ECCE Scheme – Rates Exemption Update
March 8, 2011Information received from Office of the Minister for Children relating to Rates Exemptions. As you will be aware, this Office met with the Valuation Office a number of times last year, regarding the impact of the ECCE scheme upon Local Authority Rates legislation. The outcome of those meetings was a Declaration Form for services applying [...]
Continue Reading >>Kildare Youth Services – Young People Parenting
March 7, 2011Parents Drop-In Service Starts Wednesday 9th March and continues every Wednesday morning 10.30 am – 12 noon Newbridge Youth Project and Newbridge Family Resource Centre, Dara Park, Newbridge Toys and Play Area available Drinks and Snacks If you have any questions or just want to chat through what the drop-in is all about, please contact [...]
Continue Reading >>Attention Lone Parents
March 3, 2011Are you a lone parent between the ages of 16 and 21 years? Would you like the opportunity to get back on the learning ladder? We offer FETAC Certification at Level 4 and 4 in a range of modules, such as Maths, Communications, History, Work Experience, Computers, Personal Effectiveness, Food and Cookery, Food and Nutrition, [...]
Continue Reading >>ECCE Scheme Update – Children with Special Needs
March 3, 2011The ECCE scheme was introduced at the earliest possible date (January 2010) after its announcement, rather than waiting until September 2010. As a result children who participated in the scheme in this first pre-school year benefited from a shorter pre-school year than those who will participate in forthcoming academic years. Had the Office for the [...]
Continue Reading >>Sports Day Ideas from Sensational Kids
March 3, 2011Sports Day Ideas From Sensational Kids Shop Free School/Organisation Visits Sensational Kids can now call to schools in the Leinster area for product sales, demonstrations and advice. This service is provided by a member of staff who is a qualified Special Needs Assistant, and who is also trained in Handwriting Without Tears; [...]
Continue Reading >>Busy Bodies Adolescent Development Programme
March 2, 2011Busy Bodies Adolescent Development Programme provides information on the physical and emotional changes that children may experience during puberty. The main aim of the resource is to reassure children that puberty is a normal part of growing up. Busy Bodies is a useful tool to help support both teachers and parents in providing information on [...]
Continue Reading >>Parenting Training
March 1, 2011Flyer for download Parenting Flyer (pdf, 223kb)
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