Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Reminder for services to submit AIM Level 1 Applications for services with new and existing Graduates of LINC
Dear Service Provider, Reminder: The AIM Level 1 application process for all qualified LINC graduates remains open on the Early Years Hive. AIM Level 1 is an annual application for services with new and existing graduates of the LINC programme. All applicants...
AIM Plus payments
Dear Service Provider, The first AIM Plus payments will be processed week commencing 30 September for applications which are at Approved (Level 7 capitation allocated) or Approved (existing Level 7 capitation in place). Applications which were submitted by 25...
NCS Compliance 2024/2025 Training
Dear Service Provider, You are invited to attend training on the NCS Compliance Process 2024/2025. The training has been scheduled for the following dates and times: Monday 16 September 2024 at 10am and 6.30pm Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 2.30pm. The training will...
AIM Training Resources Now Available on the Early Years Hive
Dear Service Provider, The AIM Level 7 Plus and Non-Term application process recently opened on the Early Years Hive. Below are links to the webinar recording, slides from the webinar and a questions and answers document (Q &A) from the training sessions. AIM...
ECCE 2024 and NCS 2024 are now open
Dear Service Provider, The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme and the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) are now open for the 2024/2025 programme year. You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years Hive to support you with ECCE and NCS. ...
AIM Rules for 2024/2025 programme year
Dear Service Provider, The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) rules for the 2024/2025 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme year are now available on the Early Years Hive here. The AIM rules are a useful resource for parents and the Early Learning and Care...
The 2024 CCSP Saver Programme is now open
Dear Service Provider, The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Saver Programme is now open for the 2024/2025 programme year. You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years to support you with the CCSP Saver Programme. Regards, The Early Years...
Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2024 now open.
Dear Service Provider, Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2024 is open to applications from 12 August to 27 September 2024. The Learner Fund offers a bursary to early years educators and registered childminders, who are working in the sector, and...
Equal Start Rules for 2024/2025 programme year
Dear Service Provider, Attached are the Equal Start Rules for 2024/2025 programme year which was recently shared by DCEDIY. The Equal Start Rules will also be published on the Gov.ie and First 5 webpages. If you need any further supports or have any questions, please...