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WCCC weekly news & updates 8th December, 2023

WCCC weekly news & updates 8th December, 2023

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Minister O’Gorman announces €45m Capital Grant for theEarly Learning and…

 €45m announced under the Building Blocks – Capacity Grant Grants in early 2024 for Early Learning and Childcare Services…

2024 OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Study

Ireland is participating in the 2024 OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong). This is the…

AIM Level 7 – Extension Applications Deadline 15 December 2023

Please note the application process for submitting an AIM Level 7 extension application for the 2023/24 programme call will be…

WCCC weekly news & updates 1st December, 2023

WCCC weekly news & updates 1st December, 2023

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New Supporting Parents website

Visit the new Supporting Parents website delivered under First5 gov.ie/supportingparents The First5 Big Steps are major changes, planned under the…

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.