TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mayo Co Childcare Committee Training - Child Protection training
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CHILDMINDERS - UPCOMING TRAINING / EVENTS
Training for Childminders
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Child & Family Agencey, TUSLA Training Events
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Early Years Organisation, N. Ireland
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OTHER TRAINING/EVENTS ORGANISED BY OTHER BODIES
Contact Details for First Aid courses
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Early Childhood Ireland Courses / Conference / Roadshows etc
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FETAC Level 5/6 Outreach Courses/Evening Courses & Level 8 courses
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Early Childhood Ireland Fetac childcare courses (on line etc)
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Other Fetac level 5 & 6 Childcare Courses delivered locally
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Proposed BA in Early Years Care & Education (Castlebar)
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Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (GMIT, Castlebar)
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NUIG - Diploma / BA in Early Childhood Studies
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IT Sligo - Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Arts in Early Childhood Care & Education
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Common Sense Parenting Courses
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Food Hygeine Training
FETAC Certified Level 5 Workplace Food Safety (HACCP)
FETAC Certified Level 4 Food Hygiene/HACCP for Food Handlers
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CSEI Play Therapy Course
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Lamh Training
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Meitheal Courses
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Barnardos
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St. Nicholas College
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Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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St. Nicholas Montessori of Ireland
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Ballina Arts Centre
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Cascade Training Consultancy
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Mayo County Enterprise Board
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Steiner Ireland
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One Family Training & Consultancy
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Liberties College Dublin
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The College of Progressive Education
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Concept Training Ltd
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Mayo intercultural Action (MIA)
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Mommy & Baby, meet & greet (Ballinrobe)
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Ballinrobe Community Based Family Support Service
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Canavan & Byrne
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OTHER CHILDCARE ORGANISATIONS
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NIPPA – The Early Years Organisation
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Comhar Naionra na Gaeltachta Teoranta
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Forbairt Naíonraí Teo
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Mayo Sports Partnership
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National College of Ireland
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I.S.P.C.C.
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Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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MAYO COUNTY CHILDCARE COMMITTEE TRAINING
Child Protection Training:
Mayo CCC runs ‘Children Protection & Welfare Foundation - basic level' training for childcare providers
throughout the county.
To ensure you are on our database for this foundation level training please contact Mayo CCC
Tel:094 9047010
email: mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
CHILDMINDERS & POTENTIAL CHLDMINDERS
- UPCOMING TRAINING / EVENTS & other info
If you are a childminder or a Potential Childminder and interested in training and / or have any
childminding queries please contact below.
For further details on childminding events/ training, becoming Voluntary Notified , childminding
grants etc. please contact Mary Conway in Mayo County Childcare Committee
tel 094 9047010 or email: maryconway@mayococo.ie
Child & Family Agency, Tusla
Highscope: For information on Highscope training, tel 094 9034776
Early Years Inspectorate TUSLA: For information on Childcare inspections, registrations etc.
tel: 094 9042515
Early Years Organisation, Northern Ireland
HighScope Ireland Conference/ workshop information, publications etc
For further details contact Joanna Loane, Events Manager, The Millcourt Centre, Main Street, Kesh. Co.
Fermanagh BT93 1TA
Tel: 028 6863 3098 Email: joannal@early-years.org
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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TRAINING / EVENTS ORGANISED BY OTHER BODIES / ORGANISATIONS
First Aid Courses – Civil Defence and Order of Malta
Contact Details of Organisations that run First Aid courses through out the County:
Michael O Donnell Civil Defence – Tel. 086 8324139 or 098 43122, email:achillmick@hotmail.com
Martina Duffy, Civil Defence Tel. 086 4002012 email: duffymar@eircom.net.
Abaris Training, Breaffy, Castlebar for paediatric and occupational first aid (also Manual Handling) (094) 902 7587
Mayo Education Training Board - (094) 902 3159,
Mayo Abbey – For details on First Aid Courses contact: (094) 936 5987
Remote West First Aid, Tel 087 2901795; email;remotewestfirstaid@gmail.com; www.remotewestfirstaid.com
Contact your local Order of Malta for any upcoming courses
Early Childhood Ireland
For information on Fetac level 5 & 6 Childcare training & other childcare training. Fetac level 5 & 6
childcare training delivered on line also. Also other training workshops organised locally such as Aistear
Workshops.
