Spring Part-time, February and May Distance Learning/Online and September Full-time now enrolling

The College of Progressive Education formerly known as The School of Practical Child Care and The School of Health and Social Care was established in 1986. The College of Progressive Education is the leading private provider of childcare, Montessori, special needs assistant and healthcare training in Ireland, and most importantly within the various professions it is undoubtedly the most highly regarded.

Our reputation is based on the belief that the welfare of the child and adult is paramount and that the best way to provide for this is to ensure that carers receive training and support of the highest quality. It is now accepted and in some cases it is mandatory that childcare and healthcare workers must receive training to work in these areas.

The majority of our programmes are accredited by the statutory body: Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) www.fetac.ie. These awards fit into the 10 point National Framework of Qualifications www.nfq.ie, can lead to entry onto degree programmes and are internationally recognised. For further information see http://www.europass.ie/europass/index.html or http://www.qualificationsrecognition.ie/recognition/.

It is important to note that a proficiency in conversational and written English is required to take part in the programme.

Childcare

For full details of our childcare programmes see our web site http://childcare.progressivecollege.com.

FETAC Level 5 Operating an Early Year Centre and Start your own Business. These programmes are available part-time or by distance learning.

Special Needs Assistant

For full details of our special needs assistant  programmes see our web site http://sna.progressivecollege.com.

Montessori

For full details of our Montessori programmes see our web site http://montessori.progressivecollege.com.

Healthcare

For full details of our healthcare programmes see our web site http://healthcare.progressivecollege.com

Part-time Programmes

These are typically either day-release, evening, morning or Saturday programmes normally held once a week. The College holds programmes in many major towns and locations within the Republic of Ireland. Venues for the programmes vary year to year but we endeavor to ensure learners in all locations have easy access to us. Alternatively, others may prefer to avail of our distance-learning/On-Line programme.

The College has a venue coordinator dedicated to ensuring the comfort of all classroom environments. We aim to provide an environment conducive to learning and aim to source the best venues possible. Hence, venues may vary from term to term.

Distance Learning / On-Line

The administrative and support functions for our distance learning programme are based in our main office in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Materials dispatched are also generated from this location. The tutor support network is distributed nationwide to provide greater access for learners. At present all workshops are centralised in Dublin City but start and end times for workshops are arranged in order to accommodate learner travel. Learners can now study the FETAC Level 5 Childcare Major Award via distance learning.

Outreach

We provide on-site/group training upon request to groups or organisations nationwide. We also provide our programmes in partnership with other providers.