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Gaeloideachas are hosting a free webinar this evening for parents with children who are starting in a naíonra for the first time. It will be facilitated through English.
📌 When: Dé Céadaoin, an 10 Meitheamh/June 2026, 19.00 go 19:45.
Tune in and listen to the guest speaker, Jane Ní Chonchúir, manager in Naíonra Lios na nÓg (Baile Átha Cliath), share information on the naíonra, how they work, common questions parents have and more. The guest speaker will speak in general terms about all naíonraí, and this seminar has no affiliation with any particular naíonra.
Register below for the seminar and include any questions you’d like to have answered on the evening. An email with link will be sent on the day of the seminar. You will not need to use your camera or mic, and a recording of the event will be made available afterwards on Youtube.
Please note that registration closes at 16.00 today.
https://gaeloideachas.ie/online-seminar-for-parents-with-children-starting-in-a-naionra-for-the-first-time/

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Gaeloideachas are hosting a free webinar this evening for parents with children who are starting in a naíonra for the first time. It will be facilitated through English. 📌 When: Dé Céadaoin, an 10 Meitheamh/June 2026, 19.00 go 19:45. Tune in and listen to the guest speaker, Jane Ní Chonchúir, manager in Naíonra Lios na nÓg (Baile Átha Cliath), share information on the naíonra, how they work, common questions parents have and more. The guest speaker will speak in general terms about all naíonraí, and this seminar has no affiliation with any particular naíonra. Register below for the seminar and include any questions you’d like to have answered on the evening. An email with link will be sent on the day of the seminar. You will not need to use your camera or mic, and a recording of the event will be made available afterwards on Youtube. Please note that registration closes at 16.00 today. https://gaeloideachas.ie/online-seminar-for-parents-with-children-starting-in-a-naionra-for-the-first-time/

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In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC National Coordinator Claire Butterly explores the important role of play as a vehicle for inclusion within Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) settings.
International Day of Play takes place annually on 11 June and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting every child’s right to play. In this reflective blog, Claire explores how play can support participation, belonging, communication and meaningful engagement for all children. Drawing on Aistear, Síolta and the LINC Competency Framework, she highlights the role of inclusive, responsive and intentional play experiences in creating environments where every child feels valued, supported and included.
Read Blog Here: https://lincprogramme.ie/play-as-a-vehicle-for-inclusion/

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In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC National Coordinator Claire Butterly explores the important role of play as a vehicle for inclusion within Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) settings. International Day of Play takes place annually on 11 June and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting every child’s right to play. In this reflective blog, Claire explores how play can support participation, belonging, communication and meaningful engagement for all children. Drawing on Aistear, Síolta and the LINC Competency Framework, she highlights the role of inclusive, responsive and intentional play experiences in creating environments where every child feels valued, supported and included. Read Blog Here: https://lincprogramme.ie/play-as-a-vehicle-for-inclusion/

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🎒 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2026
Did you know?
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is now open, and for the first time, eligible children aged 2 and 3 are now included.
This year the payment is:
👟 €160 for eligible children aged 2 to 11
📚 €285 for eligible children aged 12 to 22
The scheme opened on 3 June 2026 and applications close on 30 September 2026. Many families will receive the payment automatically, but if you do not receive a notification and think you may qualify, you can apply through MyWelfare.
Find out more on gov.ie:
https://www.gov.ie/.../back-to-school-clothing-and.../
Apply through MyWelfare:
https://services.mywelfare.ie/.../back-to-school.../
Please share this with other parents who might not realise that younger children can now be included too.

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🎒 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2026 Did you know? The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is now open, and for the first time, eligible children aged 2 and 3 are now included. This year the payment is: 👟 €160 for eligible children aged 2 to 11 📚 €285 for eligible children aged 12 to 22 The scheme opened on 3 June 2026 and applications close on 30 September 2026. Many families will receive the payment automatically, but if you do not receive a notification and think you may qualify, you can apply through MyWelfare. Find out more on gov.ie: https://www.gov.ie/.../back-to-school-clothing-and.../ Apply through MyWelfare: https://services.mywelfare.ie/.../back-to-school.../ Please share this with other parents who might not realise that younger children can now be included too.

