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  • Partnership with Parents

    September 22, 2026 · 37 min

    Send us Fan Mail In early childhood care and education, we often talk about the importance of partnerships with parents, but what does a genuine partnership actually look like in practice? In this episode, Racheal Govan, Managing Director…

  • Slow Relational Pedagogy with Adele Evans

    September 8, 2026 · 23 min

    Send us Fan Mail Aistear (2024) reminds us that every baby, toddler and young child develops at their own pace and in their own unique way. A slow relational pedagogy offers a thoughtful approach to supporting this development—one that…

  • Early Childhood Ireland's Childminding Research, with Frances Byrne and Liz Kerrins

    March 24, 2026 · 46 min

    Send us Fan Mail A core aspect of the work of Early Childhood Ireland over the past number of years has been Childminding. We led the Erasmus programme, Qual FDC in 2023, a European based project which focused on quality in family day care…

  • From Rhetoric to Reality, with Dr Colette Murray

    March 10, 2026 · 39 min

    Send us Fan Mail Our guest today is Dr. Colette Murray, from Technical University, Dublin who was an advisor on the From Rhetoric to Reality research Early Childhood Ireland conducted in 2025. In this research we wanted to investigate the…

  • ARAG Legal, HR and Counselling Services insurance benefits explained, with Brendan Little and Paula Walshe

    February 24, 2026 · 41 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are going to look at one of the really significant benefits of the group insurance scheme available to Early Childhood Ireland members, through Arachas Insurance. To explain the benefits available…

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  • Garda Vetting, with Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello

    February 10, 2026 · 32 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello, from the Garda National Vetting Bureau to discuss the legislative basis for Garda Vetting, the importance of correct…

  • National Pyjama Day, with Rebecca Candon and Lorraine Diggins

    February 4, 2026 · 25 min

    Send us Fan Mail National Pyjama Day, brought to you by Early Childhood Ireland is a favourite day on the calendar for children and educators all over the country. This year marks the 22nd National Pyjama Day and funds raised will support…

  • Aistear: Exploring the concept of the Agentic Educator, with Grainne McKenna

    January 20, 2026 · 41 min

    Send us Fan Mail Aistear (2024) includes, as a Principle, the concept of the Agentic Educator. In this episode, Grainne McKenna, from Dublin City University outlines her thoughts on this concept and explores links to the 'Self-Efficacy'…

  • Children's Rights in Ireland, with Tanya Ward

    November 18, 2025 · 43 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we return to the topic of children's rights, participation and safeguarding. We were delighted to be joined by Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance. We discuss the areas in which Ireland is…

  • Enhancing Leadership Practices, with Siobhán Barrett and Dr Christina Egan Marnell

    October 21, 2025 · 22 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss a recent CPD programme we developed in Early Childhood Ireland with a group of educators, called Enhancing Leadership Practices. Dr Christina Egan Marnell outlines the background to and…

  • Aistear Síolta Practice Guide with Lorraine Farrell

    October 7, 2025 · 39 min

    Send us Fan Mail In light of the Updated Aistear in 2024, the Aistear Síolta Practice Guide has also been updated to reflect the changes made to the Aistear Framework. In this episode of Early Childhood Ireland's podcast, Lorraine Farrell…

  • Name the Date, with Frances Byrne

    September 23, 2025 · 24 min

    Send us Fan Mail Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the Government to announce on Budget Day a date for bringing Early Years and School Age Care graduates within public sector pay and conditions, in line with teachers. In this episode…

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About the show

Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.    Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.    Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.