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 Training for Childminders

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

To book your place on this training, please book below
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Always Children First Foundation Training for Childminders

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

To book your place on this training, please book below or email
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Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Childcare Committee are delivering Childminder ACF Training

Mon
9th & 16th June 2025

6:30pm to 9:30pm

Bridge Enterprise Centre
Nutgrove

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

Always Children First FOUNDATION LEVEL TRAINING FOR CHILDMINDERS

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:

  • Build on previous learning from the Tusla eLearning programme
  • Provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and/or families

Tue & Wed
29th & 30th April 2025

6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Green Isle Hotel Dublin
Saint John's Drive D22 F9F4 Newlands Cross

To book your place on this training, please book below
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Always Children First TRAINING FOR CHILDMINDERS in Westmeath

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

To book your place on this training, please email childminding@westmeathchildcare.ie
Email

Always Children First: Child Safeguarding Awareness for Childminders

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:

  • Build on previous learning from the Tusla eLearning programme
  • Provide further understanding of child safeguarding practice for those who work directly with children and/or families

Sat
10th May 2025

9:30am to 5:00pm

National College of Ireland (NCI)
Mayor Street IFSC D01 K6W2 Dublin 1

10

To book your place on this training, please book below. For queries contact Audra Hubbard
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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.