This week Early Years is joining in with the theme of volunteers’ week to say get involved in recognition of the volunteers who work in the early years sector.
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DAERA have announced that their Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) is now open for applications and will close midday on Monday 22 of June 2026 - only RURAL groups can apply.
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Annual General Meetings (AGMs) can sometimes feel like just another date in the calendar, but they’re a really useful opportunity for early years settings to take stock and plan ahead.
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A number of settings have recently asked us for support to develop, review or change their staff terms and conditions also commonly called staff contracts.
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From April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates have come into effect across Northern Ireland.
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The Department for Communities is seeking the views of the charity sector on changes to the Charity Act 2008.
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In early years settings, policies are essential for keeping children safe, guiding staff and reassuring parents. However, they are only effective if they are regularly reviewed and reflect current practice.
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There are 11 courses available, which will support building the capacity of your setting and share practical tips for effective and sustainable delivery of services. All the training is designed to be hands on, relevant to your situation and enjoyable.
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Settings may already be aware of this, but if not, it is important to be ready for changes coming up soon in how SSP is administered. The changes will take effect from 6 April 2026.
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Early years settings do incredible work supporting children and families across our communities. Alongside the day-to-day challenges of delivering high-quality care and education, providers also navigate governance, employment law, data protection, equality duties, funding requirements and safeguarding responsibilities.
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