The Power of Open-Ended Materials in Early Years: Building Community Connections Through Sustainability
The Power of Open-Ended Materials in Early Years: Building Community Connections Through Sustainability In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate Laura Brady explores the magic of open-ended materials in early years education and how they connect us with...
Claire Butterly Appointed as New National Coordinator of the LINC Programme
Claire Butterly Appointed as New National Coordinator of the LINC Programme The Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Butterly as its new National Coordinator. Claire commenced her role on Monday,...
The Power of Conversation
The Power of Conversation In this edition of the LINC Blog, Dr. Linda Kelly delves into the profound impact of adult-child conversations on early language and cognitive development. Discover why simple back-and-forth interactions are more than just small talk –...
LINC Programme to Celebrate International Children’s Day with Webinar on Children’s Rights and Inclusion
LINC Programme to Celebrate International Children’s Day with Webinar on Children’s Rights and Inclusion The LINC Programme is proud to celebrate International Children’s Day on Wednesday, November 20th, with a free webinar featuring guest speaker Bronagh Byrne,...
The Importance of Mentoring
The Importance of Mentoring In this edition of the LINC Blog, Phil O’Brien, Assistant LINC Tutor, explores the transformative role of mentoring in fostering students’ personal and professional growth. Phil shares her approach to mentoring, focusing on creating...
Minister O’Gorman Praises 537 Inclusion Coordinators for Their Commitment to Leading Inclusive Practice at the 2024 LINC Graduation Ceremony
Minister O'Gorman Praises 537 Inclusion Coordinators for Their Commitment to Leading Inclusive Practice at the 2024 LINC Graduation CeremonyPhoto: Melisa Byrne (Co. Galway) and Maria Clancy (Co. Kerry) pictured as they graduated from the LINC Programme. A sense...
Sustainable Education In The Early Years
Sustainable Education in the Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, Siobhán Browne, LINC+ CPD Programme Participant and Manager at Jigsaw Day Nursery, discusses how she incorporates sustainable education into daily practices at her setting. She explains how...
The Importance of Playful Experiences in the Early Years
The Importance of Playful Experiences in the Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, Fiona Kirkland, Play Pedagogy Officer at Play Scotland, emphasises the transformative impact of play on early childhood development. Drawing from her extensive...
Children Should be Seen and Heard: The Importance of Child Voice and Participation
Children Should be Seen and Heard : The Importance of Child Voice and Participation In this edition of the LINC Blog, Dr. Linda Kelly explores the critical importance of child voice and participation in early childhood settings. Highlighting key insights from...
Navigating the Early Years: A Symphony of Smooth Transitions
Navigating the Early Years: A Symphony of Smooth Transitions In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate Shannon Lewis discusses the the many transitions that children encounter in the early years setting, and how we should "Envision this adventure as a...
A Relational Approach to School Transitions
A Relational Approach to School Transitions In this edition of the LINC Blog, Assistant LINC Tutor & Researcher/Lecturer in Inclusion Education, Dr. Sarah O'Leary explores the critical role of relational pedagogy in easing children's transition to primary...
Embracing the Transition from Preschool to Primary School
Embracing the Transition from Preschool to Primary School In this edition of the LINC blog, Izabela Kuczkowska, a LINC Graduate, delves into the poignant journey of children transitioning from preschool to primary school. Through her narrative, she unveils the...
Empowering Inclusive Practice through Continuing Professional Learning: The LINC Programme Evaluation Report highlights the positive role of the Inclusion Coordinator
Empowering Inclusive Practice through Continuing Professional Learning: The LINC Programme Evaluation Report highlights the positive role of the Inclusion CoordinatorThe Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme Consortium, comprising Mary...
Celebrating all Children’s Right to Play
Celebrating all Children’s Right to Play Join the LINC Programme for an Insightful Webinar Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Play with Guest Speaker Fiona Kirkland from Play Scotland The Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme is...
Exploring the Power of Communities of Practice in Early Years Education
Exploring the Power of Communities of Practice in Early Years Education In this edition of the LINC blog, LINC+ CPD Tutor Lorraine Diggins takes us on a deep dive into the realm of collaborative learning. Through vivid descriptions and first-hand experiences,...
