The backdating deadline for AIM Level 1 is approaching.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their AIM Level 1 application as soon as possible.

Applications received by 5pm on Friday 27 October 2023 will be awarded the additional capitation from the Inclusion Co-ordinator’s employment start date relevant to the 2023/24 programme year.

Any applications after this date will not be backdated and funding will commence from the Monday following approval.

Please see ‘How to submit an AIM Level 1 application’ on the AIM Level 1 section of Help & Support on the Hive for guidance. Service providers must ensure that they have completed their ECCE programme readiness steps and activated the ECCE Funding Agreement.

If you require further assistance in relation to the AIM Level 1 application process, please raise a Service Request on your Hive portal using the following categories:

Programme: AIM Level 1

Request Type: Application

Request Type Detail: How To

National Childcare Scheme

Increase to NCS subsidy rates

Please see the below important update for ELC/SAC providers on the increase to the minimum subsidy rate & certain sponsor rates for the National Childcare