Dear Colleagues,
These are the deadlines, information, and announcements for the week 13th – 17th February 2023.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Deadline for all NCS Parental Agreements to be updated.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
AIM Level 5 Equipment – Transfer of Ownership
Following the transition of AIM Level 5, the Transfer of Ownership process for AIM Level 5 equipment will open in early March 2023 on the Early Years Hive.
The Transfer of Ownership of equipment from Pobal & DCEDIY to the relevant party occurs at the end of the child’s participation in the ECCE programme. The completion of this process will determine the destination and ownership of the Level 5 equipment item.
As per the AIM rules, section 7.20 “Pre-school providers and parent(s)/guardian(s) must engage with Pobal in relation to the transfer of ownership of equipment (including returning signed transfer of ownership forms, as appropriate).
Equipment provided under AIM Level 5 should not be removed from the pre-school until the transfer of ownership process is completed.”
A ‘How to Guide’ and Training Webinars will be available to service providers prior to the commencement of the Transfer of Ownership process.
If you require any additional information or support, please submit a request through Hive using the following categories:
Programme: AIM Level 5
Request Type: Equipment
Request Type Detail: Transfer of Ownership
Garda Vetting in Early Years Services
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement for anyone undertaking “relevant work or activity”, as defined in the National Vetting Bureau (Children And Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. The Act also creates offences and penalties for persons who fail to comply with its provisions.
The Barnardos’ Vetting Service can process your vetting applications for all categories of Early Years Services.
Barnardos can also process vetting applications for self-employed Childminders.
There isno feefor Early Years Services or Childminders for using this service.
For more detailed information on how to apply to process vetting and the stages of the vetting process please visit our website https://www.barnardos.ie/our-services/garda-vetting or email vetting@barnardos.ie or call us on 021 4547060.
Unfortunately Barnardos cannot process vetting applications for active current members of Early Childhood Ireland.
Update re Parental Agreement and Co-Payment tool
The deadline for updating parental agreements for NCS is March 2nd, 2023. The Co-Payment tool and/or the semi-automated Parental Agreements are based on the information inputted by Service Providers and does not include NCS closure periods. Therefore, Providers should review the calculations to ensure they are correct for the service’s particular circumstances. If there are additional unfunded days, the calculations will need to be adjusted.
Childminding and Revenue information session
Westmeath & Kildare CCC are holding a FREE online information session on Childminding & Revenue highlighting the benefits of registering with Revenue when operating a professional childminding business
Join us on Tuesday 28th February @10.00 – 11.00 am https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/539273520617
or Tuesday 28th February @7pm – 8pm https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/539292417137
This event is hosted by Westmeath County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Kildare, Offaly and Longford CCCs.
Covid case advice
ELC and SAC providers and Childminders that have positive cases and require support can contact the HSE ELC/SAC dedicated helpline on 01 511 9777.
For general Covid-19 queries you can contact HSE live on 1800 700 700 or 01 240 8787 or visit the First 5 website for the most up to date information and guidance. (www.first5.gov.ie)
Should you have any queries on any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0449335454 or info@westmeathchildcare.ie
