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

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...
Learner Fund 2026

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...
Equal Start Staffing Supports for programme year 2026/2027

Equal Start Staffing Supports for programme year 2026/2027

Dear Service Provider, Equal Start Staffing Supports programme year 2026/2027 is now open and will operate from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Services eligible for Equal Start Staffing Supports will have received a notification on the Early Years Hive. To...
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