In 2022, SETU launched their new Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Practice. The knowledge, skills and competencies acquired in the course of this programme are relevant to personal development, participation and employment in the Early Childhood Education sector and access to higher education and training opportunities.

This honours degree in Early Childhood Education and Practice enables the student to study a diverse range of subjects in order to gain a deep understanding of babies and children from birth to six years of age. Students develop a knowledge and understanding of Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Solita, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, essential for professional work in this area of practice.

 

This course is for those currently employed in the Childcare Sector and seeking the opportunity to upskill.

 

Year 2 entry for holders of QQI Level 6 award in Childcare

This is a four year degree programme.

 

What is the Course about?

Early childhood education and practice involves supporting babies and young children to become competent and confident learners through loving relationships with others. Children require high-quality education and care during their formative years. Research indicates that the higher the professional qualification of the educator working with the children, the higher the quality of the setting and the children’s experiences in it.

 

Course Structure:

This honours degree in Early Childhood Education and Practice enables the student to study a diverse range of subjects in order to gain a deep understanding of babies and children from birth to six years of age. Students develop a knowledge and understanding of Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, essential for professional work in this area of practice.

For information on the course, click the following link – https://www.itcarlow.ie/courses/type/undergraduate-cao-courses/humanities-courses/cw748.htm

 

Special Features:
Professional work placement is an integral part of the course, supported by preparation and on-going workshops.
The Department of Education and Skills has determined that our degree programme meets the requirements of their “Professional Award Criteria and Guidelines for Initial Professional Education Degree Programmes for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) Sector in Ireland.”

 

Graduates will have the knowledge, competencies and skills to work directly with, or on behalf of, babies and young children in a range of early childhood settings, particularly in the ECCE ‘free’ pre-school year funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Professional employment opportunities can include roles as room leaders, managers and leaders in early childhood settings such as: pre-schools; crèches; special needs services; family support centres and community services. Opportunities may include leadership roles in county childhood care committees, specialists with Better Start National Early Years Quality Development or inspectors with the Department of Education and Skills. Early childhood education and practice involves supporting babies and young children to become competent and confident learners through loving relationships with others. Children require high-quality education during their formative years. Research indicates that the higher the professional qualification of the educator working with the children, the higher the quality of the setting and the children’s experiences in it.

 

To confirm your place:

A copy of your level 6 qualifications will need to be emailed to us and confirmed by SETU.