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Bláthú presents a CPD Workshop on Play and Resilience
At Kildare Steiner School & Kindergarten, Rathgarid, Gormanstown, Dunlavin Co Kildare Saturday 11th June, 10am to 4.30pm Non-members €55 Members €35 Includes lunch, join on the day for a discount rate Come and join us for an exciting and playful day workshop, in...

Podcasts from Early Childhood Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland’s podcast features interviews and discussions on a wide range of issues relating to quality Early Learning and Care. The current series is focusing on the area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) learning with children....

Webinar: Supporting the Child’s Emotions
Emotions require Listening, Understanding & Love How can you as a childminder support and encourage a child as they work through their feelings and emotions? A child needs an environment where they can feel safe to express their feelings and learn how to regulate...

Webinar: Supporting Anxious Children in Childminding Settings
In this webinar Dr Mary O’Kane will explain anxiety in children, why it occurs, and its physical and emotional impact. She will also offer you practical advice on how to support anxious children, helping them to manage their fears and gain confidence.
Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop, March 12th
Ulrike Farnleitner, longstanding Early Childhood trainer, mentor, and lover of stories and puppets, will help you to explore storytelling and puppetry

Barnardos Staff Wellbeing in Early Learning & Care Webinar
Barnardos would like to invite you to a free online webinar on Staff Wellbeing, hosted as part of the Aontas Adult Learner Festival. This event is aimed at all those working in early learning and care, school age childcare and childminders and takes place on Thursday...

An Turas Scoile – Gaeloideachas’ newsletter for parents
San eagrán seo | In this edition: Fáilte | Welcome Físeáin nua Déan Comhrá | New Déan Comhrá Videos Conas Iar-Bhunscoil Nua a Bhunú | How to Establish a Post-Primary School Cabhrú leis an Léitheoireacht | Help with Reading Léitheoireacht as Gaeilge | Reading through...
News from Early Childhood Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland Barometer 2022 and an upcoming webinar mon March 8th, First Steps Outside: The Journey to Outdoor Education.

Is it Tomorrow Today, Mary? a story from Childminding Ireland
The first time I encounter childminder Mary McLoughlin I instantly feel a warm connection and want to hear more from her. She starts off by telling me a funny incident which has me both laughing and loving the innocence of children in equal measures! Mary tells me...
Practical advice on translation to Irish
NVCC member organisation Gaeloideachas is often approached by agencies and other partners in the ECEC sector for advice on how to make documents available in Irish. Here are their practical tips to help you to navigate the process.
Members’ Contact Details
Bláthú (Steiner Early Childhood Association)
Childminding Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland
Gaeloideachas
National Childhood Network
St. Nicholas Montessori Society
