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CORK COUNTY CHILDCARE COMMITTEE

For Childcare Providers in your area


This Weeks News & Information Bulletin
5th to 11th October 2024
Click HERE for this week in Childcare Bulletin

 

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES:

Thursday 24th October 2024 @ 5pm

AIM level 1 LINC Coordinator deadline for new graduates 

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Wednesday 13th November

QIPP template will become available

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Monday 16th December 2024

QIPP to be completed

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Quality & Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP)

It has recently been announced that a new Quality & Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP) has been developed. It is an amalgamation of the Quality Action Plan (QAP) & Tackling Disadvantage Plan. A guidance document outlining the changes will be issued by October 16th. Access to the QIPP template will be available on the Core Funding Contractual Requirements Reporting System (cfcrrs.ie) and will commence from Wednesday 13th November. Partner Services are requested to complete their QIPP by Monday 16th December.

AIM Plus & AIM Non-Term Applications

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An update on the AIM Plus & AIM Non-term applications has been issued in the Announcement section of HIVE. It states that it may take up to 12 weeks for applications to be processed. Applications received by close of business on Friday 25th October will be eligible for backdating of funding. It has also been clarified that the review functionality is currently not available for AIM Plus or AIM Non-term applicants. If you have applied, please check the status of the application regularly as it may be referred back for amendments to be made.

Covid case advice

Please see below links to relevant information:

AIM Level 1 (Linc Coordinator)

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AIM Level 1 applications are currently open on HIVE. Applications received by 5pm on October 24th 2024, for a new graduate will be backdated to the employment start date relevant to the 24/25 programme year. Applications after this date will not be backdated. Applicant guidelines can be found here.

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@corkchildcare.ie.

Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care

 

Cork College of FET have launched the Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care, giving staff the opportunity to become the lead educators and managers of tomorrow. Please see leaflet attached.

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Pre-Registration Training for Childminders

Cork County Childcare Committee are delighted to announce the commencement of the Pre-Registration Training for childminders. This training will support participants to understand the new childminding regulations and will provide all the information required to register with Tusla (see leaflet attached). This is a FREE training course and takes approximately 7 hours to complete. For further information please contact 022 23880 / info@corkchildcare.ie   Alternatively click on this link or scan the QR Code below to book your place on our upcoming training dates. 

If these training dates don’t suit you, please contact info@corkchildcare.ie and we will add your name to a waiting list for the next training course.

 

Compliance Framework Guidance

The DCEDIY Compliance Framework Guidance document and FAQ can be accessed in English and Irish on the Hive.

CYPSC Supporting Parents Train the Trainer Workshop

CYPSY are running a train the trainer workshop which is available for professionals who engage and support parents on a regular basis. Further details on the workshop are available on the leaflet attached.

Communities of Professional Practice

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Cork County Childcare Committee with the support of local ELC and SAC services have established Communities of Professional Practice (CoPP) across the county. Communities of Professional Practice are open to all educators and managers working in ELC or SAC services. If you or members of your team would like to attend any of the upcoming Community of Professional Practice Events below, please click on this  link to book your place.

  • Clonakilty Park Hotel, Clonakilty – Tuesday 22nd October @7pm – 9:30pm

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Cork County Childcare Committee Facebook Page 

We invite you to visit our website here and like and follow our Facebook page Cork County Childcare Committee Ltd for lots of updates and relevant content here.

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Cork County Childcare Committee was formed in 2001 and is funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) to improve the quality of childcare in Cork County.   

In addition to supporting the administration of all Government funding programmes for childcare; City and County Childcare Committees work with early childhood services and childminders looking for support with quality development, HR, governance, financial sustainability and continuing professional development.  

We also work with Parents to locate childcare best suited to their families needs, and advise on relevant government funded schemes etc.

CONTACT

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info@corkchildcare.ie

022 23 880

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