Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Reminder: Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) – Continuing Students
Dear Service Provider, This important notice applies to Nurturing Skills Learner Fund continuing Students. These are existing students who successfully received NSLF funding for the 2024/2025 Academic Year and want to continue receiving funding for NSLF for the...
Coming soon AIM Plus and Non-term
Dear Service Provider, Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7 Plus and Non-term applications for the 2025/26 programme year will open soon on the Early Years Hive. To submit an AIM Plus and/or AIM Non-term application, you will need to have an AIM Level 4 and AIM...
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...
Minister Foley announces new maximum fee cap for early learning and childcare services alongside €390 million in State funding this year through the Core Funding Scheme
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...
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Better Start Quality Development Information Session
Our team works in a mentoring capacity with Early Learning and Care settings to support the implementation of the National Frameworks Síolta and Aistear. Register today to secure your spot at our next webinar: Better Start Quality Development Information Session. Meet...