Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland Leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation, working with members for quality experiences.

Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. Our Vision
Our Vision is that every child is thriving

and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings. Our Mission
Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system. Our two ambitions are that by 2026:
• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading membership organisation in the sector and our members are leading the way in achieving quality practice in their child-centred settings.
• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading advocate for children in EY, SAC and Childminding in Ireland, has influenced policy and legislative development in this area, towards the quality system we have championed.

15/06/2026

📜Member benefits: Early Childhood Ireland’s Jobs Board

Explore all the benefits your membership has to offer!

Early Childhood Ireland’s Jobs Board is one of the most visited pages on our website. As a member*, you can post job vacancies free of charge through a simple and quick process.

*Membership benefits and services vary by membership type.

🔗Learn more - https://loom.ly/rIn8Htw

14/06/2026

🔍Policy in Focus: England's School Based Nursery programme

New policy to expand provision in England, beyond the delivery of additional places.

The School Based Nursery programme in England is a major policy designed “to create 3,000 new or expanded nurseries on school grounds, making use of existing empty classroom space”.

🔗Learn more - https://loom.ly/MbfXLB8

13/06/2026

📃Policy in Action: Public Affairs work update

This week’s Policy in Action provides an overview of the recent engagements with members of the Oireachtas.

🔗Learn more - https://loom.ly/Z8AQbBk

12/06/2026

🛒ECI Shop: A record of my day

A record of my day allows staff to complete the activities of each child throughout their day in the setting, including sleep times and nappy changes.

A record of my day allows staff to complete the activities of each child throughout their day in the setting, including sleep times and nappy changes.

There is also space for adult: child ratios, meals, medical information /administration /consent, emergency contacts, likes, and dislikes.

⭐10-Pack
⭐Size A5

Member price: €17.00

🔗Shop now - https://loom.ly/Q1doDiE

11/06/2026

🛝International Day of Play: Protect play, protect childhood

⭐Play is much more than something children do. It is their right, protected by the United Nations convention of the Rights of the Child.

⭐Play supports children’s health, wellbeing and development, building self-confidence and self-reliance and helps to unlock their full potential.

⭐Sadly, not all children can play, children in conflict zones, children affected by humanitarian crisis’s, children living in poverty, children with disabilities and children in marginalised groups do not have the same freedom to play as many other children.

🔗You can learn more about the fundamental right of play by listening to our podcast here -
https://loom.ly/zGMOI1Y

11/06/2026

The June edition of our Engage Ezine is available now!

This month, we recap on our highlights for May 2026, including:

💡Learning: In our latest Scéalta blog, we explore Traveller children’s identity and belonging, and invite members to discover how our Reggio Children–inspired resources can deepen understanding and enrich practice

🔍Policy updates: This month, we spotlight progress and priorities in the Early Years sector, staffing issues, and our submission to the National Council for Special Education

📰Making the News: A roundup of Early Childhood Ireland’s most recent media coverage

🧩 ECI Shop: Exclusive member discounts on books, toys, and resources

Our Engage Ezine is available to all Early Childhood Ireland members and staff in their settings through the Professional Practice area on our Learning Hub.

🔗https://loom.ly/XT-By5o

If you are not already registered, you can ask your manager to add you to your setting's account so that you can begin accessing news, courses, wellbeing activities and more.

10/06/2026

Have you children that are starting in a naíonra for the first time?

⭐Gaeloideachas are hosting a free webinar this evening for parents with children who are starting in a naíonra for the first time. It will be facilitated through English.

⏰The webinar will take place this evening from 19.00 to 19:45.

⭐Tune in and listen to the guest speaker, Jane Ní Chonchúir, manager in Naíonra Lios na nÓg (Baile Átha Cliath), share information on the naíonra, how they work, common questions parents have and more. The guest speaker will speak in general terms about all naíonraí, and this seminar has no affiliation with any particular naíonra.

Register below for the seminar, a recording of the event will be made available afterwards on Gaeloideachas Youtube channel.

⏰Please note that registration closes at 16.00 on the day.

🔗Register: https://loom.ly/gH1UCsw

08/06/2026

👮Garda Vetting update: How to remain compliant

The Key points on re-vetting

This week we are revisiting the key points on re-vetting to clearly outline what’s required and how to remain compliant.

Since September 2023, Tusla regulations require that all staff carrying out relevant work must hold a vetting disclosure issued within the past three years.

Learn more – https://loom.ly/AJ6B12I

07/06/2026

🔍Policy in Focus: The importance of childminding in England and Wales

A new report The Magic of Childminding was recently published by Coram PACEY, a professional association and charity that supports high quality Early Years for children in England and Wales.

Learn more - https://loom.ly/ecykMac

06/06/2026

📃Policy in Action: The Ombudsman for Children Annual Report

This week’s Policy in Action provides an overview of the latest annual report from the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.

Learn more - https://loom.ly/chapPf4

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Dublin
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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