Longford Childcare Committee

23/10/2026

An Introduction to Mindfulness Demonstration video: Mindfulness in Early Learning and Care: An Introduction to Mindfulness

23/10/2026

Deadline extended to Monday 9 November! Apply here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/art-competition-2026/

We’re inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future” in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition!

For full competition details, including how to enter and terms and conditions, please see the link above.

23/10/2026

There are currently a limited number of places available on upcoming training for November 2026. This course is for staff members and […]

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Exploring and Understanding the Updated Aistear in practice: A National Webinar Series

Webinar 5 explores the rationale behind Aistear’s Reflective Cycle of Planning and Assessing. Dr Sharon Skehill will share insights into why we plan and assess, how these processes support children's learning and development, and how a rights-based approach helps ensure every child's voice, interests, strengths and experiences are recognised and valued

Click on the following link for more information and to register:

https://www.betterstart.ie/training-events/exploring-and-understanding-the-updated-aistear-in-practice-a-national-webinar-series-2/

22/10/2026

📢New Wellbeing Enactment Guidance

'Enacting the curriculum: Guidance for teachers’ preparation in Wellbeing’ offers guidance relating to:
🎯 Preparing for Focus(es) of Learning and Learning Experiences in Wellbeing
🏃 Approaching specific learning in PE and SPHE
⏰ Organising time across Wellbeing
🔗Examples of integrated learning within the curriculum area of Wellbeing
✅ Preparing for safe practice in PE and SPHE.. and more!

📚The enactment guidance can also be used alongside the new assessment guidance to support and enhance learning, teaching and assessment in Wellbeing.

🔗Primary Curriculum Toolkit: https://curriculumonline.pulse.ly/epj0rtpr36



National Council for Special Education - NCSE Irish National Teachers' Organisation

22/10/2026

Monday, Oct 12 — Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre and Little Island Books are delighted to announce the publication of Sheila’s Busy Day: a picture book for toddlers aged 2 to 4. Sheila’s Busy Day was written by award-winning author and storyteller Oein DeBhairduin, and tells the story of a...