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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
CCSP April 2020 returns
The CCSP Finance and Impact returns for April 2020 returns are now available for completion on Pobal Online. Please be aware the deadline for submitting the completed return is Friday, 12th June. “As advised previously, the DCYA would like to emphasise the importance...
Letter from Minister Zappone on establishing an Advisory Group of the EY Forum & ToR
Attached letter from Minister Zappone on the establishment of the Advisory Group along with the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group issued to ELC & SAC providers on 15 May 2020.
Update: Application Form for Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS)
Dear Service Provider, Please see important information regarding the TWSCS application form below. Employee ID number An important change has been made to the TWSCS application form. Services completing the form are now asked to provide a unique 3 digit number...
Statement on Cancellation of Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone today announced, with regret, that the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers will not proceed on the 18 May as planned. The scheme was launched last Thursday with a call to childcare...
AIM Update: 2020/2021
The process for new applications for AIM Levels 4, 5 and 7 has not yet opened. A further announcement in relation to the above will be made soon. The application process for AIM Level 7 2nd year extensions is currently open. Please note, 2nd year extensions should be...
Phase 2 of DCYA Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme (TWSCS)
Dear Service Provider, Phase 2 of the TWSCS will go live on Monday, 11th May. Application process Phase 2 comprises an application form which will be available to complete and submit on the Early Years Hive. All services must have an account set up on the Hive and...
Important: TCSEHW Volunteer Application Form Version 2
Dear Service Provider, Please be advised that an important update has been made to the Volunteer Application Form for the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers (TCSEHW). The version now found in PIP Resources is version 2 and replaces the previous...
Update: Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers
Update: Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers Dear Service Provider, Further to yesterday’s announcement on TCSEHW, please find the letter from Assistant Secretary Bernie McNally to service providers relating to the introduction of the new...
Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has announced new, emergency measures to support essential health workers who are having difficulty meeting their childcare needs. This forms part of Phase 1 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening...