My LINC Journey: Ann’s Story
My LINC Journey: Ann’s Story In this edition of the LINC Blog, Ann McDonagh Owner/Manager of Bright Beginnings in Oughterard, Co. Galway and LINC programme participant reflects on her journey through LINC as she submits her final assignment for the...
Transforming Outdoor Spaces for Learning and Play
Transforming Outdoor Spaces for Learning and Play In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate Fiona Patrice Danagher shares how her team transformed an underused storage shed and outdoor space into a vibrant, child-led learning environment. With support from a...
Embracing the Journey: The Value of Process Over Product in Early Years
Embracing the Journey: The Value of Process Over Product in Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Graduate Judyta Golden shares her reflections on the importance of valuing the learning process in early years education. Drawing on her experiences...
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Realistic Well-Being Tips for Busy Days
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Realistic Well-Being Tips for Busy Days In this edition of the LINC Blog, Anne O'Leary, Certified Executive Coach, Postpartum Doula, and Baby Massage Instructor, shares simple and realistic ways to support your well-being on even the...
Putting the Pieces Together: Disability, Childhood, and the Early Years
Putting the Pieces Together: Disability, Childhood, and the Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, Professor Bronagh Byrne, Co-Director of the Centre for Children’s Rights at Queen’s University Belfast, explores the intersection of childhood, disability and...
Empowering Inclusive Practice Through Continuing Professional Learning: Interim Evaluation Report Highlights Positive Impact of LINC+ CPD Programme
Empowering Inclusive Practice Through Continuing Professional Learning: Interim Evaluation Report Highlights Positive Impact of LINC+ CPD Programme New report explores how sustained professional learning and Communities of Practice are supporting Inclusion...
The Magic of Story: Awakening Wonder, Imagination, and Thoughtful Minds
The Magic of Story: Awakening Wonder, Imagination, and Thoughtful Minds In this edition of the LINC Blog, Lorraine Diggins, LINC+ CPD Programme Tutor, invites us into the magical world of storytelling in early years education. Reflecting on her experience as a Forest...
Give Every Child a Voice: Using a Universal Approach to AAC in the Early Years
Give Every Child a Voice: Using a Universal Approach to AAC in the Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, AAC Coach and SEN Teacher Melanie Boyle shares her insights on using a universal approach to AAC in early years settings. Drawing on her dual...
LINC Programme Hosts Record-Breaking Webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Updated Aistear Framework
LINC Programme Hosts Record-Breaking Webinar on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Updated Aistear Framework The Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme hosted an insightful and highly attended webinar on Wednesday, February 12th, exploring...
Because Neurodivergent Children Become Neurodivergent Adults
Because Neurodivergent Children Become Neurodivergent Adults In this edition of the LINC Blog, Award-Winning Specialist Training & Consultancy in Neurodiversity within Early Years, Cheryl Warren explores how we can better support neurodivergent individuals...
Parent-Teacher Meetings in the Early Years: Working Together for Success
Parent-Teacher Meetings in the Early Years: Working Together for Success In this edition of the LINC Blog, the LINC+ CPD Community of Practice Participants explore the importance of parent-teacher meetings in the early years and how they serve as a bridge between home...
Celebrating Silliness: Unlocking Joy and Engagement in the Early Years
Celebrating Silliness: Unlocking Joy and Engagement in the Early Years In this edition of the LINC Blog, the LINC+ CPD Community of Practice Participants reflect on the power of playfulness and joy in early childhood education. From singing conversations to shaking...
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...