First 5: a Government strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families.
For more information on First 5: a Government strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families.
Are you a childminder or thinking of becoming a childminder in your own home?
CHILDMINDING** Are you a childminder or thinking of becoming a childminder in your own home?
CCCC can help, Call Siobhan on 059 9140244 or email siobhan@carlowccc.ie
Weekend Covid Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers– 1800 940341
A reminder of the Weekend Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers– 1800 940341 is available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend.
Press release Minister O’Gorman publishes Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Annual Report 2020
Published on
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., has today published the sixth and final Annual Report for the ‘Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures (BOBF) National Policy Framework for Children and Young People’.
Alongside the Annual Report, the Minister has also published updates to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Indicator Set. The indicator set tracks progress for children and young people aged 0-24 across the five national outcomes outlined in Better Outcomes, Brighter Future, and help to identify emerging trends.
The indicator set provides a broad picture of: how children and young people in Ireland are faring, in terms of how active and healthy they are; the extent to which they are achieving their full potential in learning and development; how safe and protected they are from harm; how economically secure they are; and how connected, respected and engaged they are in society.
Some highlights of the indicators include:
- The percentage of 3 year olds in pre-primary school education has increased from 46% in 2013 to 98% in 2018.
- The percentage of children living in jobless households decreased from 16% in 2014 to 11% in 2020.
- The rate of binge drinking reported by young people aged 15-24 years has decreased, from 58% in 2015 to 31% in 2021.
- The percentage of open cases awaiting the allocation of a social worker has decreased, from 31% in 2014 to 20% in 2020.
Commenting on the publication of the Annual Report and Indicators, Minister O’Gorman said:
“I welcome the publication of the sixth and final Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Annual Report for 2020. When launched in April 2014, Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures was the first overarching national policy framework for children and young people aged from birth to 24 years. It represented a fundamental change in the way we view children and young people and set out a mandate and agenda for transforming how we work as a collective to meet their needs and aspirations.
“The Annual Report, alongside the Indicators, demonstrate that we have made very strong progress in this regard and I am committed to further strengthening and sustaining our efforts, building on achievements and addressing some of the enduring problems that adversely impact on the lives of children and young people”
“We now look forward in our collective efforts to further improve outcomes for children and young people in Ireland. We will take the learnings from the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures process on board. Work on the development of the successor Framework has begun in my Department and I look forward to working with all stakeholders in its development and implementation.”
Early Years Hive Scheduled Maintenance-Today 5pm Thursday 20th January
The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website will be unavailable tomorrow (20 January) at 5pm for up to 2.5 hours due to maintenance.
Reading together can be a wonderful shared activity-First5
Parents and Carers : Reading together can be a wonderful shared activity. It is not only beneficial for children’s wider development, but it is an opportunity for parents and carers to guide children through the wonderful world of books. 
Sharing Story Time with your Baby
Sharing Story Time with your Baby 
Beginning early is important. It teaches babies language long before they are able to talk.
Checklist for ELC and SAC suspected and confirmed cases 14/01/2022
The priority for Early learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) settings in Ireland operating during COVID-19 will be to ensure the health and safety of children, families and staff, while continuing to ensure quality practice to support children’s well-being, learning and development.
Click in below for the updated Checklist:
Checklist for ELC and SAC suspected and confirmed cases 14/01/2022
*** LINC Graduates*** Linc + CPD Programme opens for registration Today Monday 17th January from 9am
*** LINC Graduates***
Linc + CPD Programme opens for registration Today Monday 17th January from 9am
click into the link for information on registration
Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers– 1800 940341 is available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend
A reminder of the Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers– 1800 940341 is available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend