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

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. 

Whether you are beginning your career in early years or already working in the industry and wanting to upskill, Portobello Institute is dedicated to helping you to follow your passion and fulfil your potential by choosing the course for the career you want.

If you are interested in any of our early years or Montessori courses please contact our expert admissions advisor, Jennifer Matteazzi, at jennifer.matteazzi@portobelloinstitute.com, 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

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies – Starts June ’23

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.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
24th June 2023
Online with webinars

Therapeutic Play Skills – July ’23

This blended learning course in Therapeutic Play Skills will provide you with the knowledge, skill and competence to use play as a therapeutic medium in a range of early years and special needs settings.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
15th July 2023
Intensive short course

Montessori Teaching – Summer Intensive

This QQI Level 6 course in Montessori Teaching is delivered by blended learning with practical workshops held over 1 week. This is the final opportunity to complete these QQI level 6 modules needed to work with the Montessori method.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
24th July 2023
Blended Learning

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies – Starts October ’23

This level 7 BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education degree is delivered through blended learning, you can work full-time and complete this degree. Upon completion of this Level 7 degree, you will be eligible to gain the higher capitation grant from DCEDIY for your role in an early years setting.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
7th October 2023
Blended Learning

BA (Ord) Inclusive Ed Practice – Advanced entry with ECCE 6 – Oct ’23

Seeking to work in Special Needs Education, this BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice, offers you subject exemptions when you hold a QQI level 6 ECCE major award. Completed over 2 academic years, this course starts Oct ’23.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
7th October 2023
Blended Learning

BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice – October ’23

This BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice degree, designed for delivery through blended learning with support from experienced SEN practitioners. Completed over 3 academic years, this course starts October ’23.

Location(s)
Portobello Institute
Start Date
7th October 2023
Success Story

"I never thought I’d be able to study again at that level but it panned out. I’m delighted I was able to achieve it.”

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Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought
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"I have been offered a managerial role in a setting due to this degree qualification, I'm so proud and grateful to have this degree"

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Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education
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“I found a passion and the tutors found a passion in me too. I completely fell in love with it"

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