AIM Level 7 2026/2027 payments confirmation

AIM Level 7 2026/2027 payments confirmation

Dear Service Provider, We are pleased to confirm that AIM Level 7 payments for the 2026/2027 programme call have been processed and should be in bank accounts by 7 September 2026. This marks an important milestone for the 2026/2027 programme year and the introduction...
Journey Through the Early Years Hive training invite

Journey Through the Early Years Hive training invite

Dear Service Provider,   We are delighted to announce the latest of our rolling training, Journey Through the Early Years Hive. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users.   Please note:...
NCS Compliance Inspections – 2026/2027

NCS Compliance Inspections – 2026/2027

Dear Service Provider The new NCS programme call 2026/2027 has commenced and NCS on-site inspections will continue. The compliance process will involve a series of standardised checks aimed at confirming adherence with programme rules, contract conditions and relevant...
Transition from Preschool to Primary

Transition from Preschool to Primary

Dear Parents, The transition from preschool to primary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s early years. At the National Parents Council (NPC), we are committed to supporting parents and childcare providers in helping children navigate this...
Early Years Service Joint Labour Committee FAQ

Core Funding Staff Funding Annual Contribution 2 (SFAC 2)

Dear Provider, As you will be aware, applications for the Core Funding Scheme 2026/27 opened on 8 June and many providers have already contracted for the scheme for the coming programme year, with applications rates for this year on par with previous years. In...
Registration is now open for Aistear in Practice

Registration is now open for Aistear in Practice

Dear Service Provider, Join Better Start for a series of online mentoring sessions. Aistear in Practice is a series of online mentoring sessions developed by Better Start to support reflection on practice linked to Aistear, with a focus on quality inclusive...
NCS Compliance Inspections – 2026/2027

Statement from DCDE on new NCS Co-payment Functionality

Dear Service Provider, Thank you to all who attended the new National Childcare Scheme (NCS) mandatory co-payment functionality webinar on 23 July 2026. The recorded webinar is now available here. There is also a copy of the presentation available here. Two additional...
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