Please book through ECI Tel. 01-4057100 | | Fax. 01-4057109 | www.earlychildhoodireland.ie
Information for FETAC Level 5 / 6 Childcare Courses in Mayo, Sligo Leitrim
Education Training Board
Outreach courses: day / evening courses
Contacts below have details on Fetac childcare courses which are free for unemployed, CE scheme
participants and owners of medical cards and / or also free if you are an early school leaver
Area:
Area:
Area:
Area:
Area:
Achill
Westport
Ballina
Belmullet
Ballyhaunis
Kiltimagh
Castlebar
Ballinrobe
Contact: rosariocooney@mayovec.com
Tel: 098 56342
Contact: marioncusack@mayovec.com
Tel: 096 71652
Contact: noellestaunton@mayovec.com
Contact: Orla Ryder
Contact Mary Morrissey
Tel: 094 9632668
Tel: 094 9038038
Tel: 094 9542288
Fetac Level 5 Childcare in Davitt College, Castlebar (evening courses)
Fetac Level 5 and Level 6 part time courses this commencing each Spring and Autumn
– cost: €200 per module (Fetac 5)
€230 per module (Fetac 6)
CONTACT DAVITT COLLEGE AT 094 9026172 (AIDAN BROGAN) FOR FURTHER DETAILS OF EVENING FETAC CHILDCARE
COURSES
Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh
Both Fetac level 5 and 6 in Early Years Care & Education courses with flexible/blended learning
options for workers.
Cost: €50 for those with medical card)
€200 for those without medical card (full course)
Contact: Sancta Maria College at 098 66342 for full details
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Fetac Level 5 and 6 in St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh
Full time courses in Childcare Fetac level 5 and 6 commencing each September
Venue: St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh
Contact: 094 9381228 for details of these courses
Fetac Level 5 in Moyne College, Ballina
Full time Fetac level 5 courses commencing in September.
For details on this course please contact Moyne College at 096 21472/21140 or
Email: info@moynecollege.ie
Fetac Level 5 and 6 in Castlebar College of Further Education
Full time Fetac level 5 and 6 courses. For details on these full time childcare courses please contact
CCFE at 094 9023159
Midland School of Childcare (MSCC) offering Childcare Fetac Level 5 &
Fetac L 6 & Montessori Diploma in Castlebar
MSCC are a Midlands based FETAC Registered College of Further Education and Leaders in Childcare Training
Nationwide for the past 18 years.
FETAC Early Childhood Care & Education Courses available and also Healthcare Support, Special Needs
assisting & Train the Trainer
Some of the courses on offer are as follows:
 FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Early Childhood Care & Education
 MSCC Montessori Diploma & FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Early Childhood Care & Education with
Montessori
 FETAC level 5 Healthcare Support
 FETAC Level 5 Special Needs Assisting
 FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer
 FETAC Level 6 Child Psychology
 New FETAC Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education.
Entry requirements: Leaving Certificate Standard or previous relevant life/work experience (2 years working in
Childcare).
Good level of English and Literacy skills desirable.
Interview may help determine learner’s suitability for the course.
Age: Minimum of 17 yrs on commencement of course
Duration: 10 months
Special Offer 25% discount on bookings made by 13th December 2013
Also option of Distance / Blended Learning (need only attend 3 workshops per module) on all childcare
modules at level 5 and level 6
Single Modules available on request also.
For further information contact: MSCC at 044 9348936
Email: deecoleman@midlandschoolofchildcare.ie
Web: www.midlandschoolofchildcare.ie
BA in Early Years Care & Education (level 7)
Entry Requirement: Fetac level 5 or Fetac level 6 in Early Years Care & Education
Venue: Castlebar (location be confirmed)
Cost: €2300 per academic year (flexible payment option)
Duration:
2.5 years for those with Full Fetac level 6 award in Early Childhood Care & Education
3.5 years for those with Full Fetac level 5 award in Early Childhood Care & Education
All enquiries and for registration pact to Caroline Burke, Admissions Officer, Athlone IT, email:cburke@ait.ie
or tel 09064 83052
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
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Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
NUI Galway
Diploma/Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies and Practice (Level 8)
Programme Aim: The programme aims to provide practitioners currently working in the field of early childhood
care and education an opportunity to upgrade their qualifications and further develop their skills and enhance their
existing knowledge in a flexible and accessible format. This part-time distance learning programme will be
delivered on a modular basis over 4 years using a blended learning approach. Students will be expected to attend
a number of full day workshops throughout each academic year (Sept to May).
