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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Reminder: All NCS claims must be confirmed by parents/guardians to ensure funding
Dear Service Provider, We would like to remind you that NCS subsidies can only be paid once a CHICK has been registered and the parent/guardian has confirmed that all details are correct on the NCS parent portal. Please review any unconfirmed claims for your service...
AIM Level 7 Plus and Non-term applications are now open
Dear Service Provider, Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7, Plus and Non-term applications open on the Early Years Hive from 9am today. A new AIM Plus and Non-term application must be submitted for the 2025/2026 programme call. AIM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7...
Core Funding 2025/2026 reminder
Dear Service Provider, This is a reminder that the application process for the Core Funding 2025/2026 programme year opened on 9 June 2025. You can submit a Core Funding application for the 2025/2026 programme year on the Core Funding Application page under the...
AIM Plus and Non-term coming soon
Dear Service Provider, We are writing to tell you that the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7 Plus and Non-term applications for the 2025/26 programme year will open on the Early Years Hive on 30/06/2025. We will be in touch with you on the 30 June with more...
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...