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OFMDFM present to Committee on Childcare Strategy
Published on: 11/03/2013

On Wednesday 6 March 2013 departmental officials from the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) presented to MLAs from the OFMDFM Committee on the 'Towards a Childcare Strategy' consultation and the Childcare fund. 

Funding Opportunities for Early Years Members - update
Published on: 01/03/2013

The following funding opportunities are available

Early Years to act as Umbrella Body for AccessNI Checks from 1 April 2013
Published on: 28/02/2013

Early Years have taken the decision to register as an umbrella body with AccessNI from 1 April 2013. This means that Early Years will be able to make applications to AccessNI for Standard and Enhanced Disclosures on behalf of our members who request this service.

Need a meeting space in Belfast, Fermanagh or Derry/Londonderry?
Published on: 21/02/2013

Save up to 50%* on room hire in Early Years Headquarters during February and March 2013.

‘Rural Respecting Difference Programme’ Launched
Published on: 20/02/2013

Last week saw the launch of the Rural Respecting Difference Programme, involving the Northern Ireland Rural Development Council, Early Years – the organisation for young children and the Border Counties Childhood Network. The announcement was made at a major International Childhood Development conference hosted by Early Years in the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

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