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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Core Funding Application Process Training Invite
Dear Service Provider, You and your staff are invited to attend sector training on the Core Funding application process. The sessions will be held on Friday 21 June and Monday 24 June. As part of this training, we will be demonstrating the following: The Core Funding...
Update regarding Programme Readiness 2024/2025
We wish to provide an update regarding Programme Readiness 2024 / 2025. Programme Readiness for ECCE, AIM Level 1, NCS and the CCSP Saver Programme 2024/2025 will be available on the Early Years Hive in the coming weeks, along with Core Funding Applications and...
Minister O’Gorman AIM announcement
Minister O’Gorman announces plans for €14 million boost in support for children with a disability accessing early learning and childcare Funding for Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) increasing by €14m (32%) in 2024 This funding is currently supporting around 7,100...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 10 June 2024
Public Consultation on a National Plan for Irish Language Provision in Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare
Introduction How to participate in the consultation? What will we do with your answers: Queries Additional documents Introduction The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is carrying out a public consultation on the development...
AIM Programme Readiness and Review & Confirm Common Queries
Dear Service Provider, The AIM Level 7 Review & Confirm (R&C) process recently opened on the Early Years Hive. Below are some key points and links to resources that will support service providers when completing the R & C process. How To - AIM Review &...
Bi Weekly Hive Snapshot
Bi Weekly Hive Snapshot for the 27th of May 2024
Notice for services located in schools re closure day due to local and European elections on 7 June
Dear Service Provider, Notice for services located in schools re closure day due to local and European elections on 7 June Please note that Early Learning and Care/School Age Childcare Providers located within a school premises or on the school grounds, and where the...
2024 Childminding Grant
The Minister has launched the 2024 Childminding Development Grant!You can read the full press release here: https://www.gov.ie/.../0e0b7-minister-ogorman-launches.../Application forms and guidance documents are available from your local City/County Childcare...