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.
This training programme considers the unique position of Childminders and the home environment in keeping children safe from harm.
This training can be attended by Childminders, their family members and emergency cover persons.
Prior to attending the Always Children First Training, participants are required to complete the Tusla Children First e-learning programme and the Tusla Mandated Person e-learning programme.
Sat
26th April 2025
9:30am to 4:30pm
Dillons Hotel
27 Upper Main Street, F92 E30F Letterkenny
€10
Please note, Attendees must complete Tusla's Children First E-Learning Programme & Mandated Person E-Learning prior to attending this training.
Certs for both E-Learning courses must be within 1 year of this training.
Sat
26th April 2025
9:30am to 5:00pm
Riverside Park Hotel
Enniscorthy, Y21 T2F4
Mon
9th & 16th June 2025
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Bridge Enterprise Centre
Nutgrove
Attendees must attend both dates.
Please note:
All participants must complete the Tusla eLearning programme prior to attendance
Mandated Persons must also complete the Tusla Mandated Person eLearning programme prior to attendance
This training will:
Tue & Wed
29th & 30th April 2025
6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Green Isle Hotel Dublin
Saint John's Drive D22 F9F4 Newlands Cross
This programme has been developed to support Childminders to understand their responsibilities.
Mon
12th & 19th May 2025
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Westmeath CCC, Old Mullingar Office County Buildings, Mullingar
Always Children First: Child Safeguarding Awareness(Foundation Level)
Always Children First training for Childminders is required by those who have not completed it previously or whose certificate is out of date. This full day's training will:
Sat
10th May 2025
9:30am to 5:00pm
National College of Ireland (NCI)
Mayor Street IFSC D01 K6W2 Dublin 1
10
Always Children First training is required by those who have not completed it previously or whose certificate is out of date. This full day's training will:
All trainers participate in rigorous training and quality assurance processes to ensure consistency in training nationally and fidelity to the programme.