A very important piece of work launched by Children's Rights Alliance today. In Big Start we believe that accessible, affordable, quality early years services are vital for our society and to guarantee quality we must have adequate gov funding and professional pay. #ChildPovertyMonitor

LISTEN BACK: More closures of childcare in Cork could be on the cards as some providers have their concerns with government ignored Elaine Dunne Federation Early Childhood Providers tells PJ Coogan #childcare #momlife #parenting shows.acast.com/corks-96-fm-op…

Just €30m would raise ECCE capitation to €76 per child per week, and provide emergency relief from cost pressures which were not adequately addressed through Core Funding. Preschools are closing. The time to act is now. mmcgrathtd Roderic O’Gorman TD Kathleen Funchion SF Jennifer Whitmore TD

Interview participants needed for masters thesis on early years educator's perspectives on working conditions, quality and the link between the two. Email [email protected] or DM here if interested in more info! Early Childhood Ireland The Federation of Early Childhood Providers European Childhood & Early Childhood Research N

"High profits tend much more to raise the price of work than high wages. Our merchants and manufacturers complain much of the bad effects of high wages in raising the price. They say nothing concerning the bad effects of high profits." Adam Smith.

There are just a few days left to apply for the posts of: ▶️Assistant Professor (Early Childhood Education -BC220517) ▶️Teaching Assistant (supporting the ECE, Language and Literacy teams - ST1711). See: dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-c… Please RT! #jobfairy #edchatie #ecechatie

Pressured into doing a Sector Profile Survey, then deadline extended after it had passed. Late with hideous Core Funding process, pressured into signing, then a plan B announced. Wrong figures in Ready Reckoner, which you were told about May 4th... See you Wednesday @dcediy

Immigration & refugees didn't cause the #housingcrisis It results from 20 yrs of Irish Govts handing housing over to the market-developers, banks, landlords & now REIT investor funds. They commodified housing There are 166000 vacant homes Enough public land to build 100000 homes

Real footage of a grad student trying connect her research to the existing literature.

Teachers need to adapt to the needs of children entering school and not dictate what children do in ECCE. They are in dander of underestimating Children’s abilities they can learn skills and develop socially and emotionally

Recently I made the decision to leave the early years sector, a sector I love, but cannot afford to remain in. So sad to be hanging up my teaching hat but after one day in a new job, I've had more benefits offered to be than in seven years as an EYE. Says it all really.

In Budget 2023 we are calling on government to invest €107 million in pay and conditions. This would bring all Early Years Educators, Room Leaders and Managers to Mercer rates of pay. It would recognise staff, tackle the recruitment crisis, and improve quality for children.

Great resource with #Irish Cant phrases to support #diversityandinclusion in your #earlychildhood #education setting from Friends, Families & Travellers. Cant is an #indigenous #language related to #Ogham and used widely by Irish #Travellers today. Pavee Point ECE Quality Ireland Children's Rights Alliance

Dissertation submitted. I am equal parts happy and sad to be done! It was my last connection to the Early Years Sector after having to leave the job I loved earlier this year.

House prices stalling & likely to fall. A Generation holds its breath, maybe affordable housing is on the horizon. But in steps the Central Bank, acting for the banks, property investors, wealth-the 'system' No! Let them borrow more to keep prices high! The game is rigged

Imagine the status and respect early childhood educators would automatically get if they were publicly known as brain builders 🧠👩‍🔧