ECCE 2024 and NCS 2024 are now open

ECCE 2024 and NCS 2024 are now open

Dear Service Provider,  The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme and the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) are now open for the 2024/2025 programme year.   You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years Hive to support you with ECCE and NCS.  ...
AIM Rules for 2024/2025 programme year

AIM Rules for 2024/2025 programme year

Dear Service Provider, The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) rules for the 2024/2025 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme year are now available on the Early Years Hive here. The AIM rules are a useful resource for parents and the Early Learning and Care...
The 2024 CCSP Saver Programme is now open

The 2024 CCSP Saver Programme is now open

​Dear Service Provider, The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Saver Programme is now open for the 2024/2025 programme year. You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years to support you with the CCSP Saver Programme.   Regards, The Early Years...
Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2024 now open.

Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2024 now open.

Dear Service Provider,   Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2024 is open to applications from 12 August to 27 September 2024.   The Learner Fund offers a bursary to early years educators and registered childminders, who are working in the sector, and...
Equal Start Rules for 2024/2025 programme year

Equal Start Rules for 2024/2025 programme year

Dear Service Provider, Attached are the Equal Start Rules for 2024/2025 programme year which was recently shared by DCEDIY. The Equal Start Rules will also be published on the Gov.ie and First 5 webpages. If you need any further supports or have any questions, please...
Submit your NCS 2024 funding agreement

Submit your NCS 2024 funding agreement

​Submit your NCS 2024 funding agreement Dear Service Provider, The new NCS programme year opens on 19 August 2024. You must activate the NCS 2024/2025 funding agreement before the current year’s agreement ends on 18 August 2024. This is to ensure continued...
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