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Early Childhood Ireland is the largest membership organisation in the sector dedicated to ensuring that every young child is thriving and learning in quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in centre based and Childminding settings.
#QualityforChildren
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Early Childhood Ireland is the largest membership organisation in the sector dedicated to ensuring that every young child is thriving and learning in quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in centre based and Childminding settings.
#QualityforChildren
https://buff.ly/3Wcu529
January 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hello Bluesky! 👋
Early Childhood Ireland is the largest membership organisation in the sector dedicated to ensuring that every young child is thriving and learning in quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in centre based and Childminding settings.
#QualityforChildren
https://buff.ly/3Wcu529
Early Childhood Ireland is the largest membership organisation in the sector dedicated to ensuring that every young child is thriving and learning in quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in centre based and Childminding settings.
#QualityforChildren
https://buff.ly/3Wcu529
Through our policy work, we advocate for a high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.
#QualityforChildren
https://buff.ly/3Wcu529
#QualityforChildren
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January 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Through our policy work, we advocate for a high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.
#QualityforChildren
https://buff.ly/3Wcu529
#QualityforChildren
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At Early Childhood Ireland, we believe that every child should have guaranteed access to high-quality, inclusive #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions.
An overwhelming majority of respondents agree with us. 🎯
#ECIBarometerWeek
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An overwhelming majority of respondents agree with us. 🎯
#ECIBarometerWeek
https://buff.ly/4hX27QB
February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At Early Childhood Ireland, we believe that every child should have guaranteed access to high-quality, inclusive #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions.
An overwhelming majority of respondents agree with us. 🎯
#ECIBarometerWeek
https://buff.ly/4hX27QB
An overwhelming majority of respondents agree with us. 🎯
#ECIBarometerWeek
https://buff.ly/4hX27QB
Weekend read 📖
A new report by @eurofound.europa.eu highlighted the need for improved working conditions and training of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare professionals to ensure the wellbeing of children.
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A new report by @eurofound.europa.eu highlighted the need for improved working conditions and training of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare professionals to ensure the wellbeing of children.
Read more 🔎 👉 buff.ly/9AQ8vs6
August 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Weekend read 📖
A new report by @eurofound.europa.eu highlighted the need for improved working conditions and training of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare professionals to ensure the wellbeing of children.
Read more 🔎 👉 buff.ly/9AQ8vs6
A new report by @eurofound.europa.eu highlighted the need for improved working conditions and training of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare professionals to ensure the wellbeing of children.
Read more 🔎 👉 buff.ly/9AQ8vs6
Our multidisciplinary team generates new knowledge from and with the #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare community to enhance #QualityforChildren.
Our current work includes research on:
➡️ #Childminding
➡️ Inclusion
➡️ Child Safeguarding
Learn more 👇
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Our current work includes research on:
➡️ #Childminding
➡️ Inclusion
➡️ Child Safeguarding
Learn more 👇
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March 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our multidisciplinary team generates new knowledge from and with the #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare community to enhance #QualityforChildren.
Our current work includes research on:
➡️ #Childminding
➡️ Inclusion
➡️ Child Safeguarding
Learn more 👇
buff.ly/qsgT5VN
Our current work includes research on:
➡️ #Childminding
➡️ Inclusion
➡️ Child Safeguarding
Learn more 👇
buff.ly/qsgT5VN
Our CEO, @teeheeney.bsky.social, was pleased to attend the Northern Ireland Early Years conference today for insightful discussions about the future of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare and to celebrate this inspiring organisation's 60th anniversary.
June 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our CEO, @teeheeney.bsky.social, was pleased to attend the Northern Ireland Early Years conference today for insightful discussions about the future of #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare and to celebrate this inspiring organisation's 60th anniversary.
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, recently shared plans to increase investment in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare, including improving pay for educators and capacity in settings.
Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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April 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, recently shared plans to increase investment in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare, including improving pay for educators and capacity in settings.
Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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We were pleased to meet with Minister Norma Foley to discuss our vision and policy priorities for #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in 2025 and beyond.
We look forward to working with Minister Foley to deliver a high-quality Early Years and School Age Care system for every child.
We look forward to working with Minister Foley to deliver a high-quality Early Years and School Age Care system for every child.
March 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We were pleased to meet with Minister Norma Foley to discuss our vision and policy priorities for #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in 2025 and beyond.
We look forward to working with Minister Foley to deliver a high-quality Early Years and School Age Care system for every child.
We look forward to working with Minister Foley to deliver a high-quality Early Years and School Age Care system for every child.
🧩 66% of adults agree that the education of children under 5 is as important as for those over 5.
#EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare play a vital role in laying the foundation for children's futures.
Read more in our press release.
https://buff.ly/4gHUjkD
#ECIBarometerWeek
#EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare play a vital role in laying the foundation for children's futures.
