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Save the dates! What Works Festival of Learning 2021
Save the dates for What Works Festival of Learning! Last year the first Festival of Learning took place and we’re delighted to announce that it’s back for 2021. Four virtual events will take place on Monday November 15th, Wednesday November 17th, Monday November 22nd and Wednesday November 24th. This year’s festival focuses on the theme of … Continued
Launch of e-learning course for parents and reports on parenting in Ireland
To mark this year’s UN Global Day of Parents, on June 1st Minister O’Gorman launched a new online e-learning course for parents of young children, as well as a new statistical spotlight report on parents in Ireland, a consultation with parents report, and a literature review on parenting supports in Ireland. The “Relationships are Key” e-learning course … Continued
Minister O’Gorman announces new funding schemes worth €800,000 as part of What Works Initiative
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., today announced two new funding schemes, worth €800,000 and aimed at supporting staff and expanding the use of technology in community and voluntary organisations working with children, young people and their families. The two schemes form part of the Department’s What Works … Continued
Minister announces a series of webinars on prevention and early intervention
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman T.D. today announced a series of online webinars focusing on prevention and early intervention. The ‘Festival of Learning’ will spotlight leading global policymakers, practitioners and thinkers in prevention and early intervention, highlighting how it can improve the lives of children and young people. Four … Continued
Prevention & Early Intervention in Ireland-Online Festival
COMING THIS NOVEMBER 2020 A prevention and early intervention summit which was planned this year is now going virtual, with a series of four events taking place in the first two weeks of November. Centre for Effective Services has been working with the Department to plan, organise and promote the series, as a ‘Festival of … Continued
Minister O’Gorman welcomes 50% increase in recipients of Childminder Development Grant
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman TD, today announced the award of the 2020 round of Childminder Development Grants. This year’s round sees a significant increase in the number of childminders who have been approved to receive the Childminder Development Grant in 2020, with 202 childminders awarded grants this year, a 50% … Continued