Three Galway early years settings have been selected for a landmark emotional development programme for children.
Athenry Community Childcare, Muddy Puddles Preschool in Lackagh and The Eduzone at Bawnmore National School
Time for Nurturing Connections aims to support the professionalism of Ireland's early years and school age workforce
The pilot programme is designed to strengthen childrens' emtional development, resiliance and sense of belonging.
Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, says that a lot will be learned from this pilot