Qualifications Recognition
Under the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, all staff working directly with children in a pre-school service must hold at least a Level 5 major award in early childhood care and education on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or a qualification that the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality has deemed to be equivalent.
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has published a list of qualifications that meet both regulatory and funding requirements for working in early learning and care services.
If an individual’s qualification does not appear on the list, an individual can apply to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to have it assessed for equivalence.
To meet the qualification requirements to practice in the sector, an individual’s studies must be of a standard at least at National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) level 5.
To have your qualifications assessed please click below.
For further information on please click on the Staff and Student Qualification Recognition Applications button below.