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LEVEL 6 SPECIAL PURPOSE AWARD
LINC Programme
Become qualified to perform the role of Inclusion Coordinator through the fully funded Level 6 LINC Programme. Delivered through a blended-learning model, the programme supports participants to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead inclusive practice in Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) settings.

FOR LINC GRADUATES
LINC+ CPD Programme
Continue your professional learning with the LINC+ CPD Programme. This fully funded programme is delivered entirely online and offers flexible, self-paced learning designed specifically for LINC graduates. The six newly developed Learning Packages provide practical resources and evidence-informed strategies to support inclusive practice.
The Role of the INclusion COordinator (INCO)
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Latest News and Resources
Take the Lead. Plant the Seed. Start the Conversation.
Take the Lead. Plant the Seed. Start the Conversation.In this edition of the LINC+ CPD Blog, Claire Butterly, National Coordinator of the LINC Programme, explores how Inclusion Coordinators can take the lead in establishing and nurturing a Community of Practice....
Teaching Has No Borders: How Adaptability Helped Me Continue My Passion
Teaching Has No Borders: How Adaptability Helped Me Continue My Passion In this edition of the LINC Blog, Isabel Prieto shares how her passion for teaching travelled with her from Mexico to Ireland. Drawing on more than 14 years of experience, Isabel reflects on...
A Decade of Inclusion: Leadership for INClusion (LINC) Programme Celebrates 10 Years
A Decade of Inclusion: Leadership for INClusion (LINC) Programme Celebrates 10 YearsPictured : Current and former members of the LINC team pictured together to mark 10 years of the Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) Programme. From its first cohort in 2016 to a community...
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