
Consultations
Minister O’Gorman announces consultation on new Draft Principles for Engaging with the Arts in Early Learning and Childcare.

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;
- National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 to 2028)
- Information for childminders on the National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 to 2028)
- Information for parents on the National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 to 2028)
- Covid Guidance
- Link to National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 to 2028) Facebook page