E-Learning must be completed prior to this training – (Please see note below re: Training) In order to attend the Face-to-Face training participants MUST have the training below dated within one year to participate in the face to face training.  These are online training (links below) Children First E-Learning Programme: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme/?fbclid=IwAR3Koa-akx7fDkG9LKOebHDUwG2T2Bp4LhpbdkfaGmrF66DZkGWjgBkVIiw Mandated Person eLearning: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/mandated-persons/mandated-person-role-and-responsibilities-elearning-module/ Please note: Places are limited and are only open to Childcare Services in Laois.  Spaces are limited to 2 per service and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you or a member of your staff wish to take part in any of the events, please email Sinéad with the name of the event(s) you wish to attend and/or the staff member’s name

EDI training helps providers; understand the EDI charter and guidelines, create their own inclusion charter for their setting, develop an anti-bias approach in early years and more.  This is a 2 Day Session and both days must be attended Dates: Saturday 10th and Saturday 17th May 2025 Time: 9.30am – 4pm

This training will support ELC, SAC and registered childminding services to understand regulatory and legal responsibilities, to consider and plan for possible actions before an emergency happens and will support appropriate and professional responses should a critical incident occur. This one hour information session will take place in the Portlaoise Parish Centre from 7-8pm on Wednesday 4th June

This training will support ELC, SAC and registered childminding in the development of outdoor play-based learning (indoor settings using outdoor spaces, indoor/outdoor settings and outdoor settings) Promotion of outdoor learning and play and development of outdoor services. Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025     Time: 7pm- 9.30pm Venue: Portlaoise Parish Centre

An Introduction to the National Quality Guidelines for School Age               Services. Making SAC attractive to Older Children, The Fairy Tale years – Middle Childhood explored, Continuing the Aistear Journey, Practical Examples of Provision & Play for the school age child in School Age Childcare. Listening to the voice of the child, Wellbeing, Environmentalism and Mindfulness. Participation & Decision Making: The Lundy Model of Participation, Play is the Way with STEM, Drama and Lego. Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025     Time: 6.30pm – 9pm Venue: Portlaoise Parish Centre

Laois County Childcare Committee will host an Inclusion Event Saturday 28th June from 10am – 1.30pm in the Midlands Park Hotel. All Laois Childcare Services Welcome! This event will also count as CPD for Equal Start Services See separate poster for more info.

E-Learning must be completed prior to this training – (Please see note below re: Training) In order to attend the Face-to-Face training participants MUST have the training below dated within one year to participate in the face to face training.  These are online training (links below) Children First E-Learning Programme: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme/?fbclid=IwAR3Koa-akx7fDkG9LKOebHDUwG2T2Bp4LhpbdkfaGmrF66DZkGWjgBkVIiw Mandated Person eLearning: https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/mandated-persons/mandated-person-role-and-responsibilities-elearning-module/ Please note: Places are limited and are only open to Childcare Services in Laois.  Spaces are limited to 2 per service and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you or a member of your staff wish to take part in any of the events, please email Sinéad with the name of the event(s) you wish to attend and/or the staff member’s name

This Full day training will explore practical approaches that can be applied in everyday decision-making in your early learning and care services