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Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Learner Fund Bursary for Graduates 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree

AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator (LINC) Application Process Open for 2021/22

The application process for the increased Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) capitation, funded by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), in recognition of the leadership and mentoring role that will be delivered by the Inclusion Co-ordinator, during the 2021/2022 pre-school year is now open for existing

Tusla Early Years Inspectorate

Updated Resources Tusla has added new resources to their website including; Final two modules of the QRF ELearning programme Fully revised and updated Question & Answer Document They will follow up with a date for a virtual workshop on the final two QRF modules very soon. Poster with links to

ECCE Optional Extras 2021/22 Update

The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022 programme year. The Department has decided to revert to last year’s rules on the matter of ECCE optional extras so that providers can charge for optional activities, including: • ‘Gymboree’ type events where outside providers deliver an

Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2021

Information on grants available: Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents in the community. Grants will normally range from €100 to €1,250.  Existing groups can apply for

Update to Tusla arrangements following HSE cyberattack

From Pobal Announcements 23/06/2021 Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency as a prescribed early years service. A childcare provider who provides both early learning and care and school age childcare must have a valid Tusla

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Learner Fund Bursary for Graduates 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree

AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator (LINC) Application Process Open for 2021/22

The application process for the increased Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) capitation, funded by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), in recognition of the leadership and mentoring role that will be delivered by the Inclusion Co-ordinator, during the 2021/2022 pre-school year is now open for existing

Tusla Early Years Inspectorate

Updated Resources Tusla has added new resources to their website including; Final two modules of the QRF ELearning programme Fully revised and updated Question & Answer Document They will follow up with a date for a virtual workshop on the final two QRF modules very soon. Poster with links to

ECCE Optional Extras 2021/22 Update

The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022 programme year. The Department has decided to revert to last year’s rules on the matter of ECCE optional extras so that providers can charge for optional activities, including: • ‘Gymboree’ type events where outside providers deliver an

Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2021

Information on grants available: Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents in the community. Grants will normally range from €100 to €1,250.  Existing groups can apply for

Update to Tusla arrangements following HSE cyberattack

From Pobal Announcements 23/06/2021 Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency as a prescribed early years service. A childcare provider who provides both early learning and care and school age childcare must have a valid Tusla

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Learner Fund Bursary for Graduates 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree

AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator (LINC) Application Process Open for 2021/22

The application process for the increased Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) capitation, funded by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), in recognition of the leadership and mentoring role that will be delivered by the Inclusion Co-ordinator, during the 2021/2022 pre-school year is now open for existing

Tusla Early Years Inspectorate

Updated Resources Tusla has added new resources to their website including; Final two modules of the QRF ELearning programme Fully revised and updated Question & Answer Document They will follow up with a date for a virtual workshop on the final two QRF modules very soon. Poster with links to

ECCE Optional Extras 2021/22 Update

The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022 programme year. The Department has decided to revert to last year’s rules on the matter of ECCE optional extras so that providers can charge for optional activities, including: • ‘Gymboree’ type events where outside providers deliver an

Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2021

Information on grants available: Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents in the community. Grants will normally range from €100 to €1,250.  Existing groups can apply for

Update to Tusla arrangements following HSE cyberattack

From Pobal Announcements 23/06/2021 Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency as a prescribed early years service. A childcare provider who provides both early learning and care and school age childcare must have a valid Tusla

Covid-19 Updates, Travel, Vaccinations and more……..

The Guidance Documents have all been updated on the HPSC website. HPSC Website: Guidance Documents Recently Updated Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for ELC/SAC Services (updated 31/08/21 Isolation Quick Guide for Adults/Children from their 13th Birthday (updated 14/09/21) “Under Review” – Isolation Quick Guide for children greater than 3 months

Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund  Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will open the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of

Learner Fund Bursary for Graduates 2021 announced by DCEDIY 2021

The DCEDIY have confirmed the launch of the 2021 Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree

AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator (LINC) Application Process Open for 2021/22

The application process for the increased Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) capitation, funded by Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), in recognition of the leadership and mentoring role that will be delivered by the Inclusion Co-ordinator, during the 2021/2022 pre-school year is now open for existing

Tusla Early Years Inspectorate

Updated Resources Tusla has added new resources to their website including; Final two modules of the QRF ELearning programme Fully revised and updated Question & Answer Document They will follow up with a date for a virtual workshop on the final two QRF modules very soon. Poster with links to

ECCE Optional Extras 2021/22 Update

The Department has carried out a review of the ECCE funding agreement for the 2021/2022 programme year. The Department has decided to revert to last year’s rules on the matter of ECCE optional extras so that providers can charge for optional activities, including: • ‘Gymboree’ type events where outside providers deliver an

Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2021

Information on grants available: Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent & Toddler Groups that are organised on a not for profit basis and involve the participation of parents in the community. Grants will normally range from €100 to €1,250.  Existing groups can apply for

Update to Tusla arrangements following HSE cyberattack

From Pobal Announcements 23/06/2021 Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Care (SAC) childcare providers must be registered with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency as a prescribed early years service. A childcare provider who provides both early learning and care and school age childcare must have a valid Tusla

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