Dear Colleagues,
These are the deadlines, information, and announcements for the week 6th – 10th February 2023.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES:
Friday 10th February 2023 @ 5 pm *Today*
Deadline for submission of December 2022 (FIR’s) The Finance and Impact returns
Thursday 2nd March 2023
Deadline for all NCS Parental Agreements to be updated.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The Finance and Impact returns (FIRs) for December 2022 are available for completion on Pobal Online (Community services only)
The DCEDIY encourages services to complete the returns to help identify any problems that Pobal and the DCECIY may help resolve. If you require any assistance in completing the return, please complete a service request on the HIVE, selecting the FIRs as the category and sub-category of the request.
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
