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Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying

Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education and BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"I found new opportunities and a profound sense of accomplishment and purpose, fueling my ongoing commitment to lifelong learning."

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Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others

Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others

SNA & Early Learning & Care

Early Years & Montessori

Special Needs Assisting

"The ECCE level 6 allows me to work in a preschool and I still have my SNA qualification that I can use later on."

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Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies

MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

My MA has been highly regarded by employers and has played a significant role in securing a Curriculum Manager/Head of Department role.

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Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies

Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies

MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"Now I have the confidence and acknowledgement in my own expertise as a result of my journey through the Master's."

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Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team

Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Years & Montessori

"The course allowed me to follow my passion for preparing and enhancing the outdoor environment for children's play."

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Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute

Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"This course is a challenge to me and I feel that it is the next step I need to take to progress within this sector"

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Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice

Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice

BA Inclusive Education Practice

Early Years & Montessori

Special Needs Assisting

"Inclusive education has become a prevalent topic and there is a need for skilled, informed professionals within the education system"

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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

Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"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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Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors” Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors”

Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors”

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"If you work full-time, have a family and can only study at a certain time choose Portobello Institute and you won't regret it"

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Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies & BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"I have never been out of employment since beginning my studies. I opened my preschool and worked with Enable Ireland and the HSE"

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Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’ Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’

Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’

BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice

Early Years & Montessori

Special Needs Assisting

"If you want to work while studying at the highest level, Portobello is for you. All my learning needs are met and even surpassed."

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Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner

Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner

Alumni of BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"Studying with Portobello allowed me to achieve my dream of opening my own early years setting"

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Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’ Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’

Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’

Alumni of MA Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"When I feel I’m losing my passion, then I go back to college, learning and sharing knowledge brings more passion"

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Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies

Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies

Student of MA Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"I registered to do the MA in Early Childhood Studies to become an expert in the field of early years education."

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Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’ Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’

Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

“It's never too late to come back to study. Life is about learning experiences and this one has given me a huge sense of achievement."

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Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

“Portobello very much suits the working mother. It suited my schedule. The timelines were great."

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Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"I want to make my practice with the children the best that it can be and that really was my go-to reason for doing the MA."

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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

Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought

Alumni of BA (Hons) In Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"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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Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

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Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner

Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner

Early Years & Montessori

"The degree reinforces what you are already doing, it gives you more knowledge and more confidence. It brings us up a step"

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Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning

Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning

Early Years & Montessori

"I gained a wealth of knowledge from the theory, practice and skills demonstrations. I have also gained confidence and experience"

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Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies

Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years & Montessori

“I found a passion and the tutors found a passion in me too. I completely fell in love with it"

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Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"I have gained the higher capitation but also the recognition of having the degree and being a professional in what you 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

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

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

"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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Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together

Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together

Therapeutic Play Skills

Early Years & Montessori

"It’s open to anyone interested in child development, child welfare, anyone that has an interest n working with children."

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Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops

Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops

ECCE With Montessori Teaching

Early Years & Montessori

“The practical experience in the classroom was really good. It’s so important to sit down and see how the materials work"

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Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success

Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success

Early Years & Montessori

"I was able to build a relationship with my tutor and it made me feel comfortable studying from home"

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Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success

Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years & Montessori

"The course taught me the importance of supporting the child`s development and how I can assist them when I have the proper knowledge"

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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’

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

ECCE With Montessori Teaching

Early Years & Montessori

"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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Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together

Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years & Montessori

“I did the course as a taster and I just found it amazing. Everything on the course was so relevant. I have gone on to do my post-grad"

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Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA

Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA

Early Years & Montessori

Special Needs Assisting

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Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours

Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours

Early Years & Montessori

“It was brilliant, the project I picked was something I was really interested in, I’m delighted because I put a lot into it"

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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

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

Early Years Graduate

Early Years & Montessori

"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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Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success

Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success

Early Years Graduate

Early Years & Montessori

"This course gave me professional competence, self-respect, self-confidence, and has changed my whole understanding of childcare"

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Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying

Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying

Early Years Graduate

Early Years & Montessori

“I have so much more confidence now in this field and it has taught me that I am well able to do anything I put my mind to”

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Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’ Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’

Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’

Early Years & Montessori

"I have gained a lot from participating in the programme and am very happy to have been able to put this knowledge into practice"

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Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree

Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree

Early Years & Montessori

"I thought I knew a lot, I have over 20 years experience running my own pre-school, but what I know is only the tip of the iceberg"

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