​Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022

​Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022

Dear Service Provider, The Higher Capitation application for 2021/2022 programme call is open on the Early Years Hive from today 23 August 2021. You can find guidance on making a Higher Capitation application on the Early Years Hive here. Regards,The Early Years...
​Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022

AIM Level 7 Reviews on the Early Years Hive

Dear Service Provider, The AIM Level 7 Post-Application Approvals and Reviews Guidelines have been uploaded to the Early Years Hive, and can be found here. In particular, we wish to draw your attention to the  ‘reviews’ section.  This explains  how you can inform...
​Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022

Notice to providers on Fees List Publication

Dear Service Provider, As you are aware, ECCE and NCS providers are contractually required to publish their fees lists: • in an area accessible to parents• on any online platform maintained by the Approved Provider for the purpose of advertising its service.In...
DCEDIY notice on Parental Declarations

DCEDIY notice on Parental Declarations

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) wish to advise that Service Providers can again accept confirmation of the acceptance of the ECCE, NCS and CCSP Savers ‘Parental Declarations’ by the relevant parent either by email or by...
​Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022

ECCE Optional Extras 2021/22​

The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022 programme year. The Department has decided to revert to last year’s rules on the matter of ECCE optional extras so that providers can charge for optional activities,...
AIM 2021/22 and EWSS

AIM 2021/22 and EWSS

As per the AIM Programme Rules, the wages of an employee may be supported through either EWSS or AIM Level 7 capitation, but not both.  It is open to a service provider to decide whether EWSS or AIM Level 7 funding is most advantageous to them. While EWSS has been...
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