Canavan Byrne

Canavan Byrne We are a one stop shop to support early years professionals to include HR, Health & Safety Training,

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Our Mission:
We are committed to providing exceptional professional services to the early years care and education sector. As your innovative, dedicated partner with over 25 years’ experience, our mission is to help you navigate the complexities of c

ompliance, quality and sustainability. Our collaborative solution focused approach builds confidence, addresses challenges and creates opportunities. Our Values:
Our core values are the guiding principles that shape how we support our clients. We aim to conduct our business, always, with integrity, maintaining honesty and transparency in all our interactions. Our commitment to a non-judgmental ethos ensures that every client and team member is treated with respect and understanding, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. HR Advice and documentation
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World class training academy
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Make Aistear visible in your everyday practice!A new school year brings lots of new activities, experiences and learning...
07/09/2026

Make Aistear visible in your everyday practice!

A new school year brings lots of new activities, experiences and learning moments to capture and document.

Linking these experiences to Aistear the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework is a great way to show how Aistear is being considered and implemented in everyday practice – and to make those connections visible to parents too.

Our Aistear Stickers are designed to make this simple! 🌟

Simply add a sticker beside an observation or learning story and circle the relevant Aistear Aim and Learning Goal. You can use them in children’s Learning Journals or when displaying learning stories and activities on parent boards for families to see.

It’s a quick and simple way to clearly show the link between children’s everyday experiences and Aistear – making the learning behind the activity visible to parents too. 💡

Available in different pack sizes from the EY Shop.
🛒 Shop Aistear Stickers: https://earlyyearsshop.ie/product/aistear-sticker-pack/

📂 Start the New School Year Organised!A new school year means new staff, new records and plenty of paperwork to keep on ...
04/09/2026

📂 Start the New School Year Organised!

A new school year means new staff, new records and plenty of paperwork to keep on top of!

Our Employee Management Pack is the perfect tool to help Early Years and School Age Childcare services start the year prepared and organised.

Packed with practical templates including staff records, leave forms, appraisals, probation reviews, training records, personnel file checklists, staff rosters, supervision records and much more – everything is together in one handy pack.

✅ Stay organised
✅ Keep essential employee records in order
✅ Support your HR and compliance requirements
✅ Be better prepared for Tusla and WRC inspections

Start the year with your employee paperwork in order!

Available from the EY Shop : https://earlyyearsshop.ie/product/employee-management-pack

04/09/2026

🔔 Beyond the Bell: Practical Tips for High Quality School Age Childcare

The school year is underway! If you’re running a School Age Care service and looking to start the year on the right path, join Gillian Powell and Bernie Pentony next Wednesday for a practical webinar packed with ideas and inspiration for your afterschool setting.

The session will look at balancing engaging experiences with the everyday realities and regulatory requirements of running a School Age Care service.

🌱 Gardening & sustainability
🎨 Creative and art projects
💬 Supporting behaviour & relationships
🙋 Children’s voice, choice & participation
🧩 Play and meaningful experiences
📋 Quality practice & regulatory considerations
✨ Plus lots of practical ideas to bring back to your service!

Give your School Age Care programme some fresh inspiration for the year ahead!

Core Funding Year 5 & NCS – What’s Changing for 2026/2027?The new programme year brings some significant changes for Ear...
03/09/2026

Core Funding Year 5 & NCS – What’s Changing for 2026/2027?

The new programme year brings some significant changes for Early Years and School Age Care providers, including a 23% increase in Core Funding, new fee caps, increased base rates and wider NCS income thresholds.

Our latest blog breaks down the key changes and what they mean for services, including:

🔹 Core Funding Year 5 rates
🔹 New parental fee caps
🔹 ERO pay rates and staff funding
🔹 Changes to NCS income thresholds
🔹 Increased Multiple Child Discounts

👉 Read the full blog to make sure your service is up to date for 2026/2027: https://www.canavanbyrne.ie/news/show/core-funding-year-5-and-the-national-childcare-scheme-whats-changing-for-20262027

Important First Aid Update for Early Years & School Age CareWe’re delighted to confirm that Tusla has advised Canavan By...
02/09/2026

Important First Aid Update for Early Years & School Age Care

We’re delighted to confirm that Tusla has advised Canavan Byrne that the new PHECC First Aid Essentials: Paediatric First Aid certificate will be accepted by the Inspectorate.

This means FAR is not specifically required for the purposes of Tusla compliance, where the appropriate PHECC-certified Paediatric First Aid training is in place.

However, services should remember that their Health & Safety obligations are separate. Depending on your workplace risk assessment and first aid needs, FAR-trained personnel may still be required under occupational health and safety requirements.

Canavan Byrne is now PHECC-approved to deliver the new 1-day Paediatric First Aid course.

📅 First public course: 18 September
👉 Bookings now open!

📢 National Childcare Scheme UpdateImportant changes to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) have now come into effect, wi...
01/09/2026

📢 National Childcare Scheme Update

Important changes to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) have now come into effect, with increased Income-Assessed subsidies expected to benefit up to 47,000 children.

The changes include increased income thresholds and an enhanced Multiple Child Discount, meaning many families may now qualify for a higher level of childcare support.

Families currently receiving an Income-Assessed subsidy will have eligible awards updated automatically, while those receiving the Universal subsidy are encouraged to check whether they may now qualify for a higher Income-Assessed rate.

👉 Read the full announcement and details here:
https://elc-sac-sector-comms.newsweaver.com/145sh3ul3o/plwjz93q3us13bb8evoje3?email=true&lang=en&a=2&p=6289144&t=2643944

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