Contact Page for Child Care Courses

College of Progressive Education:
The College of Progressive Education, formerly the School of Practical Child Care, and the School of Health and Social Care, Ireland, has grown continuously in size and stature since it was founded in 1986. It is by far the largest private childcare college in Ireland and, more importantly, within the profession it is undoubtedly the most highly regarded. Our reputation is based on our belief that the welfare of the child is paramount, and that the best way to provide for this is to ensure that carers receive training and support of the highest quality.

Accreditation:
In August 2003 the College was accredited by FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council in Ireland), allowing the College the opportunity to provide a wide range of internationally recognised FETAC courses. The FETAC awards form part of the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. The College offers FETAC courses at Level 5 and 6 in the framework (Certificate and Advanced Certificate).

Courses:
Our Home Study correspondence and online training courses provide a flexible approach for those who prefer to study from home, and they are of course particularly suitable for our many overseas students. List of our Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma programmes:

- Foundation Studies in Childcare
- Advanced Studies in Childcare
- Creche Management
- Certificate in Childcare and Creche Work
- Caring for the Child and Adult with a Disability
- Foundation Studies in Montessori
- After School Care (Level 5)
- Certificate in Classroom Assistants Training
- Child Psychology
- Special Needs Assistant (Level 5 and 6)
- Classroom Asst. Conversion to Diploma in SNA
- Business Skills for Running a Crèche
- Caring for the Child from 0 to 6 Years (Level 5)
- Early Childhood Education (Level 5)
- Child Development (Level 5)
- Special Needs Assistant Training (Level 5)
- Special Needs Assistant (Level 6)
- Caring for People with Disabilities (Level 5)

International Learners:
The College of Progressive Education encourages international learners to come and study with us in the classroom, via correspondence or through the Internet. In the past learners have come from Hong Kong, Japan, USA, UK, Malaysia, Switzerland, Spain, France, Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia, Mexico, Finland and Canada.