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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 11th September is now available.
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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 11th September is now available. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin.../
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Exploring and Understanding Aistear in Practice: A National Webinar series
The next Webinar in the Aistear in Practice Series will take place online on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
This webinar Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in practice focuses on how Aistear can support early years educators to embed education for sustainable development in their practice. 
The session begins with a brief overview on ESD as set out in the updated Aistear by Mary Daly. You will then hear from Dr June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation, on how ESD is embedded in practice and daily routines. 
For further information or to register for the event go to  https://www.nurturingskills.ie/news/exploring-and-understanding-the-updated-aistear-in-practice-a-national-webinar-series-3/
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Exploring and Understanding Aistear in Practice: A National Webinar series The next Webinar in the Aistear in Practice Series will take place online on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. This webinar Exploring education for sustainable development (ESD) in practice focuses on how Aistear can support early years educators to embed education for sustainable development in their practice. The session begins with a brief overview on ESD as set out in the updated Aistear by Mary Daly. You will then hear from Dr June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation, on how ESD is embedded in practice and daily routines. For further information or to register for the event go to https://www.nurturingskills.ie/news/exploring-and-understanding-the-updated-aistear-in-practice-a-national-webinar-series-3/
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We are super excited to launch our new Baby and toddler group next week 😀 Please feel free to share and we hope to see you there!!
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We are super excited to launch our new Baby and toddler group next week 😀 Please feel free to share and we hope to see you there!!
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Tusla have issued a regulatory notice detailing First Aid training requirements for ELC/SAC services.
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https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/EYI-RN12.8_First_Aid_requirements_in_pre-school_services_.pdf
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Tusla have issued a regulatory notice detailing First Aid training requirements for ELC/SAC services. Link: https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/EYI-RN12.8_First_Aid_requirements_in_pre-school_services_.pdf
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Rannta & Amhráin trí Ghaeilge do theaghlaigh le leanaí óga. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge. (Songs and Rhymes in Irish for babies and toddlers.)
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Rannta & Amhráin trí Ghaeilge do theaghlaigh le leanaí óga. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge. (Songs and Rhymes in Irish for babies and toddlers.) 👣Leabharlann Trá Lí 🧦11.30am, De hAoine 🩰11ú Meán Fómhair
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Webinar: Movement Breaks

📅 Monday, 14th September 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 8:15pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🆓 Free

Overview:
Clare, Tralee and Navan Education Centres, in partnership with Progressive College, part of City College Dublin, will deliver a series of live online webinars for SNAs and Early Years Educators.

The webinars will cover a range of specific topics designed to further develop the knowledge and skills central to the role of an SNA/Educator, supporting participants in their professional practice and day-to-day work.

🔗 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/brlsdorbjk
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Webinar: Movement Breaks 📅 Monday, 14th September 2026 🕖 7:00pm – 8:15pm 💻 Online via Zoom 🆓 Free Overview: Clare, Tralee and Navan Education Centres, in partnership with Progressive College, part of City College Dublin, will deliver a series of live online webinars for SNAs and Early Years Educators. The webinars will cover a range of specific topics designed to further develop the knowledge and skills central to the role of an SNA/Educator, supporting participants in their professional practice and day-to-day work. 🔗 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/brlsdorbjk
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Free online CPD Webinars 
Kerry CCC and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Hayley Rice are excited to host two online webinars for ELC and SAC Educators, and Childminders in Kerry. 

Participants may book onto one or both webinars. 

Details on the webinars are below:

Supporting Big Emotions - Online
Sept 4th 2026 
19.00 – 21.00
This practical session will explore what’s happening beneath children’s big emotions and how we can support regulation, connection and sensory needs.
Join the session and go away with:
•	A clearer understanding of what’s happening in the nervous system during big emotions
•	Greater confidence in recognising regulation and dysregulation
•	An understanding of how sensory needs can influence emotions and behaviour
•	An introduction to the eight sensory systems and why they matter
•	Practical sensory and movement-based strategies to support regulation
•	Simple ways to create environments that help children feel safe, regulated and ready to engage
 
Understanding and Responding to Behaviour - Online
8th Oct 2026 
19.00 – 21.00
Explore how we can look beneath behaviour, respond rather than react, and support children with clear, relational and developmentally appropriate boundaries.
Join the session and go away with:
•	A better understanding of what children may be communicating through their behaviour
•	Practical tools for responding rather than reacting in challenging moments
•	Greater confidence in setting and holding clear, appropriate boundaries
•	Strategies for moving from punishment towards teaching and skill-building
•	Relational approaches that balance connection with accountability
•	Practical language and responses you can use in everyday situations

Bookings: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Arqy4ZVdSJ
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Free online CPD Webinars Kerry CCC and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Hayley Rice are excited to host two online webinars for ELC and SAC Educators, and Childminders in Kerry. Participants may book onto one or both webinars. Details on the webinars are below: Supporting Big Emotions - Online Sept 4th 2026 19.00 – 21.00 This practical session will explore what’s happening beneath children’s big emotions and how we can support regulation, connection and sensory needs. Join the session and go away with: • A clearer understanding of what’s happening in the nervous system during big emotions • Greater confidence in recognising regulation and dysregulation • An understanding of how sensory needs can influence emotions and behaviour • An introduction to the eight sensory systems and why they matter • Practical sensory and movement-based strategies to support regulation • Simple ways to create environments that help children feel safe, regulated and ready to engage Understanding and Responding to Behaviour - Online 8th Oct 2026 19.00 – 21.00 Explore how we can look beneath behaviour, respond rather than react, and support children with clear, relational and developmentally appropriate boundaries. Join the session and go away with: • A better understanding of what children may be communicating through their behaviour • Practical tools for responding rather than reacting in challenging moments • Greater confidence in setting and holding clear, appropriate boundaries • Strategies for moving from punishment towards teaching and skill-building • Relational approaches that balance connection with accountability • Practical language and responses you can use in everyday situations Bookings: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Arqy4ZVdSJ
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