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EYES Update 22 January 2020
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In this week's EYES Update, we look at sleep facilities for children under 2. We also start our new series on fire certification and planning permission.
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Capturing Children's Voices at Story Time!
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In this week's Scéalta blog, Kathleen Tuite discusses the importance of storytelling and its effect on children’s development.
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Garda Vetting Update
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In this week's Garda vetting update, we focus on Garda vetting for students.
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BA in Early Childhood Teaching & Learning
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In partnership with Early Childhood Ireland, Maynooth University offers a Level 8 honours Early Childhood degree. It is delivered in a flexible format over 3 years – students attend for one evening per week and one Saturday per month, along with two block weeks, one in Autumn (October) and one in Spring (February or March). There is also a requirement to complete 300 hours of placement (which can be located in a student’s workplace) as well as 15 hours in an alternative setting.
There are a small number of places remaining on the programme for September 2020. The CAO deadline for the BA is 1 February 2020 at 5.15pm.
For details on how to apply, please click below.
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Valchild – Validation of non-formal and informal learning in child minding
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Early Childhood Ireland is delighted to be involved in a Leargas funded European project called VALCHILD.
The VALCHILD project aims to increase the quality, supply and accessibility of vocational education and training for childminders, providing guidance and resources for personalised learning pathways.
Click below to read the first issue of our newsletter.
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Facility for Lease
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Well established NCS registered 3 room early years service and all auxiliary facilities incl. spacious play area to rent in West Offaly.
NCS Registered.
Annual enrolment 25-30 children.
Rent includes spacious playground, equipment, resources, and curriculum plan.
Please send expression of interest to busybeaversballycumber@gmail.com by Feb 29 2020.
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Dublin Zoo's Early Years Programme
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Early Childhood Ireland members can recieve discounted rates for Dublin Zoo’s fantastic Early Years Programmes.
All programmes booked includes free child entry to Dublin Zoo!
For more information on these programmes, please click below.
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| The Big Picture
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Code of Professional Responsibility and Code of Ethics for Early Years
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In this week’s Big Picture, we provide an update on the launch of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Code of Ethics for Early Years which took place in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs on January 20.
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| Events
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Regional Member Meetings
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Early Childhood Ireland is meeting members regionally to set out our key objectives for 2020 in terms of advocating, representing and supporting our members.
We see these meetings as an opportunity to meet, share and consult with our members around the important current issues affecting their services including Capital Funding, ECCE Capitation, Part B of the Registration Process and Garda Vetting and the longer term requirements relating to achieving the 1% of GDP investment in childcare and the establishment of a Single Early years Agency.
Upcoming events:
- 28 January - Mullingar, Bloomfield House Hotel
- 29 January - Cork, Vienna Woods Hotel
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| ECI Shop
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New! Multi-Function Infrared Thermometer
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New state-of-the-art A&D thermometer, one of the most advanced thermometers available today.
The A&D UT-801 is an advanced 4 in 1 multi-function precision digital thermometer that measures ear and forehead temperature but can also be used to measure room and water temperature.
Can also be used to test baby bottles.
Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this device will facilitate your health care regimen.
Last reading recall / memory for 25 measurements.
Member price: €29.99
Non-Member price: €36.99
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I Love You All Day Long
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This book supports children in developing an understanding that the love and affection of their loved ones is with them through the day, even when they are not together.
Supporting children’s understanding of drop-off time and supports them in creating an understanding of their emotions throughout the day.
Members Price: €5.50
Non- Members: €7.00
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