Siolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide – An Introduction

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This introductory session aims to increase understanding of and familiarity with Siolta, Aistear, and the Aistear Siolta Practice Guide. It is aimed at those who are new to the Siolta […]

Children First Foundation Level Training for Early Years Services

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This training aims to build on previous learning from the TUSLA eLearning programme and will provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and […]

POBAL Compliance Briefing Session

Hoban Hotel, Springfield, Kilkenny Springfield, Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee will facilitate a POBAL Compliance Briefing Session for service providers and/or relevant admin staff, which will provide an overview of the compliance process and relevant compliance requirements, […]

Kilkenny CCC First 5 Consultation

Hotel Kilkenny College Rd, Kilkenny, Ireland

Further to the announcement made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, the consultation events on the new Funding Model and Workforce Development Plan will not go ahead as planned between the 19th March and 2 April. This is in an effort to minimise social contact during this period. 

The national conversation on the future of the workforce and the future of funding within the sector remains as important as ever. We are considering how this conversation can proceed and will issue updates once available. 

Always Children First role of Designated Liaison Person briefing session

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee is hosting the following session to be delivered by Tulsa’s Jan Perrin.
The are briefing session and as such are not intended as a replacement to Always Children First Foundation Training/ DLP Training.

This session is open to DLPs. It is a briefing session to assist DLPs to refresh their understanding of their role and responsibilities. Please note this is a briefing session and not DLP Training. 

Free

Online network session for Childminders

Kilkenny CCC has organised an online network session for Childminders on Wednesday 26th May from 7pm. This session will be facilitated on Microsoft Teams and will provide an opportunity for […]

Online network session for Childminders

Kilkenny CCC has organised the next online network session for Childminders on Wednesday 7th July from 7pm. This session will be facilitated on Microsoft Teams and will provide an opportunity […]

First 5 Little Library

  The second stage of the Little Library initiative was launched on Friday the 19th by Minister O’Gorman.  The  second book bag is available for pick up from the local […]

AIM Information Session for Parents

Online

AIM Information Session for Parents   Kilkenny County Childcare Committee, in partnership with Better Start, are hosting a free online AIM information session for parents who wish to find out […]

Free

The Business side of Childminding – Setting your fees

Online

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Carlow, Laois, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford CCC’s will be hosting a series of 3 free online business information sessions for new or existing […]

The Business side of Childminding – Childminding and Revenue

Online

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Carlow, Laois, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford CCC’s will be hosting a series of 3 free online business information sessions for new or existing Childminders. Information […]

Online event for ELC and SAC Educators with Joanna Fortune

Online

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee are delighted to invite ELC and SAC Educators to a FREE Online Event with Joanna Fortune.
Joanna is an accredited Psychotherapist and Child / Adolescent Specialist.
On the night she will discuss strategies to support children settling into Preschool.
This event will take place online on Tuesday November 29th at 7pm.

Get To Know Us

Mullinavat Community Centre

Come along for some tea/coffee and meet some of the KKCCC team and find out what supports we can offer you and gain some insight into the NAPC. It may also be an opportunity to meet with other childminders in the area.

Get To Know Us

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

Come along for some tea/coffee and meet some of the KKCCC team and find out what supports we can offer you and gain some insight into the NAPC. It may also be an opportunity to meet with other childminders in the area.

Stay and Play Session

Thomastown Community Hall Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

Stay and Play Session

St Canices Neighbourhood Hall Butts Green, Kilkenny, Ireland

AIM Information Session for Parents

Online

AIM information session is for parents who wish to find out more about the Access and Inclusion Model for children availing of the ECCE scheme

Free

Always Children First Foundation Level Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This training aims to build on previous learning from the TUSLA eLearning programme and will provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and families in early years and school age services.

Always Children First Foundation Level Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This training aims to build on previous learning from the TUSLA eLearning programme and will provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and families in early years and school age services.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training- Cancelled

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

• This training is about inclusion for all children and the approach gives you goals to work through for children and adults in your service.

