Childcare News
Measles – mychild.ie
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can spread easily through coughing and sneezing. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive rash that typically starts on the face and spreads to the rest of...
Minister O’Gorman launches public consultation on new childminding regulations
“The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has announced the launch of a public consultation on new regulations governing the childminding sector. This step marks a key moment in efforts to improve and enhance the quality...
NCS change in ending claims with FAQ
Dear Service Provider , NCS change in ending claims with FAQ As of 17/02/2024 there is going to be a significant change to HIVE. Now, when parents end the award (CHICK) it will make the current claim invalid and service providers will have to end the claim before...
Publication of Regulatory Notice on the Use of Water Beads in Early Years Services
Please see details of Tusla's Publication of Regulatory Notice on the Use of Water Beads in Early Years Services You can access the document on the regulatory notices page at the following link: https://www.tusla.ie/.../early-years.../regulatory-notices/
Notice for services located in schools re closure day due to referendums on 8 March
Dear Service Provider, Please note that Early Learning and Care/School Age Childcare Providers located within a school premises or on the school grounds, and where the school is used as a polling station for elections/referendums on a day which the ELC/SAC service is...
Access to Better Start training through Continuous Professional Development
Dear Service Provider, Access to Better Start training through Continuous Professional Development Each member of staff must have their own active directory account to take part in training. When staff self-enroll for training through the LMS365 course catalogue...
Mid-term Break Updates: NCS Service Calendar, Returns; ECCE Service Calendar; CCSP Saver Session Amendments
Dear Service Provider, As services are closed for the mid-term on Thursday 15 February and Friday 16 February, with the option to extend to a five-day break, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive. We advise making any necessary...
Transfer of ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment
The transfer of ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open in late February 2024 on the Early Years Hive. The transfer of ownership of equipment from Pobal & DCEDIY to the relevant party occurs at the end of the child’s participation in the ECCE...
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AIM Level 1 2023 Reminder
It is still possible for services with new and existing Graduates of LINC to submit your AIM Level 1 application. As AIM Level 1 is an annual application, if you currently have a qualified LINC Graduate working in your service as an Inclusion Coordinator and have not...