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Survey Now Live – National CPD Mapping Exercise The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) invites practising professionals from the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sectors to take part in a national CPD mapping exercise

#MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChéad5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

An bhfuil do leanbh ag dul ón réamhscoil go dtí an bhunscoil? Ná déanaigí dearmad Mo Mhála Leabharlainne Beag a phiocadh suas ó do leabharlann áitiúil inniu!

Visit ncs.gov.ie/en/ for more information, including details on how to apply #NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare

Looking to cut the cost of your early learning and childcare? The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is here to help! Eligible parents of children under 15 could benefit from up to 45 weekly hours of subsidised childcare.

Féach ar ncs.gov.ie/ie/ le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, lena n-áirítear conas iarratas a dhéanamh. #NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare

Ar mhaith leat do chostais chúram leanaí a laghdú? Tá an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) anseo chun cabhrú leat! D’fhéadfadh tuismitheoirí incháilithe leanaí faoi bhun 15 bliana d’aois leas a bhaint as suas le 45 uair in aghaidh na seachtaine de chúram leanaí fóirdheonaithe

#MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChead5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

Is your child making the transition from pre-school to primary school? Don't forget to pick up a My Little Library Book Bag from your local library today!

Learn more at: gov.ie/en/department-… #LetsGetReady #First5Ireland #ReadyForPreschool #ReadyForEveryone #LittleLibrary

Are you wondering what you need for your child starting pre-school or primary school? Let's Get Ready has all of the information you need and more! You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Every day you are helping your child learn new information and skills.

Read the full press release here: gov.ie/en/department-…

Book bags are available in English and Irish and are designed to help children and families with the transition to primary school.

Is your child starting school this year? Minister for Children, Disability and Equality @NormaFoleyTD1 and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @jerrybuttimer have announced the launch of My Little Library Initiative 2026.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has welcomed the publication of Guidelines for Consulting with Parents following a launch event which is taking place this afternoon.

My Little Library Book Bag is making a come back this Summer for every child starting primary school! #MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChead5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

I’m really pleased to announce the launch of the free My Little Library book bags for all children who will be starting primary school later this year. I really do encourage all their families to pick up their child's free book bag in their local library.

You can also view the data sheet here: view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?s…

Did you know that 94.1% of Junior Infant students in 2024/5 were previously attending an Early Learning and Care (ELC) setting? Find out more in the Statistical Spotlight #19 The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026 Report here: assets.gov.ie/static/documen…

The second meeting of the Convention on Education will be in Limerick this weekend. Presentations will be live streamed here➡️ bit.ly/4uFCkCU Livestream times 🕰️ Saturday, 9 May 2026 10.00-10.40 / 11.45-12.15 / 14.10-14.50 Sunday, 10 May 2026: 9.40-10.10

Your participation will help inform future planning and development of CPD supports across the sector. #BetterStart #CityAndCountyChildcareCommittees #CCCs @deptcde

The survey, run by Crowe Advisory Limited, is designed to gather insights on current CPD opportunities, participation, accessibility, and future professional development needs across the sector. 🔗 Survey link: ireland.crowesurvey.com/index.php/4437… Survey closing date: End of May 2026

Survey Now Live – National CPD Mapping Exercise The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) invites practising professionals from the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sectors to take part in a national CPD mapping exercise