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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Announcement – Minister announces opening of €25m capital funding scheme to deliver thousands of additional early learning and childcare places
Dear Service Provider, Please see the recent press release by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) in relation to Minister Roderic O’Gorman announcing the launch of the €25m Building Blocks Extension Grant scheme for early...
Important information on AIM Plus and AIM Non-term
Dear Service Provider, Please see the below updates in relation to AIM Plus and Non term applications. Minimum of 1 hour AIM plus/AIM Non-term per day child is attending Please be advised applications for AIM plus and AIM Non-term must be submitted for a minimum of 1...
Life Start Childcare: Early Years Vacancies
Core Funding November Review and Confirm
Dear Service Provider, The November Review and Confirm window will open from 1 November to 14 November 2024. This process enables Core Funding payments to continue by facilitating Partner Services to review their most recent application information. Partner...
AIM Level 5: Application for a duplicate piece of equipment for use in AIM plus and AIM non-term
Dear Service Provider, Please be advised due to the expansion of AIM Level 5, a duplicate piece of equipment can be requested via an AIM Level 5 equipment application on the Early Years Hive. A duplicate piece of equipment can be requested when a child is availing...
Reminder to submit AIM Level 1 applications for new and existing graduates of LINC
Dear Service Provider, The backdating deadline for AIM Level 1 is approaching. All applicants are encouraged to submit their AIM Level 1 application as soon as possible. Applications received by 5pm on Thursday 24 October 2024 will be awarded the...
Guidance for completing the Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) template 2024/2025
Dear Service Provider, As you are aware there have been some changes to the Core Funding Quality Action Planning process for 2024/2025. Please see the following updated documents which are available under the Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) heading...
ECCE minimum numbers exemption
Dear Service Provider, The Department would like to remind services that, as per the rules governing the ECCE programme, there must be a minimum daily enrolment of 8 eligible children in ECCE preschool room sessions. If your ECCE preschool room session does not comply...
October mid-term break updates: NCS service calendar, returns; ECCE service calendar; CCSP Saver session amendments
Dear Service Provider, As some services are closed for the mid-term from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive. We advise making any necessary changes as soon as possible to ensure there...