Background

Delivery

The content for the LINC+ programme is only available online and is hosted on Moodle.  Moodle will be familiar to graduates of the original LINC Programme as it is the same learning platform used for that programme. It is up to each individual participant to take it upon themselves to complete the CPD package content. Participants can engage with the material at a time that suits them. Similar to LINC, there is no fee to participate in LINC+. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that they will be able to download once they complete each package.

CPD Package Content and Aims

The LINC+ Programme consists of six packages, each of which are 10 hours in duration. These packages will be released over the next three years, with one package being released in January and the other in September. The first package, Communities of Practice in Early Learning and Care was released in May 2021 and is the only package that all participants must complete. Once they have completed this package they can choose what further packages they wish to engage with. The second package Leading Inclusive Early Learning and Care Settings: The Role of the Inclusion Coordinator was released in September 2021 and the third package: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development, will be released on January 24th 2022.

Aims of the LINC+ Programme

Registration

Registration for the LINC+ Programme will re-open in 2022. Registration is open to all graduates of the LINC Programme (2016-2021). You will need to supply your name, email address, PPS number and mobile telephone number during the registration process. This is so we can verify that you completed the LINC Programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can register?

All graduates of the Level 6 Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme (2016-2021) can register for the LINC+ Programme.

What do I need to register?

Required registration details include: Name, Email Address, PPS Number and Mobile Telephone Number. You should be aware of our Data Protection and Data Collection Notice.

How many packages are there in LINC+ and how long will they take to complete?

There will be six packages in total and each module will contain 10 hours of content (60 hours in total). Participants will be able to progress at a pace that suits them.

When will the LINC+ Programme start?

The first LINC+ package, Communities of Practice in Early Learning and Care, was released in May 2021. The second package Leading Inclusive Early Learning and Care Settings: The Role of the Inclusion Coordinator was released in September and the third package Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development will be released on January 24. The second and third packages can be accessed by participants that have completed Communities of Practice in Early Learning and Care. Registered participants will receive information on how to access the content closer to the release date.

Is there a cost?

It is free of charge to participate in the LINC+ CPD Programme.

How will it be delivered?

The LINC+ CPD programme will be delivered 100% online via the Moodle platform. This is the same platform used to deliver the LINC Programme so graduates will be familiar with how the platform operates.

Is the Programme accredited?

No. Participants will be able to download a certificate at the end of each completed package but these will not count towards a qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Further Information

Queries in relation to the LINC+ Programme should be emailed to linccpd@mic.ul.ie.