The Integral Role of an Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) in our Setting
The Integral Role of an Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) in our Setting In this edition of the LINC blog, LINC Tutor and owner of Footprints Early Years, Racheal Govan describes the integral role the INCO plays in her settings. She shares her firsthand experiences...
Minister O’Gorman applauds Early Years Educators and encourages applications for the award-winning Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme
Minister O'Gorman applauds Early Years Educators and encourages applications for award-winning Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme. 630 places available nationwide as the LINC Programme is set to open for applications for the 2024/25 academic...
Nurturing Friendship Bonds: A Journey of Growth and Connection
Nurturing Friendships Bonds: A Journey of Growth and Connection In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate Izabela Kuczkowska takes a nostalgic journey back to her kindergarten days, savoring the enduring memories of cherished friendships. As an Early...
The Muddy Puddle
The Muddy Puddle In this edition of the LINC Blog, setting manager Ellen Moore describes how one muddy puddle out the back of her setting became a focal point of fun for the children of her preschool. In the hustle and bustle of the early years it is easy to...
Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing
Supporting Children's Emotional Wellbeing In this edition of the LINC Blog, Caroline O’Riordan explores how the key to unlocking a child's full potential lies in nurturing their emotional well-being and as an Early Years Specialist (EYS) with Better Start,...
Learning Through Real-Life Experience in Outdoor Pre-school
Learning Through Real-Life Experience in Outdoor Pre-school In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate, Racheal Mackessey unveils the transformative journey of learning through real-life experiences in an Outdoor Preschool. Racheal vividly describes how...
Minister Commends 550 Newly-Conferred Inclusion Coordinators for Their Leadership in Fostering Inclusive Practice Within Early Learning & Care Sector at LINC Graduation 2023
Minister Commends 550 Newly-Conferred Inclusion Coordinators for Their Leadership in Fostering Inclusive Practice Within Early Learning & Care Sector at LINC Graduation 2023Photo: Laura Lee Curtin and Lisa McGrath pictured as they graduated from the LINC...
Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Education – Updating Aistear Phase 2
Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Education - Updating Aistear Phase 2 In this edition on the LINC Blog, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Early Childhood Team discuss Phase 2 of Updating Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum...
Getting Winter-Ready – Tips for Outdoor Activity
Getting Winter Ready - Tips for Outdoor Activity In this edition of LINC blog, programme tutor Edel Fenlon outlines some handy tips to ensure the children in your care are outdoor activity ready this winter season. As we prepare ourselves for winter, what...
The Sky is the Limit, Turning I “can’t” into “I can”
The Sky is the Limit, Turning I "can't" into I "can". In this issue of the LINC Blog, Brenda Jordan from Little People Playgroup in Castleknock shares one of her learning experiences from the LINC Programme and the difference it made one little boy’s...
Finding Community
Finding Community In this edition of the LINC blog, graduate Denise Sheridan talks about her outdoor ethos, her education journey, and how the LINC+ programme has helped her to find her voice as a valued member of the early years community. In 2010, I set...
Nurturing Successful Transitions: Supporting Children’s Pre-school Journey
Nurturing Successful Transitions: Supporting Children's Pre-school Journey In this issue of the LINC Blog, Early Years Specialist, Edel Kinane, delves into the excitement and importance of supporting young children in their pre-school journey. Recognising the...
Propelling Early Learning and Development through High Quality Home Learning Activities
Propelling Early Learning and Development through High Quality Home Learning Activities In this edition of the LINC Blog, Dr. Lisha O'Sullivan (Head of Department, Reflective Pedagogy of Early Childhood Studies, Mary Immaculate College), Professor Emer Ring...
The Power of Music & Nursery Rhymes
The Power of Music & Nursery Rhymes In this issue of the LINC Blog, LINC Tutor Kathleen Dalton emphasises the significance of music and rhymes in children's development. While reflecting on her role as Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) Kathleen highlights the...
The Wonder of Story Boxes
The Wonder of Story Boxes In this edition of the LINC Blog, INclusion CoOrdinator Orghialla Daly-Holland delves into the concept of Story Boxes. Orghialla describes how the purpose of a Story Box is to create a hands-on literacy experience for children. She...