Hot off the Press – The DCCC Newsletter – April 2018
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DCCC Newsletter April 2018
HR and Data Protection Updates from Canavan & Byrne Seminar
Some helpful updates and reminders from Canavan Byrne’s facilitated HR and Data Protection workshop, Saturday 24th March 2018, Letterkenny Human Resources…some of the key clarifications and points discussed that might be of interest and benefit to Early Childhood Services. Please note that this is general information only. Employers are strongly advised to seek direct clarification…
AIM CPD Training Funding – PIP Announcement
We are pleased to let you know, that a CPD fund for Early Years settings to contribute to costs of staff attending AIM L3 Hanen and Lámh training has been announced as a pilot project by Minister Katherine Zappone. Payment of €13 per hour, for up to 18 hours training will be payable on completion…
The Early Years Service Profile 2017/2018 is now LIVE on the PIP portal
What is the Early Years Service Profile? The Early Years Service Profile is an annual survey completed by early years service providers. The survey is developed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Pobal in consultation with key stakeholders and it is the primary source of data on the Irish early years sector. The…
Baby boxes for parents of every newborn: Ireland’s strategy to increase birth rate
Interesting read from the Irish Independent Children’s minister Zappone set to introduce ‘baby boxes’ for parents of every newborn The Government is developing a first-of-its-kind ‘baby boom strategy’ aimed at increasing birth rates to counteract the increasing economic demands posed by the country’s ageing population, the Sunday Independent can reveal. A high-level taskforce led by…
Don’t Miss Out!!! – LINC Programme – Last Opportunity to attend in Donegal
Are you aware that this may be the final year that the classroom sessions will be running in Donegal? The closing date for applications for the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) programme is this Thursday, 12 April at 4pm. This is a free training programme for Early Years practitioners and is mostly…
Children’s waking time 60% sedentary
An interesting read from the Irish Examiner which looks at Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and the risk of overweight and obesity in school-aged children. A study of Irish children who wore devices clocking their physical activity for a week found they were sedentary for more than 60% of their waking hours. The research found that,…
Childcare providers urged to take part in Costs Review Survey
Childcare providers urged to take part in Costs Review Vital to keep to keep to timelines for Budget talks Final Week to Complete online survey Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD Childcare providers are today being reminded to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent…
Surge in childcare demand drives applications for new facilities
Check out the following article from The Irish Times on Capital Funding Applications Childcare providers seek €30m from €7m fund for building and extensions costs There has been surge in the number of childcare providers seeking to build or expand their premises. This follows the extension of the free pre-school year from one to…
Exciting literacy workshop for Early Years Educators
A date for your diary… Literacy floats on a sea of talk workshop with Dr. Mary Roche in Central Library, Letterkenny Tuesday the 17th of April – 7 to 8.30pm Workshop: LITERACY FLOATS ON A SEA OF TALK: PICTUREBOOKS AS AMAZING LANGUAGE LITERACY RESOURCES In this multimedia presentation, Mary will demonstrate how picturebooks can benefit every teacher who wishes to develop Critical…