Early Childhood Education & Montessori Childcare Courses

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

Our early childhood care and education graduates understand that they are sculpting young minds and the future of society. They recognise the profound truth that their influence extends far beyond the present moment, leaving an indelible mark on generations yet to come. Our graduates significantly impact the early years sector working within county childcare committees, Pobal, DCEDIY, teaching on early years programmes and in many other roles. Successfully opening and running early years settings and Montessori schools have been the career choices of many of our graduates.

Portobello Institute is participating in the new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Scheme 2024 (NSLF).

The new fund helps early years educators to upskill to level 7 and level 8 qualifications by covering a significant part of the cost.

The courses covered by the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund at Portobello Institute include:

You can register your interest in the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund by completing the form within this article.

If you have any questions you can book a consultation call with our expert course advisor Sarah Coyne email [email protected] or call 01 892 0041.

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Blended Learning

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education

This is a Level 7 BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education degree. The blended learning option enables students to work full-time and complete this degree. Upon completion of this Level 7 degree, you will be eligible for the graduate premium from DCEDIY for your role in an early years setting.

Portobello Institute is participating in the new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Scheme 2024 (NSLF). Please see fees section for more information and make an enquiry to speak to our course advisor Sarah Coyne who can help guide you.

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Online with live lectures

Therapeutic Play Skills

This 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.

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Blended Learning

Postgraduate Certificate in Education International – PGCEi

This is a postgraduate certificate, internationally recognised as an advanced level of study and qualification for those wishing to enhance their practice and advance to more senior positions in teaching and educational management, in education organisations and international schools

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Blended Learning

BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice

This BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice degree, designed for accelerated delivery through blended learning. Completed over 2 academic years.

The next start date for the course is still to be determined. Please contact Sarah Coyne to register your interest in this course. Contact Sarah via email [email protected] or book a call at a time that suits you here.

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