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📘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣. 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The move from preschool to primary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s early years, for children and parents alike.

Children don’t arrive at primary school as blank slates. They bring with them the learning, confidence, relationships and skills they’ve already developed through their Early Years experience. This transition is about building on those strong foundations, not starting from scratch.

To support parents and childcare providers during this important time, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (#𝗡𝗣𝗖) is offering 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 during the week of 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

👶 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲:
• How to emotionally prepare children for the transition
• Building resilience and confidence
• Strengthening the relationship between parents, providers and children
• Supporting children to feel secure and ready for their next step

🗓 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Week beginning 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Each session lasts approximately 𝟳𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, including live Q&A.

🕰 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
• 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

ℹ️ 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
• All sessions cover the same information, choose the time that suits you best
• Sessions are not recorded, to support open and respectful discussion
• We ask all participants to engage respectfully during the session
• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://forms.office.com/e/kitgwpAiZu

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📘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣. 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 The move from preschool to primary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s early years, for children and parents alike. Children don’t arrive at primary school as blank slates. They bring with them the learning, confidence, relationships and skills they’ve already developed through their Early Years experience. This transition is about building on those strong foundations, not starting from scratch. To support parents and childcare providers during this important time, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (#𝗡𝗣𝗖) is offering 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 during the week of 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 👶 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: • How to emotionally prepare children for the transition • Building resilience and confidence • Strengthening the relationship between parents, providers and children • Supporting children to feel secure and ready for their next step 🗓 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 Week beginning 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Each session lasts approximately 𝟳𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, including live Q&A. 🕰 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: • 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 • 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 • 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 • 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 ℹ️ 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: • All sessions cover the same information, choose the time that suits you best • Sessions are not recorded, to support open and respectful discussion • We ask all participants to engage respectfully during the session • Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.office.com/e/kitgwpAiZu

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - TD today welcomed the publication of a new review which highlights the benefits of Government funding for parent and toddler groups.
The Parent and Toddler Group grants support weekly meet-ups for hundreds of parents, guardians, grandparents, childminders, and young children across the country.
In 2024, almost 400 parent and toddler groups received grants worth €912 on average to support their work.
The full press release can be found here: https://www.gov.ie/.../minister-foley-welcomes-new.../

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - TD today welcomed the publication of a new review which highlights the benefits of Government funding for parent and toddler groups. The Parent and Toddler Group grants support weekly meet-ups for hundreds of parents, guardians, grandparents, childminders, and young children across the country. In 2024, almost 400 parent and toddler groups received grants worth €912 on average to support their work. The full press release can be found here: https://www.gov.ie/.../minister-foley-welcomes-new.../

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Summer Stars, the free national reading programme for children developed by Libraries Ireland as part of the Right to Read initiative, runs throughout the summer months from June until the end of August. 📚☀️
Summer Stars encourages children to continue enjoying reading and storytelling during the summer through books, activities, events and creative challenges taking place in public libraries across Ireland.
Participating in shared reading experiences can help to support children’s language, literacy, imagination and communication skills while also fostering a lifelong love of books and learning.
Learn more here: https://www.librariesireland.ie/.../right-to.../summer-stars

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Summer Stars, the free national reading programme for children developed by Libraries Ireland as part of the Right to Read initiative, runs throughout the summer months from June until the end of August. 📚☀️ Summer Stars encourages children to continue enjoying reading and storytelling during the summer through books, activities, events and creative challenges taking place in public libraries across Ireland. Participating in shared reading experiences can help to support children’s language, literacy, imagination and communication skills while also fostering a lifelong love of books and learning. Learn more here: https://www.librariesireland.ie/.../right-to.../summer-stars

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