Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7, Plus and Non-term applications open on the Early Years Hive from 9am today. A new AIM Plus and Non-term application must be submitted for the 2025/2026 programme call.

AIM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7 standard initial and Review & Confirm opened on 6 May 2025. Services are reminded to submit any relevant AIM application at least three months prior to a child’s planned start date in ECCE.

Guidance 

See the AIM Hive Guides to support with the submission of your AIM applications and completion of the AIM Review & Confirm process. Additionally, see the ‘How- to’ videos available on the Early Years Hive for AIM Plus and Non-term here.

An AIM Programme Readiness checklist is now available on the Early Years Hive here.

Training 

Training sessions on AIM Level 4 and AIM Level 7 were held on 7 May 2025. Click the link below to access the recorded AIM Programme Readiness Webinar.

Recorded training webinars