Community of Practice:

Exploring the Holistic nature of Health and Well Being

Date: 10th August 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: On-Line

• This session will focus on the Holistic nature of Health and Well Being and consider the perspectives of children and professionals.
• Together, we will consider the indicators and influences of well-being in Early Years Services.

• This workshop has been prepared specifically for ELC providers. Priority will be given to services based within the county of Offaly. (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)
• Maximum booking of 1 person per service
• Booking is on a first come, first served basis
• Places are limited.

Community of Practice:

Developing your Statement of Purpose and Function

Date: 13th July 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: On-Line

• A Statement of Purpose and Function is a requirement under the Early Years Regulations 2016.
• It should be freely available and accessible to anyone who wishes to access information about the service and all staff members should be aware of it.
• This discussion will highlight the information that is required in your statement of purpose and function and provide an opportunity for you to reflect on the philosophy and principals of your service.

• This workshop has been prepared specifically for ELC providers. Priority will be given to services based within the county of Offaly. (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)
• Maximum booking of 1 person per service
• Booking is on a first come, first served basis
• Places are limited.

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Community of Practice:

Outdoor Play Environments 

Date: 8th June 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: On-Line

• Early Years Services are advised to spend as much time as possible outdoors to minimise the spread of covid-19.
• Considering the health and well-being benefits of outdoor play this discussion will incorporate outdoor play environments and extending outdoor playtime.
• Together, we will consider the benefits and challenges of taking the curriculum outdoors and adapting outdoor environments.

• This workshop has been prepared specifically for ELC providers. Priority will be given to services based within the county of Offaly. (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)
• Maximum booking of 1 person per service
• Booking is on a first come, first served basis
• Places are limited.

Childminders Network Meeting

Date: 17th May 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Where: On-Line

Offaly County Childcare Committee are offering all childminders the opportunity to attend online network meetings in 2021. The first meeting will be held on Monday 17th May 2021, 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

At this meeting we will discuss the results of the recent survey completed by childminders in Offaly and to plan the content of future network meetings in 2021

• You are welcome to join the meeting if you are working as a childminder but not registered with Offaly County Childcare Committee.
• Priority will be given to childminders based within the county of Offaly (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)

Community of Practice:

Transition from Preschool to Primary School 

Date: 11th May 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: On-Line

• Early years professionals have faced significant challenges over the past year. Environments and policies were modified which has impacted on daily practice and procedures. All transitions have been impacted within Early Years Services, including the transition from preschool to primary school.
• What has changed for you? How are you supporting this transition?
• Come join our discussion and share ideas and resources with like-minded professionals.

• This workshop has been prepared specifically for ELC providers. Priority will be given to services based within the county of Offaly. (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)
• Maximum booking of 1 person per service
• Booking is on a first come, first served basis
• Places are limited.

Pobal Compliance Workshop 

  Date and Time of Workshop

Date: 5th May 2021

Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Where: On-Line

Recently the DCEDIY announced that Pobal will recommence compliance checks on the ECCE programme from 19 April 2021. This workshop aims to support service providers to become more confident with the compliance process and to reduce levels of non-compliance.

• Priority will be given to services based within the county of Offaly (If this criteria does not apply to you, your booking may be cancelled)
• Places are limited to one per service

Phased reopening (08 March) of Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services

Dealing with COVID-19 symptoms in ELC/SAC settings

The importance of play as children return to early learning and childcare settings

Key messages for childminding settings

Social distancing for adults: information for adults about social distancing in ELC/SAC settings

Helping kids through it: a reminder to us all about supporting children’s wellbeing at this time.

Important information for adults regarding the use of face coverings in ELC/SAC settings

 Operating play-pods is key to keeping both children and staff in ELC and SAC settings safe

National Childcare Scheme