Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
DCYA notice on Parental Declarations
Dear Service Provider For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs will accept confirmation of the acceptance of the ECCE, NCS, TEC Savers and CCSP Savers ‘Parental Declarations’ by the relevant parent either by email or by...
Early Years Hive improvements
Dear Service Provider, We are always looking for ways to improve the user experience for Service Providers on the Early Years. We are happy to highlight the two below improvements that were recently made to the portal. Resources menu The Resources menu on the Hive has...
Clarification on Saver Programme dates
Dear Service Provider, We are aware that there may be some confusion regarding key dates for Saver Programmes. Please note that the closing date for registrations on Saver Programmes is Monday, 9th November. Children must have been in attendance in the service on or...
Important Updates for NCS and AIM Level 1 Reminder – 4 September, 2020
Please note the below important updates for NCS and AIM Level 1. NCS: Change in Hours Available to Parents from 7 September 2020 As previously announced, the maximum number of subsidised hours available under NCS will increase from 40 to 45 hours per week as of...
PIP Announcement 17th of August
COVID-19 Sustainability Support Funding 14 August Dear provider, As promised on Tuesday, we can now share some more detail on the COVID-19 Sustainability Support Funding to be made available as part of the Department’s July Jobs Stimulus Funding Package for the Early...
NCS Contracting 2020/2021: Important dates
Following on from the previous Programme Contracting and Programme Readiness announcements, we would like to bring your attention to the below points based on the clarification* to the 2019/20 Contract: · For services who re-contract to NCS 2020/21 on/before...
ECCE September Readiness 2020/2021 on the Early Years Hive
Please see the key information and dates for registrations and payments for ECCE on the Early Years Hive over the coming weeks. Before registrations can commence: Service calendars and fees lists must be submitted before registrations can be approved Services must...
CCSP & TEC September Readiness 2020/2021 on PIP
Dear Service Provider, Below is the key information in relation to deadline dates for registrations and payments on PIP for the coming weeks. For detailed programme information, please click on relevant programme links below: Programme (and links) Date programme...
1-1 Childcare Business Clinics
As the Childcare sector reopens after a very challenging and unprecedented period, we are aware that some services may require additional business supports, including HR advice and reviewing business sustainability. With this in mind, we have worked in...