CE Childcare Programme

The aim of the CE Childcare Training & Development Programme is to provide CE participants interested in pursuing a career in childcare with training and qualifications in the childcare sector, quality experience, and a clear career path. Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme.

How do I participate on the CE Childcare Programme?

You can participate on a childcare programme in Community Employment by calling your local Employment Services Office or your local Intreo Centre to set up an appointment. Your local Officer will talk to you about the programme and on the basis of an initial interview will put your name forward to the Manager of the Early Years Centre.

The Early Years Centre Manager will interview you and talk to you about your interest in working with children. If you are successful you will be allocated a place on the programme and registered for CE. If you discover that childcare is not for you, you can talk again to your local Employment Services Officer or to your local Intreo Officer about other options.

What will participation on the programme involve?

The CE Childcare Training and Development Programme is a three year programme.

You will spend time on the project under supervision and participating in training - this way you will have access to a early years environment and be part of a busy Early Years Centre. The project supervisor will talk to you about the training requirements of the programme.

The Manager of the Early Years Centre will supervise your work experience and the Supervisor will also support you in your training. Learning on the scheme will include childcare related tasks.

There will be formal learning provided outside of the work experience by an external provider (for example the Education and Training Board). The training will be provided as part of the CE programme.

On completion of training, you will have a Major Award at QQI Level 5 and be a qualified Early Years Practitioner.

During this stage you can continue to gain experience as a Practitioner while on CE and provide additional help and support to the Centre.

What are the benefits of participation on the Childcare Training & Development programme?

The Childcare Training and Development programme will provide you with:

  • quality work experience and training linked to the National Framework of Qualifications;

  • a clear career path and qualifications in the Early Years sector;

  • strong links between participation on CE and employment opportunities in the Early Years sector.

Where can I get more information?

For further information about Childcare Training and Development Programme, contact your local Intreo Centre, your local Citizens Information Centre or your local Social Welfare Office.

 

NENAGH CHILDCARE CENTRE

Limerick Rd,
Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

 

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