Minister Simon Harris TD has today marked Ireland Reads Day by encouraging those who struggle to read and write to avail of free supports available at their local adult education centres. #AdultLiteracyforLife #IrelandReads #SqueezeInARead gov.ie/en/press-relea…

The NCCF held a very open and honest conversation today RE: Core Funding and JLC. While there are valid concerns, the Community Forum are feeling optimistic that we can overcome these and this additional funding is a welcome investment in the sector. Roderic O’Gorman TD National Childhood Network

Happy Mothers Day from all of us OLOL Community Services Group 💐

Fantastic day of shared learning with What Works Ireland on the Action Learning Programme in challenging times 🙌. @dcediy #actionlearning #earlyyears

ELC or ECEC, have your say! We are asking all professionals working in the early years profession to complete this quick survey on how we are referred to by government and other stakeholders. Please share and circulate to other early years professionals. surveymonkey.com/r/ELCvECEC

For days when we can’t physically get to Baggot Estate - we brought “The Forrest & Fairies” to our playschool🌳🧚‍♀️ . Big Thanks to Cleverkids who helped us bring our photo of Baggot Estate & ideas into reality 🙌Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh Cllr Elisa O'Donovan #CommunityEngagement #edchatie

The final countdown. Tomorrow Roderic O’Gorman TD launches Professional Educators and Managers Ireland - professional body for the early childhood and school age profession We consulted, we listened, we acted. Together we are stronger #PEMI #Professionalbody #FromVoicetoAction

Delighted to be part of #PEMI steering group & official launch today 📚Roderic O’Gorman TD Senator Maria Byrne Crann Support Group National Childhood Network @BigStartIreland @digitalearlyed Mary Moloney Mary Immaculate College (MIC) #PEMIProfessionalBody #VoiceToAction #ProfessionalEducatorsandManagers

Very positive for our future at the launch of #PEMI, Professional Educators & Managers Ireland. Well done to all involved and so good to hear recognition of the years of work towards this wonderful event by #marianquinn #acpireland #dcediy #PEMI

Very productive and positive meeting with Ombudsman for Children Dr Neil Muldoon to discuss the detrimental effects government policy is having on ECEC & SAC children and their families in areas of disadvantage. Looking forward to linking in again. #NoChildleftbehind

When families and communities are crying out for ECEC and SAC places, it's unbelievable that the church would be objecting to such a vital services. @KCF_Kildavin we stand with you. carlow-nationalist.ie/2022/08/26/car…

Child poverty denies us all the unique talents that all children can bring and is a blight on society. Join in and stand united against child poverty.

#jobfairy Kilkenny Community Early Years Project are recruiting! For more information follow the link below: kkccc.ie/2022/10/06/kil…

Did you know unless BOM have regular/ frequent contact with children they legally can't be Garda vetted & there's legal jeopardy for services that gain vetting they shouldn't possess. Yet Tusla - Child and Family Agency want BOM vetted for registration. Roderic O’Gorman TD vetting legislation needs amending!

Delighted to be part of a very lively discussion as part of the Equal Participation Model @dcediy . The need for a model underpinned by a cohesive approach to services ,children &families is palpable National Childhood Network Crann Support Group Lelia Murphy Annette Coyle Mick Kenny Northside FRC

Great article in The Irish Times on how the current ECEC SAC system is failing disadvantage & marginalised children, leaving them in a more vulnerable position. We need the government to ensure that policy adheres to children's rights, welfare and wellbeing irishtimes.com/ireland/social…

Productive meeting today with Roderic O’Gorman TD at the Dail to highlight grassroots needs of disadvantaged children/ families & the need for more meaningful resources for ECEC/SAC services to meet the complex needs we encounter on a daily basis. Thanks Kathleen Funchion SF for facilitating

We had an opportunity to meet with Roderic O’Gorman TD today to share our experience in delivering quality EYS within communities who experience disadvantage. Highlighting need for additional resources is critical & should be informed by grassroots practitioners,children&families 🙌

Delighted to bring forward the issues facing community childcare to our meeting with the minister Roderic O’Gorman TD today. Discussing how to best support the work by all who deal with the most vulnerable in our communities. Many thanks Kathleen Funchion SF with Mick Kenny

2 years on and unfortunately the situation is worse, with over 200 children now on the waiting list.... ‘Parents say the first person they tell they’re pregnant is me, so they can get their name on to the list for a childcare place,’ says creche manager independent.ie/irish-news/par…