Minister O’Gorman launches public consultation on new childminding regulations
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has today announced the launch of a public consultation on new regulations governing the childminding sector. This step marks a key moment in efforts to improve and enhance the quality and assurance of childminding services across Ireland.
The consultation process, starting on 08 February 2024 and running until 02 May 2024, will be an opportunity for childminders and parents see the proposed draft regulations and have the chance to voice their opinions. People will be able to learn about the regulations and give their feedback through an online survey, webinars and in-person focus groups, ensuring comprehensive feedback from all stakeholders. This consultation will build on previous consultations with childminders, such as the consultation on the draft National Action Plan for Childminding.
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The National Action Plan for Childminding
The National Action Plan for Childminding is a pathway to be developed over the next 8 years that sets out steps towards regulation, support and subsidies, for all paid, non-relative childminders. The Action Plan will involve change and significant benefits for childminders, children and the families using their services.
Karen Folan is the Regional Childminding Development officer, covering Sligo and Donegal. Karen’s role is to support the rollout of the National Action Plan for Childminding on a national, regional and local level. To contact Karen call 0719148860 or email karen@sligochildcare.ie
The new childminding webpage www.gov.ie/childminding is now live. On the website you can find the following information;
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