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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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National Childcare Scheme (NCS) changes from 31 August 2026

Good news for families! The NCS income thresholds are increasing, meaning more families may qualify for an Income-Assessed subsidy or receive a higher rate. Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more including how these changes impact your award!
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National Childcare Scheme (NCS) changes from 31 August 2026 Good news for families! The NCS income thresholds are increasing, meaning more families may qualify for an Income-Assessed subsidy or receive a higher rate. Visit www.ncs.gov.ie to learn more including how these changes impact your award!
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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 14th August is now available.
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This Week in Childcare - Weekly Bulletin for week ending 14th August is now available. https://www.kerrycountychildcare.com/weekly-bulletin.../
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How can we support all children to enjoy meaningful play?

Created by AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity, this free Play Resource offers practical guidance for parents, educators and professionals on creating inclusive play experiences for autistic children. 

Read the resource here: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/.../6630d0ca542cf301ab...
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How can we support all children to enjoy meaningful play? Created by AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity, this free Play Resource offers practical guidance for parents, educators and professionals on creating inclusive play experiences for autistic children. Read the resource here: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/.../6630d0ca542cf301ab...
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** Childminders in Kerry**
Free online webinar designed to support Childminders in understanding the factors that influence children's behaviour and to see behaviour as communication.
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** Childminders in Kerry** Free online webinar designed to support Childminders in understanding the factors that influence children's behaviour and to see behaviour as communication. Scan the bar code to register.
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Tralee Education Support Centre

📢 Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, SNAs, SETs & Early Years Staff

📚 Webinar: Promoting Positive Behaviours

📅 Tuesday, 15th September 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🆓 Free
👤 Presenter: James McLoughlin

Overview:
This practical course focuses on understanding behaviours of concern, early identification and supportive whole-school responses, while promoting inclusion and wellbeing for all students. 💛

The session will explore:

✨ Behaviours of concern and early identification
✨ Recent Department of Education guidance
✨ The NCSE Relate Framework
✨ Positive behaviour support strategies
✨ De-escalation techniques
✨ Proactive planning
✨ Promoting dignity and respect for every child and young adult

The training aims to equip staff with the awareness, skills and confidence to foster safe, supportive and inclusive environments for all. 🌱

🔗 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/rttrhhigih
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Tralee Education Support Centre 📢 Primary & Post-Primary Teachers, SNAs, SETs & Early Years Staff 📚 Webinar: Promoting Positive Behaviours 📅 Tuesday, 15th September 2026 🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom 🆓 Free 👤 Presenter: James McLoughlin Overview: This practical course focuses on understanding behaviours of concern, early identification and supportive whole-school responses, while promoting inclusion and wellbeing for all students. 💛 The session will explore: ✨ Behaviours of concern and early identification ✨ Recent Department of Education guidance ✨ The NCSE Relate Framework ✨ Positive behaviour support strategies ✨ De-escalation techniques ✨ Proactive planning ✨ Promoting dignity and respect for every child and young adult The training aims to equip staff with the awareness, skills and confidence to foster safe, supportive and inclusive environments for all. 🌱 🔗 Register: https://f.mtr.cool/rttrhhigih
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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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When the Roof is the Sky

Written by Eilish on June 1, 2023 in News
The Early Years Inspectorate has today published a guidance document designed specifically for Early Years Services (pre-school and school age) operating fully or mostly outdoors.
You can access the document here: https://www.tusla.ie/…/elearning-webinars…/resources/

Eilish

Other News

  • First Five Progress Report Published – DCDE Press Release
  • Minister Foley launches Public Consultation on Review of Childminding regulations – DCDE Press Release
  • Minister Foley announces €422000 in Development grants for Childminders – DCDE Press Release
  • Minister Foley welcomes new review highlighting the social benefits of funding for Parent and Toddler Groups – DCDE Press Release
  • Minister Foley announces maximum fee caps and over €450 million for Core Funding Year 5
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