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**Childminders**

Date for your diary, coming up later this year we are running in conjunction with South Dublin Childcare Committee Always Children 1st training specifically for childminders.

This training will take place Monday 21st Sept & Monday 28th Sept (both nights need to be attended) from 6.30pm-9.30pm in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan.

If you are a childminder who is working in their own home then you are welcome to attend.

To book your space please click the link below and answer all the required questions.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1988564792826?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you require further information please contact [email protected] or call 01 2896600

A Reminder on the Importance of Hydration in Hot Weather

Joana, Better Start’s Lead Dietitian has a reminder for services on keeping children hydrated:

“Hydration is so important for children, and in warmer days we need to pay even more attention to this and make drinks available at all times and remind children to keep drinking. Always offer water and milk they will keep them hydrated and these drinks are kind to their teeth”.

Safefood: https://www.safefood.net/healthy-eating/children/replacing-sugary-drinks

Joana
Joana Caldeira Fernandes da Silva Lead Dietitian

Tusla’s Key Messages include:

- Indoor Comfort: Maintain sleep rooms at 16--20°C for babies. Use ventilation, blinds, and air conditioning to keep spaces cool.

- Hydration: Frequently offer water, milk, or fluids to prevent heat exhaustion.

- Sun Protection: Require wide-brimmed sun hats and loose, light clothing. Apply sunscreen before sessions and reapply regularly.

- Outdoor Play: Limit strenuous physical activity on very hot days. Encourage playing in shaded areas and utilize cooler parts of the day.

Suitable drinks for children | Safefood Why milk and water are the best drinks for children.

Pre-Registration Training for Childminders
(Dun Laoghaire Rathdown & South Dublin Childminders)

Saturday 3rd October - Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan

From September 2027 all childminders working in their own home need to be registered with Tusla.

As part of the registration process you need to undertake pre-registration training. This training course will give you all the information that you need to understand the new childminding regulations and documents that are required to register with Tusla.

To book your space scan the QR code or click this link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1991054688170?aff=oddtdtcreator

'Let's Talk Childminding': Call for submissions open until 20 July.

Scan the QR code below for more information or go to: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/

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🎉 My Little Library continues in your local library!

Every child aged 4, 5 and 6 can pick up a FREE book bag at your local public library – packed with books, a library card and resources to help them get ready for school.

Just walk in during opening hours. No appointment. No charge. Just brilliant books.



Government of Ireland

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Safefood

🌞Keeping children safe in all weathers.🌞

Further information can be found in the Tusla guidance document below.

https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/GDE12.70_Keeping_children_safe_and_comfortable_indoors_and_outdoors_in_all_weathers_.pdf