Free

An Introduction to Síolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide- Cancelled

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This basic introductory workshop is aimed at educators who are new to the sector and working with Síolta and Aistear or those who would like to increase their understanding of and familiarity with Síolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide.

Siolta Awareness Raising Programme

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

The programme comprises of 2 workshops, each of which focuses on a particular group of Síolta standards. Through individual reflection, and small and large group activities, participants will increase their understanding of and become more familiar with the range of Síolta standards and how they can be applied within everyday practice.

Síolta Awareness Raising Workshop-Part 2

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

Through individual reflection, and small and large group activities, participants will increase their understanding of and become more familiar with the range of Síolta standards and how they can be applied within everyday practice.

ELC/SAC Childcare Educators Recruitment Event

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny

Kilkenny CCC will be hosting an ‘ELC/SAC Childcare Educators Recruitment Event’ on Friday, 23rd of June from 10:00am – 4:00pm in the Kilkenny CCC office, Kilkenny Education Centre Campus, Seville Lodge, Kilkenny (R95 RH97).
The KKCCC office will be open to support any ELC/SAC educators, newly graduated ELC/SAC educators, Early Years Students with letters of eligibility (Level 5) looking to find work in the childcare sector and individuals interested in starting a career in childcare and/or becoming a childminder.

Free

CMDG Support Clinic

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee will host a Drop-In CMDG Support Clinic on 4th July from 10am to 4pm in the KKCCC Office: Education Centre Campus, Seville Lodge, Callan Rd, Kilkenny […]

Free

Always Children First Foundation Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This training aims to build on previous learning from the TUSLA eLearning programme and will provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and families in early years and school age services.

Free

An Introduction to Síolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

This basic introductory workshop is aimed at educators who are new to the sector and working with Síolta and Aistear or those who would like to increase their understanding of and familiarity with Síolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide. Participants will have opportunities to consider how they are currently using Síolta, Aistear and the Practice Guide and how they might begin to explore them further.

Free

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Training Programme

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny CCC are now taking bookings for the next Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Training Programme for Early Learning and Care and School Age professionals scheduled to run from October. […]

Unlocking The World of Sensory Play with Debbie Cullinane

Online

Join Debbie Cullinane for an immersive journey into the captivating realm of sensory exploration. This Sensory Play Webinar is designed to inspire YOU to discover the power of sensory experiences for children.

Always Children First Foundation Training

Hoban Hotel, Springfield, Kilkenny Springfield, Kilkenny, Ireland

This training aims to build on previous learning from the TUSLA eLearning programme and will provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and families in early years and school age services.

Always Children First Foundation Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny CCC will facilitate Always Children First Foundation Level Training on  the following dates: Saturday 24th Feb |  9am- 4pm  | Kilkenny Education Centre Tuesday 23rd & 30th April  |  […]

Free

Everyday Spaces Training

Hoban Hotel, Springfield, Kilkenny Springfield, Kilkenny, Ireland

** FULLY BOOKED - NOW TAKING WAITLIST BOOKINGS** Kilkenny County Childcare Committee is delighted to announce a brand-new training for 2024. Places will be limited to 2 per service, to […]

Free

Always Children First Foundation Level Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

**APRIL FULLY BOOKED - NOW TAKING WAITLIST BOOKINGS** Kilkenny CCC will facilitate Always Children First Foundation Level Training on  the following dates: Tuesday 23rd & 30th April  |  6:30pm-9:30pm  | […]

Free

Always Children First Foundation Level Training

Kilkenny Education Centre Callan Rd, Wetland, Kilkenny, Ireland

Kilkenny CCC will facilitate Always Children First Foundation Level Training on Saturday 15th June  | 9am-4pm | Kilkenny Education Centre This training aims to build on previous learning from TUSLA’s Children First eLearning […]

Free