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Reminder that this Friday the 11th of February is the closing date for new registrations for package one of LINC+, Communities of Practice in Early Learning and Care.
A reminder of the Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers– 1800 940341 is available from 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 4pm at the weekend.
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., has today (04 February) marked the Day of Hope and Recognition for early learning and care and school-age childcare by committing to continue increasing Government investment into the sector and supporting early years educators and school-age childcare practitioners.
The Government has set out ambitious and wide-ranging reforms for the sector. These include: an overhaul of how the sector is funded; commitments to strengthen professional development and career pathways for educators and practitioners; and supports for improvements in pay and conditions.
Over the last twelve months, actions taken by Minister O’Gorman have included:
Commenting on the Day of Hope and Recognition, Minister O’Gorman said:
“During Covid-19, we all gained a much better appreciation of the work done by the professionals who work in early learning and care and school-age childcare. Through some of the darkest days of the pandemic, they kept their doors open, and made sure that our children had a safe and supportive environment in which to learn and develop.
“As early years educators and school-age childcare professionals mark their day of hope and recognition, I want to re-iterate that I am committed to making sure their pay and conditions reflect the importance of the work they do.
“Our ambition is for Ireland to have world-class early learning and care and school-age childcare, which helps children thrive, is affordable for parents, and values those who work in it. We are embarking on wide-ranging reform of the sector, and by working in partnership with providers and professionals, we can achieve that ambition.”
Carlow CCC are pleased to announce that the Level 7 Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice will commence in September 2022.
From September 2022, this level 7 will be a three-year programme. This part time programme, which is 50% funded by Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet, is designed for practitioners or those working in the sector who wish to upskill.
This programme will run two evenings per week and approximately 6 Saturdays during the academic year.
Please see the attached documents including an FAQ and the Application form.
Application Form Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice 2022
Please note there will be an Information Evening on Tuesday the 22nd of February 2022 online
For more information you can Contact Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet on 059 9132152 or admin@carlowkilkennyskillnet.ie
Due to MyGovID website maintenance, it will not be possible to log on to the NCS website on Thursday 3rd February, from 8am until 10am approx.
