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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
National Childcare Scheme
Just received your National Childcare Scheme (NCS) and not sure what to do next? Check out our FAQs ( https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/faqs/ ) for advice or call the Parent Support Centre on 01 906 8530
AIM Level 1 Application Process opens 22 July for 2024/25 for existing graduates
Dear Service Provider, AIM Level 1 Application Process opens 22 July for 2024/25 for existing graduates AIM Level 1 applications for existing graduates will open on the Early Years Hive next Monday, 22 July 2024. The AIM Level 1 application supports the...
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Minister announces details of additional funding to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access early learning
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has today announced details of €13.5 million in additional funding for Equal Start - the major new model of Government-funded supports to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can...
Training Invitation: Programme Readiness 1 Refresher and Fees table and Parent Statement
Dear Service Providers, You and your staff are invited to attend sector training on Programme Readiness 1 and the Fees Table and Parent Statement for the 2024/2025 programme year. The sessions will be held on Thursday 27 June and Friday 28 June. As part of...
Programme Readiness 2024 / 2025
Dear Service Providers, As noted last week we are delayed in opening the online process due to new system enhancements. We are now aiming to open for Programme Readiness activities for ECCE, NCS and the CCSP Saver Programme on Thursday the 27 June We appreciate that...
Reminder: New Employment Regulation Orders for the Early Years Services Sector – 24 June 2024
Dear Service Provider, Reminder: New Employment Regulation Orders for the Early Years Services Sector - 24 June 2024 On 3 June 2024, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) announced the accepted proposals for new...
Guidance on attendance records
Dear Service Provider, As you are aware, attendance records must be maintained for each room/session operated by a service. These records must include: Date Child’s full name Time of arrival and departure Absences While “daily” records must be maintained, this does...
New Employment Regulation Orders for the Early Years Services Sector – 24 June 2024
Dear Service Provider, On 3 June 2024, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) announced the accepted proposals for new Employment Regulation Orders (EROs), applicable to the Early Years Services Sector. The EROs will come...