The more involved parents are in their children’s learning and development, the more positive the outcomes for children. See Barnardos guide for early years professionals: knowledge.barnardos.ie/server/api/cor…

Changes to Early Years Inspectorate Registration Office Telephone Numbers - August 2023 tusla.ie/uploads/conten…

Parents ~ if you have a child starting school soon, here are some ideas to try out over the next while to help support your child. gov.ie/pdf/?file=http…

A four part series developed by Better Start which explains the importance of children’s wellbeing in early childhood, how to promote it through a nurturing pedagogy, practice strategies and how these strategies can be applied within an ELC setting. lincprogramme.ie/blog/nurturing…

Tusla has revised its position on sleep provision in ELC services for children under 2. From approximately 15 months, children who are developmentally ready may be moved from a cot to a floor bed. 🔵Guidance document: tusla.ie/uploads/conten… 🔵Webinars: tusla.ie/services/presc…

It’s #backtoschool for lots of children soon and getting back into routine can be tricky. Setting a regular bedtime can really help and try to have some screen free time for at least an hour before bed to ensure restful sleep. safefood safefood.net/bedtime

Core Funding 2023/24 Programme Year • How to Create a Fee Table • How to Create a Parent Statement • Fee Table & Parent Statement FAQs childcareonline.ie/fee-table-pare…

A DCEDIY initiative administered by Pobal , the Learner Fund offers a bursary of €750 to early years educators who are new graduates & have obtained a recognised Level 7/8/9 award. Closing date for receipt of applications is 29 September. childcareonline.ie/learner-fund-2…

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The Rufus storybook uses bright, colourful illustrations with rhymes and an engaging story so children can understand the importance of handwashing. Early years settings can order free story books for children to take home and read with parents here: orders.safefood.net/products/rufus…

The INTO's booklet contains everything a parent needs to know when their child is starting primary school: into.ie/.../07/2023_24…

New from Barnardos • how to plan for and drive change effectively • how to consult & communicate positively with key stakeholders • how to ensure the change is implemented as planned • how to review & evaluate the change after implementation knowledge.barnardos.ie/server/api/cor…

What are the different types of play and what is the role of an adult in play? See Aistear's Learning and Developing through Play. aistearsiolta.ie/en/aistear/gui…

PBS-ECEC aims to examine the feasibility of a whole school approach titled Program-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (PW-PBS) across ECEC. They are looking for stakeholders in the early childhood education system to take part in an online discussion. pbs-ecec.eu

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Water Safety Ireland's Hold Hands programme is built around one very simple idea - a young child should always hold an adult’s hand near water. watersafety.ie/hold-hands/

📣Early years educators, artists & anyone interested in early childhood arts, join on Thurs, 23 Nov @ 6pm as we share experiences from the recent Arts in Early Learning & Care & School-Age Childcare Pilot Scheme. Event free but booking essential here: 👇ark.ie/events/view/ea…