Childcare News

​Dear Service Provider, Access to Better Start training through Continuous Professional Development   Each member of staff must have their own active directory account to take part in training. When staff self-enroll for training through the LMS365 course catalogue...

​Dear Service Provider, As services are closed for the mid-term on Thursday 15 February and Friday 16 February, with the option to extend to a five-day break, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive. We advise making any necessary...

The transfer of ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open in late February 2024 on the Early Years Hive. The transfer of ownership of equipment from Pobal & DCEDIY to the relevant party occurs at the end of the child’s participation in the ECCE...

 It is still possible for services with new and existing Graduates of LINC to submit your AIM Level 1 application. As AIM Level 1 is an annual application, if you currently have a qualified LINC Graduate working in your service as an Inclusion Coordinator and have not...

Following the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth’s notification yesterday regarding Storm Isha, please be aware that an application for Force Majeure, including evidence of the requirement to close, must be submitted to Pobal in the...

It is still possible for services with new and existing Graduates of LINC to submit your AIM Level 1 application.      As AIM Level 1 is an annual application, if you currently have a qualified LINC Graduate working in your service as an Inclusion Coordinator and have...

This new leaflet provides information for parents on the different types of inspections and other work carried out by Tusla and the Department of Education inspectorates. Inspections in Early Learning and Care settings Information leaflet for parents