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Benefits

Individual, Organisational, Student and Group Members can avail of the following benefits:

  • Preferential rates or discounts with a number of companies, including transaction fee free banking with Northern Bank.
  • Access to a high level of support from a team of highly qualified locally based staff including Early Years Specialists, Development Staff, Community Development Workers, Tutors and Support Staff.
  • Regular contact with a Early Years Mentor who will act as a point of contact within the organisation.
  • Access to friendly, practical and accessible information, advice and publications.
  • Full access to Early Years' Information Unit and a members’ discount of up to 80% on publications, videos and training materials.
  • Opportunities to attend specialist training courses, delivered by experienced tutors, to develop skills in your setting and community. Training opportunities range from one-day events to year-long accredited courses.
  • Access to support at a local level from our Branch network.
  • Generous discounts and preferential booking for all Early Years-run events.
  • Opportunities to influence the future direction of Early Years and the early years sector by being eligible to vote at the annual Early Years conference and AGM.
  • Access to a strong lobbying organisation with the aim of influencing policy on behalf of young children and their families.
  • Being part of a model constitution embracing clear charitable principles to help you establish charitable status.
  • Receiving a copy of our annual report.
  • Copies of earlyears throughout the year giving up to date information on developments in childcare practice.

Group Members can also avail of the following specific benefits:

  • Individually tailored and competitive insurance for your setting, underwritten by Lockton UK (formerly Alexander Forbes).
  • One advisory visit per setting per term from your allocated Early Years Advisor or Development Worker.
  • The option of having details of your setting made available to parents seeking childcare.
  • Access to Early Years' Quality Assurance Accreditation Scheme for Playgroups or the All Ireland Centre of Excellence award for Day Care Nurseries.
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