Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast
Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.
Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.
Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.
Podcasting since 2021 • 109 episodes
Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Rhetoric to Reality, with Dr Colette Murray
Our guest today is Dr. Colette Murray, from Technical University, Dublin who was an advisor on the From Rhetoric to Reality research Early Childhood Ireland conducted in 2025. In this research we wanted to investigate the inclusiveness of Irish...
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ARAG Legal, HR and Counselling Services insurance benefits explained, with Brendan Little and Paula Walshe
In this episode we are going to look at one of the really significant benefits of the group insurance scheme available to Early Childhood Ireland members, through Arachas Insurance. To explain the benefits available through the group insurance ...
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Garda Vetting, with Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello
In this episode we are joined by Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello, from the Garda National Vetting Bureau to discuss the legislative basis for Garda Vetting, the importance of correct validation of identity and so...
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National Pyjama Day, with Rebecca Candon and Lorraine Diggins
National Pyjama Day, brought to you by Early Childhood Ireland is a favourite day on the calendar for children and educators all over the country. This year marks the 22nd National Pyjama Day and funds raised will support LauraLynn, Ireland's C...
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Aistear: Exploring the concept of the Agentic Educator, with Grainne McKenna
Aistear (2024) includes, as a Principle, the concept of the Agentic Educator. In this episode, Grainne McKenna, from Dublin City University outlines her thoughts on this concept and explores links to the 'Self-Efficacy' theories of Albert Bandu...
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