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For children who are currently receiving AIM supports and are eligible to avail of a 2nd year of the ECCE programme from September 2018
If the child is eligible and is returning to the same pre-school setting for a second year and circumstances have not changed, services in receipt of AIM Level 7 supports must submit a 2nd year extension request for all eligible children. This request can be submitted via the AIM tab on the PIP Portal and is available from Thursday 26th April.
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If the child who is currently availing of AIM supports is moving to another pre-school in September 2018,a new AIM application has to be made by the new pre-school provider in conjunction with the parent(s).  This application process will open on 1 May 2018.Â
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New AIM applications:
For children eligible for the ECCE programme for the first time from September 2018 where AIM supports are required, the pre-school provider, in conjunction with the parent(s) should make an application for AIM by completing an Access and Inclusion Profile.  This application process will open on 1 May 2018.
To apply for a child’s 1st year Level 7 support a service request must be included in the submission of a Level 4: AIM Application.  This application form can be accessed via the AIM tab on the PIP Portal and will be available from Tuesday 1st May.
Please contact onlinesupport@pobal.ie if you require any support in the submission of your application.
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Apply early!
Applications should be made as early as possible to ensure that the relevant supports are in place when required.