Training/Events & News

The documentary is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the important work that takes place every day and the difference it makes in the lives of children and families.

Announced the publication of the 2025 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families.

‘Let’s Talk Childminding’, a public consultation on the review of the new childminding regulations.

Minister Norma Foley announced details of maximum fee caps alongside over €480 million for Core Funding Year 5.

The book bags for every child finishing pre-school and starting primary school in September are being delivered to libraries.

This work aims to identify CPD training currently available across the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School-Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sector.
Survey closing date: 29 May 2026.

Minister Foley announces new €10 million capital scheme for early learning and childcare services.

The aim is to give children the opportunity to express creativity, belonging, and their own experiences of their setting (Early Years or School-Age Childcare/After-School) adding their voice as part of the National Conversation on Education: the First Five Years and School-Age Childcare.