Sligo County Childcare Committee

Supporting the delivery of Quality Childcare in Sligo. Offering training and advice to childcare providers and parents.

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

Last Thursday, Minister @rodericogorman launched the National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 – 2028).

Below, we set out key phases in the Action Plan, along with a summary of the actions scheduled to take place during each phase.

Further details ▶️ https://t.co/fFEjxTHz0s

[Sligo County Childcare Committee @SligoCCC]

Service Providers
Extensive Portal Maintenance 23-25 April on the HIVE and PIP. The portals will be fully operational again as of 9am Monday, 26 April. You may need to refresh your web browser to access the portal again.

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Take a look at this virtual tour for any child starting school developed by Clare CYPSC
https://t.co/qFpaO5olrM
#First5 #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaímis #ClareCYPSC

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Here’s a short animation video for children returning to crèche and pre-school.

#First5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #SupportingChildren

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

All the info you need as young children return to crèche and pre-school:
https://t.co/5awGf2oGE9
#First5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #SupportingChildren

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Need info on the National Childcare Scheme? Find it here: https://t.co/olcEiI8eXo
#First5 #AnChead5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

#SupportingChildren is a campaign to encourage everyone to be mindful of vulnerable children and young people in these challenging times: https://t.co/B7XxJGlXTb
#First5 #AnChead5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Parents Centre brings together new and existing resources that parents may find helpful: https://t.co/6zqxVOwfGn
#First5 #AnChead5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Infection Control Guidance for ELC and School Age Childcare Settings Webinar
Pre-register now for the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) webinar this Friday, 31 July:
https://t.co/aSCeiDz0p6
#First5 #AnChead5 #AIM #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[Sligo County Childcare Committee @SligoCCC]

Service Providers
Reminder: Please complete your Summer Reopening Capacity Survey

Dear Provider,

Have you filled in your capacity survey today? https://t.co/oBawYR8nzk

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

If you have a query on any aspect of your child’s primary or early year's education, please contact the National Parents Council helpline on 01 8874477

#First5 #AnChead5 #NCSE #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[HealthyIreland @HealthyIreland]

Kids need to be active every day and all activity counts, no matter how short it is. Ball activities are great and sometimes all you need is a wall and a hurley/football/tennis racket and a ball. Go to https://t.co/dABbW86w7s for activity ideas.

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Information for parents with children with special educational needs starting pre-school and school:
https://t.co/umvAzKlFcQ

#First5 #AnChead5 #NCSE #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[citizensinfo @citizensinfo]

If you paid a fee for school transport in 2019-2020, you'll get a refund for the period that schools were closed. If you haven't yet received a refund, email @Buseireann at [email protected] or contact your local school transport office.

See 👉 https://t.co/3h5KUQKk6T

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Take a look at the National Council for Special Education’s (NCSE) ideas for parents:
https://t.co/RKYBGOXXGd

#First5 #AnChead5 #NCSE #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

7 mBealach chun Gaeilge a labhairt le do pháiste, 7 Tips to speak Irish to your child:
https://t.co/KRXh0BI4rc
#First5 #AnChead5 #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Suggested books in Irish for children to support transitions from naíonra to primary school:
https://t.co/TFj9Ev2Dc8

#First5 #AnChead5 #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether #LeChéile

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

As children return to early learning and childcare services, or make the move to pre-school and school for the first time, there are a number of actions that parents can take to support these important transitions. For lots of practical information visit https://t.co/s4e8mC3REq

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

The StepUp website has been developed in order to assist both students and their parents in making the move between primary and secondary school.
https://t.co/vuMMvnWij2
#Reopening #First5 #AnChead5 #LetsGetReady #InThisTogether #Tusla

[First 5 Ireland @First5_Ireland]

Check out this info from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) if you have a child starting school this year: https://t.co/AwOapFofZM
#Reopening #First5 #AnChead5 #LetsGetReady #Ullmhaimis #InThisTogether