Get HIQA Compliant with Forus Training Recent HIQA inspection reports of Designated residential Centres have consistently identified significant non-compliance in areas concerning residents’ safety. Failures in safeguarding protocols have been identified, including inadequate responses to incidents and insufficient measures to…
Guiding Young Children Through Life’s Little Changes: Why Transitions Matter in Early Learning and Care Transitions are a big part of a young child’s world. Whether it’s moving from home to creche, to preschool, room to room, or simply shifting…
Employability skills include the soft skills that allow you to work well with others, apply knowledge to solve problems, and to fit into any work environment. They also include the professional skills that enable you to succeed in the workplace.…
In the early weeks of a new school year, many Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings focus on the classic theme: “All About Me.” It’s a fantastic way to help children feel seen, valued, and connected. But how do we…
What’s New in Aistear and How is it Represented in Early Learning and Care (ELC) Aistear, meaning “journey” in Irish, is the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). First published in 2009,…
If you’re interested in becoming a caregiver in Ireland, you may be wondering what qualifications are necessary for this rewarding career. Caregivers play an essential role in supporting individuals who need assistance with daily living activities due to age, illness,…
Meeting the NFQ Level 5 Educational Requirement To become a member of an Garda Síochána, do you have to have completed the Leaving Certificate? The answer is no! …but you do need to have a Level 5 Major Award. Essentially,…
If you’re aiming to build professional training skills and gain a recognised qualification in Ireland, the QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation course is a practical and flexible solution. This course provides participants with the tools and techniques to…
