Childcare News
Minister Foley announces €600,000 in funding for the development and refurbishment of playgrounds and play areas nationwide
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced the recipients of this year’s Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation, with a total of €600,000 awarded to 30 Local Authorities across the country. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play...
Early Years Snapshot 7th April
Children’s Creative Spaces
Early Learning and Care & School Age Childcare services! From 31 Mar–7 May, Minister Norma Foley invites you to join Children’s Creative Spaces centred around the theme “Where I learn and play” Contact your local Childcare Committee for details. Seirbhísí Foghlaim...
Bi Weekly Hive Snapshot
E-Bulletin Spring Edition
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has today announced the opening of applications for the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund 2026.
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Journey Through the Early Years Hive Training
A chara, We are delighted to announce the latest of our rolling training Journey Through the Early Years Hive. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users. Please note: this training will...
Early Years Hive Snapshot 9th March 2026
AIM Level 5 Equipment – Transfer of Ownership
A chara, The Transfer of Ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open on 4 March 2026 on the Early Years Hive. A Transfer of Ownership must be completed when a child finishes their participation in the ECCE Programme. This process determines the final...
Hive Announcement 24th February 2026 – Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Registration, Employment Record and Application Training
A chara, You and your staff are invited to attend training on the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Registration, Employment Record and Student Application. The sessions will be held on 4 and 5 March 2026, as applications for the NSLF academic year 2026/2027 will...