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.Helen McEntee TD shared a video message to welcome the #PEACEPLUS #ASPIREsharededucation project "that will actively bring young people together in both rural and urban areas" to learn together. #ASPIRETogetherWeLearn

.Paul Givan provided a video message to attendees explaining how the continued investment through #PEACEPLUS #ASPIREsharddeducation project and other complimentary shared learning projects will "ensure all children and young people can have the chance to benefit from high quality

Early Years CEO Pauline Walmsley gives an overview of the ASPIRE project. ASPIRE is the first shared education project that links all phases of a child's educational journey from 3-18 years old. #ASPIRETogetherWeLearn #ASPIREsharededucation

That’s a wrap at today's ASPIRE launch at Monaghan Peace Centre. We heard from pupils in participating schools & learned about the short & long-term benefits of shared education for children, families, educators & wider communities. #ASPIRETogetherWeLearn #ASPIREsharededucation

Watch 📽️our ASPIRE partners at this week's launch speaking about what the project means for each organisation. #aspiretogetherwelearn #aspiresharededucation

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years! 🎉 We warmly invite all early years practitioners in the Armagh and Dungannon area to join us for a special Branch Meeting. Come along for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration! ✨ RSVP to Clare at: [email protected]

Our new report highlights the challenges faced by community & voluntary sector providers & the decline in pre-school playgroups. Also finds benefits of community & voluntary sector model not fully recognised or adequately supported. Full report here; tinyurl.com/m6p8em3b

Attending the Dept of the Taoiseach Shared Island Conference in Dublin today with a keynote address by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, and launch of a report on 'Sharing the Island: Economic and Social Challenges and Opportunities'. #earlyeducation #earlyyears

Calling all Early Childhood Practitioners Early Years & Stranmillis University College are continuing the journey toward forming a Professional Association for Early Childhood Practitioners Take a moment to complete this survey 👉 menti.com/alecgb21n1xm #ChildcareProfessionals #HaveYourSay

We welcome the publication of this comprehensive childcare survey from NISRA, the first study of its kind in Northern Ireland. It will provide an important part of the evidence base for an early education and childcare strategy.

Crucial step to providing high quality, sustainable early learning & childcare. Recognises we need holistic approach. Welcome inclusion of SureStart, Pathway, Toybox etc so disadvantaged & rural areas receive essential, targeted support. Look forward to draft strategy this yr.

EARLY YEARS 2025 CONFERENCE REGISTER NOW 6th June Stranmillis College Belfast Early bird offer extended to Friday 23rd May! Eventbrite registration link: lnkd.in/e3kd8Azi

📢REGISTER for our upcoming conference on Friday 6th June Stranmillis University College Don't miss out on our Early Bird offer which has been extended to Friday 23rd May! Eventbrite registration link: lnkd.in/e3kd8Azi

Good to attend launch of report commissioned by NICMA the Childminding Association & supported by Education NI on understanding childcare needs of children with disabilities or additional needs. First such study & important to inform early learning and childcare strategy.

We welcome today's findings of an independent review of the NI curriculum published by Education NI Minister Paul Givan. Recognises need to start at the earliest stages of a child's educational journey. More here; lnkd.in/e2pUnCEQ #earlyyears #earlylearning

Early Years is one of Northern Ireland’s longest running community and voluntary organisations 🙌 🎂🎈We celebrated sixty years of supporting children and families at our annual conference today Stranmillis University College More here; tinyurl.com/5aafdk9d

We warmly welcome the Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of £6.6 million investment through the Pathway Fund for 2025–26. This vital funding will make a meaningful difference for hundreds of early years providers who work tirelessly to support children at risk.

Tender Opportunity We're reviewing the Media Initiative for the 'Respecting Difference' Programme as part of the ASPIRE project. Exciting opportunity to create a range of resources for early years children. Open until 4 July. Contact; [email protected]

🌟Coming August 2025 - relaunch of Early Years Membership Service 🌟 To mark our 60th anniversary milestone in 2025 we will be relaunching our membership service based on feedback from across our membership base. More information to follow in the coming weeks and months.

Do you have vacancies to fill and need help with recruitment? SERC have capacity to run a Collaborative Assured Skills Academy for the Childcare Sector in NI, and are asking businesses to get involved. forms.office.com/pages/response…