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Independent 10 Year Review of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme
DCEDIY have commissioned Stranmillis University College to carry out an

How to add and change a Bank Account on the Early Years Hive
You can find guidance on how to add a bank

Reminder: Early Years Hive Maintenance 3-5 March 2023
The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website

NCS Parental Agreement – Deadline
Minimum NCS subsidy increase As previously communicated, from 2 January

Supporting Transitions from Preschool to Primary School for Children with Additional Needs
The NPC (National Parents Council) are working in partnership with
Childhood Series of Talks and Bursary
The Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences is a

‘Squeeze in a Read’ for Ireland Reads on Saturday, 25 February
Libraries Ireland would like all of Ireland to ‘squeeze in

AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership Webinar & Supports
Dear Service Provider, AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership Webinar

Early Years Hive Maintenance 3-5 March 2023
Dear service provider, The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare

Programme Board to oversee planning for a dedicated State Agency for ELC and SAC
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman,

Minister O’Gorman announces Consultation on new Draft Principles for Engaging with the Arts in Early Learning and Childcare
Please see link below to Press Release in relation to

Children Learning in Natural Outdoor Environment – Free eLearning Course
You can still sign up for Barnardos elearning course, Children

Garda Vetting in Early Years Services.
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement for anyone undertaking “relevant