Transition from Preschool to Primary

Transition from Preschool to Primary

Dear Parents, The transition from preschool to primary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s early years. At the National Parents Council (NPC), we are committed to supporting parents and childcare providers in helping children navigate this...
Core Funding Staff Funding Annual Contribution 2 (SFAC 2)

Core Funding Staff Funding Annual Contribution 2 (SFAC 2)

Dear Provider, As you will be aware, applications for the Core Funding Scheme 2026/27 opened on 8 June and many providers have already contracted for the scheme for the coming programme year, with applications rates for this year on par with previous years. In...
Registration is now open for Aistear in Practice

Registration is now open for Aistear in Practice

Dear Service Provider, Join Better Start for a series of online mentoring sessions. Aistear in Practice is a series of online mentoring sessions developed by Better Start to support reflection on practice linked to Aistear, with a focus on quality inclusive...
Statement from DCDE on new NCS Co-payment Functionality

Statement from DCDE on new NCS Co-payment Functionality

Dear Service Provider, Thank you to all who attended the new National Childcare Scheme (NCS) mandatory co-payment functionality webinar on 23 July 2026. The recorded webinar is now available here. There is also a copy of the presentation available here. Two additional...
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