Wicklow County Childcare

10/03/2026

Are you an existing, new or potential Childminder in Co. Wicklow?

Did you know that by September 2027, it will be a statutory requirement that all childminding services in operation are register with Tulsa?

The childminding pre-registration training is a mandatory course for anyone who intends to register with Tusla for a childminding service.

The aim of the training programme is to help you:

⭐️Understand the new childminding regulations.
⭐️Apply the regulations to your childminding practice.
⭐️Understand the Tusla registration process for childminders.
⭐️Understand the documentation required to register with Tusla.
⭐️Access supports and resources.

👥 It will also provide an opportunity to meet with other childminders both new and existing which will offer you great peer to peer support.

Once you have completed the training you will be issued with a certificate of attendance. There is no obligation on anyone who completes the training to register with Tusla.

Register via link below to attend the training. All three dates must be attended to receive your certificate of completion.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984616901577?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/03/2026

Link to press release and application process: https://wccc.ie/minister-foley-announces-opening-of-applications-for-the-2026-nurturing-skills-learner-fund/

10/03/2026

Please see attached and below communication which issued a short time ago to service providers and childminders on the launch today by Minister Norma Foley of the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) application process.

The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund aims to enhance the quality of early learning and care (ELC) services, while supporting the professional development of early years educators, developing career pathways, and supporting recruitment and retention of staff in the sector.

The Fund will cover 90% of degree course fees for early years educators who wish to advance their qualifications. Participants may study part time over four years while continuing their professional roles within the ELC sector.

Read the full press release: https://brnw.ch/21x0C1h

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Seachtain na Gaeilge is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the use of Irish in meaningful ways across settings 💚

Our Role of the Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) poster is also available as Gaeilge. Sharing professional resources through Irish helps promote language visibility while supporting a shared understanding of the INCO role within teams.

You can download the poster here:
https://lincprogramme.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Role-of-the-INCO-Poster-Irish-Version.pdf

10/03/2026

Attention Parents!

Free online information session taking place on zoom on 25th March.

Scan QR code to register.

More details on AIM here: https://aim.gov.ie/

10/03/2026

Journey Through the Early Years Hive Training Invite: Thursday 12 March at 10:30am to 11:30am

This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users.

Please note: this training will not include programme specific content. We kindly ask that questions asked on the day are kept to the topic of the Early Years Hive functionality and navigation.

As part of this training, we will explore:

- What is the Early Years Hive?
- Navigation overview (Menu tabs)
- Searching in the Early Years Hive
- Focus Areas:
- Service registration
- Service calendar
- User roles & access management
- Child registration (NCS, ECCE, CCSP Saver)
- General Early Years Hive good practice
- Support tools & on – screen messages
- Poll and feedback
- Questions & Answers

Please see below the link to register with Microsoft Teams: 4b496758-f8f3-4e0c-a5d2-2c78adece303@aeae5436-a997-489f-b0e1-ae283ced47f7?fbclid=IwY2xjawQc3zFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOYmc4TEk1dUV5QUlaRjdVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnRykWgQOFgRj15BWHbntVQrOdwRh4901DCmwCxnMKQL7SbVKiqXXIKfEsXG_aem_FQ2ronQ5YdZ_OdEEiUc8Jw" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4b496758-f8f3-4e0c-a5d2-2c78adece303@aeae5436-a997-489f-b0e1-ae283ced47f7?fbclid=IwY2xjawQc3zFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOYmc4TEk1dUV5QUlaRjdVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnRykWgQOFgRj15BWHbntVQrOdwRh4901DCmwCxnMKQL7SbVKiqXXIKfEsXG_aem_FQ2ronQ5YdZ_OdEEiUc8Jw

Future sessions will be announced on a rolling basis on the announcements section on the Early Years Hive. You are very welcome to extend the invitation to members of your team who would benefit from this training.

10/03/2026

**Upcoming Training** This Wednesday the 11th March! Book NOW!

Realising the Rights of Babies, Toddlers & Young Children: Bringing Aistear to life in your setting.

This 2 hour interactive session with Dr Sharon Skehill will support learning around a number of topics that link with Plans relating to Aistear, Inclusion, Children's rights as well as Play and the learning environment.

When: 11th March
Where: Online (Teams)
Time: 7-9pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/realising-the-rights-of-babies-toddlers-young-children-tickets-1983860873276?aff=oddtdtcreator

Any Questions contact: info@dlrchildcare.ie or 01289660

10/03/2026

Literacy Association of Ireland Award

The Inspiring Literacy Leadership award will recognise the collaborative efforts of a team working to support all learners in their setting. This could be a group of early childhood educators, primary/post-primary teachers or educators working in adult/further education settings. The award will provide €1000 to support the further development of literacy, a plaque and free attendance at the LAI annual conference in November.

All information about the award can be found at https://www.literacyireland.com/awardforliteracyleadership