Access and Inclusion Model (AIM)

This 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. 

Find out more!

Detailed Information on all 7 levels can be accessed on https://aim.gov.ie/

Service providers can access more information https://aim.gov.ie/providers/

Frequently asked questions on the Model are available at https://aim.gov.ie/faqs/