Accreditation: A certificate in Early Childhood Studies and Practice (NFQ: Level 7) will be awarded on the
successful completion of year 1. A Diploma in Arts, Early Childhood Studies and Practice (NFQ: Level 7) will be
awarded at the end of year 2. The BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies and Practice (NFQ: Level 8) will be
awarded on the successful completion of year 4.
Cost and Application: The cost of the course is €2,900 per annum. In the first year students will be expected to
submit €500 as a deposit and then two instalments of €200 payable at the end of September 2012 and the end of
January 2013. Applications must be submitted online via www.nuigalway.ie/apply. In order to apply, one must be
over 21 years of age and have at least 2 years experience working in the early childhood sector (Crèche,
Montessori, SNA etc). The closing date for receipt of application is July 6th.
Further Enquiries: if you have further queries please contact the programme administrator: Edel Cassidy, Adult
and Continuing Education Office, National University of Ireland, Galway.
Tel: 091 492080, Email: edel.cassidy@nuigalway.ie Website: www.nuigalway.ie/adulteducation
IT Sligo
Postgraduate Diploma / Master of Arts in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Programme structure: 6 modules (2 per semester) for the PGDip and 3 modules (over one further semester) for
the MA
Delivery: Blended, online with a 5 day residential workshop each semester
Cost: €5000 (PGDip) and €2500 (add on MA) (may be paid in instalments)
First intake: September 2015
Entry Requirements: An honours degree in Early Childhood Care & Education or cognate discipline with at least
2 years post qualification experience in relevant field.
Applications through odl.itsligo.ie
Enquiries to: Tel: 071 9318510
email: admissions@itsligo.ie; Web: www.coursesitsligo.ie
Common Sense Parenting
Organise a group (8-10 people) who are interested in developing their parenting skills and we will provide
Common Sense Parenting Trainer to facilitate a 6 week course in your community with a qualified Common Sense
parenting trainer. Duration: 2 hours course over 6 weeks. Cost: €20 (once off payment)
Common Sense Parenting can be the guide parents need to navigate these tough times. It is a skill-based
parenting course.
Parents will develop and learn specific skills to use when interacting with their children such as
o Using effective praise for encouraging positive behaviour
o Developing techniques for using effective discipline
o Using consequences to change behaviour
o Preventing problems
o Correcting problem behaviour and teaching your children social skills that are beneficial for themselves
and others
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Contact Mary O Malley at maryt.omalley@hse.ie or Carmel 094 9042206 (Castlebar) Nuala 097 83146
(Belmullet) Gerry 096 80441 (Ballina).
Upcoming Common Sense Parenting Courses in Castlebar & Ballina
7 week, 2 hour programme for Parents of Preschool children from 10am-12pm.
Date: commencing Wednesday 14th January 2015 and each Wednesday to 25th February 2015
Cost: € 20 (for the 7 week programme)
Location: Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker St, Castlebar
Bookings for above course through Mairead Gibbons 094 9030758 / Nessa Scully 094 9042148
7 week, 2 hour programme for Parents of 2-6 year old children from 10am-12pm.
Date: commencing January / February 2015
Cost: € 20 (for the 7 week programme)
Location: Primary Care Centre, Kevin Barry St, Ballina
Bookings for above course through Gerry Healy 096 80441 / Eithne Garrick 086 8202119
Food Hygiene Training
Contact Details of Organisations that run food Hygiene Training are as follows:
Environmental Health Officers Association, www.ehoa.ie, Tel: 01 2761211
Food Safety Authority of Ireland, www.FSAI.ie, Tel: 01 817 1300
Fetac Certified Level 5 Workplace Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP for Food Handlers)
Fetac Certified Level 5 – cost: €175 per person
Fetac Certified Level 4 Food Hygiene/HACCP for Food Handlers
Fetac Certified Level 4 – cost: €175 per person
Booking is essential as spaces are limited
Booking Online www.about-hygiene.com
For further information and details of local courses contact: About Hygiene Ltd at 071 96 45111
CSEI Play Therapy Course
The Centre for Social and Emotional Intelligence is currently offering a 5 day training programme facilitated and
certified by the Children’s Therapy Centre. This Programme focuses on enhancing and attending to Children’s
Social and Emotional Intelligence and is most suitable to those who work in Early Childhood Services.
For further details please log on to www.csei.ie or email info@csei.ie.
Lamh Training
For information on Lamh training contact below
Further details from Lamh Development Office, Carlow IT, Tel. 059 9139657 Web: www.lamh.org
Mayo County Enterprise Board
The Mayo County Enterprise Board offers tailor made training to meet individual small business support needs.
