Wicklow County Childcare

20/11/2025

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20/11/2025

20/11/2025

Become a LINC Programme Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) and lead the way in creating inclusive environments in your setting.

20/11/2025

Minister Norma Foley has launched a free eLearning course for people working for or with children to support young people in decision-making.
From teachers to healthcare workers, early years to staff to local authorities, this course provides the tools to ensure young voices are truly heard.
Children have the right to have a say in decisions that shape their lives.
The e-Learning module is available now at: https://learning.hubnanog.ie

19/11/2025

Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme 2025/2026 - applications open

The 2025/2026 LINC Programme will be delivered through a blended learning model, which includes six in-person Saturday classes, one for each module. These in-person sessions support student engagement, collaboration, and the development of inclusive practice. For the upcoming academic year, in-person classes will take place in Athlone, Cork City, Sligo Town, Maynooth, Kilkenny City and Limerick City.

The LINC Programme is open to applicants who work with babies, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and school-aged children, where the setting holds an ECCE contract, and where the applicant holds a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Education and care or equivalent.

The LINC Programme offers important benefits for settings. Graduates of LINC are recognised for Lead Educator Status under the Department of Children, Disability and Equality Qualification Guidelines. In addition, settings that appoint a LINC graduate as their Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) are eligible to receive an additional €2 per week in capitation per ECCE-eligible child, once the INCO has graduated and signed the agreement to undertake the role. The LINC Programme is fully funded by the DCDE and free to participate.

More information about the programme is available here:
LINC Programme Overview: https://lincprogramme.ie/programme-overview/
LINC Programme Brochure: https://read.bookcreator.com/gXruCPV4jRV4xgajnDtEL1R19Kg1/oVqWeJ7lQw6c5aoUJcm2JA
Apply Now: https://lincprogramme.ie/apply-now/

Applications for the 2025/2026 programme close on Monday, 24 November 2025, at 2pm, and the programme will commence in January 2026. Managers can submit an application on behalf of an applicant, but must ensure that the applicant’s details are entered in the application form.

Become a LINC Programme Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) and lead the way in creating inclusive environments in your setting.

18/11/2025

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has today launched the new 5-year National Strategy for Women and Girls.

The Strategy sets out seven key goals to ensure women and girls can thrive at every stage of life — from boosting participation in education and employment to tackling stereotypes, supporting wellbeing, and ensuring women’s needs are central to policy design.

This whole-of-Government plan aims to level the playing field for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds by eliminating all forms of discrimination against them, in order to create a more equal society for all.

Watch the video to learn more.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ag1Qh74GX/

You can also visit gov.ie/GenderEquality or tap the link in Stories for further information.

Full PR here: https://brnw.ch/21wXASm

18/11/2025

🌟 All Kinds of Amazing — Parent & Carer Meet-Up! 🌟

Looking for a warm, welcoming space to connect with others who get it?
Come join us for support, information, and friendly chats!

📅 Wednesday, 26th November
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Arklow Library
💬 With Pamela Riseyouup

This meet-up is perfect for parents and carers who want a calm, understanding environment to share experiences, ask questions, or simply enjoy a cuppa with like-minded people.

✔️ Wheelchair & buggy friendly
✔️ No diagnosis needed
✔️ Open, safe, supportive

For more info: allkindsofamazing101@gmail.com

✨ Because every family is amazing — and no one should feel alone on the journey.

18/11/2025

Places available on our 'Healthy Habits, Happy Mind' workshop taking place this Monday 24th November at 7 - 9pm. Get in touch to reserve your place on this once off workshop. Email: clairemurphy@bnwap.ie or call 086 142 4945

18/11/2025

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 & 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 — 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟰 𝗡𝗢𝗩)
For parents/guardians of younger children. Practical, down-to-earth ideas you can use at home. Delivered by the National Parents Council in partnership with St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲): https://forms.office.com/e/merkbD3Yyp

🧭 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 (𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅. 𝟳𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻 + 𝗤&A):
• How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health
• Helping children manage big feelings and cope with challenges
• Strengthening the parent–child bond and building resilience
• Children’s rights for a mentally healthy life
• Simple ways to use the Five Ways to Wellbeing at home

🕒 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟰/𝟭𝟭):
• Mon 24 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Tue 25 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Wed 26 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Thu 27 Nov — 10:00 | 19:30
• Fri 28 Nov — 10:00

📞 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? NPC Helpline — 01 887 4477 | helpline@npc.ie
| https://www.npc.ie

18/11/2025

***Free online Parenting Talk***

‘Managing Conflict with or Aggression from your child/teenager’ which will take place online on Monday, 24th November at 7pm. Booking is essential through Ticketsource.

Use the link or QR Code to take you to the registration page. The meeting link will issue to all registered attendees on the morning of the event only.

If the event is fully booked, please enter your details on the Waiting List.

https://www.ticketsource.com/wicklow-cypsc/t-yzqgpoy

18/11/2025

Reminder - Closures and Changes Information Sessions

You are invited to attend a training information session on Closures and Changes. This is a new process added to the Early Years Hive to assist you with making requests to close a service/organisation. You will also be able to submit a Change of Address, Legal Structure/Ownership and Exit a Programme Call. This process will reduce the volume of work required when completing these actions.

Please see links below to register for the training.

Closures and Changes Session 1 Thursday 20 November at 10:30am – 11:45am.
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Closures and Changes Session 2 Thursday 20 November at 6:30pm – 7:45pm.

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In this training information session, we will cover the following:

- What is a Closure and Change?
- Key Points when submitting a Closure or Change
- The impacts when Closing or Changing a service/organisation
- A detailed breakdown on submitting a Closure or Change
- Recap on the main points of Closures and Changes

Please Note:
⚠️ The use of AI-based note-taking or recording tools is not permitted. This helps ensure we remain compliant with GDPR and uphold data privacy standards. Pobal is solely responsible for the distribution of any training materials and can share these through appropriate channels. Unauthorised use of AI tools may result in removal from the session, a request for access to generated content, and its deletion.