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Information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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You can find information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at the following links:
The HSE has issued a memo in relation to the handling of Covid-19 cases in Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) services, which may be found here.
As reported in the media there has also been an interruption to Tusla IT services - Tusla have advised that phone lines are currently operational. A memo in relation to Tusla contingency plans will follow shortly.
You can find documents below with information on the Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services, updated COVID-19 Measures for providers, staff and parents of Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services, along with a How-To Guide on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme:
Letter from Deputy Chief Medical Officer 05 March 2021
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Your questions answered for Providers of Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services to cover the period 08 March to 28 March 2021
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Providers of Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services (Updated 01 February): Your Questions Answered
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Your questions answered for Parents of Children in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services (27 January)
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CCanna do Thuismitheoirí maidir le Foghlaim agus Cúram na Luath-Óige agus Cúram Leanaí ar Aois Scoile infheidhme ón 1 Feabhra go dtí an 5 Márta 2020 (27 Eanáir)
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Update on HPSC health advice on symptoms of COVID-19 for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Settings (26 August 2020)
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Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services: Your questions answered (1 July 2020)
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Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme: A How-To Guide (Updated 07 May 2020)
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The Department is pleased to announce (18 February) that we have established a weekend Covid-19 Support helpline for ELC and SAC providers who have a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 in their service. If you need support over the weekend please contact the helpline, being hosted by the City/County Childcare Committees, on 1800 940341 between the hours of 10am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.
The HSE has published an infographic with some basic facts on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how to prevent it.
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The Department of Education and Skills have published guidance for schools and parents about talking to young children and students about COVID-19.
Read it here. (Irish version)