Portobello Institute

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Portobello Institute is the Early Years & Montessori sector’s educator of choice as our foundations lie in early years education since 1981.

Our Early childhood & Montessori graduates understand that they are sculpting not only young minds but also the future of society. They recognize the profound truth that their influence extends far beyond the present moment, leaving an indelible mark on generations yet to come. Our graduates make significant impacts within the early year’s sector working within county childcare committees, Pobal, DCEDIY and teaching on early years programmes. Successfully opening and running early years settings and Montessori schools have been the career choices of many of our graduates.

Yet, their impact goes beyond academics. They become pillars of support for families, offering guidance and reassurance as parents navigate the complex journey of raising children. If you are interested in developing your career and want to discuss one of our early years or Montessori courses please contact our expert admissions advisor, Jennifer Matteazzi, at [email protected], call 01 892 0031 or book a one-to-one consultation call at a time that suits you here.

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Blended Learning

Advanced Certificate in Early Learning & Care – QQI Level 6 Major Award

This approved QQI level 6 major award in Early Learning and Care qualification allows you to open your own setting or work in the capacity of a room leader, supervisor or manager in an early years setting.

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Blended Learning

Certificate in Early Learning & Care – QQI Level 5 Major Award

The newly approved QQI level 5 Major award in Early Learning and Care qualification will give you the recognised national qualification for starting a career working in Early Childhood Care and Education.

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Blended Learning

New – MA Inclusive Education and SEN

This course enables students to work full-time and study this innovative Masters in Inclusive Education and SEN. You will build a comprehensive understanding and critical professional approach to working with children and families with additional physical or intellectual needs and what it means to succeed in terms of equality and inclusion provision.

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Blended Learning

MA Early Childhood Studies

As with any other profession holding a Masters Degree elevates your knowledge, qualifications and career opportunities offering you the opportunity to build further on the strong foundation you have acquired from your undergraduate studies. The blended learning option enables students to work full-time and study this MA in Early Childhood Care & Education.

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Blended Learning

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

If you hold a Level 7 BA (Ord) degree in Early Childhood Studies you can top up your degree to a Level 8 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. Depending on when you start, it will take just 8 – 10 months through blended learning. This final year course consists of an individual research project with one to one tutor support.

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Blended Learning
Full Time

New – BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice

This BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice degree is completed over 3 academic years.

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Success Story

"When I started I had been in the early year's sector for 24 years, I found it so incredibly rewarding, useful and a great thing to do"

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Sinead Lawson – Early Childhood Studies Degree After 24 Years Leads to Successful Career Change Sinead Lawson – Early Childhood Studies Degree After 24 Years Leads to Successful Career Change
Success Story

"The workshop was great, from a Covid-19 perspective it is perfect, people felt safe and there is no obligation to go"

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Anne-Marie Parnell – Safe Montessori Workshop During Covid-19 ‘Increased My Confidence’ Anne-Marie Parnell – Safe Montessori Workshop During Covid-19 ‘Increased My Confidence’
Success Story

"It has given me a sense of achievement and makes me feel good about myself – it’s never too late to reach your goals"

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Eileen McLoughlin – Progressing from BA (Ord) to BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies Eileen McLoughlin – Progressing from BA (Ord) to BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies