Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
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...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 25 November 2024
Reminder: Early Years Hive maintenance 22-24 November 2024
Dear Service Provider, The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website will be unavailable from 7am on Friday 22 November until 5pm on Sunday 24 November due to essential maintenance. There will be no impact to your weekly payments on Friday 22...