These include – Starting Your Own Business, Essential Tax, VAT, Cashflow, Debt Management, Effective
Marketing for small business, Plan & Develop a Website, Social Media for Business Beginners and Advanced,
Irish Patents Office Presentation amongst others.
Please contact the local Enterprise Office for further information on all these courses/workshops
Tel: 094 9047555
email: info@leo.mayococo.ie
Website: www.localenterpriseoffice.ie/mayo
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Meitheal
Foundation Facilitation Skills: (Course No. 1)
Aim: 5 day course aims to provide an introduction to facilitation skills and practice, and to build participants
confidence
Target Groups: This training is for those who have experience of group participation and for those interested in
or beginning to work with groups
Course
Fees
Month
Month
May
June
5 day
€250
29th
5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
Foundation Facilitation Skills: (Course No. 2)
Aim: This 5 day course aims to provide an introduction to facilitation skills and practice and to build participants
confidence.
Target groups: This training is for those who have experience of group participation and for those who are
interested in or beginning to work with groups.
Course
Fees
Month
5 Day
€250
June:
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Advanced Facilitation Skills Training Course: (Course No. 3)
Aim: This 9 day course aims to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of participants in the role of
facilitator.
Target Groups: This training is for those who are currently working with groups and who wish to further develop
their facilitation skills and confidence.
Course
Fees
Month
Month
9 Day
€450
May:
June:
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Staff Support & Supervision Skills: (Course No. 4)
Aim: This 2 day course provides an introduction to a model of effective staff support and supervision.
Target groups: This training is for Voluntary management committee members and workers who want to develop
in their staff support and supervisory role.
Course
Fees
Month
2 day
€140
June:
11th and 18th
OUTREACH TRAINING: Meitheal also delivers this training to groups and organisations in their own
communities or centres:
Note: Each training day begins at 10.00am and finishes at 4pm with an hour for lunch. This training will take place
in Meitheal, 35 Exchequer St. Dublin 2.
Meitheal also delivers this training to groups and organisations in their own community, or centres.
For more information contact Meitheal at 01 6719803 or info@meitheal.ie, Meitheal 35 Exchequer St Dublin 2
Barnardos
Barnardos – Barnardos was established in 1962 and supports children whose well-being is under threat, by
working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children.
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Further details from Martina Dumpleton, Barnardos Training & Resource Service, Christchurch Square,
Dublin 8. Tel 01 4530355 Ext 413 email: training@barnardos.ie or www.barnardos.ie
St. Nicholas College
St. Nicholas Montessori College Ireland is a higher educational institution providing Montessori teaching through
full-time, part-time, outreach and in-service programmes, from their centres in Dun Laoighaire, Cork and Dublin.
The College’s programmes are accredited by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland), the public body which
continues the accreditation role formerly undertaken by NCEA. The College’s undergraduate programmes now
lead to degrees at level 7 and level 8 on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), with the College’s
Higher Diploma being placed at level 8.
The courses run by the College are as follows:
Early Childhood Care & Education (BA HETAC Level 7):
Duration:
3 stages/years of 2 semesters each.
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9.30-4pm
Montessori & Primary Education (BA Hons HETAC Level 8):
Duration:
1 year
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 5.30-8.30
Please address enquiries to the Programme Director; Michael O’Connor, Phone 01 2806064, extension
28, Email: michael.oconnor@snmci.ie
Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Montessori Education (HETAC Level 8):
Duration:
Sep to July 2 taught semesters and a minor dissertation to be submitted in July.
Hours:
3 days a week; 3.30-7.00 pm
Please address enquiries to the Programme Director; Ann King, Email; ann.king@snmci.ie
BA in Montessori Education (ACCS) (HETAC Level 7) (Part Time Course):
Duration:
3 stages/years of 2 semesters each
Hours:
Modules are delivered by ACCS, evenings and weekends.
For further details please log onto www.snmci.ie or contact Telephone: 01 2806064, E-Mail:info@snmci.ie
St. Nicholas Montessori of Ireland
For further information on any of the above or complete list of events contact St. Nicholas Montessori
Society of Ireland. Tel: 01 2805705 / 01 2304185 or email: info@montessriireland.ie
Ballina Arts Centre
Venue:
Ballina Arts Centre, Ballina
Tel: 096 73593 or email: ballinaartscentre@eircom.net for further information
Cascade Training Consultancy
‘Communicating Across Language Barriers’ (Training Course)
All two-day courses run from 10am to 4pm
Faster, clearer communication in English with non-native speakers of English will dramatically enhance the
effectiveness of your work in a multicultural and multi lingual Ireland.
