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...
The Mud Kitchen
The Mud Kitchen In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Tutor Carole Dee describes how her Setting’s Mud Kitchen encourages children's social and emotional development and provides endless opportunities for open ended, sensory play.The Mud Kitchen is without...
Minister O’Gorman commends the dedication of early years educators and encourages them to avail of the opportunity to apply for the award-winning LINC Programme.
Minister O’Gorman commends the dedication of early years educators and encourages them to avail of the opportunity to apply for the award-winning LINC Programme. 630 places available nationwide as LINC Programme set to open for applications The Leadership for...
Inspiring Inclusive Practice
Inspiring Inclusive Practice In the edition of the LINC Blog, Inclusion Coordinator (INCO) Sinead Conran reflects on how her participation in the LINC+ CPD Programme and engagement in a Community of Practice with fellow INCO’s has benefited her and her...
The pedagogy of nature: Being with and playing with nature
The pedagogy of nature: Being with and playing with nature In this edition of the LINC Blog, Ruksana Beigi, Senior Lecturer in the University of East london, highlights the difference between using the term "outdoors" and adopting a pedagogy of nature and how...
Creating a toddler activity wall
Creating a toddler activity wall In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC+ participant and Inclusion Coordinator Puddle Lane Crèche Eileen Byrne, describes how an unused area of the garden was transformed using some day-to-day items into a space for playful...
Examining communities of practice
Examining Communities of Practice In this edition of the LINC Blog, Claire Butterly, Lead Content Developer of the LINC+ CPD Programme, examines the reasons for and benefits of communities of practice, focusing on the first package of the LINC+ CPD Programme,...
Embracing partnership with those in our community
Embracing partnership with those in our community In this edition of the LINC Blog, LINC Tutor Clare O'Shea describes how embracing partnership and friendships in the community can be a wonderful way to give children a wide variety of experiences. ...
Better Together! Working in Partnerships with Parents/Caregivers
Better Together! Working in Partnerships with Parents/Caregivers In this edition of the LINC Blog, Better Start Early Years Specialist Eilis Lothian discusses the importance of a partnership approach between Parent/Carers, the Early Years Setting and the AIM...