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Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement
Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement As was confirmed last Friday, applications for the Building Blocks
Bi-weekly Early Years Hive Snapshot: 26th February 2024
Please see link below to your Early Years Hive bi-weekly snapshot, 26th February 2024:
National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) – Aistear and Play 2024
Deadline to apply: Monday 11 March at 5pm The purpose of the NSAI is to
Building Blocks Expansion Grant Training
Dear Service Provider You are invited to attend a training session that will provide an
Important Announcement on the Increase of NCS Subsidies
From 2 September 2024, the minimum rate for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidies will
Letter from HSE for Parents and Legal Guardians on the Importance of MMR Vaccine and Being Measles Aware
Please find below information for early learning and childcare service providers and a letter for
Application for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme is now open
The application process for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme is now open. The
Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme (Updated 16:23)
Dear Service Providers, The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) circulated a press release today
Early Years Hive Maintenance – Thursday 22nd February 2024
There will be a short interruption for a maximum of 1 hour to the Early
Issue with NCS Returns Now Resolved
The issue with NCS returns has now been resolved. Returns can now be submitted as
Publication of Regulatory Notice on the Use of Water Beads in Early Years Services
Tusla have published a regulatory notice which sets out requirements for Early Years Services in
NCS change in ending claims with FAQ
As of 17/02/2024 there is going to be a significant change to HIVE. Now, when parents end
Core Funding Year 1
The Financial Reporting Requirement for Year 1 of Core Funding is an Income and Expenditure
Scheduled Updates to the Early Years Hive on 15 February 2024
Dear Service Provider, The Early Years Hive will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday 15 February
Check if it’s Measles
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. Measles starts with cold-like symptoms that develop about
Intellectual Disability Studies Module QQI level 5 – FET Centre Stranorlar
BTEI part time course currently open for recruitment in FET Centre, Stranorlar Course code – 444349 Course
Early Years Hive Bi-weekly Snapshot: 12th February
Please see link below for your Early Years Hive Bi-weekly Snapshot: 12th February 2024
OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong).
This year marks the first year that Ireland is participating in the OECD Starting Strong
Minister O’Gorman Launches Public Consultation on New Childminding Regulations
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has today announced the
Notice for Services Located in Schools re Closure Day Due to Referendums on 8 March
Dear Service Provider, Please note that Early Learning and Care/School Age Childcare Providers located within a
Access to Better Start training through Continuous Professional Development
Dear Service Provider, Access to Better Start training through Continuous Professional Development Each member of
Extension to December 2023 Financial Impact Returns
The Finance and Impact Returns (FIRs) for December 2023 now need to be completed and
Core Funding – Review and Confirm Reminder
Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Providers, Review and Confirm This is
DCCC’s e-Newsletter
Have you seen the latest edition of DCCC’s weekly e-newsletter? The e-newsletter contains updates on
Mid-term Break Updates: NCS Service Calendar, Returns; ECCE Service Calendar; CCSP Saver Session Amendments
Dear Service Provider, As services are closed for the mid-term on Thursday 15 February and Friday
Core Funding Review and Confirm Reminder
Dear Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Providers, Review and Confirm This is
Child Safeguarding
Are you aware that there is a suite of resources, webinars and eLearning programmes available
LINC+CPD Programme for LINC Graduates now open for New Registrations.
The LINC+ CPD Programme for LINC Graduates is now OPEN for new registrations. Registration for
Special First 5 Little Library at your Local Library eBulletin
DCEDIY are excited to bring you a special First 5 Little Library at your Local
2024 OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey
Dear Provider, This year marks the first year that Ireland is participating in the OECD