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A new documentary celebrating the impact of pre-school education in Ireland

Watch on Virgin Media Television
29 August 2026
12:00 PM

Discover the story of Ireland's State-funded national pre-school programme, the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme.
Featuring the experiences of early years educators, families and children across Ireland, it highlights how the programme is supporting children’s learning, development and well-being while helping to shape the future young lives of our nation.
A Million Children. Hundreds of Thousands of Families. Thousands of Early Years Educators. Working Together. Shaping the Future.

@First5Ireland

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A new documentary celebrating the impact of pre-school education in Ireland Watch on Virgin Media Television 29 August 2026 12:00 PM Discover the story of Ireland's State-funded national pre-school programme, the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. Featuring the experiences of early years educators, families and children across Ireland, it highlights how the programme is supporting children’s learning, development and well-being while helping to shape the future young lives of our nation. A Million Children. Hundreds of Thousands of Families. Thousands of Early Years Educators. Working Together. Shaping the Future. @First5Ireland

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Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

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Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families. To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place NOW: https://www.gov.ie/.../consult.../lets-talk-childminding/...

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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families. To have your say and join a focus group, book your place NOW: https://www.gov.ie/.../consult.../lets-talk-childminding/...

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The NCCA Aistear Guide for Families can be accessed here:
https://ncca.ie/media/htkj25fw/aistear-family-guide.pdf
A great resource to share with families in your service and those starting with you in the coming weeks.

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The NCCA Aistear Guide for Families can be accessed here: https://ncca.ie/media/htkj25fw/aistear-family-guide.pdf A great resource to share with families in your service and those starting with you in the coming weeks.

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National Beep Beep Day 2026 will take place on Friday, 9 October, during Irish Road Safety Week.
In early September, the online ordering facility will be open through www.rsa.ie . It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day. Note, this online ordering facility will strictly not open until early September and no requests for campaign material will be accepted before that time.

Preschools can order high visibility vests this year as well as Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children.
Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email education@rsa.ie .

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National Beep Beep Day 2026 will take place on Friday, 9 October, during Irish Road Safety Week. In early September, the online ordering facility will be open through www.rsa.ie . It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day. Note, this online ordering facility will strictly not open until early September and no requests for campaign material will be accepted before that time. Preschools can order high visibility vests this year as well as Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children. Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email education@rsa.ie .

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Family Transitions Resource Pack
Is your child moving from an Early Years Service to Primary School?
If so this useful booklet has loads of practical tips and advice to support their transition.
https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/parents/family-transition-resource-pack/

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Family Transitions Resource Pack Is your child moving from an Early Years Service to Primary School? If so this useful booklet has loads of practical tips and advice to support their transition. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/parents/family-transition-resource-pack/

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Reminder to Pick up a Little Library bookbag for FREE for your new school starters!

Children beginning primary school are invited to visit their local library and collect a free Little Library book bag. Children can choose from an English or Irish bag.

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Reminder to Pick up a Little Library bookbag for FREE for your new school starters! Children beginning primary school are invited to visit their local library and collect a free Little Library book bag. Children can choose from an English or Irish bag.

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A new documentary celebrating the impact of pre-school education in Ireland Watch on Virgin Media Television 29 August 2026 12:00 PM Discover the story of Ireland's State-funded national pre-school programme, the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. Featuring the experiences of early years educators, families and children across Ireland, it highlights how the programme is supporting children’s learning, development and well-being while helping to shape the future young lives of our nation. A Million Children. Hundreds of Thousands of Families. Thousands of Early Years Educators. Working Together. Shaping the Future. @First5Ireland

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Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

@kerryccc2026

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Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families. To have your say and join a focus group, book your place now,: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/#focus-groups

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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences.

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To have your say and join a focus group, book your place NOW: https://www.gov.ie/.../consult.../lets-talk-childminding/...

@kerryccc2026

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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Are you a childminder or parent? Our online childminding focus groups will provide an opportunity for childminders and parents to share their views and experiences. The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations. Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector. This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families. To have your say and join a focus group, book your place NOW: https://www.gov.ie/.../consult.../lets-talk-childminding/...

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The NCCA Aistear Guide for Families can be accessed here:
https://ncca.ie/media/htkj25fw/aistear-family-guide.pdf
A great resource to share with families in your service and those starting with you in the coming weeks.

@kerryccc2026

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The NCCA Aistear Guide for Families can be accessed here: https://ncca.ie/media/htkj25fw/aistear-family-guide.pdf A great resource to share with families in your service and those starting with you in the coming weeks.

4 days ago

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National Beep Beep Day 2026 will take place on Friday, 9 October, during Irish Road Safety Week.
In early September, the online ordering facility will be open through www.rsa.ie . It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day. Note, this online ordering facility will strictly not open until early September and no requests for campaign material will be accepted before that time.

Preschools can order high visibility vests this year as well as Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children.
Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email education@rsa.ie .

@kerryccc2026

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National Beep Beep Day 2026 will take place on Friday, 9 October, during Irish Road Safety Week. In early September, the online ordering facility will be open through www.rsa.ie . It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day. Note, this online ordering facility will strictly not open until early September and no requests for campaign material will be accepted before that time. Preschools can order high visibility vests this year as well as Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children. Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email education@rsa.ie .

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Family Transitions Resource Pack
Is your child moving from an Early Years Service to Primary School?
If so this useful booklet has loads of practical tips and advice to support their transition.
https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/parents/family-transition-resource-pack/

@kerryccc2026

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Family Transitions Resource Pack Is your child moving from an Early Years Service to Primary School? If so this useful booklet has loads of practical tips and advice to support their transition. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/parents/family-transition-resource-pack/

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Reminder to Pick up a Little Library bookbag for FREE for your new school starters!

Children beginning primary school are invited to visit their local library and collect a free Little Library book bag. Children can choose from an English or Irish bag.

@kerryccc2026

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Reminder to Pick up a Little Library bookbag for FREE for your new school starters! Children beginning primary school are invited to visit their local library and collect a free Little Library book bag. Children can choose from an English or Irish bag.

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