Dear Colleagues,
Here are the deadlines, important dates, and announcements for the week of 23 – 27 August 2021.
DEADLINES/IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday 23 August 2021
- Higher capitation applications open on Hive (see below for further details)
- ECCE 2021/22 programme call open on Hive
Tuesday 31 August 2021
- Playing outside grant applications close
Friday 1 October 2021
- Closing date for Learner Fund applications
Sunday 31 October 2021
- Final date for completion of subsidised FAR training course
Monday 1 November 2021
- Final date for re-registration of ELC services
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Higher Capitation Applications
You can now apply for your higher capitation payments on the Hive. If you have not completed an application before, or you have just forgotten how, here is a link to the guides
https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/how-to-guides/how-to-guides-ecce/higher-capitation/
AIM Level 7 reviews
Application approval and review guidelines are now up on the Hive https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/how-to-guides/better-start-aim/
Please note the reviews section, this shows you how to report any changes to Pobal.
If you prefer to watch a video on the processes, there are a number of new training videos up on the Hive including reporting a prolonged absence, change of capitation, changes to implementations of support and change of circumstances. These can be found here https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/how-to-guides/training-videos/
Tusla re-registration
If you are still in the process of re-registering your service, we must stress the benefit of working on it as soon as possible. We would highly recommend viewing recordings of their two webinars on the subject, one from March and one from just this week. The webinars very clearly set out what is required and how to ensure your re-registration goes as smoothly as possible. Although the deadline is not until 1 November, we cannot stress enough the importance of getting the process completed as soon as possible.
The webinar recordings can be found here:
https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/elearning-webinars-and-resources/webinars/
Covid-19 cases
We have attached the First 5 guidelines of what to do should you have a suspected case in your service.
Links to all of the relevant public health advice can be found on the First 5 website here: https://first5.gov.ie/guidance/public-health
Covid Case Support Helplines
There are two helplines available to services who have a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 in their service.
The HSE have a helpline to advise service providers if they have been informed of a Covid-19 case in a child or a staff member. The number is 01 511 9777. It is open Monday – Friday 8.30 – 4.30 and 10 – 4.30 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
For those services who need support on engaging with the relevant authorities due to a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19, there is an out of hours helpline. The number is 1800 940 341. The service will be available Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10.00 – 13.00 and 13.30 – 16.00.
