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Reminder: The AIM Level 1 application process for all qualified LINC graduates remains open on the Early Years Hive.

Reminder: The AIM Level 1 application process for all qualified LINC…

AIM Level 1 is an annual application for services with new and existing graduates of the LINC programme. All applicants…

October mid-term break updates: NCS service calendar, returns; ECCE service calendar; CCSP Saver session amendments

October mid-term break updates: NCS service calendar, returns; ECCE service…

As some services are closed for the mid-term from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November, it may be necessary to…

ECCE, AIM Levels 1 & 7 and CCSP Saver Compliance…

Inspections on the ECCE (including AIM Level 1 and Level 7) and CCSP Saver programmes will commence shortly on the…

ECCE, CCSP and AIM 1 and 7 Compliance Training

ECCE, CCSP and AIM 1 and 7 Compliance Training

You and your staff are invited to attend training on ECCE, CCSP, AIM Levels 1&7 Compliance 2024/2025. The training webinars…

Press release – Minister O’Gorman publishes Guidelines Supporting Inclusion for Autistic Children in Early Learning, School & Childcare Settings

Press release – Minister O’Gorman publishes Guidelines Supporting Inclusion for…

Published: 11th October, 2024 Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, today published Introductory Guidelines to…

Press release – Minister O’Gorman welcomes strong commitment from early learning and childcare services to Core Funding for third year running

Press release – Minister O’Gorman welcomes strong commitment from early…

Published: 10th October, 2024 • Over 4,200 services have now applied for a third year of Core Funding, committing to working…

The National Childcare Scheme

The National Childcare Scheme provides subsidies to help parents meet the cost of quality Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare.

Access & Inclusion Model

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.

First 5

A whole-of-Government strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families. The First 5 website contains lots of useful resources for both practitioners and parents.