Dear Service Provider,
AIM Expansion applications are now open
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) Expansion application process for AIM Level 7 is now open on the Early Years Hive.
Please refer to the AIM Hive Guides to support you with the submission of your AIM Standard, AIM Plus and AIM Non-term applications.
Please also refer to the AIM 2024/25 Programme Rules for further information on eligibility and governance of the AIM Programme, including the AIM Expansion supports available.
AIM Subsidy Rates 2024/25
DECDIY have announced the rates for AIM Level 7 funding will be increasing from €240 to €246 per week for the ECCE 2024/25 programme.
Important Information
At present, it is not possible to submit a review for an AIM Plus or AIM Non-term applications. A further announcement will be issued once reviews are available on the Early Years Hive for AIM Plus and AIM Non Term applications.
Reminder
Training sessions are being facilitated on today, Monday 2 September and tomorrow Tuesday 3 September to service providers and the training will cover the following:
- Pre-requisites of the AIM Expansion
- AIM Terminology (Standard, Plus and Non-term)
- AIM Service Profile and Sessions
- System Training on the Application Types
Please see below the links to register with Go to Webinar.
AIM Expansion Session 1
Monday 2 September @ 9:30am – 11:00am
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2785482308494529627
AIM Expansion Session 2
Monday 2 September @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4688651174267859802
AIM Expansion Session 3
Tuesday 3 September @ 2:30pm – 4:00pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2453251676022541911
A recording of the training will be made available on the Early Years Hive along with the PowerPoint slides once the training has been completed.
We kindly ask that questions asked on the day are kept to the topic of the AIM Expansion.
Help & Support
Should you have any queries in relation to the AIM programme, please contact the Early Years Provider Centre (EYPC) by raising a Request on Hive using the following categories:
- Programme: (select the AIM level)
- Request type: Application.
- Request type detail: How To
Regards
The Early Years Team