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Dear Service Provider, The application process for AIM Level 4 and Level 7 for the 2023/24 pre-school year opened on Hive on 5th May. Two steps must be taken prior to submitting an AIM Level 4 and Level 7 application. Where a service provider has not previously...

Dear Service Provider, We would like to highlight new Core Funding how-to videos recently added to the Early Years Hive, which were created based on feedback from service providers.These videos answer the below frequently asked allocations and payments questions for...

Dear Service Provider, AIM Level 5 The AIM Level 5 application process for 2023/24 is now open on the Early Years Hive, Friday 5 May 2023.AIM Level 4 & 7 The processes for AIM Level 4 applications (expert early years educational advice and support) and Level 7...

Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare provider, We are pleased to advise that the 2022/23 Annual Early Years Sector Profile survey will be available on the Early Years Hive from Friday 5th May. The Annual Early Years Sector Profile is the primary...

Applications are now available for Summer Play Scheme Grants! If you are a community group and wish to apply email -suzanne@sligochildcare.ieClosing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday May 31st 2023

is hosting a series of CPD workshops over the next month or two. These events are open to all who are interested. Blathu presents: 13th May, Galway city: Celebrating Festivals in Kindergarten, with Ulrike Farnleitner and Ruth Marshall 27th May, Callan, Co Kilkenny:...

The application process for Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) targeted supports will open on the Early Years Hive on Friday 5 May at 12 noon. Please refer to Hive Guides to support you with the submission of your AIM applications. AIM Level 5 The application process...

Following on from the update on attendance rules that issued via the e-bulletin last month, please find bellow a copy of a letter that will be sent to all parents registered with NCS. Regards,The Early Years Team  Dear Parent/Guardian, We are writing to you to remind...

The Review and Confirm window closed on Friday 7 April 2023.It is important to note that although the window has now closed, services who have not yet completed the Review and Confirm are still required to complete the process and the Review and Confirm form will...