Training and Information

Overview on training

The National Child Safeguarding Programme is responsible for the development and provision of child safeguarding training, supports and resources to Early Learning and Childcare services nationally.  This training is facilitated by trainers in City/County Childcare Committees and CNNG.

Online Training – universally available to all educators in Early Learning and Childcare Services

Tusla Animations & Videos

Face to Face Training – available through City/County Childcare Committees and CNNG

Further Online Resources:

Ongoing Trainings

Always Children First FOUNDATION LEVEL TRAINING
FOR CHILDMINDERS

This programme has been developed to support Childminders to
understand their responsibilities under the Children First National
Guidance and the Children First Act, 2015 and considers the
unique position of Childminders and the home environment inkeeping children safe from harm.

Sat
8th Nov 2025

9:30am to 5:00pm

Ferrycarrig Hotel
Co. Wexford, Ireland, Y35 Y9TA

To book your place on this training, please email or phone Mary
Email

Always Children First FOUNDATION LEVEL TRAINING
FOR CHILDMINDERS


Cavan CCC are delighted to offer Always Children First (ACF) Foundation Training for Childminders taking place in the offices of Cavan CCC on Wednesday 24th and 1st October 7 to 10pm.  This programme has been developed to support Childminders to understand their responsibilities under the Children First National Guidance and the Children First Act, 2015.


This training programme considers the unique position of Childminders and the home environment in keeping children safe from harm and will provide you with the resources and information to help you support children to grow, develop and achieve their full potential. This training can be attended by childminders, their family members and emergency cover persons. Prior to attending Always Children First Training.  All Participants are required to complete Tusla’s Children First eLearning Programme. In addition, Childminders must also complete Tulsa’s Mandated Person eLearning Programme  

Wed
24th Sep & 1st Oct 2025

7:00pm to 10:00pm

Cavan CCC Office
Killygarry, Cavan H12 E512

10

To book your place on this training, please
Book here

Louth County Childcare Committee are delighted to offer Always Children First Foundation Level For Childminders



This programme has been developed to support Childminders to understand their responsibilities under Children First National Guidance and the Children First Act,2015 and considers the unique position of Childminders and the hoime enviorment in keeping children safe from harm.

Sat
27th Sep 2025

9:30am to 4:30pm

Boyne Valley Hotel
Drogheda A92 EY89

15

To book your place on this training, please
Book here

eLearning Programmes

For early years professionals

The Children First eLearning Programme

A general overview. Recognising and reporting issues. Roles & responsibilities.
see programme

The Mandated Person eLearning Module

Understanding the role and responsibilities of mandated persons.
see programme

Signs of Safety Briefing

Understanding Tusla’s National Approach to Practice – Signs of Safety
see programme

The Quality and Regulatory Framework eLearning Programme

Supports early years professionals in meeting requirements. And explains the Tusla early years inspection.
see programme

Our Trainers

All trainers participate in rigorous training and quality assurance processes to ensure consistency in training nationally and fidelity to the programme.