The Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years programme, LINC, is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award (Higher Education), that is designed to support the inclusion of all children in the early years. The course is offered for free to people working within early years education and is fully funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. 

The LINC+ Programme was launched in March 2021. It was created to enable graduates of the LINC Programme to benefit from regular professional support and development, through additional training, networking and development of communities of practice.  The programme is fully-funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and is delivered completely online.

Please click on the link below for information on Better Start – The National Early Years Quality Development Service

Please click here on the button below for more information on the Aistear Síolta Practice Guide:

The Early Years Inspectorate developed a Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), to support registered Early Years Services to comply with the 2016 Regulations. The QRF does this by setting out the core regulatory requirements in a transparent way, bringing together evidence-based, national and international research and best practice in Early Years. The QRF aims to support registered providers in achieving compliance with the regulations and enhance the safety and care of children who attend these services. The QRF is child-centred, with a specific focus on the quality and safety of the care provided directly to children using the services.

To view documents please click on link below:

https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-providers/early-years-provider-resources/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-framework/

To complete the E-learning programme, click on link below:

https://www.tusla.ie/services/preschool-services/early-years-quality-and-regulatory-framework/quality-and-regulatory-framework-elearning-programme/

Training and Workshops at Clare County Childcare Committee

Please keep an eye on the ‘News and Events’ section of this website where any upcoming training or workshops will be advertised, and such events are also included in the Weekly Bulletin sent to all childcare providers in Clare.