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Specialise in Intercultural communication with children, parents and staff from different language, religion &
cultural backgrounds
Contact: AnneO’Carroll on 027-74203 / Email:cascadeireland@gmail.com/ www.cascadetrainingconsultancy.com
for further information
Steiner Ireland
Kindergarten Teacher Training
Orientation in Anthroposophy, a foundation for life
This is a part-time course for people who want to become Steiner Kindergarten teachers, for those who have and
interest in Anthroposophy and for individuals who are interested in personal growth and creative development.
The course is designed as autonomous introduction to Anthroposohy (knowledge of the human being) and is a
foundation to a further two-year Fetac accredited course in Steiner Waldorf Childcare, which is in development
process for 2013. Progression to Fetac training is dependent on successful completion of the Orientation Course
or its equivalent. Throughout the course a team of National & International tutors will provide a wide range of high
quality training over 7 weekend modules starting on Friday from 6.15pm to 9.30pm, Saturdays from 8.30am to
6.00pm, Sundays from 8.30am to 1.30pm & one intensive 6 day week module in June 2013 daily from 9.00am to
6.00pm
For further details please contact: Therese Perrott, Administrator; 086-3230424
Ulrike Farnleitner, Course Director: 087-1247317
Email: training.iska@gmail.com
One Family Training & Consultancy
One Family Training & Consultancy offers professional training services to those who work with member of oneparent families. Their services include scheduled and on request training around a host of topics relevant to their
clients and their work. One Family Training & Consultancy also provides professional facilitation for groups who
want to work on defining their strategy or approaches in working with one-parent families. Some of courses
offered are as follows;
Positive Parenting: Building Strong relationships and managing difficult behaviour
…this course provides professionals with the resources and materials required to set up and run a 10-15 week
parenting programme for lone parents. It is about giving parents back their roles as parents and helping them to
realise they are the key to any changes they may want to make. Comprehensive manual is provided with training.
Duration: 3 days
Cost: €450
One-parent-families – issues, Diversity and Rights
With 1 in 8 people living in one-parent family and with many dependent on state support it is vital to be aware of
the issues they face. This one-day group work course explores ways of supporting them in real life situations.
Duration: 1 day
Cost: €160
Crisis pregnancy – practical training
This training is aimed at those who come in contact with crisis pregnancy through their work such as
school and college counsellors and teaching staff, GP nurses, social, care and youth workers. The one day
training covers issues from disclosure to practical information on all 3 options to onward referral ad support. A
folder containing all the information covered is provided
Duration: 1 day
Cost: €180
Training can be organised on request at venue to suit you on request subject to numbers etc
For further information on above or any other training / services provided contact
One Family Training & Consultancy at 01 6629212 or email training@onefamily.ie
Liberties College, Dublin
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Childcare part-time programmes
Childcare – FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare and First Aid Certificate
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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 Montessori Education Foundation Studies – FETAC Level 5 component Cert in Childcare
 Supervision in Childcare – FETAC Level 6 Supervision in childcare.
For further details on any of above courses contact the office at 01 4540044.
The College of Progressive Education
Special needs Assistant Training (Fetac 5) - Castlebar and Kiltimagh
Diploma in Special Needs Assistant (Fetac 6 module) - Castlebar and Kiltimagh
Venue:
Castlebar commencing 24th Sept.
Outreach:
Kiltimagh Tel 094 9381228 for further details
Certificate in Creche Management – Part-time and Distance Learning
Contact College of Progressive Education for further details.
Tel 01 4884300 email: info@progressivecollege.com or check out website for details their extensive range
of courses including distance learning courses www.progressivecollege.com
Concept Training Ltd
Understanding the Multi-Sensory Concept
The workshop is a must for anyone using a multi-sensory room
Supporting Children without a Specific Diagnosis
Understanding and working with Children with a complex diagnosis
There are now many children who have characteristics of more than one syndrome and provide challenges as
how they can best be supported. This course will look at the concept of ‘co-morbidity’ and explore practical ways
of managing behaviour and supporting learning
Positive Ways of Changing Behaviour
This course is above supporting people to change their behaviour rather than just managing or coping. Positive
behaviour changes will maximise opportunities for people, supporting inclusion in social, leisure and learning
situations.
Aim of course
To enable participants to put behavioural theory into positive practice in order to change an individual’s
behaviour.
