Reminder !!

15.04.2019 National Childcare Scheme,Early Learning & Care Capital Funding Announcement

DCYA Announcement
National Childcare Scheme,Early Learning & Care
Capital Funding Announcement
•Minister announces capital funding for service providers who sign up to the National Childcare Scheme
•Funding will allow providers to purchase ICT support to assist in recording and reporting children’s attendance
•A ‘one stop shop’ template for maintaining attendance records will also be available to meet providers’ needs
•Initiative complements other National Childcare Scheme supports, including the Transition Support Payment, the national communications campaign and nationwide training programme for providers https://www.dcya.gov.ie/docs/EN/Press-Releases-copy-dcya-gov-ie-2019/81/5263.htm ... See more

Department of Children And Youth Affairs

Places still available !

AIM - Home

AIM application process for
September 2019 pre-school year

AIM Level 7
For children who are currently receiving AIM supports and are eligible to avail of a 2nd year of the ECCE programme from September 2019
If the child is eligible and is returning to the same pre-school setting for a second year and circumstances have not changed, services in receipt of AIM Level 7 supports must submit a 2nd year extension request for all eligible children. This request can be submitted via the AIM tab on the PIP Portal from Wednesday 1st May.

If the child who is currently availing of AIM supports is moving to another pre-school in September 2019, a new AIM application has to be made by the new pre-school provider in conjunction with the parent(s).

New AIM applications:
For children eligible for the ECCE programme for the first time from September 2019 where AIM supports are required, the pre-school provider, in conjunction with the parent(s) should make an application for AIM by completing an Access and Inclusion Profile.
To apply for a child’s 1st year AIM Level 7 support a service request must be included in the submission of a Level 4: AIM Application. This application form can be accessed via the AIM tab on the PIP Portal and will be available from Wednesday 1st May.
Please contact onlinesupport@pobal.ie if you require any support in the submission of your application.

Apply early!
Applications should be made as early as possible to ensure that the relevant supports are in place when required. http://aim.gov.ie/ ... See more

The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. Its goal is to empower pre-school providers to deliver an inclusive pre-school experience, ensuring that every eligible c... ... See more

ncs.gov.ie

Parents Notice – School Age Childcare

Childcare services for school-age children must now register with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. School-age childcare services have not, to date, been subject to registration, so this is a significant step forward in ensuring quality school-age childcare.

Services must register their service if their primary purpose is to care for children where their parents are unavailable.
Services that provide childcare for school-age children only must apply for registration by 18 May 2019 and are encouraged to start this process straightaway. School-age services that are already registered with Tusla as pre-school services must apply for registration by 18 August 2019. New services must apply for registration at least 3 months before opening.

School-Age Childcare services that are registered will also be eligible to apply to participate in the forthcoming National Childcare Scheme.
What is the National Childcare Scheme?
The National Childcare Scheme is a pathway to truly accessible, affordable, quality childcare. From October 2019 it will replace all previous targeted childcare programmes with a single, streamlined and user-friendly Scheme to help parents meet the cost of quality childcare.
Supports are available for families with children aged between 24 weeks and 15 years who are attending any participating Tusla registered childcare service, including any Tusla registered childminder.
For further information relating to the National Childcare Scheme please visit https://ncs.gov.ie/parent ... See more

Leadership for Inclusion, LINC Programme | The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years programme, LINC, is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award, which will enable Early Years' Educators to perform the role of Inclusion Coordinator within their...

Attention Update
closing date for receipt of the applications for the LINC Programme has been extended to Thursday 11th April 2019 at 4pm. https://lincprogramme.ie/

BUY NOW LINC is now open for applications for 2019/2020. Click here to apply for the final year of the programme. Make an application for LINC between the March 18 and 22 and you could be in with a chance to win a €100 voucher for the Early Childhood Ireland Shop*, T&C’s apply click here for mor... ... See more

The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years Programme (LINC) will be closing for applications tomorrow Thursday April 4th at 4pm. If you are intending on applying for the last year of the course starting in September 2019 please apply now . Applications can only be made online at the LINC Programme website https://lincprogramme.ie/ ... See more

29.03.2019 Minister Zappone welcomes the report of the National Disability Authority with regard to overage exemptions for the ECCE free pre-school programme

Minister Zappone welcomes the report of the National Disability Authority with regard to overage exemptions for the ECCE free pre-school programme

Department of Children And Youth Affairs

Wexford CCC

NATIONAL CHILDCARE SCHEME INFORMATION SESSIONS: PHASE 1
We are hosting information sessions for all Childcare Providers. These sessions will cover the rules of the scheme and their practical application, as well as compliance requirements for Childcare Providers who choose to participate. Book your place

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/wexford-ccc-19734855704 ... See more