Childcare News
AIM Level 5 application process for September 2022 pre-school year
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that all children, regardless of ability, can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. Its goal is to empower pre-school providers to deliver an inclusive pre-school...
Minister O’Gorman announces changes to the National Childcare Scheme that will extend access to subsidised early learning and childcare for children and families
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 8 April 2022 Last updated on 8 April 2022 Changes to the National Childcare Scheme fast tracked to extend access to subsidised early learning and childcare for...
Barnardos – Supporting children and families from Ukraine
Attached are three guidance resources for ELC settings on how they can best support children and families coming from Ukraine in a trauma informed way. The topics cover:· Transitions into Early Learning and Care Settings· The Healing Power of Being Outdoors· The Early...
Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/22 survey – Deadline extension
As you know, the Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 survey is open and available to access on the Early Years Hive.This comprehensive survey of all Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) providers in the country is the primary data...
Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 survey is now available on the Early Years Hive
Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare provider, We are pleased to advise you that the Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 survey is now available on the Early Years Hive. This year, the Sector Profile is more important than ever. Spring...
Transition Fund announcement
The Transition Fund which will be available to providers between May and August of this year. The Transition Fund is intended to provide financial support to Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers in the period of time between the end...
AIM Refresher Training Webinar Recording and Slides
Dear Service Provider, Many thanks to all the service providers for their attendance the AIM refresher webinars offered earlier this week. A recording of the webinar is now available here and can also be found under ‘Recorded webinars’ in the Training...
Invitation to AIM Refresher Webinar
Pobal’s Early Years Training Team would like to invite you to an AIM refresher webinar next week. The following topics will be covered in the webinar: 1. Creating a service profile2. Creating sessions3. Consent (online and uploading)4. AIM Level 4 (Viewing...
Core Funding Ready Reckoner – Links to Register for Webinars
You are invited to attend Webinar Training to demonstrate the Core Funding Ready Reckoner tool and how to use it. Topics covered in the webinar will include: Introduction to Core Funding Service-level use of the Ready...
Core Funding Announcement
Please see recent press release from Minister O’Gorman relating to Core Funding here. City and County Childcare Committees (CCC) have received training on the Ready Reckoner tool and are available to provide additional assistance. Training Webinars for providers...