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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Important: TWSCS application deadline and NCS registration renewals reminders
Dear Service Provider, Please see the important reminders below. TWSCS Application Deadline As communicated last week, the deadline to complete amendments to a TWSCS application form, should you need to do so, is close of business Tuesday, 30th June (tomorrow). If you...
Early Learning and Care Practitioners presentation on Children First
The National Early Years Children First Committee have put together a 30 minute, online, revision presentation for Early Learning and Care Practitioners that are returning to settings. The session was developed to highlight the key elements of the Children First 6...
Information Leaflet
National Early Years Children First Programme Talking to Parents About Child Protection or Welfare Concerns .
Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice
Tusla have updated Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice. The version on the Tusla website is the 2nd Edition and this is now the correct source for reference...
Childminding Re-Opening Grant
Please see details below for the Childminding Re-opening Grant for non DCYA contracted Childminders .
Annual Early Years Service Profile 2017/2018 – DEADLINE: 5pm Friday 26th June
Dear Service Provider, The deadline for submitting this year’s Early Years Service Profile is 5pm, Friday 26th June. This year’s survey will be essential for helping Government understand the impacts of COVID-19 on the early years sector. Now more than ever, it is...
Procedures for sharing your guiding principles and child safeguarding procedures and involving parents, guardians, families, children and young people
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Updated documents added to the Guidance for Reopening webpage on the First 5 website
Dear provider, Please note that the following additional and updated documents have been added to the Guidance for Reopening webpage on the First 5 website this afternoon. Updated Documents: Updated FAQs for Providers, Practitioners and Parents Updated HR FAQs from...
Funding grants and subsidies to support the opening of ELC and SAC services from 29th June
Dear Service Provider, As you are aware, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) announced the Reopening of Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Services from 29th...