Welcome to the Longford County Childcare Committee
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BA in Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning
The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Froebel College of Education and Early Childhood Ireland in partnership are offering this course on a part-time basis.
If you are interested in applying for the part-time, level 8, honours degree in Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning please visit the following link: http://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/childcare-training-and-childcare-education/accredited-childcare-training/ba-in-early-childhood-teaching-and-learning/
(Please note that applications from Mature Students will be due by 1st February 2012)
Q&A Budget Changes relating to Childcare and Pre-School Funding
Minister Fitzgerald welcomes securing funding of universal free pre-school year.
National Guidance for The Protection & Welfare of Children 2011
Children First is National Guidance that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect. It states what organisations need to do to keep children safe, and what different bodies, and the general public should do if they are concerned about a child’s safety and welfare. The Guidance sets out specific protocols for HSE social workers, Gardaí and other front line staff in dealing with suspected abuse and neglect.
Children First was first published in 1999. The principle and substance of this document (2011) are unchanged. The Guidance has been updated to reflect new policy, legislation and organisation – the establishment of the HSE, HIQA, and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. It incorporates lessons from investigations, reviews and inspections over the past decade. This document reflects the growing awareness of the impact of ongoing neglect on children in its guidance. It also includes bullying as a feature of abuse. Its publication was a commitment in the Programme for Government.
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