Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028
Information Leaflet on Inspections in Early Learning and Care from Tusla
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
Sligo Library weekly Baby and Toddler Storytime
January is a great time to start a positive new habit. Sligo Library would like to invite you to add our weekly baby and toddler storytime to your schedule. We have lots of fun with stories, toys, music, special guests, and a nice chance for the grown-ups to have a...
MSLETB – Childcare and SNA courses
Childcare and SNA course starting January 2024 with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board REF COURSE TITLE PROVIDER LOCATION STARTS CATEGORY TYPE 430875 Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 5) BTEI Centre, Sligo Sligo Town...
Stream in ECEC Workshop
Very interesting Workshop on supporting STEAM in Early Learning Centre's coming to Sligo on Saturday 9th March. Places at this workshop is limited, so booking early is advised by emailing sligochildcare@gmail.com...
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
On 8 December, Minister Roderic O’Gorman, announced the introduction of a new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund on a pilot basis, co-funded by the European Union through the EIST programme 2021 to 2027. The new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund will support early years...
NCS end-of-year maintenance announcement
As it is coming up to the Christmas holidays and the end of 2023, 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: NCS Service Calendars...
E-Bulletin December Edition
The e-Bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Department of Education, Pobal and Tusla. A link to the e-Bulletin may be found here: December 2023 Early Years Sectoral E-Bulletin
Minister O’Gorman announces €45m Capital Grant for the Early Learning and Childcare Sector
€45m announced under the Building Blocks - Capacity Grant Grants in early 2024 for Early Learning and Childcare Services to expand their capacity by means of internal renovations Grants from mid-2024 for Early Learning and Childcare Services to deliver larger...