****PIP Announcement****

ECCE 2018 Higher Capitation application forms are now available. For any services who wish to apply for ECCE 2018 Higher Capitation, we will advise they log into their PIP portal and navigate to the My Services Tab and select Higher Capitation Application towards the bottom of the screen.Once we have received an application, it will be appraised and Higher Capitation may be awarded based on the outcome of this appraisal. Successful applications will receive their Higher Capitation payments on the subsequent ECCE payment run, and all Higher Capitation payments will be back dated to the applicable start date. ... See more

Beep Beep Day | Online Ordering Form

National Beep Beep Day is Friday 5th October this year.
If you wish to order resources for your event please click on the link and order direct from the Road Safety Authority.

https://beepbeepday.rsaleadinglights.ie/ ... See more

BEEP BEEP DAY ORDER YOUR BEEP BEEP DAY PACKS BY COMPLETING THIS FORM:Teacher name* First Last Pre school name*Pre school address* Street Address Address Line 2 Town / City Pre school County*Pre school Eircode*Pre school email address* Pre school phone number*Number of pre school studentsSelect the i... ... See more

** PIP ANNOUNCNEMENT**
The AIM Informed consent has been updated and is available on the aim.gov.ie website. Please ensure when completing the consent for AIM supports that all areas of the form are filled in.
Incomplete consent forms may result in a delay in processing applications for resources and supports for a child. ... See more

PIP Announcement
LINC Applications are now open for all 2018 and 2017 graduates. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid delay in receiving your LINC payments. LINC must be reapplied for each academic year.
You will find your application form under the AIM tab at the top of your PIP page . ... See more

Early Years Quality and Regulatory Framework
The Early Years Inspectorate has developed a Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), to support registered Early Years Services to comply with the 2016 Regulations. The QRF does this by setting out the core regulatory requirements in a transparent way, bringing together evidence-based, national and international research and best practice in Early Years. The QRF aims to support registered providers in achieving compliance with the regulations and enhance the safety and care of children who attend these services. The QRF is child-centred, with a specific focus on the quality and safety of the care provided directly to children using the services.
https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-framework/ ... See more

Minister Zappone announces supports for quality improvements in the childcare sector, including €1.2m First Aid training fund https://www.dcya.gov.ie/docs/EN/Press-Releases-copy-dcya-gov-ie-2018/81/4902.htm ... See more

Tusla Early Years Inspection Reports moving from Pobal Maps to Tusla Website has been added
PLEASE NOTE: As of September 10th 2018 Pobal Maps will no longer host the Tusla inspection reports. These can now be found on the Tulsa website via this link.

A notice is also being placed on the home page of Pobal Maps to notify users of this change.

From the 10th September, if further information is required or if you experience a problem trying to access a report please contact the Early Years Inspectorates Information team at: eyiit@tusla.ie ... See more

PIP Announcement For Early Years Community Services
CCS August 2018 returns
The CCS August 2018 returns are now available for completion on Pobal Online. The deadline for submitting the completed return is Monday 24th September 2018.
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the return, please contact your Support Officer.

If you do not submit the return by the deadline, your CCS payments may be affected. ... See more