These are the deadlines, information, and announcements for the week of 11th – 15th Nov 2024.
DEADLINES/IMPORTANT DATES:
18th November 2024
Access to the CFCRRS will commence for completion of QIPP
29th November 2024
Deadline to apply for the Fee Increase Assessment
16th December 2024
Quality Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) to be submitted
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Building Blocks Extension grant
Minister Roderic O’Gorman announced the launch of the €25m Building Blocks Extension Grant scheme for early learning and childcare providers. Please see the recent press release by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).
Further details of the scheme along with application forms and applicant guidelines will be made available to the sector soon.
Fee Increase Assessment and Approval Process
To submit an expression of interest or discuss the Fee Increase Assessment and Approval Process, please contact your Development Worker directly or info@westmeathchildcare.ie.
Please note the deadline for applying is 29th November 2024.
Quality & Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP)
Guidance for completing the Core Funding Quality & Inclusive Practice Plan (previously referred to as the QAP) is available under the Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) heading on the Core Funding documents page of the Early Years Hive here.
Partner Services are to receive access to the Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) on the Core Funding Contractual Requirements Reporting System (CFCRRS). Emails will be circulated on a phased basis. The email will be sent to the Primary Authorised User (PAU).
The email will outline what you need to do to access the CFCRRS and will link to technical guidance videos (also below). Access to the CFCRRS will commence from 9:00am on Monday 18 November 2024.
Completed QIPPs much be submitted by the end of Monday 16 December 2024.
Once submitted, your QIPP will remain on the CFCRRS, you are not required to upload it to the Early Years Hive for validation.
Should you require assistance at any stage, please contact your local City or County Childcare Committee for support. https://myccc.ie/
2024/25 QIPP Technical Guidance Video: login as PAU & change your password
2024/25 QIPP Technical Guidance Video: PAU adding a QAU (Quality Authorised User)
2024/25 QIPP Technical Guidance Video: Submit a QIPP & delete and start again procedures
Childminding Registration
Tusla have continued to expand the resources and support documentation available on their Childminding webpages //tusla.ie/early-years-inspectorate/childminding-services.
To contact Tusla’s childminding helpline ring (061) 440600 (option 9) or email cm.registration@tusla.ie or view their Frequently Asked Questions section on the website.
Hive Scheduled Maintenance
The Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website will be unavailable from 7am on Friday 22nd November until 5pm on Sunday 24th November due to essential maintenance. There will be no impact to your weekly payments on Friday 22nd November.
AIM Level 5: Application for a duplicate piece of equipment for use in AIM plus and AIM non-term
Due to the expansion of AIM Level 5, a duplicate piece of equipment can be requested via an AIM Level 5 equipment application on the Early Years Hive. A duplicate piece of equipment can be requested when a child is availing of AIM plus or AIM non-term and the equipment used during ECCE hours cannot be relocated to the AIM plus or AIM non-term room.
Where a duplicate piece of equipment is required, a prescribing professional must indicate this on the HSE report submitted.
Covid Case Advice
Please see below links to relevant information:
Preventing the spread of covid 19 in school or childcare – HSE
Management of Infectious Disease in Childcare Facilities and Other Childcare Settings (2012)
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
