In this issue of Early Years eNews, we bring you news of further new supports for those settings welcoming children and families from Ukraine; details of webinars from Tusla EY Inspectorate on registrations; info on a review of the ECCE scheme and more. We also bring you information about the latest issue of ChildLinks and training events coming up in autumn.

As always, if you have any information queries that we can help you with please don't hesitate to contact us at resources@barnardos. For daily updates join us on Facebook.

Sinéad,
Publications Coordinator

• Tusla Early Years Inspectorate published info and a webinar on new registrations and change in circumstance applications 
• Stranmillis University College, Belfast, were appointed to undertake an independent review of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, in fulfilment of a commitment in First 5.
• A report was published summarising the findings of a survey of ELC and SAC settings in receipt of the meals grant, the primary aims of which were to evaluate the implementation and impact of the DSP-funded meals grants on service providers; and to determine a focus for future funding.
• Barnardos is calling on Government to protect families in Budget 2023. Read full submission here. 
• The Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF) published their Annual Report highlighting the work undertaken in 2021 and new developments within the Foundation.
• After the news of its launch at the start of the summer, Professional Educators and Managers Ireland (PEMI), the Voluntary Professional Body for the Early Childhood and School Age Profession, are preparing to open for membership this month. 

And don't forget, we continue to offer free memberships to employees of Better Start, City and County Childcare Committees and Area Based Childhood Programmes

• Introduction to Reflective Practice in Early Years and School Aged Care Date:  13 Sept
• Making the Most of Supervision 3 days Date:  20 Sept, 21 Sept, 18 Oct  
• Introduction to Supervision in Early Learning and Care  Date:  28 Sept
• Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Child Development  Date: 4 Oct
• Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents Date:  13 Oct
• Building Trauma Awareness Date:  18 Oct
• Understanding Young Children's Behaviour In Early Learning and Care Date:  15 Nov
• Introduction to Creative Mindfulness Practices for Early Learning and Care Date:  23 Nov

For more details on all of our upcoming training events have a look on our website or email [email protected]