AIM Information
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme. Its goal is to empower service providers to deliver an inclusive pre-school experience, ensuring that every eligible child can fully participate in the ECCE programme and reap the benefits of quality early years care and education.
AIM is a child-centred model, involving seven levels of progressive support, moving from the universal to the targeted, based on the needs of the child and the service provider.
- Detailed Information on all 7 levels can be accessed on: http://www.aim.gov.ie
- Parents can access more information on: https://aim.gov.ie/parents/
- Service providers can access more information on: https://aim.gov.ie/providers/
- Frequently asked questions on the Model are available on: http://aim.gov.ie/faqs/
- Here is the link for the website on the resources in the AIM inclusive play pack: https://aim.gov.ie/resources/
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AIM Programme Rules 2024/2025
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) rules for the 2024/2025 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme year are now available.
The AIM rules are a useful resource for parents and the Early Learning and Care (ELC) sector. As indicated in the ECCE contract, ELC services that avail of AIM are obliged to comply with the AIM rules.
Programme rules for 2024 / 2025 can be accessed here.
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AIM Online Information Session for Parents 2025
Kerry CCC, together with the Better Start AIM team, are holding an online information session for parents of children starting their ECCE programme in September 2025. The Parent Information session will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 7.00pm
