NPC Transition from Pre-school to Primary School Information session for Parents – June 2021
National Parents Council are providing further online “Supporting transitions from pre-school to primary school” parent workshops in June.
If you have a child starting primary school and would like to attend (virtually),
Please click on the link to register
The transition from pre-school to primary school can be one of the most important transitions that your child will make. By providing this programme for you, we can support you to support your child to make a smooth transition between pre-school and primary school. The success of this transition can benefit your child all the way through primary school providing better outcomes for your child socially, emotionally and educationally.
Please note these sessions will be interactive allowing parents to participate and hence places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Helpline Reminder for the Weekend for ELC&SAC services
A reminder of the Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC – 1800 940341 available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend.
Tusla Early Years Inspectorate Contact details
While there has been an interruption to Tusla IT services, Tusla have advised that phone lines are currently operational.
A list of contact details for the Early Years Inspectorate is below:
DCEDIY Publication : Let’s Play Summer 2021
Let’s Play this Summer
Here is some of what’s on offer around Ireland for families this summer
Gov.ie Publication: Lets Play Summer 2021
Heritage Ireland
Admission charges to all open, fee-paying OPW heritage sites are waived from 14 May until the end of 2021. Check out heritageireland.ie/
National Museums
Ireland’s National Museums are open and are free of charge. Check out museum.ie/
Libraries Ireland
Libraries Ireland have an extensive collection of free items to loan and resources to share. Check out what’s happening at your local library this summer at librariesireland.ie/
START campaign from Safefood
START is a public health campaign from Safefood with loads of active play ideas for families. Check this out at safefood.net
Greenways Ireland
Green Ways: A Greenway is a predominantly traffic free path, designated for use by pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users such as wheelchair users, families with buggies etc. To find one near you check out sportireland.ie/
ELC and SAC Provider Covid-19 Support Helpline at the weekend 1800 940341
A reminder of the Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC – 1800 940341 available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend.
Cyber-attack on the HSE’s IT system-Tusla Portal affected
As you may be aware, there has been a cyber-attack on the HSE’s IT system. This has resulted in the Tusla Portal, through which Child Protection Reports are generally made, being unavailable. In the absence of the Portal, those with Child Protection and Welfare Concerns should continue to follow their organisational procedures and seek informal consultation or make reports or through the Dedicated Contact Points, which can be found at this link https://www.tusla.ie/get-in-touch/duty-social-work-teams/
All practitioners should continue to ensure that the safety and welfare of the child remains of paramount importance and that all concerns are reported to Tusla and An Garda Síochána, where appropriate.
Please see http://childsafeguardingelc.ie/ and https://www.tusla.ie/services/child-protection-welfare/ for further information