SAVE THE DATE - 17th October 2024

More details of the exciting regional event we have planned with our neighbours in Monaghan Local Enterprise Office are coming soon so watch this space! 

Local Enterprise Office Cavan's Ambassador for Nation Women's Enterprise Day 2024

We are delighted that Emer McVeety, owner/founder of Laochra Academy Limited is going to be our Ambassador for #NWED2024. Find out a bit more about Emer and her business below. 

About Emer: 

Emer founded Laochra Academy with an aim to transform the school aged childcare experience. Emer is deeply committed to child-centered education, drawing from over a decade of experience as a primary school teacher and now as the founder of Laochra Academy. Armed with a Bachelor of Education from Coláiste Mhuire Marino Dublin and a Master's in Educational Management & Training from Dublin City University, she infuses her work with a profound understanding of curriculum development and after-school activities. Her journey began with a desire to transform the school-aged childcare experience in the Cavan region, driven by her unwavering passion for child development. 

With a focus on prioritising child voice and holistic growth, Emer went on to publish an article based on her own action research (McVeety & Farren, 2019), demonstrating how child voice can be meaningfully incorporated into the classroom. Having taught internationally, Emer has also seen the power of collaboration between schools and after-school providers. Her team's dedication to fostering curiosity, creativity, and social interaction in activity-led environments has made Laochra Academy a hub of new ideas in the field of school aged childcare.

About Laochra Academy: 

Laochra Academy, believes in giving children a voice. Their innovative approach to onsite school aged childcare ensures that children, and their development, are at the very centre of everything they do. Laochra Academy's innovative business model provides a before and after school service, which operates onsite in primary schools, at affordable prices for local families. This allows parents to do a convenient single school drop off and pick up as well as availing of affordable, convenient childcare at their child’s school.

 Their vision is to raise the bar in school aged childcare in the Cavan region, and in the future countrywide, and to become an employer of choice for qualified childcare professionals. They aim to become a genuine partner to the school Board of Management, they listen, they are flexible, ultimately strengthening the school's facilities. The commitment to creating an active and engaging atmosphere forms the foundation of their programme. They create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, where every child’s voice is heard, valued, and empowered. Laochra means ‘Hero’ as Gaeilge and their vision is to create a safe space where each child is inspired to be the Hero of their own story.