The National Child Safeguarding Programme: Early Leaning and Care provides the only Tusla approved Child Safeguarding Programme in Ireland. They have developed a leaflet for parents on what to expect from an Early Learning and Care Service and how to report…

The Department would like to hear more about the things that are most important to you as parents of children under 15 years old. No prior knowledge of early learning and care or school-age childcare is needed. Parents sessions will run on the following…

DCCC Quality tRAINING IN NOVEMBER 2020 In addition to the series of IT Training Events taking place in November 2020, the following Quality training workshops are available to book now, all will take place online during the month of November. Supporting…

Having IT problems? Wish to improve your own and your team members IT skills? DCCC are delighted to announce a series of IT training events during the month of November 20. Not only are we running a series of workshops on the particular topics listed below…

Due to a staff training day on Wednesday 21st October, the DCCC team will be unavailable. Please email info@dccc.ie or leave a voicemail on 01 8733696 and we will revert back to you on Thursday 22nd October. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

This First 5 website provides guidance for service providers on the operation of ELC and SAC services based on the latest public health advice available from the HPSC, which has been approved by NPHET. Public health advice is subject to ongoing…

PIP Announcement 14th October 2020 Dear Provider, We are pleased to announce that a further applicant window to apply for the COVID-19 Sustainability Support Fund will open from today 14th October 2020 and will close at 5pm on 20th October 2020. All…

The National Child Safeguarding Programme; Early Learning and Care: Website and Twitter Page The National Child Safeguarding Programme; Early Learning and Care provides the only Tusla approved sector specific Child Safeguarding Programme in Ireland. Their new…

COVID-19 Sustainability Support Fund Information Session with DCCC Thursday 8th October-Bookings Open Now! ELC & SAC COVID-19 Sustainability Support Fund is now open for applications. This support is part of the July Stimulus Funding Package for Early…

The National Child Safeguarding Programme; Early Learning and Care Updated Child Safeguarding Statement Template and Information Sheet The National Child Safeguarding Programme; Early Learning and Care is the only Tusla approved, Early Learning and Care sector…

*New Online Workshops Available to Book Now! * Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills in Times of Uncertainty - Two workshop dates available to book. This workshop will be delivered on both the 20th and 21st October online from 6-9 p.m. This interactive…

Inclusion Co-Ordinator application deadline is 31 October The role of the Inclusion Coordinator is an important one within a service. Pre-school settings employing a LINC graduate (who has agreed to take on the role and responsibilities of the Inclusion…

DCYA have shared their September 2020 edition of their Early Years Bulletin which includes updates from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Departmennt of Education and Skills, Tusla & Pobal. The following topics are featured include: Workforce…

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., has launched the National Quality Guidelines for School-Age Childcare Services. The National Quality Guidelines describe the features of good quality practice in…

Programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model for early learning and care and school-age childcare Call for Submissions On 19 August 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O'Gorman TD,…