Childcare News
AIM Level 5 Equipment Journey Infographic
Dear Service Provider, An Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 5 Equipment Journey Infographic is now available under the Help & Support section on the Early Years Hive. The infographic provides a snapshot of the journey of AIM Level 5 Equipment. It outlines the...
New guide to foster artistic creativity in young children launched by Ministers Foley and O’Donovan
Programme Readiness for Core Funding 2025/2026 is now available
Dear Service Provider, The application process for the Core Funding 2025/2026 programme year is now available. Before submitting a 2025/2026 Core Funding Application, Partner Services must make sure their Service Profile is up to date, and that they have completed the...
Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Student Portal
Dear Service Provider, The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Student Portal is open today (4 June 2025) for continuing students to confirm their eligibility and intention to progress in their chosen course to continue to receive their NSLF funding for the academic...
Nurturing Skills Website Officially Launched
We are pleased to share that the new Nurturing Skills website and Learning Hub was officially launched on 24th May at the national conference: Continuing the Journey: Exploring the updated Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. The website has been...
Core Funding – compliance visits 2025
Dear Service Provider We are writing to advise you that unannounced onsite compliance visits will be commencing for Partner Services in Core Funding 2024/2025 in June 2025. The compliance checks are aimed at confirming adherence with Core Funding programme rules and...
Summer play scheme grant
Application forms are now available for the Summer playscheme grant! Closing date is Friday May 30th.
NSLF eligibility confirmation for continuing students training invite
NSLF eligibility confirmation for continuing students training invite Continuing Students: existing students who successfully received NSLF funding for Academic Year 2024/2025 and wish to continue to receive funding for NSLF for Academic Year 2025/2026. Dear Service...
Attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports
Dear Service Provider, We have received several queries regarding ‘Attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports.’ Please note, the rules for absence or under attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports (as set out in section 10 of the AIM Programme Rules),...
Minister Foley announces €25 million in funding to deliver 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places
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