These are the deadlines, information, and announcements for the week 3rd -10th March 2023.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday 13th March
AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership process postponed from 8th to 13th March
Friday 24th March
Closing date for surveys and submissions on Review of Special Education Legislation:
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership postponed from 8th to 13th March
Pobal previously issued an announcement advising that the AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership process would go live on Wednesday 8 March. This has been postponed and further communication on the go live date will be issued week commencing 13 March.
Should you have any queries in relation to AIM Level 5 Transfer of Ownership please contact the Early Years Provider Centre by raising a Request on Hive as follows:
– Programme: AIM Level 5
– Request Type: Equipment
– Request Type Detail: Transfer of Ownership
Review of Special Education Legislation:
The Department of Education wants to hear your views on your personal experience with Special Education
This survey is open to students who have special educational needs, who are in school or recently finished school, they also want to hear from parents, teachers, special needs assistants, school staff and members of the public about your experience with the special education system. Please see further information including links to the survey attached to this bulletin.
Individuals or organisations that wish to make a submission to the review – Open Submissions
Further details can be accessed in the consultation paper at this link Consultation Paper
The closing date for survey and open submission responses is 24th March 2023.
Free Supporting transitions from pre-school to primary school for parents of children who may need additional supports in primary school.
NPC (National Parents Council) are working in partnership with the NCSE (National Council for Special Education) to deliver two regional online parent workshops on transitions from pre-school to primary school for children with special educational needs. This workshop will cover lots of practical hints, tips, and advice to support parents to support their children as they reach this important milestone in their lives. In addition to our universal transitions programme a local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) from the NCSE will join us to deliver the second part of the workshop which is focused on supporting children with special educational needs in primary school. There will also be time for questions at the end of the workshop.
When: Monday 13th March 10am & Tuesday 14th March 7:30pm
Where: online
How: Register here: : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTLGFCG
Please share the flier attached with parents.
10-year review of the ECCE programme
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY ) have commissioned Stranmillis University College Belfast, to carry out an independent 10-year review of the ECCE programme, led by Dr Glenda Walsh.
The purpose of the review is to establish which aspects of the current programme work well and what needs to be improved, and the findings will inform future developments to the programme.
As part of the review, they would like to visit 30 ECCE settings across the country to observe “ECCE in practice” and speak to managers, staff, parents and children about their experiences and views on the ECCE programme. They are currently recruiting ECCE settings for these visits and have developed the attached flyer if you are interested in participating.
How to add a Bank Account on the Hive
You can find guidance on how to add a bank account and how to change the bank account registered for your service on the Early Years Hive in the Help & Support section here.
This will be especially relevant to services who are still with Ulster Bank, as the bank continues its withdrawal from the Irish market this year.
National Childcare Scheme Participation Support Survey
Westmeath CCC would like to get your feedback on the NCS to identity areas where we can support EY providers.
Could you please complete survey below?
https://forms.office.com/e/VBdrFVa8yC
If you have already completed this survey we thank you for your feedback.
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
