**Vacancy** St. Catherine’s Community Services Childcare Centre
**Vacancy** St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre Childcare
For Application Details and Job Description please see the following link: www.activelink.ie/node/86161
Children First Awareness Week 1st – 7th November 2021
Children First Awareness Week (CFAW) is taking place this week, running from 1st to 7th November. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of Children First and remind wider society, including organisations working with children and young people, of our collective responsibility to keep them safe in our communities. Tusla are delivering this information campaign on behalf of the DCEDIY Children First Inter-Departmental Implementation Group (CFIDIG).
As part of the campaign, a new website is launching at www.gov.ie/campaign/ChildrenFirst where users will find key information about Children First. A series of information videos featuring a public health nurse, social worker and garda will further spread awareness of the work being done across society to keep children safe. These resources will be supported by an advertising campaign across digital and mainstream media platforms and they will be promoted this week on DCEDIY (@dcediy) and Tusla (@tusla) social media accounts.
Healthy Ireland #LetGetSet campaign
This campaign encourages us all to set a healthier routine over coming months and amidst the Covid journey, and to avail of simple easy steps to keep up or to create a new healthy habit, whether that is eating better, getting more physically active, or learning how to take care of our mental wellbeing.
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/8928d-healthy-ireland/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/letsgetset/
**Vacancy at Dolmen Nursery & Montessori School **
**Vacancy at Dolmen Nursery & Montessori School **
Early Years Educators / Childcare Assistants Required
Full Time and Part Time Positions
Successful Candidate must have minimum of FETAC Level 5
We are looking for passionate early years educators / childcare assistants to join us in providing the best care possible for young children.
They must also have excellent communication and interaction skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Email Brenda at
dolmennursery@gmail.com`
“The Corona” – An animated documentary film and pictures-CCCC Visit to the Visual Centre,Carlow
Last week the members of the Carlow County Childcare Committee had the pleasure of experiencing “The Corona” – An animated documentary film and pictures sharing the experiences of young people aged 3-24 in their own voices during lockdown is running til 31st October. Free admission. Book online with at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Carlow Fire & Rescue Halloween Safety Poster
Tips for a safe Halloween:
- We ask Parents, businesses, and households to be vigilant and to ensure that material is not left lying around that may be taken for a bonfire.
- If you see material such as pallets, tyres, old furniture or other combustible materials or waste being hoarded in advance of Halloween please contact Carlow County Council’s waste enforcement section on environment@carlowcoco.ie
- Keep pets indoors on Halloween night.
- Do not buy, use or supply fireworks.
- Contact the Fire Brigade or County Council if you see a bonfire being built or lit close to buildings, trees, overhead cables, underground services or car parking areas.
Above All – Be Safe and Stay Safe
Covid-19 Support Helpline – For ELC and SAC Providers-1800 940341-Weekend and Bank Holiday Monday
A reminder of the Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC Providers – 1800 940341
available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the Weekend and Bank Holiday Monday
Press release 21st October 2021-Minister O’Gorman announces Online ‘Festival of Learning’ on the theme of Fairer Futures
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., today announced a series of online webinars aimed at the theme of addressing disadvantage. Developed under the What Works initiative, this is the second ‘Festival of Learning’ and will focus on delivering fairer futures for children, young people and families in Ireland.
The webinars will spotlight key initiatives which are addressing disadvantage in Ireland and internationally, as well as hosting discussions with ground-breaking policymakers, practitioners and thinkers who work and study in this area. It will highlight the role of the State, but also showcase the innovative work of individuals and organisations outside Government, in Ireland and abroad.
Four seminars are planned on:
All those working in children and young people’s sectors are welcome to attend, but online registration in advance is essential.
Minister O’Gorman said:
“Addressing the impact of disadvantage on children, young people and families is a key priority for me. I am pleased to announce this series of webinars, which will stimulate serious discussion about the role of Government and society in addressing this critical area. I know we will all benefit from the views of leading international experts, and our own policymakers and practitioners who are delivering for those in greatest need.”
This second Festival of Learning, entitled Fairer Futures, is taking place as part of What Works, an initiative designed by the Department, and funded through Dormant Accounts, to maximise the impact of prevention and early intervention to improve outcomes for children and young people living in Ireland. More details of each seminar are available on the What Works website and all those interested should register HERE.
Key international speakers and contributors to the sessions include Minister Roderic O’Gorman, Professor Kate Pickett (University of York), Olivier Thévenon (OECD Centre for Well-Being, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equal Opportunity), Professor Mark Brown (National Digital Learning Centre at DCU), and Massimiliano Mascherini (Eurofound).
Addressing disadvantage is important to all of society, and this event will be of interest to those in Government and outside Government who wish to learn more about this important mission. The event will be approachable, conversational, and lively. It will be moderated by Áine Kerr, an experienced editor, lecturer, platform executive, executive coach, broadcaster, and entrepreneur who has presented ‘Reignite’ on Radio 1 and ‘The Business’ on RTÉ.
