Category Archives: News Updates
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HSE-Video advice on following Public Health Guidance during current Level 5 Restrictions
Posted on January 15, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesThe HSE has recorded a short two-part video on the operation of ELC and SAC services during the current Level 5 restrictions, and with advice on how to help reduce the risk of spread of Covid-19 in settings by following the public health guidance. The video can be accessed at the links below.
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Preschool at Home
Posted on January 15, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesBelow are some videos with simple ideas of things young children can do at home that will support their learning through play. The videos were developed on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs by Early Childhood Ireland. Further videos will be added over the coming weeks. Video link
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Domestic Abuse Info Blast
Posted on January 15, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesReports in the media from Tusla and Domestic Abuse organisations are indicating a significant increase in incidents of domestic abuse during the Covid 19 pandemic. Research shows that there is a very strong link between incidences of domestic abuse and child safeguarding concerns. In light of this, it is important that we remain particularly vigilant […]
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WCCC’s weekly news & updates 15th January, 2021
Posted on January 15, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesDownload our eZine here
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Force Majeure: Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services over 11-31 January 2021
Posted on January 14, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesService Providers wishing to submit a force majeure application are asked to refer to questions 31 – 37 in the FAQ document issued by DCEDIY. DCEDIY has directed that in addition to normal Force Majeure eligibility, Force Majeure will only be approved on the following two grounds in relation to the closure period: Service Providers which are […]
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FAQs for Providers of Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services (12 January)
Posted on January 13, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPlease see below link to updated FAQs for early learning and care and school-age childcare services over 11-31 January 2021. Please note that new information and clarifications are highlighted in grey. Further resources and guidance during COVID-19 is available on the First5 website at https://first5.gov.ie/guidance. FAQ’s
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IMPORTANT: CHANGES TO ALL DCEDIY FUNDED PROGRAMMES DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS UNTIL 1 FEBRUARY 2021
Posted on January 11, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPIP Portal announcement Friday 8th January The information below details the changes under Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Funded Childcare Programmes following the announcement by Minister O’Gorman, as of Wednesday, 6 January 2021 in regards to further Level 5 restrictions and the Provider FAQ issued by the DCEDIY today. Early Learning and […]
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WCCC’s weekly news & updates 8th January, 2021
Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesDownload our eZine here
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Press Release: Resumption of the pre-school programme postponed and childcare services to remain open for the children of essential workers and vulnerable children only, until 01 February
Posted on January 7, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesFrom Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 6 January 2021 Last updated on 6 January 2021 Following Cabinet approval this afternoon (06 January) of the introduction of additional measures under full level 5 restrictions, the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D. has confirmed the following: […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Resumption of the pre-school programme delayed until 11 January, in line with reopening of schools
Posted on January 4, 2021 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesDear Provider, As you are aware, the reintroduction of full Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions were announced by Government on 30 December. Under these restrictions and in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19, it was announced that early learning and childcare services and schools will continue to operate in Level 5 and are […]
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