Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Submit your Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) by 16 December 2024
Dear Service Provider, The deadline for submission of your Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) for 2024/2025 is 16 December 2024. Submitted QIPPs will be checked as part of the Review and Confirm processes, failure to submit a QIPP by a Partner Service may...
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme now open
The application process for the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme is now open. High level information on the Scheme can be found here with detailed application templates and applicant guidelines and supports available here under the resources section on the Early...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 9 December 2024
National Childcare Scheme (NCS) end-of-year maintenance
Dear Service Provider, As it is coming up to the Christmas holidays and the end of 2024, it may be necessary to make important changes for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) on your Early Years Hive. As such, the following points are covered in this announcement:...
Announcement: Introducing New Garda Vetting Procedure
New Garda Vetting procedures for the ELC and SAC Sector that will come into effect on 1 February 2025.
Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme – updated communication
Dear Service Provider, Please note that the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have recently updated their Communication on the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme The updates are highlighted in yellow. Regards, The Early...
AIM Level 7 Review and Confirm closes on 13 December 2024
Dear Service Provider, Please note the closing date for submitting an AIM Level 7 Review and Confirm application for the 2024/2025 programme is 13 December 2024. If there is a child attending your service who had an approved AIM Level 7 application during the...
Building Blocks Extension Scheme Information for Early Learning and Childcare providers on new capital funding scheme
AIM Expansion Reviews
Dear Service Provider, Please see the below updates in relation to AIM Plus and Non-term applications. Submitting a Review: Please be advised that review functionality for AIM Plus and AIM Non-term applications will be available from Friday 29 November. AIM Plus and...