The Childcare Course is a Progressive College program that is designed to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to work in childcare. The course is QQI Accredited and internationally recognized Irish National Framework of Qualifications as one of the best programs in the country. Students learn how to provide care for children from birth...
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As the name suggests, an SNA is someone who assists children with special needs. The primary duty of an SNA is to provide support for children with disabilities or additional needs.
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‘The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.’ This poem from William Ross Wallace reminds us of the power of a mother as she influences her child’s development. The science of brain development shows a clear connection between positive early experiences and later success in life. But it is not...
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What are Movement and Sensory Breaks? Movement and sensory breaks may be conducted together or individually, and sometimes these terms are used interchangeably however movement and sensory breaks are two different things and it is important that we are aware of what each type of break entails. Movement breaks often take place inside the classroom...
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Special Needs Assistants (SNA) play an important role in helping children with autism and additional needs in the classroom.
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Our Level 5 Childcare Course at Progressive College is designed to equip the learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings
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The Education Budget for 2022 will be €9.2B. The budget will allow for the creation of 1,165 additional special needs assistants, bringing the overall number to 19,200 at a cost of €12m
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My name is Steven Doyle and I have been working as a Healthcare Tutor with The College of Progressive Education for the last 4 years now.
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