Early Learning and Care
with Special Needs Stage 2

The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence required to engage in an advanced personal and professional capacity to work independently and as part of a team in ELC settings, in line with legislation, policy and frameworks with an emphasis on the management of relationships with all stakeholders.

The purpose of this module is to enable learners to examine sociology, social policy and associated legal responsibilities, frameworks, and guidelines to support children, their families and other stakeholders working autonomously and as part of a team in ELC settings.

The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, and competence relevant to the theory and practice of the developing child while working autonomously and with all stakeholders in the ELC sector.

The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence required to utilise a broad range of inclusive pedagogical approaches in ELC, through the media of curricula, theory, practice, and assessment.

This purpose of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to support inclusive education and care of all children including children with additional needs or who are dual language learners or who are new to the community while working autonomously and with others in the ELC setting.

The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence required to supervise and to undertake administrative duties in ELC settings using effective communication strategies with all stakeholders including professional organisations and funding scheme providers.

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

A morning excursion using a science perspective, to incorporate Aistear Siolta interconnected themes describing children’s learning and development with Well-being; Identity and Belonging; Communicating; and Exploring and Thinking. Equipping students with the skills/resources to think outside the box about how they could bring more scientific creativity into their settings.

Students continue their learning on use of the Child Paths Educational Software App in a more enhanced manner. The students gain a better understanding of the features within it in a more detailed look with new features and updates that arise within it on a year-to-year basis, again to do with documenting children’s attendance, medicine administration, sleep, nappy changes, and using Aistear and PILES for the child’s overall holistic development. Students again get the hands-on experience to practice using the software as part of the training on college iPads or their own device. All students who successfully complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Child Paths and Morrison’s Island Campus. 

The course gives the Early Years learner the knowledge and skills in Paediatric First Aid. The content includes the responsibilities of a First Aider, how to undertake CPR for Child and Infants and how to react in an emergency. Additionally, child and infant choking, bleeding first aid, dealing with unconscious children and infants, febrile seizures, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Asthma are also covered. Finally, meningitis and poisoning, fractures and soft tissue injuries and burns first aid is addressed. To successfully complete the course learners will have to demonstrate correct CPR practice and defibrillator use. At the end of the course the students will receive certification in paediatric first aid valid for two years.

An off campus opportunity where our students can mix with and learn from current ELC professionals.Topics discussed are broad and wide and vary from year to year. Previous speakers ranged from Trauma Informed Practice in the Early Years to Interactive Arts Piece – The Simplicity of Paper as an Early Year’s creative arts medium.

We offer students the unique opportunity to enhance their soft skills using an advanced AI-powered learning platform.  This cutting-edge technology allows learners to engage in realistic, immersive simulations helping to build essential skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. Get personal feedback and be prepared for real-world challenges.  

Practice your soft skills to enhance your employability and achieve success when applying for jobs. Modules include Career Mindset & Development, Growth Mindset & Resilience, Work Place Communication and Talented Teamwork. On completion you will get a work-ready badge to display on your CV or LinkedIn profile.