Programme Overview

The  Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years programme is designed to support the inclusion of all children in the early years. The course is fully funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) and is offered for free to people working within Early Learning and Care settings. Graduates of the LINC Programme will be qualified to perform the role of Inclusion Coordinator within their Early Learning and Care Setting and will also be recognised for Lead Educator Status under the DCEDIY Qualification Guidelines.

The development of the programme is part of a government response to local, national and international demands for high quality education and training leading towards graduate pathways in the combined field of early childhood care and education (ECCE). The programme seeks to address the need for continuing professional development (CPD) in relation to the inclusion of all children.

Click here to access the LINC Website and Resources.