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Programme Readiness 2021/22 Reminder
Dear Service Provider, As previously communicated, the first stage of Programme Readiness 2021/22 for ECCE, NCS and
End of Temporary 2-hour Attendance Rule for NCS
Dear Service Provider, Last year the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth introduced
HSE Public Health Update to Early Years/SAC Services
Please click on the link below to access public health update from the HSE:
ECCE Funding Agreement for the 2021/2022 Programme Year
The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022
Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2021 – Closing Date Extended to Friday 10th September.
Donegal County Childcare Committee (DCCC) Ltd, on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability,
Reminder: The Finance and Impact Returns (FIRs) April 2021.
The deadline for submission for April 2021 FIRs has expired. If you have not yet
Toileting Talk
Whether you are a first time parent thinking about toilet training your little one and
School Aged Childcare Survey – Closes 11th July ’21
You are being asked to take part in a School Aged childcare (SAC) survey with
The National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC)
Dear Childminder As you may be aware, The National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC) was
New Applications Closed for ECCE Higher Capitation 2020/21
Dear Service Provider, New applications for ECCE Higher Capitation 2020/21 Programme Call are now closed
Process for Checking ECCE Fees List for 2021/22 Programme Year
Dear Service Provider, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth would like to
URGENT: Deadline for Covid TWSS Reconciliation is 30 June
Dear Provider, We are writing to you today at the request of Revenue, to urge
AIM 2021/22 and EWSS
As per the AIM Programme Rules, the wages of an employee may be supported through
Update to Tusla Arrangements Following HSE Cyberattack
Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered
DCEDIY Capacity Building Grant
Applications are now open for the Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training to
Outdoor Enhancement Grant
Further to the recent announcement by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman,
Childminding Development Grant 2021
The 2021 Childminding Development Grant (CMDG) opened for applications on Monday 14th June 2021 and
Annual Early Years Service Profile and Income and Costs Survey 2020/21– DEADLINE EXTENDED: 5pm Friday 25th June
Due to feedback we have received on time pressure on services arising from ongoing programme
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Learning through play is one of the best ways for your child to learn. This
Re-designed Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Website
Please see link below to the re-designed Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) website. The website
Level 7 Diploma in Applied Approaches to Childhood Autism
LYIT are currently accepting applications for the Level 7 Diploma in Applied Approaches to Childhood
Notice of DCCC’s AGM
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020 of Donegal
GMIT LAUNCHES NEW LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE
GMIT’s Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Social Care is pleased to offer a brand
PSP 2021-22 Announcement
The Programme Support Payments (PSP) will open for applications on the Early Years Hive from
Outdoor Enhancement Grant
Further to the recent announcement by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman,
Extension to FAR Reimbursement
Tusla has provided an extension to FAR regulatory requirement for all registered Early Learning and
Deadline for submitting NCS and Savers Non-Attendance Form is Thursday 3rd June
The deadline for completing the NCS and Savers Non-Attendance Form is close of business tomorrow, 3
Minister O’Gorman Announces €6m in Funding for Outdoor Play.
Minister O’Gorman announces roll out of Summer of Play initiative with €6m in funding for
AIM Level 4 and Level 7 Application Supports
The application process for AIM Level 4 (expert early years educational advice and support) for
