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I would highly recommend this programme to any LINC Graduates. The information I received affirmed my role, and gave me new approaches and ideas.
About LINC+
CPD Package Content and Aims
The LINC+ Programme consists of six packages, each of which are 10 hours in duration. 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.

Aims of the LINC+ Programme
Delivery
Registration
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. You do not need to be the Inclusion Coordinator in your setting to participate.
Does my manager need to nominate me for LINC+
No, it will be up to the individual graduate to register themselves.
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.
There are two graduates of the LINC Programme in my setting, can we both register?
Yes. LINC+ is open to all graduates of the programme regardless of their role within the setting.
What do I need to register?
Required registration details include: Name, Email Address, PPS Number, Year of Graduation 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 package will contain 10 hours of content (60 hours in total). Participants will be able to progress at a pace that suits them.
For a full list of frequently asked questions about LINC+ see the FAQ section on this website here.
Further Information
Queries in relation to the LINC+ Programme should be emailed to linccpd@mic.ul.ie.
LINC + Rachael’s Experience
In this short video LINC Graduate and Inclusion Coordinator for Footpints Early Years Ltd, Racheal Govan, describes her experience of the first package of the LINC+ Programme.