National Síolta Aistear Initiative: Maths Week Webinars
The National Síolta Aistear Initiative are hosting webinars to celebrate Maths week 2026. Webinar Title: Using picture books to support early Maths Week 2026 Webinar Date: 8th October Webinar time: 19.00-20.30 Overview of webinar content: The updated Aistear (2024)...
AIM Review Functionality
Dear Service Provider, We are pleased to announce that the AIM Level 7 Review functionality is available on the Early Years Hive from today, 25 September 2026. As previously communicated, there are two type s of reviews available: 1. Child Needs...
Minister Foley welcomes stakeholders to national forum on the future of early learning and childcare
PRESS RELEASE 23 September 2026 Minister Foley welcomes stakeholders to national forum on the future of early learning and childcare Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today welcomed stakeholders from across Ireland to the Shaping the Future...Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network has recently been established in Sligo–Leitrim to promote awareness, collaboration and the development of effective supports for infants, young children and their families. We are seeking the views of...
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, today announced that over 90% of early learning and childcare services have signed up for the...
Department of Children, Disability and Equality Press Release
Minister Foley welcomes new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of pay for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has welcomed the new proposals for, over 6% increases...
The 2026/2027 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template opens on 16 September 2026
The 2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIP Plan) template will open on the Core Funding Contractual Requirements Reporting System (www.cfcrrs.ie) on 17 September 2026. The deadline for submission of the 2026/27 QIP Plan is Monday 02 November 2026. The 2026/27 QIP...
Learner Fund 2026
Application Window Now Open for 2026 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary The 2026 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary is open for applications between Monday 14th September and 5pm on Friday 9th October 2026. To receive an application form, please...