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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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Take the fuss out of Fussy Eating
Next free online webinar Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 10.00 am
Scan the QR code to register for free.

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Take the fuss out of Fussy Eating Next free online webinar Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 10.00 am Scan the QR code to register for free.

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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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