The purpose of the Childminding Re-opening Grant is to support childminders who had to close as a direct result of the government restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An individual once-off Childminding grant of €500 per Childminder will be made available to assist with the additiona
Dear Service Provider, The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is very conscious of the stress and additional burden the closure period and preparations for re-opening have put on you as providers but also on your staff and the parents and children who use your service. We have endeavoured thro
Dear providers, Please find attached information on the Funding Package available to support Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare (ELC and SAC) to reopen from 29 June. The Government has provided a substantial funding package, with supports for reopening costs, wage costs, and capital co
The well-being, health and safety of children, their families and those working in the sector is a priority. This web-page provides guidance for parents and service providers on the reopening of early learning and care (ELC) and school-age childcare (SAC) services. Guidance is based on the latest pu
The document below outlines the values and ethics underpinning the work of the early years educator regardless of position. It offers to early years educators a set of principles to point of reference in guiding day to day decision making. Please see attached The Code of Professional Respon
Dear Service Provider, Please be aware that this week’s payments have been made to all services who submitted the TWSCS funding agreement and an application form by Tuesday, 2nd June. Applications ‘In Review’ Any providers whose applications are still in review will receive a further prelimi
Press Release Minister Zappone chairs fifth meeting of Advisory Group on planned reopening of childcare services 3 June, 2020 Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone this week chaired the fifth meeting of the expert Advisory Group on the planned reopening of Early Learning an
Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2019/20 Dear Service Provider, Programme Support Payments (PSP) will open for applications from Friday May 29 until Friday June 12 2020; the payments will issue after the application process ends. A ‘How to Guide’ including screen shots explaining how to apply th
Dear Provider, Please see attached a letter from the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, which includes important updates for providers on Government plans to reopen the early learning and care sector. Also attached are: a letter from the Secretary General of the Department, which you will be a
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have issued details for the Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers. Included is the Press Release from Minister Zappone, Frequently Answered questions, Support Pack, Volunteer Application form and How to Guide. Overview All existing regis