Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Mid-term Break Updates: NCS Service Calendar and Non-Term Hours; and CCSP Session Amendments
As the majority of schools are closed due to the mid-term break the week of 25 October, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive and PIP portal.We advise making any necessary changes as soon as possible to ensure there are no issues...
Reminder: AIM Level 1 LINC Applications
Reminder: The application process for all qualified LINC Co-Ordinators is now open on the Early Years Hive. All applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Applications received by 5pm on Friday 29 October 2021 will be...
Viewing portal notifications on the Early Years Hive
The Notifications section of the Early Years Hive portal is used to alert services to significant updates regarding their portal account. It is also used by Pobal to communicate important programme and funding information directly to select services. These...
REMINDER – Managing Changes for AIM LEVEL 7
Pobal would like to issue a reminder that any changes to the setting or attendance of a child approved for AIM level 7 funding should be reported to Pobal within 10 working days of the change taking place. Please see below for more information on examples of such...
Calling all Childminders !!
The Role of Play in Supporting Children going forward post Covid 19 Online Tuesday 28th September 2021 7pm to 9pm This workshop is aimed at childminders who are caring for children in the childminders own home. Covid 19 has brought about significant change to how...
Special Circumstances Process for CCSP, ECCE & NCS 2021/22
In certain exceptional circumstances, a service may apply to retain a child’s funding under NCS/ECCE/the CCSP Saver Programme beyond the standard 4 weeks non-attendance allowed under the scheme/programme rules.Service Providers wishing to apply for Special...
CCSP Finance and Impact returns (FIRS)
The CCSP Finance and Impact returns (FIRS) for August 2021 are available for completion on Pobal online Dear Service Provider, The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Finance and Impact returns (FIRs) for August 2021 returns are available for completion on...
National Covid-19 Support out of hours Helpline for ELC and SAC providers
Provider Fees Lists now available on NCS website
Service provider fees lists for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) and the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE) are now available to view on the Childcare Search page of the NCS website. NCS applicants can view a training video on how to use this page,...