Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Distribution of AIM Inclusive Play Packs
PIP Announcement: AIM resource packs that will be delivered to ECCE pre-school settings from Monday next, 9th April 2018. ...
Independent Review of Costs – Online Survey
Childcare providers are being urged to participate in an online survey as part of the Independent Review of Costs of Providing Quality Childcare. This Independent Review - which was announced by Minister Zappone last autumn – is a Programme for Government commitment....
Inclusive Play Packs
'Inclusive Play' helps make pre-school accessible to all Over €3 million investment boosting resources to over 6,000 pre-school rooms Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone More than 6,000 'Inclusive Play' packs are being distributed free to pre-schools across the...
Pip Announcements: Better Start Update
Just as an update we are starting to roll out Hanen Teacher Talk training again in April, May, and June partnering with Teacher Education Centres around the country. Initial invitations for first round have been sent to settings with children receiving AIM support in...
LINC Roadshow Information Sessions
LINC Roadshows - please note the date for Sligo Roadshow/Information session 20th March @ 6.30pm Sligo Education Centre, IT Campus, Ballinode, Sligo. If you are considering this programme it is important that you attend the session. For further information...
The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Sligo!
The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Sligo! Venue Street Name Town Date Time Cleveragh Retail Park Cleveragh Demesne Sligo Monday 12 March 2018 10.00am – 5.30pm The ‘Check it Fits’ Service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service which aims to put...
Upcoming Seminar – Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly
Please find attached, key information on our upcoming seminar which is on the 10th of March and is being held in collaboration with IT Sligo together with Booking Form. The key message of the seminar is to promote resilience and well-being in young children and...
Capital Application window extended
Capital application window extended due to adverse effects of weather New deadline of 3pm Wednesday 14th March 2018 Providers given extra three working days to complete applications Due to the unforeseen delays and inconveniences caused to childcare providers across...
Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone
Further flexibility announced to overage exemptions to free pre-school programme pending outcome of consultation process Parents of children with disabilities who are now deciding whether to defer their child’s entry into free pre-school will be able to avail of two...