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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
AIM Level 5 Equipment – transfer of ownership
The transfer of ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open in late February
New Online Resource from Barnardos
‘How Relationships Impact on Children’s Behaviour in Early Learning and Care‘ is a new free resource
Force Majeure applications due to Storm Isha
Dear Service Provider, Following the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth’s notification yesterday
Early Years Inspectorate Webinar – Inspection Findings Review
This webinar will provide an overview of the Early Years Inspectorate’s new Inspection Findings Review
AIM Level 1 2023/2024 Reminder Announcement
AIM Level 1 2023 Reminder – It is still possible for services with new and
New Free Online Resources from Barnardos
Below are details of a number of new free online resources for those working in