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Pre-registration Training for Childminders Apr May 2025Download
Need a moment to recharge and reconnect? 💬Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, insight, and support with fellow early years managers at a venue of your choice! ☕ǵ...
Please see links below to recently published NCCA blogs on the Principles set out in the revised Aistear publication.Further blogs will be issued in the coming months and we encourage you to ...
Dear Provider,We are emailing to inform you that there are a few places remaining on the upcoming insightful in-person training – Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care by Barnardos. Pl...
DonegalChildcare_A4-PreregistrationTrainingForChildmindersDownload
AIM Info Session for Providers (2)Download
AIM Info Session for Parents (7)Download
Due to demand, DCCC have organised a second rollout of the The DLP Training. The training will take place on Thursday 17th April, 10am to 1.30pm in Dillon’s Hotel Letterkenny.The DLP training cour...
Always Children First for Childminders 26th AprilDownload
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 7 April 2025Download
Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF).NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open and wil...
As some services may close for the Eater break, dates during 14-18 and/or 21-25 April, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive.Please note Good Friday, 18 A...
Leitrim County Childcare Committee in conjunction with Leitrim Enterprise Office are delivering a specifically tailored Pension Auto-Enrolment information session for childcare servicesOnline Tues...
DCEDIY will host a National Aistear Conference on May 24, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.The conference will feature a combination of presentations and networking op...
Connect and Recharge Manager’s Networking EventDownload
Donegal County Childcare Committee LtdSeeks to recruit for the following temporary position:Part-Time Financial Administrator (Fixed Term)Donegal County Childcare Committee Ltd (DCCC) is a...
Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider,We would like to make you aware of the planned release of the 2024/25 Annual Early Years Sector Profile survey. The survey is expecte...
Early Childhood Ireland is about to begin two pieces of research concerning Childminding in Ireland.The research is funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and aims to better...
Save the Date 20 May 2025Download
Did you experience challenges, or do you have examples of good practice, in relation to the transition process experienced by Ukrainian children, their family and preschool staff?If so, now is you...
If you were unable to attend or register for the Updated Aistear Framework Webinar on March 18th, a repeat webinar will take place on Thursday, March 27th at 7pm.To register for the event, please ...
The Early Years Team are delighted to announce the newest rolling training – ‘Journey Through the Hive’. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills an...
Applications for the Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2025 will close at 5pm on Friday 21st March.Please ensure that all sections of the application form have been completed and that you have...
MA Leadership & Advocacy in the Early YearsDownload
Please see link below to DCCC’s Training Calendar for Spring 2025DCCC Training Calendar Spring 2025 (1)Download
Applications are now open for the Childminding Development Grant 2025. Grants of up to €1,000 are available to all potential and existing childminders.If you would like more information on the Ch...
The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) is now open to applicants for the academic year 2025/2026.Please ensure that the communication below is circulated to all staff working in your Early Learn...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 10 March 2025Download
Saturday 22nd March 2025, 9.30am to 4.30pm in Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny. Cost: €10DCCC are delighted to offer Always Children First Foundation Training for Childminders. This programme h...
Please see link below to communication in relation to the updated Aistear curriculum framework which outlines dissemination activities over the coming months along with links to the updated documentat...
DonegalCanny & Doherty’s SuperValu CarndonaghMain Street, Gort Glebe, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, F93 V2ND10.00am – 5.30pmTuesday 25 March 2025 DonegalSmyths Letterkenny RP Lett...
NCCA will be delivering a national webinar to the sector on the updated Aistear framework on Tuesday 18th March at 7pm.This session will explore the updated Framework by ...
You and your staff are invited to attend training on the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Registrations, Employment Record and Student Applications training. The sessions will be held on 10 and 11...
The AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership process is now open, Friday 28 February 2025.Services with AIM Level 5 equipment which is due to transfer at the end of the ECCE 2024/2025 programme call will...
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced an increased allocation of €350,000 in grant funding for the growing number of Parent and Toddler Groups.The funding ...
DCCC is excited to invite you to join one of our Updating Aistear Information Evenings happening throughout County Donegal. These events are designed to provide valuable insights and practical in...
The AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership process will open on Friday 28 February 2025.Services with AIM Level 5 equipment which is due to transfer at the end of the ECCE 2024/2025 programme call...
