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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports
Dear Service Provider, We have received several queries regarding ‘Attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports.’ Please note, the rules for absence or under attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports (as set out in section 10 of the AIM Programme Rules),...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 19 May 2025
Minister Foley announces €25 million in funding to deliver 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places
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Submit AIM applications prior to the 2024/25 ECCE programme call closing.
Dear Service Provider, The ECCE 2024/25 programme call is closing. Please ensure all AIM applications are submitted prior to the closure of ECCE, as applications submitted after the closure will not be processed. For children availing of AIM support for the 2024/25...
Better Start Quality Development Information Webinar
Dear Service Provider, Exciting News! Upcoming Better Start Quality Development Service Information Webinar is Almost Here! Our team works in a mentoring capacity with Early Learning and Care settings to support the implementation of the National Frameworks Síolta and...
Minister Foley awards Childminding Development Grants to over 400 Childminders
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 22 April 2025
Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) reminder for the academic year 2025/2026
Dear Service Provider, Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF). NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open and will close on 1 May 2025 at 5pm. Please advise...
Easter break updates: NCS service calendar, returns; ECCE service calendar; CCSP Saver session amendments
Dear Service Provider, As some services may close for the Eater break, dates during 14-18 and/or 21-25 April, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive. Please note Good Friday, 18 April 2025, is not a public holiday. We advise making...