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Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast

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From Rhetoric to Reality, with Dr Colette Murray
10/03/2026 | 38 mins.
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Our guest today is Dr. Colette Murray, from Technical University, Dublin who was an advisor on the From Rhetoric to Reality research Early Childhood Ireland conducted in 2025. In this research we wanted to investigate the inclusiveness of Irish ECE settings for members of the Traveller community, focusing on young Traveller children’s perspectives and experiences of inclusion in their preschools. Colette speaks about the importance of this work and how support is needed at systemic and setting level to ensure that all children feel a sense of belonging in their Early Years setting. You can find the report here
ARAG Legal, HR and Counselling Services insurance benefits explained, with Brendan Little and Paula Walshe
24/02/2026 | 40 mins.
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In this episode we are going to look at one of the really significant benefits of the group insurance scheme available to Early Childhood Ireland members, through Arachas Insurance. To explain the benefits available through the group insurance scheme we are really pleased to be joined by Brendan Little and Paula Walshe from ARAG, who work with Arachas to provide a range of Legal, HR and Counselling supports. Arachas policyholders, on the Group Scheme, can contact the services outlined by phoning 01-6707470
Garda Vetting, with Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello
10/02/2026 | 31 mins.
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In this episode we are joined by Superintendent Niall Featherstone and Inspector Marisa Costello, from the Garda National Vetting Bureau to discuss the legislative basis for Garda Vetting, the importance of correct validation of identity and some misconceptions that can arise.
National Pyjama Day, with Rebecca Candon and Lorraine Diggins
04/02/2026 | 24 mins.
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National Pyjama Day, brought to you by Early Childhood Ireland is a favourite day on the calendar for children and educators all over the country. This year marks the 22nd National Pyjama Day and funds raised will support LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's hospice and will continue to support the Early Childhood Ireland member projects Eco- Emotions. For this special episode of the podcast we are joined by Rebecca Candon, Family Support Team Manager at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and by Lorraine Diggins, Early Childhood Specialist at Early Childhood Ireland and project lead on the Eco-Emotions project.
Aistear: Exploring the concept of the Agentic Educator, with Grainne McKenna
20/01/2026 | 40 mins.
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Aistear (2024) includes, as a Principle, the concept of the Agentic Educator. In this episode, Grainne McKenna, from Dublin City University outlines her thoughts on this concept and explores links to the 'Self-Efficacy' theories of Albert Bandura. She also mentioned the literature review commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment as part of the process of updating Aistear, which you can find here.
Grainne also refers to a journal article called Turn-over and Retention Among Head-Start Educators (Vicente et al 2025) and that is linked here.

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About Early Childhood Ireland's Podcast

Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings. Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.

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