Latest News from early-years.org http://www.early-years.org/news/index.php en-uk Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:36:01 GMT http://www.early-years.org/news/rss_feeds.php You may now book your place online at the Early Years International Conference and AGM 2008.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=36http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=36Thu, 01 May 2008 14:50:43 GMTThe NJC salary scales for 2008/09 are not yet available.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=35http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=35Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:45:17 GMTIn July 2007 the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA established a rural childcare stakeholder group to look at and consider the particular issues, challenges and opportunities for rural childcare provision in Northern Ireland.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=34http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=34Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:22:01 GMTA new theatre experience for young children with magic, live music, black light animation and breath-taking illusion bringing to life a well known, captivating story.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=33http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=33Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMTThe University of Worcester are running a P.G. Cert in Integrated Children's services starting in November. The Certificate is a direct response to three of the strategic challenges to the children's workforce in Northern Ireland: to retain people in the workforce by offering better development and career progression; to strengthen inter-agency and multi-disciplinary working and, to promote stronger leadership and management. Teaching sessions will take place at Early Years Headquarters.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=32http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=32Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:46:05 GMTJoint Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity are organising a One Day International Conference.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=31http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=31Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:56:00 GMTOur annual Zoo Day takes place at Belfast Zoo on Wednesday 14th May 2008 from 10am to 2pm.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=30http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=30Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:01 GMTFrom January 2008 - March 2008. Free Accredited Training.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=9http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=9Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMTIssue Five, (December 2007) of our Early Years Newsletter is now available to download.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=27http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=27Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:49:05 GMTAt the symposium on the afternoon of the Early Years Launch five presentations were given. You can now watch these presentations by selecting one of the the links below.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=8http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=8Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:04:52 GMTThe cost of living increase is 2.475% for 2007/2008 (effective from 1 April 2007). NJC scales are based on Local Government working hours of 37.5 per week.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=7http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=7Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:45:37 GMTMany of our members use NJC Salary Scales as the basis for their staff salaries and a number of treasurers have requested a copy of 2007/8 scales.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=5http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=5Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMTThe Government's Green Paper 'Every Child Matters' and policy and planning developments in Northern Ireland through the 10 year Children and Young Peoples Strategy and Children's Services Planning, supports further integration of children's services and reform of the children's workforce.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=6http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=6Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMTA book containing stories of hope and encouragement and of just what early childhood practitioners can do and achieve in the face of adversity. From Conflict to Peace Building shows us that it is possible to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in societies affected by conflict.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=4http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=4Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMTThe 2008 International Conference and NIPPA AGM will be held on the 12th & 13th June 2008 at the Derry City Hotel.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=2http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=2Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMTA unique two day conference bringing together the fields of Child Protection, Domestic Violence, Adult protection and Elder Abuse. 25th - 26th September, Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=3http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=3Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMTIn 2005 the then Minister for Education announced plans to establish a Northern Ireland Network for Youth (NINFY) which will 'strengthen the direct voice of young people in all relevant aspects of government provision'.http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=1http://www.early-years.org/news/news_info.php?newsid=1Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT