Please find below the North Tipperary Parenting Supports Guide. Within the brochure you will find information on how to make contact with services and an outline of the parenting supports each service provides. There is also some useful information regarding the key parenting messages and National S
The DCEDIY published a new National Action Plan for Childminding in late April 20 Important links – Website full URL – https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/df207-national-action-plan-for-childminding-2021-2028/ URL short link redirect – gov.ie/childminding Facebook page – https://www.
Dear providers, Please find attached information on the Funding Package available to support Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare (ELC and SAC) to reopen from 29 June. The Government has provided a substantial funding package, with supports for reopening costs, wage costs, and capital co
The well-being, health and safety of children, their families and those working in the sector is a priority. This web-page provides guidance for parents and service providers on the reopening of early learning and care (ELC) and school-age childcare (SAC) services. Guidance is based on the latest pu
The document below outlines the values and ethics underpinning the work of the early years educator regardless of position. It offers to early years educators a set of principles to point of reference in guiding day to day decision making. Please see attached The Code of Professional Respon
Please see below a document from the ODCE. It is a quick guide to explain why most companies are required to hold an annual general meeting(AGM). The guide gives only a summary of rules for AGMs, but you may find it useful at this time. ODCE guide to Annual General meetings_
Tipperary Childcare Committee invites you to a meeting with other colleagues in the county to talk about our future workforce and our future funding. 31st March 7pm Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh. 1st April 7pm Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel. This meeting is part of a nationwide consultation. Anyone who wor
Re-registration of Early Years Services The deadline for receipt of applications for re-registration is now closed(12th December 2019). The majority of providers have now submitted applications. There are currently 3,887 applications in process, which is over 94% of all providers required to rere
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, is pleased to announce the details of the 2020 Early Learning and Care and School Age Capital programmes. The Minister has secured €8.1m for childcare capital grants across 2020. €7.2m of this will be used for the Early Learni
Mandatory Reporting and Child Safeguarding Statements – New Requirements Theresa Sweeney, National Coordinator, Early Years Child Protection Programme There are new legal obligations for early years service providers in the area of child protection and welfare. This article looks at what