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Government plan is ‘’utterly inadequate’’ say childcare sector The Federation of Early Childcare Providers has lambasted the Government’s supports for reopening the childcare sector as ‘’utterly…
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Government plan is ‘’utterly inadequate’’ say childcare sector The Federation of Early Childcare Providers has lambasted the Government’s supports for reopening the childcare sector as ‘’utterly…
The new subcommittee groups set up last week are working well across Ireland. We have met so many members that are willing to work towards positive change to our profession.
Childcare providers say they are ‘fearful’ of the health implications of the government’s new plan to provide the service in the homes of healthcare workers.
Some 88% or 530 childcare providers responding to the federation survey said that they are currently not planning (362) to reopen on June 29 or are unsure (168) about doing so.
The head of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers says there has been no meaningful consultation with them on re-opening their services.
Childcare providers have said they need clarity on how they can re-open in phase 3 of the Government roadmap to easing Covid-19 restrictions, due to start on 29 June.
Childcare providers say they’re ‘fearful’ of the health implications of government’s new plan to provide the service in the homes of healthcare workers.
Measures would bring down cost of childcare for parents – Early Childhood Ireland.
Plea follows reports of parents being asked to pay holding fee to ensure place in creche.
Up to half of childcare facilities shut for ‘day of protest’ over pay and conditions.
Hundreds of childcare facilities are set to shut on Wednesday as thousands of staff and parents take part in a “day of protest” over pay and conditions in the sector.
It’s kind of nearly like blackmail at the moment that they are saying ‘well if you do go on strike, or you do walk out or object or rally on the fifth of February that basically she is going to pull the plug on the funding for that day.
Cork childcare providers on why they are protesting to highlight the crisis in their sector.
CHILDCARE PROVIDERS HAVE warned of a crisis in the sector. The rising cost of insurance, coupled with a dearth of providers, have thrown staff and…