Drogheda Institute of Further Education - Childcare courses

The purpose of the Early Care and Education Practice module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Early Childhood Care and Education Practice, to enable the learner to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE).[...]

The Special Needs Assistant course is designed for learners who wish to progress from a QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5 to a QQI Level 6 qualification. The course content is structured to give a broader, knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding disabilities and or learning difficulties. The Special Needs[...]

The BA Early Childhood Studies degree is awarded by London Metropolitan University (LMU).  In Ireland, there is an obvious need for well-qualified early childhood specialists working with young children and their families across all sectors: play, care, health and education. Portobello Institute is LMU's only Irish accredited centre for Early[...]

The Special Needs Assistant Certificate is a part time evening course suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. The field of Special Needs Education is one of enormous variety and ever[...]