Community of Professional Practice for ELC/SAC sector (Face to Face)
Date: 27th February 2025
The latest events, training, workshops and news.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the 2025 Parent and Toddler (P&T) Grant.
A new online resource has been launched for parents in Clare.
Funding has been announced for the 2025 Childminding Development Grant.
An updated version of Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework has been prepared by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and has been published.
The Guidelines are for those in ELC & SAC sector who are currently working to support the meaningful inclusion of autistic children in their settings.
Minister O’Gorman announced a total of €1.37 billion in funding under Budget 2025 for early learning and childcare. This allocation represents a 24% increase on last year’s funding or an additional €266 million.
Minister Roderic O’Gorman has announced the publication of the new regulations for childminding, which will come into effect on 30th of September 2024.
Contact:
Clare County Childcare Committee,
1 Kilrush Road,
Clonroad Beg,
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
V95CXP1
Phone: 065 6864862
Email: info@clarechildcare.ie
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-4pm
(Lunch 1-2pm)
Company Registered Number: 349550
Registered Charity Number: 20050641
National Website:
Please click here to view the National Website for Early Learning and Childcare.