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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network
The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Network has recently been established in Sligo–Leitrim to promote awareness, collaboration and the development of effective supports for infants, young children and their families. We are seeking the views of...
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year
Minister Foley welcomes over 90% of early learning and childcare services into Core Funding for fifth year Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley, today announced that over 90% of early learning and childcare services have signed up for the...
Department of Children, Disability and Equality Press Release
Minister Foley welcomes new proposals for over 6% increase in minimum rates of pay for Early Years Educators and School-Age Childcare Practitioners The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has welcomed the new proposals for, over 6% increases...
The 2026/2027 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template opens on 16 September 2026
The 2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIP Plan) template will open on the Core Funding Contractual Requirements Reporting System (www.cfcrrs.ie) on 17 September 2026. The deadline for submission of the 2026/27 QIP Plan is Monday 02 November 2026. The 2026/27 QIP...
Learner Fund 2026
Application Window Now Open for 2026 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary The 2026 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary is open for applications between Monday 14th September and 5pm on Friday 9th October 2026. To receive an application form, please...
Equal Start Staffing Supports for programme year 2026/2027
Dear Service Provider, Equal Start Staffing Supports programme year 2026/2027 is now open and will operate from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Services eligible for Equal Start Staffing Supports will have received a notification on the Early Years Hive. To...
AIM Level 7 2026/2027 payments confirmation
Dear Service Provider, We are pleased to confirm that AIM Level 7 payments for the 2026/2027 programme call have been processed and should be in bank accounts by 7 September 2026. This marks an important milestone for the 2026/2027 programme year and the introduction...
Journey Through the Early Years Hive training invite
Dear Service Provider, We are delighted to announce the latest of our rolling training, Journey Through the Early Years Hive. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users. Please note:...
NCS Compliance Inspections – 2026/2027
Dear Service Provider The new NCS programme call 2026/2027 has commenced and NCS on-site inspections will continue. The compliance process will involve a series of standardised checks aimed at confirming adherence with programme rules, contract conditions and relevant...