These are the information, deadlines, and announcements for the week of 24th– 28th February 2025.
DEADLINESS / IMPORTANT DATES:
28th February 2025
Deadline for Core Funding Income and Expenditure Template Year 2
Transfer of Ownership process for AIM Level 5 opens
28th March 2025
Deadline for Parent & Toddler Group Grant application
4th April 2025
Deadline for Childminding Development Grant 2025
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Reporting Requirements for Core Funding Year 2
The deadline for submitting completed Income and Expenditure for Core Funding Year 2 is 28th February 2025. Submissions must be uploaded to the CFCRRS portal.
Guidance is available on the Early Years Hive > Core Funding Reporting Requirement Year 2 (2023/2024)
AIM Level 5 Equipment – Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of Ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment is now open. Services who are required to complete the process will receive notification on HIVE. Guides and training videos are available on Early Years Hive > Help & Support > Better Start/AIM > AIM Level 5
Childminding Development Grant 2025
The Childminding Development Grant 2025 is currently open for applications. All current childminders and childminders planning to open in 2025 are eligible to apply. The grant aims to enhance quality and safety in childminding services and allows for the purchasing of IT equipment to assist with training and registration processes later in the year. For further information or to receive an application form, contact childminding@westmeathchildcare.ie or 0449335454
For further information about the National Action Plan for Childminding, visit www.gov.ie/childminding
Parent and Toddler Group Grant
Applications are currently being accepted for the Parent & Toddler Group Grant 2025. The grant is available to existing not-for-profit groups who provide informal support to all families and involve the participation of parents/guardians in the community.
The grant is also open to new Parent & Toddler Groups as well at Buggy Walking Groups. For further information or to request an application form, contact grants@westmeathchildcare.ie or 0449335454
Covid Case Advice
Please see below links to relevant information: Preventing the spread of covid 19 in school or childcare – HSE & Pre_School_ManagementInfectiousDisease.pdf
General Covid-19 queries: Contact HSE on 1800 700 700 between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday / HSE Covid-19
