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Dear service provider, As Early Learning and Care settings complete their Quality and Inclusive Practice Plans (QIPPs), the Better Start Quality Development Service is available to support the implementation of quality development goals identified within the plan....

Dear Colleagues, The Department funded Pavee Point to develop a book pack of three books for Traveller children under 8 years. In the pack is: The Slug and Snail, written by Oein DeBhairduin and illustrated by Olya Anima and is best described as an Irish Traveller...

Dear Service Provider, As the October mid-term approaches, please remember to undertake the following tasks for NCS: Update your NCS service calendar to reflect any changes to your opening hours during the mid-term. Update your NCS service calendar with all planned...

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Growing Up in Ireland study, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality is inviting children and young people aged 4-15 from across Ireland to take part in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition. The...

PRESS RELEASE 9 October 2026 Minister Foley releases further details of reductions in early learning and childcare costs for families in Budget 2027 Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley TD has released further details of the impact of reductions...

Communication to Providers on Proposed Strike Action in Schools   Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider,   Industrial Action in Schools The Department is aware of current industrial action and proposed strike action by teaching...

Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider,   Please find attached a press release related to announcement by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley of the proposed locations of new early learning and childcare projects under...

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)...

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...