How to Set Up a Creche in Ireland in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking about opening a creche in Ireland in 2026? You are stepping into one of the most meaningful and most regulated sectors in the country. This guide walks you through…
Early Years Hub News
Play-Based Learning in Ireland: Why It Works and How to Implement It 2026
Play-based learning in Ireland’s early years sector is not a trend or an educational fashion. It is the approach to learning and development that is most strongly supported by national…
Siolta Quality Framework: A Practical Guide for Irish Early Years Educators 2026
Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education in Ireland, is one of the two foundational frameworks that underpin quality practice in every early years setting across the country.…
Aistear 2026 Updated Framework: Key Changes and How to Implement Them
The Aistear 2026 updated framework has been in effect in Irish early years settings since September 2025. Developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, known as the NCCA,…
The Risks of Using AI in HR and Employment Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now embedded in day-to-day work across organisations. Companies increasingly use generative AI platforms to assist with policy drafting, correspondence, research, or preparing internal documentation. While these…
Creating a Safe, Inclusive and Enjoyable Christmas Party: Key HR Considerations for Employers
Creating a Safe, Inclusive and Enjoyable Christmas Party: Key HR Considerations for Employers With the festive season underway and Christmas celebrations taking place across organisations, many teams are looking forward…
Q&A Core Funding 2025/2026
Core Funding 2025/2026 – Questions & Answers for Early Years and SAC Providers 1. What is Core Funding? Core Funding is one of the key supports under Together for Better,…
HR Insights – Preventing Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Today, on the National Day of Action Against Bullying, we reaffirm that every employee deserves a workplace where they feel safe, respected, and valued. Bullying can take many forms, but…
Aistear and the Child Directed Curriculum
New webinar for School Age Childcare practitioners delivered by Gillian Powell and Bernie Pentony. Join Gillian Powell and Bernie Pentony in this webinar to learn how to create an engaging…
