May 6, 2020

PIP Announcement : COVID-19 Notice: AIM Update

AIM Level 7 – 2nd year extensions process during Covid-19

For children who are currently receiving AIM supports and are eligible to avail of a 2nd year of the ECCE programme from September 2020/21:

If the child is eligible and is expected to return to the same pre-school setting for a second year and circumstances have not changed, services in receipt of AIM Level 7 supports must submit a 2nd year extension request for all eligible children. This request can be submitted via the AIM tab on the PIP Portal from Wednesday 6^th May. Confirmation of continued support will be contingent on services being advised they can re-open, following Covid-19 closures.

If the child who is currently availing of AIM supports is expected to move to another pre-school in September 2020/21, or a for a child expected to enrol in a first year of ECCE, a new AIM application will need to be made by the new pre-school provider in conjunction with the parent(s).

A further announcement in relation to the timing of new AIM Applications for the 2020/21 programme call will be made shortly.

AIM Level 5

If a child child in receipt of AIM Level 5 equipment is transitioning to school in September 2020, transfer of ownership documents will be issued in due course. If a child in receipt of AIM Level 5 equipment is expected to move to another pre-school in September 2020, a new AIM application must be submitted by the new pre-school provider in conjunction with the parent(s).

A further announcement in relation to the timing of new AIM Level 5 Applications for the 2020/21 programme call will be issued shortly.

Early Years Team