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AIM Level 4 & 7 application process for September 2022 pre-school year.
AIM Level 4 and 7 The AIM Level 4 and 7 application process (initial and extension applications) for 2022/23
AIM Level 5 Application Supports
The application process for AIM Level 5 is now available on Hive. Further guidance on
Programme Readiness 2022/23 on the Early Years Hive
The first stage of Programme Readiness 2022-23 for ECCE, NCS and CCSP Saver programme will
Commencement of Unannounced Onsite Compliance Inspections- May 2022
Further to the commencement of onsite Compliance Inspections earlier in the Programme Year we wish
Removal of wraparound care from NCS
From 2 May 2022, the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) will no longer be deducting hours spent
Minister O’Gorman announces changes to Regulations to allow for a more streamlined re-registration process for ELC and SAC services and to enhance availability of information on services for parents.
The amendments will allow for the streamlining of the process of re-registration for ELC and
Reminder: Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 Survey
The deadline for completing the Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 Survey is just two
Invitation to Better Start Quality Development Webinar
Better Start Quality Development Service is now on Hive Dear Service Provider, Pobal’s Early Years
Core Funding Information on First 5 Website
Please see link below to information about Core Funding published by DCEDIY on the First
AIM Level 4 & 7 Application Process for September 2022 Pre-school Year
AIM Level 4 and 7 The application process for AIM Level 4 (expert early years
CCSP Saver Programme 2022 on the Early Years Hive
The upcoming CCSP Saver Programme year will be administered on the early Years Hive portal,
CCSP Saver Programme 2022 on the Early Years Hive
Dear Service Provider The upcoming CCSP Saver Programme year will be administered on the early
The Importance of Play – Information Session for Parents and Baby & Toddler Groups
Parenting Support Champions Project are hosting a series of online information sessions to support parents
Important Announcement on the Removal of Wraparound Care from NCS
Dear Service Provider, As part of Budget 2022 changes introduced by Minister Roderic O’Gorman, from
AIM Level 5 Application Process for September 2022 Pre-school Year
Dear Service Provider The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed
Quality Development applications now open on Hive
Applications for Quality Development are now open! Early Learning and Care settings can apply for
Changes to the National Childcare Scheme
Please see link below to Press Release from Minister O’Gorman, announcing changes to the National Childcare
My Little Library
Dear Service Provider, As previously communicated, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Resources for ELC/SAC Settings Supporting Children and Families from Ukraine
Dear Provider We are writing to you today to share some supports/resources which may be
Easter Holiday Updates: NCS Service Calendar and Non-Term Hours; and CCSP Session Amendments
As schools are closed for Easter over the next two weeks, it may be necessary
Transition Fund Announcement
Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare provider, We are writing today to
MyGovID Maintenance (Thursday, 7 April)
Dear Service Provider, The MyGovID site will be unavailable on Thursday 7 April at 8.00am for a
Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 survey is now available on the Early Years Hive
Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare provider, We are pleased to advise
Weaning and Fussy Eaters Information Session
Free online event. Supporting parents around the specific topics of weaning and fussy eating. Join
Early Years Hive Scheduled Maintenance (Thursday, 31 March)
Dear Service Provider, The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website will be unavailable
Trauma in Early Learning and Care – Online Event
Barnardos are hosting an online event on Trauma in Early Learning and Care on Thursday the 7th April
AIM Refresher Training Webinar Recording and Slides
Dear Service Provider, Many thanks to all the service providers for their attendance the AIM