Read more in our press release.
https://buff.ly/4gHUjkD
#ECIBarometerWeek
February 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🧩 66% of adults agree that the education of children under 5 is as important as for those over 5.
#EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare play a vital role in laying the foundation for children's futures.
Read more in our press release.
https://buff.ly/4gHUjkD
#ECIBarometerWeek
#EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare play a vital role in laying the foundation for children's futures.
Read more in our press release.
https://buff.ly/4gHUjkD
#ECIBarometerWeek
Recent parliamentary questions on the #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare sector highlighted the need for significant investment to improve challenges with capacity.
Read more 🎬
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Read more 🎬
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Recent parliamentary questions on the #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare sector highlighted the need for significant investment to improve challenges with capacity.
Read more 🎬
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Read more 🎬
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Investment and accessibility are among the ongoing challenges faced by Europe's #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare systems, according to the @eurochild-org.bsky.social 's 'Early Childhood Development Sub-Report'.
Read our full analysis in the latest Policy in Focus. 🔎
Read our full analysis in the latest Policy in Focus. 🔎
Early Childhood Development in European Countries - Early Childhood Ireland
An overview of the challenges faced by European countries about prioritising Early Childhood development, outlined in Eurochild’s new report.
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March 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Investment and accessibility are among the ongoing challenges faced by Europe's #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare systems, according to the @eurochild-org.bsky.social 's 'Early Childhood Development Sub-Report'.
Read our full analysis in the latest Policy in Focus. 🔎
Read our full analysis in the latest Policy in Focus. 🔎
While we welcome the Programme for Government’s commitment to continue to invest in and develop #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in Ireland, we are disappointed with the lack of vision and measurable targets.
Read our analysis. 👇
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Read our analysis. 👇
https://buff.ly/3Wq21Ze
Policy in Action 21 January 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland
As the Programme for Government reaches its final stages, we look at some of the current proposals and reflect on our key asks.
www.earlychildhoodireland.ie
January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
While we welcome the Programme for Government’s commitment to continue to invest in and develop #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare in Ireland, we are disappointed with the lack of vision and measurable targets.
Read our analysis. 👇
https://buff.ly/3Wq21Ze
Read our analysis. 👇
https://buff.ly/3Wq21Ze
The expanded Henry Hudson Elementary will have 65 NEW 0-5 #ChildCareSpaces and 30 NEW #SchoolAgeCare seats.
This will mean seamless access for families to the supports their children need in one convenient community hub location.
#bced #childcarebc #bcpoli @vsb39.bsky.social
This will mean seamless access for families to the supports their children need in one convenient community hub location.
#bced #childcarebc #bcpoli @vsb39.bsky.social
The new Henry Hudson Elementary in #Kitsilano is now complete! 🎊
📖 390 replacement seats
🎒145 new seats for students
🏫 A new Neighbourhood Learning Centre
👶🏾More options for child care and after school care
https://news.gov.bc.ca/33147
📖 390 replacement seats
🎒145 new seats for students
🏫 A new Neighbourhood Learning Centre
👶🏾More options for child care and after school care
https://news.gov.bc.ca/33147
December 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The expanded Henry Hudson Elementary will have 65 NEW 0-5 #ChildCareSpaces and 30 NEW #SchoolAgeCare seats.
This will mean seamless access for families to the supports their children need in one convenient community hub location.
#bced #childcarebc #bcpoli @vsb39.bsky.social
This will mean seamless access for families to the supports their children need in one convenient community hub location.
#bced #childcarebc #bcpoli @vsb39.bsky.social
🗣️ As part of our policy work, we regularly attend events related to policy, practice and development in the Irish #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system.
Get up to speed with recent key events in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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Get up to speed with recent key events in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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May 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🗣️ As part of our policy work, we regularly attend events related to policy, practice and development in the Irish #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system.
Get up to speed with recent key events in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
buff.ly/BW5GlzZ
Get up to speed with recent key events in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
buff.ly/BW5GlzZ
Speaking at the launch of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social s' latest report, Andreas Schleicher stated that policy makers should focus on the training that #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare staff have to address the needs of children.
Read our full analysis of the report. 👇
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Read our full analysis of the report. 👇
https://buff.ly/4aNp4TW
Policy in Action 5 February 2025 - Early Childhood Ireland
Attracting, training and retaining high-quality early years staff is the cornerstone for a system that delivers quality for all children.
www.earlychildhoodireland.ie
February 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Speaking at the launch of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social s' latest report, Andreas Schleicher stated that policy makers should focus on the training that #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare staff have to address the needs of children.
Read our full analysis of the report. 👇
https://buff.ly/4aNp4TW
Read our full analysis of the report. 👇
https://buff.ly/4aNp4TW
According to the @OECD, what are some of the key elements in achieving a high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system?
