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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
AIM Level 5 Equipment – Transfer of Ownership
Dear Service Provider, AIM Level 5 Equipment - Transfer of Ownership Following the transition of AIM Level 5, the Transfer of Ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open in February 2025 on the Early Years Hive. The Transfer of Ownership of equipment from...
AIM level 4 Observation Tool
Dear Service Provider, Please note the process for reviewing and accepting an AIM Level 4 Observation tool has changed. A Child Observation Tool or a Service Observation Review tool (SOR) is now completed by your Early Years Specialist (EYS) directly online and can...
Improvements to the Early Years Hive based on your feedback
Dear Service Provider, We are pleased to announcement that the following improvements were released onto the Early Years Hive following last Thursday’s scheduled updates to the portal. Removal of child name-validation from NCS CHICK registration The process...
AIM Level 1 2024/2025 reminder
Dear Service Provider AIM Level 1 2024 reminder - It is still possible for services with new and existing Graduates of LINC to submit your AIM Level 1 application. As AIM Level 1 is an annual application, if you currently have a qualified LINC graduate working in your...
Core Funding February Review and Confirm
Dear Service Provider, The February Review and Confirm window will open from 1 February to 14 February 2025. This process enables Core Funding payments to continue by facilitating Partner Services to review their most recent application information. Partner Services...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 27 January 2025
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme deadline is 27 January 2025
Dear Service Provider, Building Blocks - Extension Grant Scheme applications opened on 12 December 2024. The application window will close at 12 noon on Monday 27 January 2025. There will be no extensions to this date. Application forms must be submitted via the...
AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January 2025 eligible for backdated funding
Dear Service Provider, AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January 2025 eligible for backdated funding Please see the below updates in relation to AIM Plus and Non-term applications. Reviews backdating cut-off Review functionality for AIM Plus and...
Core Funding contractual requirements reporting system (CFCRRS)
The Core Funding contractual requirements reporting system will open in January 2025 to accept completed Income and Expenditure Templates and for service providers to register your nominated accountant if you have not already done so. The deadline for submitting the...