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May 2021
Always Children First role of the mandated person briefing session
Free
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 mandated persons. It is a briefing session which aims to explore the roles and responsibilities of mandated persons under the Child First Act, 2015. When: Tuesday May 11th 2021 Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Places are limited so early…
Find out more »Always Children First role of Designated Liaison Person briefing session
Free
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.
Find out more »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 you to network with other childminders in the area, as well as discuss updates of relevance with Kilkenny CCC development officers. Bookings for this session can be made through the following Eventbrite link HERE: Places are limited so early booking is advised.
Find out more »July 2021
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 for you to network with other childminders in the area, as well as discuss updates of relevance with Kilkenny CCC development officers. The current agenda for the session is outlined below, however participants can add to this as necessary: Working in Partnership with Parents Networking and discussion AOB …
Find out more »November 2021
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 library of all registered services including School Age Services. For more information go to https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/691b6-minister-ogorman-announces-second-phase-of-little-library-initiative-providing-free-book-bags-for-all-childcare-services/
Find out more »October 2022
AIM Information Session for Parents
Free
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 more about the Access and Inclusion Model for children availing of the ECCE scheme. This session will be facilitated by the Better Start team. The hour-long session will be held online on Tuesday October 4th 2022 at 7.00pm. To register for the session please follow the link here!
Find out more »The Business side of Childminding – Setting your fees
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 Session 1 – Setting your fees – Thursday 6th October – 7pm to 9pm. This session will provide you with guidance on potential income, hidden costs and calculating your fees. Click HERE to register for the information session.
Find out more »The Business side of Childminding – Developing your contracts with parents
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 Session 2 – Developing your contracts with parents – Thursday 13th October – 7pm to 9pm. This session will provide you with guidance on the benefits and contents of a contract and sample contracts. Click HERE to register for the information session.
Find out more »The Business side of Childminding – Childminding and Revenue
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 Session 3 – Childminding and Revenue – Thursday 20th October – 7pm to 9pm. This session will provide you with guidance on Revenue registration, tax exemption for childminding and benefits of registration. Click HERE to register for the information session
Find out more »November 2022
Online event for ELC and SAC Educators with Joanna Fortune
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.