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The Montessori method is an established educational approach to childcare developed by Maria Montessori in 1929. You will foster a safe child-centred environment where children learn through self-directed play and hands-on creative expl...

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The Montessori method is an established educational approach to childcare developed by Maria Montessori in 1929. You will foster a safe child-centred environment where children learn through self-directed play and hands-on creative exploration using natural stimulating materials.

Achieve the competence to work in a professional childcare team. Mentored by experienced childcare professionals, gain ongoing practical experience of childcare alongside the academic knowledge of Montessori theory and practice.

Work placement is an integral part of the course. Learn your craft as part of a working professional team. Experience diff”erent childcare settings. Find your own role in the childcare profession.

Start with a solid basis to progress to an advanced certificate in QQI at Mallow College or straight to degree level with UCC, CIT and elsewhere. Join our excellent graduate success rate and gain immediate employment in the growing childcare industry.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+5M2009 Course Content
Approaches to Early Childhood Education 5N1763
Child Development 5N1764
Child Health & Well Being5N1765
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N177...

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Approaches to Early Childhood Education 5N1763
Child Development 5N1764
Child Health & Well Being5N1765
Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769
Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770
Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773
Understanding Special Needs5N1709
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. Students spend four days a week in College and one day a week on practical work placement. There are also block placements throughout the year. The dates and duration will be specified by the college.

Vetting
This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.