What's happening in Early Years and Afterschool Care and Education?

• Government launches ‘Better Outcomes Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 – 2020’. Overview document also available
• Minister Fitzgerald publishes Children First Bill 2014. Click here to view Bill and here for explanatory memorandum.
• Minister Fitzgerald announces €3 million Childcare Capital programme. 
• Minister Fitzgerald sets out priorities for 2014. 
• Detail of National Lottery Grant Scheme.
• Early Years International Conference brochure
• ECI pre-budget submission details
• For details of ECI Summer school for practitioners click here
• An Employer's Guide to NERA Inspections. Read more
• Start Strong budget submission 2015. Read more