Waterford Childcare Committee

6 hours ago

Ireland Reads Day 2026 takes place on Saturday, 28th February – and the libraries want early years educators, school-age practitioners and childminders to participate, for more information click the link below

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Waterford Childcare Committee

8 hours ago

Discover key supports, career guidance and professional development opportunities for early years educators, school-age practitioners and childminders on the Nurturing Skills website.

The Nurturing Skills website hosts key information and excellent resources for early years educators, school-age practitioners and childminders.

It brings together clear information on how the government is supporting the workforce, highlights opportunities to develop and advance your skills, and provides guidance on career planning and entering the profession.

Visit www.nurturingskills.ie to explore the latest resources and support available. ... See MoreSee Less

Waterford Childcare Committee

10 hours ago

Integrated and Playful STEM Learning for Preschool, Junior and Senior Infants Thursday 26th February 2026

This webinar is suitable for teachers and SNAs of preschool, Junior and Senior Infant classes It looks at how can we integrate STEM into our preschool and primary school curriculum through play-based activities while also achieving key learning outcomes?

Learning Outcome: This webinar will discuss how educators and teachers of preschool, Junior and Senior Infant classes can integrate STEM into their pedagogy through the medium of play based learning while also recognising how such activities link to key learning outcomes and goals across the broader primary school curriculum and the Aistear curriculum framework.

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 7-8.30pm
Facilitator: Paula Walsh

Preschool staff registration link below us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jrYM1R3pTr2b9GDuBQ1RCQ ... See MoreSee Less

Waterford Childcare Committee

1 day ago

This is our centrepiece from Monday nights Educator Self Care and Wellbeing. Many thanks to all that attended- some for their first time!
This session involved breathwork, guided meditation, using tapping and Qigong practice. We also had opportunity to discuss successes and challenges to our wellbeing working in our respective services with peer feedback, ideas and support.
The next session is March 23rd in Park Hotel 7-8.30pm- why not book in and come along- you deserve it!
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