On Friday the 19th of Jan Minister Roderic O’Gorman T.D. shared the positive outcomes of the independent evaluation of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). To access the evaluation, see link here gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD has today launched Equal Start - a major new model of government-funded supports to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access and meaningfully participate in early learning and childcare. Read the press release at: bit.ly/4bMcvrs

👋Great news for #EarlyLearningandCare with the launch of Equal Start. 🆕This new model of government-funded supports will ensure children experiencing disadvantage can meaningfully participate in early learning & childcare. 👉See more here: gov.ie/en/press-relea…

As part of our celebration of the first United Nations International Day of Play on June 11th, we're thrilled to share our press release highlighting the importance of play for every child. Read Here➡️shorturl.at/RVcLW Register for our Webinar➡️rb.gy/cot2wo

📣 Ministers Roderic O’Gorman TD and Heather Humphreys launch the My Little Library Book Bag 2024 📍 Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3XydM1m

Discover the First 5 Ireland Transition Guide. This essential resource provides valuable insights and practical tips to support children’s transition into early education. Read Here: bit.ly/3KI4hVF Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. Early Childhood Ireland Froebel Department

Better Start Customer Service Survey 2023 Thanks to all who took part in the Better Start National Early Years Quality Development Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023. A summary of findings and a full analysis are on our website homepage betterstart.ie

In this edition of the LINC Blog, Fiona K, Play Pedagogy Officer at Play Scotland, emphasises the transformative impact of play on early childhood development. Read Here: bit.ly/3ZzjBfL Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. Early Childhood Ireland Froebel Department

Better Start Quality Development Service (QDS) provides free mentoring and coaching to Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings for children from birth to age 6, based on the Síolta and Aistear frameworks and Tusla’s Quality and Regulatory Framework. betterstart.ie/wp-content/upl…

The updated Aistear has been published on the NCCA website curriculumonline.ie/early-childhoo…

The Department of Education Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review is published. gov.ie - The Department of Education Inspectorate Report (2021 - 2023) and Thematic Review

Dealing with Difficult Calls in Early Years webinar: Date – 31/03/25 Time - 10am-1pm Cost - €30 Location – Online E: [email protected] P: 01 453 03 55 W: barnardos.ie

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care. Where: The Sanctuary, 7 Stanhope Street , Dublin, D07 A9C3 When April 30th 2025 barnardos.ie

How to Register: Visit the Better Start Website Training and Events or follow the information below to sign up. betterstart.ie/training-event… Date: May 27th Time 2.30pm – 3.30pm Location: Microsoft Teams Online webinar Duration 1 hour Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7dd349eb…

Barnardos upcoming webinar: Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents May 20th at 7pm Book your place here: barnardos.ie/events/sharing…

Barnardos webinar. Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together June 10th at 7pm Book your place here: barnardos.ie/events/buildin…

How to Register: Visit the Better Start Website Training and Events or follow the information below to sign up. betterstart.ie/training-event… Date June 12th Time 2.30pm – 3.30pm Location: Microsoft Teams Online webinar Duration 1 hour events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a8b2b607…

The Changing Lives Initiative is seeking families to participate in ADHD focused & Autism focused Parent Programmes this Summer - The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish & Thrive project will be rolling out a range of programmes in from September. archways.my.salesforce-sites.com/apex/VisualAnt…

There are currently a limited number of places available on upcoming training for August and September 2025. This course is for staff members and professionals who have started to work in an environment where Lámh is used. betterstart.ie/training-event…