Thrilled to have my first peer reviewed journal article published today entitled: "Reflecting on the implementation of Aistear in advance of an update to the curriculum framework" tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… #aistear #curriculum #earlychildhood #education #edutwitter EdChatIE

To do or not to do! Graduations in early years services. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

A brilliant channel showing a real life on an Irish dairy farm. Irish dairy farm in June. Tractor work, Breeding, Grass Management, Fami... youtu.be/49Qtb6ggJtU?si… via YouTube

We are delighted to announce the upcoming publication of Full STEAM Ahead by Paula Walshe. This fantastic book explores the importance of STEAM in ECEC and how to introduce STEAM activities into the early years environment. Preorder your copy now: borupress.ie/bookshop/walsh…

Its a good one and well worth a listen. We had a lovely conversation about purposeful play. So many insights shared. Paula Walshe ECE Quality Ireland

Our latest podcast dropped today. All the way from Australia. 😀👍

I met one of ours on friday evening in the local hotel while we were both having tea with our families. His excitement was contagious when he spotted me. It brought a smile to everybody’s face. 😀 teachers change lives.

Capping fees at 200/250 pm is not revolutionary! the max a FDC child in my service is charged is €71 most pay significantly less for 45 hours ECEC. Parents have been looked after by this Gov. Now we need investment for providers and educators. Green Party Ireland Roderic O’Gorman TD

We had a fabulously insightful conversation with Sarah Girlich about how her work links academia with early years practice with a focus on early literacy. We also discussed similarities between ECEC in Ireland and Saxony. National Childhood Network @dcediy Roderic O’Gorman TD Fiona Treacy-Bowe

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Have you listened to our podcast this year? What was your favourite episode? #SpotifyWrapped2024 #podcast #education #earlychildhood Celine Govern Paula Walshe

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New Podcast S5Ep4: New Aistear! - An Analysis of the new ECEC Framework. Paula Walshe & Celine Govern discuss the main changes & if we think they are a 'big tick' for us or not. #podcast #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyears #curriculum #preschool #aistear tinyurl.com/258fyu5v

We had a wonderful discussion with Shelly National Childhood Network about school age care and the importance of play. This podcast also includes the child’s voice 👏

📢New Podcast Episode: THE EARLY YEARS EDUCATION INSPECTION What is it about, the 4 key areas of inspection, the guideline document and some tips and key takeaways to add to your practice. #earlyyears #inspection #education #earlychildhood #podcast tinyurl.com/2y34j4a9

Another great podcast episode discussing the early years education focused inspection. #inspection #education #earlyyears NCCA Department of Education and Youth OU Early Childhood Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years National Childhood Network Celine Govern #podcast

We had a lovely afternoon with Roderic O’Gorman TD talking about Green Party Ireland and early years education.

Listen to our latest podcast with Roderic O’Gorman TD where he shares his Green Party Ireland vision and his experience as Minister for children.