Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
AIM Level 5 Equipment Journey Infographic
Dear Service Provider, An Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 5 Equipment Journey Infographic is now available under the Help & Support section on the Early Years Hive. The infographic provides a snapshot of the journey of AIM Level 5 Equipment. It outlines the...
New guide to foster artistic creativity in young children launched by Ministers Foley and O’Donovan
Programme Readiness for Core Funding 2025/2026 is now available
Dear Service Provider, The application process for the Core Funding 2025/2026 programme year is now available. Before submitting a 2025/2026 Core Funding Application, Partner Services must make sure their Service Profile is up to date, and that they have completed the...
Minister Foley announces new maximum fee cap for early learning and childcare services alongside €390 million in State funding this year through the Core Funding Scheme
Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Student Portal
Dear Service Provider, The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Student Portal is open today (4 June 2025) for continuing students to confirm their eligibility and intention to progress in their chosen course to continue to receive their NSLF funding for the academic...
LET’S GET READY IRELAND
Is your child starting pre-school or primary school? gov.ie/letsgetready has all you need to know about:
Better Start Quality Development Information Session
Our team works in a mentoring capacity with Early Learning and Care settings to support the implementation of the National Frameworks Síolta and Aistear. Register today to secure your spot at our next webinar: Better Start Quality Development Information Session. Meet...
Nurturing Skills Website Officially Launched
We are pleased to share that the new Nurturing Skills website and Learning Hub was officially launched on 24th May at the national conference: Continuing the Journey: Exploring the updated Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. The website has been...
Let’s get Ready and Let’s Play Ireland websites
My Little Library 2025 has begun We would also like to take this opportunity to let you know about the . Let’s get Ready has tonnes of useful information on: Starting pre-school Starting primary school Information for families with children of disabilities....