For more information on any of above workshops by Concept Training Ltd or other courses etc. contact
them below:
Tel: 01524 832828 email: info@concept-training.co.uk
web: www.concept-training.co.u
Mayo Intercultural Action
Mayo Intercultural Action – otherwise known as MIA – is an organisation that exists to make newcomers to
County Mayo feel welcome and to help them resolve any difficulties they may have.
For more information, contact MIA office at 094 9044511 or miamayo@eircom.net
Address: Hill house, Mountain View, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Mommy & Baby - Meet & Greet
Safe reassuring place to come and talk over questions and concerns and to share the support of others, Public
Heath Nurse in attendance
Venue: The Maple Youth Centre, Bowgate St, Ballinrobe
Date: Tuesdays @ 11.00am. (Toddlers) .
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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Thursday @ 11.00am (Babies)
Tel 094 9542908 for more information
Ballinrobe Community Based Family Support Service
The community based family support service is based at Tacu Family Resource Centre in Ballinrobe and provides
a family support service to parents and their children aged 0-17, around any issues that may be causing stress in
the home. Support is provided in a strictly confidential manner in the family home or at the family support office.
The service also teaches Common Sense Parenting skills. It is a free, non judgemental and non-denominational
service.
To access the service contact the local Family Support Project Worker; Claire Forrestal on 087 6060535
Canavan & Byrne
Canavan & Byrne was set up by Angela Canavan and Mary Byrne over ten years ago and provides a host of
specialised services to the Irish childcare industry including HR, legal advice, specialised admin software and
training.
For further information on any of the above or complete list of events offered by Canavan & Byrne log
onto www.canavanbyrne.ie
OTHER CHILDCARE ORGANISATIONS;
NIPPA – THE EARLY YEARS ORGANISATION
NIPPA - the Early Years Organisation is the largest early year’s organisation in Northern Ireland. We are a nonprofit making organisation and have been working since 1965 to promote high quality childcare for children aged
0-14 and their families.
Vision, Principles and Values
NIPPA’s Vision
- All children are strong, competent and visible in their communities.
- All children are physically and psychologically healthy, eager to learn and respect those that are different
Comhar Naionra na Gaeltachta Teoranta
CNT offer support, advice and training to Naíonraí in Gaeltacht areas.
Saibhriu na Gaeilge. Cursa Fetac. Mean Fomhair 2009.
For further details on courses, contact Padraigín Uí Staundún on 094-9543934 / 087 6297974
FORBAIRT NAÍONRAÍ TEO
Forbairt Naíonraí Teo (FNT) provides advice support and guidance for Irish medium childcare, outside Gaeltacht
areas. FNT was established in the early seventies to encourage quality standards in an increasing number of Irish
language pre-school services. The area development officer organises in-service training for Naíonra staff during
each term, initial training for new staff is also organised each year through Irish in Dublin or/and the provinces.
FNT co-operates with accredited training organisations to provide FETAC levels 5 and 6 (CDBO) and other
accredited training as necessary.
FNT also operates a quality assurance programme (scéim ardchaighdeán) on an ongoing basis, in Irish medium
services.
Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fail ó (further information available from) – Forbairt Naíonraí Teo. 7 Teach Regus, Bothar
Fhearchair, Baile Átha Cliath 2. Tel. 01-4773151 email: eolas@naionra.ie nó ó Bríd Uí Lionáird, oifigeach
forbartha (development officer) 086-3819239.
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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MAYO SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
Various programmes for children with disabilities as well as other sporting events
Events Such as swimming lessons, Childrens Saturday Club, Wheelchair Basketball, Inclusive
Gymnastics for children, Bocce Session, sym sessions.. For further details on these and other events
see below contact details for Mayo Sports Partnership
The main aim of the Mayo Sports Partnership is to increase participation in all sports and to ensure local
resources and facilities are used to best effect. Andrea (Sports Administrator) and Charlie (Sports Co-ordinator)
can be contacted on 094-9029911 or www.mayosports.ie for a complete list of training / events.
National College of Ireland
Insight Series: A set of workshops aimed at managers or those working towards management roles in the
Community and voluntary Sector
Check out our website for further information & to book places: www.ncirl.ie
I.S.P.C.C.
14C N5 Business Park, Moneen Road, Castlebar
Teenfocus aims to support young people and give them the necessary support to overcome their difficulties.
For further information on this and other initiatives contact Mary or Alana on 094 9025254.
Mayo County Childcare Committee - Tel: (094) 9047010
Email:mayochildcare@mayococo.ie
Website: www.mayochildcare.ie
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