On Tuesday 26 January, Government made the decision to extend the suspension of the ECCE programme and to continue to restrict access to other Early Learning and Childcare services to the children of essential workers and to vulnerable children. It is currently planned for these arrangements to be i
This note sets out on behalf of the two Departments guidelines, principles and protocols for educational course providers and Early Learning and Care providers to follow in respect of student placements in Early Learning and Care settings in the context of the Covid-19 situation and public health gu
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