11/10/2026
📣Join us for Shaping Tomorrow Together — a dynamic conference hosted by Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal and Mayo County Childcare Committees, supporting quality and inclusion through the NSAI framework.
đź“…Taking place on 17 October 2026
⏰9:00am–4:30pm
đź“ŤAtlantic Technological University Sligo
This inspiring event will bring together early years professionals committed to strengthening inclusive and high-quality practice across the sector.
📢Keynote speakers on the day include:
✨Dr Geraldine French (Early Childhood specialist recently retired as an Associate Professor in the School of Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education, the Institute of Education at Dublin City University),
✨Derval Mc Donagh (CEO Inclusion Ireland),
✨Eimear Carron (Principal Officer (acting) for the regulation of the Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare sector: Quality Agenda),
✨Dr Sharon Skehill (Early Years Educator, Researcher and Policy/ Practice Consultant -Updating Aistear, DEI Guidelines; ETB module redevelopment, practitioner research),
✨Jo Holmwood (CEO Kids' Own Publishing) alongside engaging workshop opportunities designed to support reflection, collaboration, and practical learning.
Book Early to avoid disappointment- places are limited.
