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LINC Programme Consortium Welcomes Attendees to Mary Immaculate College for the Inaugural International Inclusion Conference

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Welcome to the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme website

The Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Consortium is proud to offer two inclusive education programmes: the multi-award winning LINC Programme, and the LINC+ CPD Programme for LINC graduates.

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“LINC was an amazing experience for me. The confidence and knowledge I got from the course was excellent. As a teacher I can see that my way of teaching and seeing the image of the child has changed. The relationships with colleagues, parents and the children has improved…I didn’t think I would enjoy returning to education as much as I did, it has left me with the desire to keep on educating myself…It brought the best out of me so now I facilitate each child reaching their full potential and giving them confidence”

– LINC Graduate

“The course is very well planned out. Content is very well put together and informative. Most engaging course I have taken part in.”

– LINC Graduate

“The modules were very well put together, there was a great flow to the content and the additional reading was very informative and the inclusion of range of media was very engaging.”

– LINC+ Participant

“I was feeling nervous prior to starting this course. From day one I was made to feel like I belong, and my tutor was excellent. I highly recommend this course, and would tell my friends to go for it too, as it’s very achievable, and the tutors and the quality of the lessons and tutorials is so high.”

– LINC Graduate

“I love how the LINC+ CPD Programme is delivered. It has developed my confidence immensely in my role as Inclusion Coordinator. Every time I complete a unit, I’m amazed at how much I learn.”

– LINC+ Participant

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LINC Programme Consortium

LINC is being offered by a consortium, led by Mary Immaculate College, and including Early Childhood Ireland and Maynooth University – The Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education.

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Meet the LINC Team

The LINC programme team is responsible for implementing LINC. It includes a National Director, Support Team, ICT Support, Educational Technologist and the Tutors that deliver the programme.

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