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 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
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
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
Always Children First training is required by those who have not completed it previously or whose certificate is out of date.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.