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Expert Support For Early Years

HR, training and compliance support trusted by Early Years providers across Ireland.

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HR Support

Practical HR specialist guidance to protect you and your team
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Training

Mandatory training and CPD to support excellence in early years practice
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Policies & Compliance

Sector-specific policies and compliance guidance for early years services
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Health and Safety

Health & Safety statements and risk assessments to support safe, compliant services
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Buy and Sell

Early years businesses for sale nationwide
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Ey Jobs

A dedicated platform connecting early years services with professionals.
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EY Software

Designed to simplify administration, funding and compliance
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EY Shop

Practical resources, templates, and compliance tools
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EY Resource Factory

Subscribe to a growing library of practical resources to support quality practice
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Our Mission

We support the Early Years Care and Education sector through our three pillars: Services, Software and Store. Helping providers confidently manage compliance, quality and sustainability.

With over 25 years’ experience, we work as a trusted partner, offering practical, respectful support built on integrity, transparency and collaboration to help services thrive.

Our Mission

Training

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Workplace First Aid (FAR) Recertification
Classroom
Compliance Health & Safety

Workplace First Aid (FAR) Recertification
08 Jul 2026
9.30 PM to 4.00 PM
€ 225.00
Role of the Designated Liaison Person
Webinar
Early Education

Role of the Designated Liaison Person
13 Apr 2026
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
€ 20.00
Mandated Persons
ELearning
Compliance Early Education

Mandated Persons
Study at your own pace.
€ 20.00
Recording Children's Learning: Observations and Planning
ELearning
Early Education

Recording Children's Learning: Observations and Planning
Study at your own pace.
€ 20.00

Health
& Safety

Contact us for trusted health & safety support and guidance. We will help you protect your business, your staff and the children & families that attend.

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Health & Safety

HR Services

Workplace Investigations

We can provide a fully confidential, impartial, and independent procedure.
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Staff Handbook

Get a comprehensive Staff Handbook developed with everything you need.
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Contracts of Employment

Get DIY Contract templates or let us develop unique versions.
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HR advice

We’re here round the clock to support and advise you.
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Meet The People

Canavan Byrne is a team of professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the main pillars that hold this platform up: HR, Management, Software and Most Importantly Childcare.
Angela Canavan

Angela Canavan

CEO

Aimee Groves

Aimee Groves

Manager, Head of Compliance and Certified Mediator

Eóin Cusack

Eóin Cusack

Head of Training and Health and Safety, eLearning Developer

Frank Corr

Frank Corr

Finance & IT Director

Gema Dorta

Gema Dorta

Early Years Specialist and HR Advisor

Ivana Przetak

Ivana Przetak

Early Years Specialist

Lisa Boyne

Lisa Boyne

Accounts

Orla McMahon

Orla McMahon

HR Assistant and Support Coordinator

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to get more information on our products and services. Our team are on hand to help.

If you'd like more information about our services or we can help you with any questions or queries, please call us on: (+353) 1-623-5908, email us at info@canavanbyrne.ie or just fill out the quick contact form. We'd be delighted to hear from you!