Affordable Childcare Scheme Information Workshop

The Westcourt Hotel 29 West Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

This workshop will provide information on the new Affordable Childcare Scheme which is due to commence later this year. This workshop is open to owners / managers of registered childcare services from all counties. This workshop is limited to one person per service 

Siolta Aistear & the Practice Guide (Basic Introduction)

Monasterboice Inn (Donegan's) Drogheda Rd, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

The National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) has been developed to support practioners in implementing Síolta & Aistear in their services. This 2hr workshop provides an overall insight into the application of Síolta, Aistear & the Practice Guide frameworks. Suitable for:  All Staff but especially newer less experienced staff who know little about the frameworks. However, Owner/Managers […]

Children First Training

The Westcourt Hotel 29 West Street, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

This is a 6 hour NEW updated for 2019 training programme and full attendance is required. Requirements: You must be currently working for a childcare service in Louth AND have completed the TUSLA online training course. A copy of your completion certificate should be emailed to [email protected] before acceptance on the course.  Suitable for: All […]

Introduction to the Practice Guide

Monasterboice Inn (Donegan's) Drogheda Rd, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

In contrast to the introductory workshop Siolta Aistear & the Practice Guide, this takes a more indepth look at the practice guide and how you might use it in your practice. There is a practical element to this workshop and you must have a device with you that can access the Practice Guide on the […]

Síolta Awareness Workshop (SAW) 3

Crowne Plaza Dundalk Dundalk, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

Síolta Awareness Workshop (SAW) 3. This workshop will  focus on the three individual Síolta standards 13,14 & 16. and how they are incorporated into the daily routine in your service. SAW  3      Standard 13: Transitions                   Standard 14: Identity and Belonging           […]

Síolta Awareness Workshop (SAW) 4

Crowne Plaza Dundalk Dundalk, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

Síolta Awareness Workshop (SAW) 4. This is a management standards workshop and will  focus on 7 individual Síolta standards 4,8,9,10,11,12,15. and how they are incorporated into the daily routine in your service. SAW  4      Standard 4:   Consultation                   Standard 8:   Planning & Evaluation     […]

Curriculum Development Workshop

Crowne Plaza Dundalk Dundalk, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

This workshop aims to support Practitioners in developing a curriculum based on children’s emerging interests. The purpose of this is to extend children’s learning and development while acknowledging each child’s individuality. The focus will be on: Planning using the four themes of Aistear, Developing Long-Term, Medium Term & short term plans, Looking at individual interests and how they […]

Siolta Aistear & the Practice Guide (Basic Introduction)

Crowne Plaza Dundalk Dundalk, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

The National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) has been developed to support practioners in implementing Síolta & Aistear in their services. This 2hr workshop provides an overall insight into the application of Síolta, Aistear & the Practice Guide frameworks. Suitable for:  All Staff but especially newer less experienced staff who know little about the frameworks. However, Owner/Managers […]

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training

Crowne Plaza Dundalk Dundalk, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland

THIS TRAINING IS FOR EARLY YEARS STAFF IN LOUTH ONLY WHO HAVE A DCYA REF NUMBER.   Upcoming Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines 15 hrs training course for early childhood care and education. This training is now part of the ECCE Contract. All Early Years Services should have 2 staff members trained and one staff member […]