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Dear Service Provider, The November Review and Confirm window will open from 1 November to 14 November 2026. This process enables Core Funding payments to continue by facilitating Partner Services to review their most recent application information. Partner Services...

Dear Service Provider, You are invited to attend an AIM Level 7 end-to-end process training session. The sessions will be held on 5 and 9 November 2026. Join the Early Years Trainers, Sophie and Christine, to explore the full AIM Level 7 process and journey through...

Dear Service Provider, As we approach the October mid-term break, we want to remind Partner Services of the importance of reviewing and ensuring that their Service Profile and Core Funding application information, which is used to calculate Core Funding allocations...

Dear Service Provider, The backdating deadline for AIM level 1 applications is today. All applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. Applications received by 5pm on Thursday 22 October 2026 will be awarded the additional capitation from...

PRESS RELEASE 20 October 2026   National Childminding Week Highlights the Value of Childminders   Childminders play a vital role in cities, towns, villages and communities across Ireland. They support parents to work, study and train, while giving children...

Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider, With apologies, the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the impacts of Budget 2027 on the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare sector which we shared with you a short time ago was not...

Dear service provider, As Early Learning and Care settings complete their Quality and Inclusive Practice Plans (QIPPs), the Better Start Quality Development Service is available to support the implementation of quality development goals identified within the plan....

Dear Colleagues, The Department funded Pavee Point to develop a book pack of three books for Traveller children under 8 years. In the pack is: The Slug and Snail, written by Oein DeBhairduin and illustrated by Olya Anima and is best described as an Irish Traveller...

Dear Service Provider, As the October mid-term approaches, please remember to undertake the following tasks for NCS: Update your NCS service calendar to reflect any changes to your opening hours during the mid-term. Update your NCS service calendar with all planned...