Learner Fund – Childcare Courses
A new Learner Fund 2014-2015 has being launched by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) to enhance quality standards in Early Years services nationally.
The Learner Fund will provide funding in the form of a training subsidy to assist existing staff working directly with children in registered early years services to attain the mandatory minimum qualification requirements that must in place by September 2015.
Pobal on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs are now inviting applications from Childcare staff who wish to apply for the training subsidies.
From September 2015 all staff in Early Years services will need to have full Level 5 qualifications, and all Preschool (ECCE) Room Leaders will need a full Level 6 qualification. These minimum qualification requirements will mean that established services have a limited period from now to ensure that all staff will be appropriately qualified.
How do I apply for the training subsidy?
See the Pobal website for information on how to apply for the training subsidy.
There is also a Frequently Asked Questions section.
If you wish to speak further with any of our staff about this new Learner Fund please call us on 01 2061828.