Fingal County Childcare Committee

29/05/2026

National CPD Mapping Exercise – Focus Groups

We need your voice!

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is currently working with Crowe Advisory Limited to support the development of a national Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mapping exercise.

There is an opportunity to engage in focus groups. These focus groups will be conducted across the following cohorts: Early Learning and Care (ELC) / School-Age Childcare (SAC) providers and Childminders.

Links to the focus groups:

Focus Group Expression of Interest Form (Educators) – Fill in form
https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=znuxcaRWW0eIZlDURbQ128D4_RGFgfNCupNHvzDM3uBURVhFQ1c4TDI5UTgwNFVEOEtGNEo4WFdEUC4u
Focus Group Expression of Interest Form (CPD Providers) – Fill in form
https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=znuxcaRWW0eIZlDURbQ128D4_RGFgfNCupNHvzDM3uBUOTBRNExFMEE0MzdYMURZQUhINlVOTjhETi4u
We wish to advise that all focus groups will be conducted through English only.

Thank you for your participation in mapping out future CPD needs, by completing the survey and engaging with the opportunity to avail of the focus groups.



Leagan Gaeilge:

Tionscadal léarscála náisiúnta i bhForbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach

Glaoch ar Rannpháirtíocht!

Tá do ghuth ag teastáil!

Beidh deis ann freisin páirt a ghlacadh i ngrúpaí fócais. Reáchtálfar grúpaí fócais trasna na ngrúpaí seo a leanas: Foghlaim agus Cúram na Luath-Óige (FCLÓ/ELC) / Cúram Leanaí in Aois Scoile (CLAS/ SAC) agus Feighlí Leanaí.

Naisc chuig na grúpaí fócais:

Focus Group Expression of Interest Form (Educators) – Fill in form
https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=znuxcaRWW0eIZlDURbQ128D4_RGFgfNCupNHvzDM3uBURVhFQ1c4TDI5UTgwNFVEOEtGNEo4WFdEUC4u
Focus Group Expression of Interest Form (CPD Providers) – Fill in form
https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=znuxcaRWW0eIZlDURbQ128D4_RGFgfNCupNHvzDM3uBUOTBRNExFMEE0MzdYMURZQUhINlVOTjhETi4u
Ba mhaith linn a chur in iúl go reáchtálfar na grúpaí fócais go léir trí Bhéarla amháin.

Go raibh maith agat as do rannpháirtíocht i tionscadal léarscála náisiúnta i bhForbairt Ghairmiúil Leanúnach amach anseo, tríd an suirbhé a chomhlánú agus an deis a thapú chun leas a bhaint as na grúpaí fócais.

29/05/2026

Dear Service Providers,

These are the deadlines and announcements for the week 25-29 May 2026.

Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
FCCC Team

29/05/2026

Supporting Parents brings together a wide range of trusted, high-quality resources in one place to help parents and carers.
Details on a number of helplines for parents are available on the Supporting Parents website. To learn more, visit https://www.gov.ie/.../helplines-parenting-courses-and.../

29/05/2026

Attention Parents

Do you feel your child may benefit from Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) supports?
Applications for AIM level 4 and 5 support opened on 6 May. You can talk to your childcare service provider, and find further information at https://aim.gov.ie/

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley - TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Emer Higgins T.D. hosted the Department’s Pre-Estimates Forum this week in Dublin, focused on “Delivering value for people with disabilities.”

Stakeholders from across the sector—including DPOs, advocacy groups, service providers and the HSE—came together to discuss priorities for Budget 2027. Discussions highlighted person-centred supports, future planning for disability services, and innovative, individualised approaches.

Read the full press release here; https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/press-releases/minister-foley-and-minister-of-state-higgins-hold-annual-pre-estimates-forum-on-disability-services/

28/05/2026

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:
How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health
Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges
Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.
Helping your child in developing resilience.
Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.
Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday

Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!
Register here -
https://forms.office.com/e/6Q39Ghbu1T
Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

28/05/2026

We need your voice!


The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is currently working with Crowe Advisory Limited to support the development of a national Continuing Professional Development (CPD) mapping exercise.


This work aims to identify CPD opportunities currently available across the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School‑Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sectors.


As part of this exercise, Crowe Advisory Limited will engage with key stakeholders to build a clear and comprehensive overview of existing CPD provision, levels of engagement and access, as well as future CPD needs across the sector.



The deadlines for the Provider and Educator surveys are now extended until 8th June. The Irish language version of the survey is available at the following link:
https://ireland.crowesurvey.com/index.php/573658?lang=ie

Tionscadal Léarscála FGL RLMC - Suirbhé Oideoirí
https://ireland.crowesurvey.com/index.php/573658?lang=ie


There is an opportunity to engage in focus groups. These focus groups will be conducted across the following cohorts: Early Learning and Care (ELC) / School-Age Childcare (SAC) providers and Childminders.



Link: Focus Group Expression of Interest Form (Educators) – Fill in form https://ireland.crowesurvey.com/index.php/573658?lang=ie



The deadline to complete the Focus Group Expression of Interest form is 2 June @ 5.30pm.



We wish to advise that all focus groups will be conducted through English only.



Thank you for your participation in mapping out future CPD needs, by completing the survey and engaging with the opportunity to avail of the focus groups.



Kind regards,



Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division.

28/05/2026

ADHD Ireland are delighted to invite you to the official launch of ADHD Ireland's Strategic Plan 2026 - 2030 on Thursday, 18th June at 12.30pm.

This important milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for ADHD Ireland as we set out our vision and priorities for the next coming years, working towards a future where ADHD is understood, accepted, supported and celebrated.

We would love our members, supporters, partners and followers to join us as we share our plans for the future and celebrate this exciting occasion together.

The event will be officially launched by Minister Mary Butler TD and will feature contributions from guests representing healthcare, research and lived experience.

Places are limited and registration is essential.

To find out more about the event, view the programme and register your attendance, please visit our News section https://adhdireland.ie/launch-of-adhd-irelands-strategic-plan/

Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Buswells Hotel, Dublin – Georgian Room (unfortunately the room isn't wheelchair accessible)

We look forward to welcoming you.

28/05/2026

Parents/Guardians in Fingal County🔆

(っ◔◡◔)っ Register today for the upcoming AIM workshops.

The session will be hosted online and further information on Better Start & AIM can be found at https://www.betterstart.ie

📍 Training taking place on June 8th 2026

10am - 11am - Parents Session 📌
Parents Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/aim-information-session-for-parents-in-fingal-tickets-1989297698968?aff=oddtdtcreator