Dear ELC/SAC Providers,
As you may be aware a formal invitation issued to ELCSF members (Stakeholder Forum) on April 23rd to take part in a series of regional consultation sessions on Administrative and Regulatory requirements linked to Early Learning and Care, and School Age Childcare Schemes and Programmes. This is just a reminder that those session will take place in Cork, Mullingar, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Cavan on the dates listed below. The sessions will take place from 16:30h to 18:30h at each location. These sessions will be followed by a further online session planned for the 13th June 2024 for those who are unable to attend the in person events.
Cork, Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay – 20th May
Mullingar, Annebrook House Hotel – 22nd May
Dublin, Morrison Hotel – 23rd May
Galway, Connaught Hotel – 27th May
Kilkenny, Springhill Hotel – 30th May
Cavan, Hotel Kilmore – 5th June
This is an open consultation with Parents, Providers, Parental Representative Bodies, Provider Representative bodies and other key sectoral stakeholders and will provide a key input to the development of an Action Plan. If you service wish to attend please complete and return the attached table to EYGov@equality.gov.ie, listing names and contact details by 3rd May 2024.