Childcare News
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme deadline is 27 January 2025
Dear Service Provider, Building Blocks - Extension Grant Scheme applications opened on 12 December 2024. The application window will close at 12 noon on Monday 27 January 2025. There will be no extensions to this date. Application forms must be submitted via the...
AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January 2025 eligible for backdated funding
Dear Service Provider, AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January 2025 eligible for backdated funding Please see the below updates in relation to AIM Plus and Non-term applications. Reviews backdating cut-off Review functionality for AIM Plus and...
Core Funding contractual requirements reporting system (CFCRRS)
The Core Funding contractual requirements reporting system will open in January 2025 to accept completed Income and Expenditure Templates and for service providers to register your nominated accountant if you have not already done so. The deadline for submitting the...
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme reminder
Dear Service Provider, The Building Blocks - Extension Grant Scheme applications opened on 12 December 2024. We would like to remind applicants that the closing date for submitting applications for is 12pm on Monday 27 January 2025. If you have any queries on the...
Sligo CCC are now Hiring a Development Officer with specific responsibility for Childminding (CMDO) as Maternity Leave Cover
Updated Financial Management Tool now available on the Early Years Hive
Dear Service Provider, An updated version of the Financial Management Tool (FMT) for 2024/25 is now available on the Early Years Hive here. The FMT was developed by The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) as an optional...
Submit your Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) by 16 December 2024
Dear Service Provider, The deadline for submission of your Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) for 2024/2025 is 16 December 2024. Submitted QIPPs will be checked as part of the Review and Confirm processes, failure to submit a QIPP by a Partner Service may...
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme now open
The application process for the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme is now open. High level information on the Scheme can be found here with detailed application templates and applicant guidelines and supports available here under the resources section on the Early...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 9 December 2024
National Childcare Scheme (NCS) end-of-year maintenance
Dear Service Provider, As it is coming up to the Christmas holidays and the end of 2024, it may be necessary to make important changes for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) on your Early Years Hive. As such, the following points are covered in this announcement:...