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Please find attached the latest edition of the National Siolta Aistear Initiative newsletter in  Irish & English versions dated October 2017.  NSAI Nuachtlitir NSAI Newsletter

Programme support payment December 2017 Please note that the Programme support payment (non-contact time payment) December 2017 will be open for applications on Monday 6thNovember. This payment is available to all services who have signed up to deliver the More...

​ Launch of the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2016 /2017   Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2016/2017. Link to Full Report here, which is developed and published by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth...

The DCYA wished to bring the following matters to your attention 1.    An updated version of the DCYA Funding Programme Ruleshas been posted on the DCYA website and on the PIP Portal. 2.    Please see a letter to service providers regarding record keeping which has...

Anxiety and Panic - Public talk by Dr Harry Barry. See below for further details.                                                    ...

As a result of the decision to close childcare services on Monday and Tuesday of this week due to Hurricane Ophelia, it has been agreed with DCYA to extend the CCS registration period to COB Wednesday 25th October. The registration form will be available on PIP until...

“Minister Katherine Zappone T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, announced that the remaining provisions of the Children First Act, 2015 will commence on 11th December, 2017. The Act includes provision to: Introduce mandatory reporting of child abuse Place a...

Learner Fund Bursary The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have completed a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 7, Level 8, or Level 9...

Sligo County Childcare Committee will host an information session for parents of young children to highlight the importance of well-being and resilience among young children.  This session will take place on Wednesday 11th October @ 7.00 p.m. in the Riverside Hotel....