC costs, schemes must work for children, parents, providers & educators tinyurl.com/59fzzbd8

Really enjoyed & benefited from programme this programme. Recommend this PG cert o anyone interested in embedding #childrensRights and #participation in practice Dr Sharon Skehill . It will definitely inform my work, delighted to share knowledge with ECEC students Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College.

As a proud graduate, I highly recommend this course. Learn from the best @ProfLauraLund & Bronagh Byrne & fellow students, incl @ sharon_skehill Challenge your thinking on children's rights, build knowledge/skills, be more effective in advocating for children's rights.

Interested in Music Education? Applications for the M.Ed Music Specialisms are open until 9th August, please see link below for further details mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-art…

Looking forward to co-facilitating this SIG with Marianne Fenech and Antje Rothe. Come and join us for interesting discussions and exciting developments in professionalism in ECEC

Congratulations to students offered a place studying ECEC. You are about to embark on & exciting/rewarding journey as you learn about the most important time in a young child’s life, & your vital role in supporting their learning/development. Welcome to the ECEC profession!

It's great to hear Roderic O’Gorman TD mention children's right to ECEC. Have been advocating for this for years. But this right must extend beyond the ECCE prog. Birth to 3 year olds have rights, too!

On the way to EECERA conf in Brighton. Looking forward to presenting on Professional Educators and Managers Ireland and cofacilitating the professionalism sig EECERA with @ Marianne Fenech and Antje Rothe

Great attendance and discussion EECERA P-SIG yesterday. Lots of positive energy and agreement that in a post- Covid world, it is critical that ECEC is recognised and valued as part of the educational continuum. #changethenarrative

It was energising to meet with, learn with/from colleagues across the globe EECERA this week. So much reflection in/on action & inaction. Great to consolidate existing networks & make new friendships. #Fiveaday really works🙂Dr Chris Pascal Lots to share Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College.

A great big welcome to our newly arrived first year ECCE students Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. this morning. Today is the start of an amazing journey of discovery as you learn about the wonders of early childhood. We are all excited about meeting and working with you over the next 4 years

Education is often hailed as the great equaliser. But these benefits can only be realised if equitable systems are put in place. New data confirms the impact of early childhood disadvantage in education. Read more 👉 oe.cd/5Gy #OECDEAG

See chapter B1 for insightful/useful information on ECEC incl purpose of ECEC, fee caps, governance, funding etc. The chapter reiterates the importance of ECEC & highlights expectations of educators. Why are they on the bottom rung when it comes to salaries, recognition & status?