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Regina Bushell retweeted
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth wishes to remind all early learning and care and school-age childcare settings of the useful advice contained in the Government’s ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign.
gov.ie - Be Winter Ready
⚠️Multiple weather warnings are in effect across this weekend.
Possible impacts include:
- Hazardous travelling conditions.
- Poor visibility.
- Animal welfare issues.
➡️Please keep up to date with all active warnings at: met.ie/warnings-tomorrow.htm…
We indeed know that high quality services make a difference in children’s and families lives. They also require further investment and commitment by government to invest more to attract and retain staff in the sector to ensure the needs of all children are met. @dcediy
Minister @rodericogorman has today launched Equal Start - a major new model of government-funded supports to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access and meaningfully participate in early learning and childcare.
Read the press release at: bit.ly/4bMcvrs
Regina Bushell retweeted
During warm weather, it's crucial to prioritise the safety of children.
Gain valuable insights on identifying and addressing heat-related risks in the @tusla Early Years Inspectorate's 'Keeping Children Safe During Hot Weather' leaflet.
Download here: bit.ly/3QsRPMV
Regina Bushell retweeted
Minister @rodericogorman today announced the opening of the 2024 Childminding Development Grant. The total budget of €500,000 is double the budget announced in 2023. Read the full press release at: bit.ly/3wJyss0
Regina Bushell retweeted
🎉 Join us on June 11th to celebrate the first International Day of Play!
🎙️ Dive into insightful discussions with Fiona Kirkland from @PlayScotland, along with Prof. Emer Ring, Dr. Lisha O'Sullivan, & Shirley Heaney.
Register for this FREE webinar here➡️rb.gy/cot2wo
Regina Bushell retweeted
The LINC Team is actively seeking early years settings to participate in our evaluation of the LINC Programme. Thank you to those who have agreed to take part so far!
If you are interested in participating, you can register here➡️ shorturl.at/mqI23
@EarlyChildhdIRL
Regina Bushell retweeted
Drama League of Ireland AGM 2024 @DramaLeagueIrl
When: Sun 19th May 10am-12:30pm
Where: The Moat Theatre, Naas. @moattheatre
DLI Secretary Eugene O’Sullivan will contact DLI members with details.
#agm #annualgeneralmeeting #dli #dramaleagueofireland #amdram #amdramcommunity – at Dublin City, Ireland
Regina Bushell retweeted
*Reminder*
The deadline for the John Broderick Residency closes tomorrow at 5pm
📚The Residency is designed in partnership with @artscouncil_ie
Visit the link below for more 👇
westmeathculture.ie/.../john…
#WritingCommunity #WritingOpportunity #JohnBroderick #Athlone
ALT Portrait of John Broderick by Harry Kernoff
Regina Bushell retweeted
Children in Hospital Ireland have created a helpful 'Guide to a child's hospital admission' - You can download the Guide from the Children In Hospital Information hub here: bit.ly/3Jhu71Q
#SupportingParentsIre @CHI_Ireland
It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks for the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival committee. We have a great line up of plays in finals. @amateaurdrama @DramaLeagueIrl @AssociationIe @rte
What a line-up for the @AllIrelandDram1 ! Adjudicator Tom Byrne @AssociationIe will have a tough job ahead of him. Very best wishes from @DramaLeagueIrl to the 9 finalist groups, Regina Bushell @Regina_Bushell & team making preparations @Dean_Crowe #amdram #theatre #dli #adci
Regina Bushell retweeted
🧵Our latest #SharedIsland report sheds light on gender disparities in the labour market across the island of Ireland
⬇️It found that fewer women & men in NI are working compared to Ireland
🏢In Ireland, 76% of women are part of the workforce, while it is 72% in NI
ALT A map of Ireland with a red pin dropped on it.
This is a great opportunity for SpecialNeedsAssistance to have their voices heard and shape the workforce development plan. Please share @josephamadigan post as the shortage of SNAs impacts the Early Learning and Childcare sector we need a full picture and joined up thinking
Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion @josephamadigan TD launches the first national survey of Special Needs Assistants.
This is an opportunity for SNAs to have your voice heard and help to shape the SNA Workforce Development Plan.
gov.ie/snahub
Those working on the ground know what is required where training and working conditions are concerned. The DCEDIY heard the updates at every meeting . They choose to ignore the staffing situation If you are a provider who was contacted re the CSO survey prove it by doing it.
This year marks the first year that Ireland is participating in the OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong).
Find more on TALIS Starting Strong here: bit.ly/TalisStartingStrong
ALT A graphic with information to early learning and care providers encouraging them to take part in the TALIS Starting Strong survey.