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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
DCYA Announcement on COVID-19 and Programme Readiness 2020/21
COVID-19 The DCYA are working towards the significant challenges of a phased reopening of early learning and care facilities for 29th June, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The lifting of restrictions and the progression to...
Minister Zappone announces decisions and guidance to support the reopening of childcare services
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 1 June 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced a number of developments to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of...
Message & Survey from EY Division for services that normally close over the summer
Dear Provider, Further to our recent correspondence concerning upcoming provider surveys, please find attached here the survey questions for early learning and care and school-age childcare providers usually closed in July and August. This survey will be...
Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme – Verification Checks
Dear Service Providers, Please refer to attached DCYA letter and verification requirements on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme. DCYA Early Years Finance Governance & Reform Compliance Team.
Time capsule for children and understanding COVID
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IMPORTANT: TWSCS Application Form and Payment
Please be aware that this week’s payment under TWSCS is another preliminary payment. This will be made to all services who accepted the funding agreement and submitted an application form by Tuesday, 19th May. The reason for having another preliminary payment this...
CCSP April 2020 returns
The CCSP Finance and Impact returns for April 2020 returns are now available for completion on Pobal Online. Please be aware the deadline for submitting the completed return is Friday, 12th June. “As advised previously, the DCYA would like to emphasise the importance...
Letter from Minister Zappone on establishing an Advisory Group of the EY Forum & ToR
Attached letter from Minister Zappone on the establishment of the Advisory Group along with the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group issued to ELC & SAC providers on 15 May 2020.
Update: Application Form for Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS)
Dear Service Provider, Please see important information regarding the TWSCS application form below. Employee ID number An important change has been made to the TWSCS application form. Services completing the form are now asked to provide a unique 3 digit number...