Income-related concerns & flat-rate payments were reported as factors, particularly for those on higher incomes not getting an employer top-up.

The 2025 #ECIBarometer highlights strong support for parents to receive financial assistance for the first year of their child's life.

Barometer 2025 and pay and conditions for graduates - Early Childhood Ireland In February’s Making the News, we take a closer look at the Barometer 2025 and the challenges facing Early Years graduates.

🗞️ Media update 🗞️

We share recent coverage on the #ECIBarometer and our call for improved pay and conditions for Early Years and School Age Care graduates in this month's Making the News.

In our latest podcast, our Director of Policy, Frances Byrne (@fraffieb.bsky.social), analyses the results of this year's #ECIBarometer. 📊

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Early Childhood Ireland releases new Barometer - Early Childhood Ireland Annual Early Childhood Ireland 2025 Barometer reveals overwhelming support for access to high-quality Early Years and School Age Care

What does the public think about Early Years and School Age Care?

🔎 This week's Policy in Focus provides an overview of the #ECIBarometer and analyses the key findings.

#ECIBarometerWeek

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Over half of adults believe that Early Years and School Age Care graduates should have the same conditions as primary and secondary school teachers. ⚖️

Read more about the #ECIBarometer in today's @irishtimes.com.

#ECIBarometerWeek

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🚀 Our annual Barometer launched today!

The #ECIBarometer tracks public attitudes towards Early Years and School Age Care in Ireland.

Throughout #ECIBarometerWeek, we will share key findings and what they mean for children, families and educators.

Stay tuned! 📊

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