🎯 Strengthening the workforce
🎯 Engaging parents
🎯 Focusing on play
Read more in this week's Policy in Focus. 🔎
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🎯 Strengthening the workforce
🎯 Engaging parents
🎯 Focusing on play
Read more in this week's Policy in Focus. 🔎
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April 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
According to the @OECD, what are some of the key elements in achieving a high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system?
🎯 Strengthening the workforce
🎯 Engaging parents
🎯 Focusing on play
Read more in this week's Policy in Focus. 🔎
buff.ly/zeXmWr8
🎯 Strengthening the workforce
🎯 Engaging parents
🎯 Focusing on play
Read more in this week's Policy in Focus. 🔎
buff.ly/zeXmWr8
In 2024, there was a significant shift on public opinion on #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system, with increasing recognition of the vital role it plays in young children's development.
Read more in this week's Policy in Action.🎬
Read more in this week's Policy in Action.🎬
Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland: A Public Good - Early Childhood Ireland
Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland is recognised as a public good, requiring investment, quality, and workforce support.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In 2024, there was a significant shift on public opinion on #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system, with increasing recognition of the vital role it plays in young children's development.
Read more in this week's Policy in Action.🎬
Read more in this week's Policy in Action.🎬
📣 We are hiring! 📣
We are recruiting a Policy Officer to join our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team. The successful candidate will create a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings.
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We are recruiting a Policy Officer to join our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team. The successful candidate will create a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings.
Apply now 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣 We are hiring! 📣
We are recruiting a Policy Officer to join our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team. The successful candidate will create a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/DoK1pQc
We are recruiting a Policy Officer to join our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team. The successful candidate will create a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/DoK1pQc
This year's International Child Safeguarding week highlights the importance of giving children a voice in decisions that affect their safety and wellbeing.
Learn more about our work on Child Safeguarding in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare: buff.ly/UeQbM2q
Learn more about our work on Child Safeguarding in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare: buff.ly/UeQbM2q
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This year's International Child Safeguarding week highlights the importance of giving children a voice in decisions that affect their safety and wellbeing.
Learn more about our work on Child Safeguarding in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare: buff.ly/UeQbM2q
Learn more about our work on Child Safeguarding in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare: buff.ly/UeQbM2q
Keep up to date on the latest political and policy developments affecting #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system on our new 'Policy News and Analysis' page. 👇
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June 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Keep up to date on the latest political and policy developments affecting #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare system on our new 'Policy News and Analysis' page. 👇
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The #EarlyYears & #SchoolAgeCare systems in Ireland & England face similar challenges.
At a recent DCU Early Childhood Research seminar, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social from @jrf-uk.bsky.social shared proposals for improving quality in England via public funding.
Learn more 🎬
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At a recent DCU Early Childhood Research seminar, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social from @jrf-uk.bsky.social shared proposals for improving quality in England via public funding.
Learn more 🎬
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June 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The #EarlyYears & #SchoolAgeCare systems in Ireland & England face similar challenges.
At a recent DCU Early Childhood Research seminar, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social from @jrf-uk.bsky.social shared proposals for improving quality in England via public funding.
Learn more 🎬
buff.ly/zRUkt6c
At a recent DCU Early Childhood Research seminar, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social from @jrf-uk.bsky.social shared proposals for improving quality in England via public funding.
Learn more 🎬
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Today, we attended the launch of the Children's Rights Alliance's fourth #ChildPovertyMonitor.
Investing in high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions is just one step the government can take to tackle child poverty.
Investing in high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions is just one step the government can take to tackle child poverty.
June 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Today, we attended the launch of the Children's Rights Alliance's fourth #ChildPovertyMonitor.
Investing in high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions is just one step the government can take to tackle child poverty.
Investing in high-quality #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare provisions is just one step the government can take to tackle child poverty.
⏰ Applications for the role of Press Officer (Local & Regional) close at 5pm, Tuesday 10 June. ⏰
The successful candidates will be creating a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings in Ireland.
Apply now 👇
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The successful candidates will be creating a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings in Ireland.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/7J9YPU4
June 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
⏰ Applications for the role of Press Officer (Local & Regional) close at 5pm, Tuesday 10 June. ⏰
The successful candidates will be creating a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings in Ireland.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/7J9YPU4
The successful candidates will be creating a positive change in the lives of children in #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare settings in Ireland.
Apply now 👇
buff.ly/7J9YPU4
What #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare issues are our TDs raising in the Dáil?
Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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May 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
What #EarlyYears and #SchoolAgeCare issues are our TDs raising in the Dáil?
Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
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Learn more in this week's Policy in Action. 🎬
buff.ly/MnHp84s