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Welcome to the Montessori Department

Montessori Education is enjoying a revival. The need to set limits and guide children's behaviour towards a self discipline is openly sought. In light of recent developments in the childcare sector new guidelines regarding qualification requirements have been introduced. Portobello Institute is delighted to introduce their new two year course; Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education, in response to these requirements. This ensures our students receive the best level of Montessori Training available. This course is available to learners as a Full Time or a Part Time study option to suit your individual study needs.

We are also working towards a Year 3 to this course which will lead to a Level 7 Ordinary Degree in Arts in Montessori Education; so check back with us for regular updates on the status of this.

Portobello Institute has many courses within the Montessori, Childcare and also the Special Needs departments. Please browse our full course profiles and if you wish to discuss them further don't hesitate to contact one of our dedicated course advisors.

Wishing you all the best,

Denise Flood
Director Montessori & Childcare Courses

 

Montessori

Montessori Higher Certificate in Arts Year 1 Full time

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

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Montessori Higher Certificate in Arts Year 2 Full time

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (ACCS mode) Year 1

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Eductaion (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (ACCS mode) Year 2

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of man, his endeavours and his relationship with the universe.

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Montessori Teaching Diploma Part time

The Montessori Teaching Diploma course is FETAC approved and will qualify you to work as a Montessori teacher for 3-6 year olds. You will also be qualified as a Montessori classroom assistant, and with the help of Portobello Institute and excellent add on courses such as the Advanced Supervision in Chidcare and Special Needs courses you can also open up your own Montessori School teaching 3-6 year olds.

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Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Part time

The Mental Health & Intellectual Disability course has been specifically designed by Portobello Institute so that students may gain an indepth understanding of the issues of Intellectual Disabilities and in turn be equipped to provide the optimal levels of care required for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a variety of settings.

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Advanced Supervision in Childcare Part time

The Advanced Supervision in Childcare course will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to appreciate the needs of children in a holistic way, examining all areas of development, including their physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, language and creative needs.

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Upskill Advanced Supervision in Childcare Part time

The Upskill Advanced Supervision in Childcare course is designed as an add-on for those who are studying (or have already completed) the Montessori Teaching Diploma Course. The Upskill course is a fast track for Montessori students/graduates who wish to gain a nationally accredited award as a Childcare Supervisor. The Upskill course is delivered over 8 full days and students may use their Montessori Modules as the elective for this award.

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Practical Life Refresher - 1 Day Course

The Practical Life one day refresher course will allow professional Montessori teachers to renew their skills in Practical Life and acquire a fresh perspective on what to offer the child to expand their practical life experience.

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Art through the Senses - 1 Day Course

Art through the Senses is a practical 1 day course exploring the world of arts and crafts through the child’s five senses. Learn how to bring art and crafts alive for the child and add another dimension to their learning.

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Course Combo - Montessori Teaching Diploma + Upskill Advanced Supervision in Childcare

Do these 2 Childcare Courses together:

Note - the 6 FETAC component certificates for Montessori are required in order to be eligible for the Upskill Advanced Supervision in Childcare course - except when you do both courses together.

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Child Psychology Certificate Part time

The Child Psychology course is an introduction to the methods, language and practice of child psychology. It examines the core issues in relation to child psychological development including language, thinking and socialisation with particular focus on the emergence of the child as an individual. The class each week will begin with a practical case study followed by a discussion of what child psychology offers as explanations of the phenomenon.

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Child Development Certificate Part time

The Child Development course teaches you an understanding of the child's social, emotional and physical development which is paramount if you are to provide a caring and nurturing environment for children to develop in.

The Child Development course covers the individual variation in stages of child development, the factors that can affect it and the role you play in promoting child development.During the course learners are required to complete 40 hours practical work experience in a childcare setting.

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Occupational First Aid - 3 Day Course

The Occupational First Aid course is suitable for parents, grandparents and babysitters and is ideal for anyone working in a professional childcare environment. The First Aid course is delivered over 3 full days and is recognised by the HSA and the PHECC (Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council). The course also covers paediatric first aid.

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Child Protection - 2 Day Course

The Child Protection course is aimed at giving professionals working within the early childhood care and education sector the skills and know how to identify and correctly deal with child protection issues that might arise in their workplace or setting.

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Child Protection - 1 Day Course

The Child Protection in Childcare Services is a one day course covering the history of Child Protection in Ireland leading to the introduction of Children First Guidelines for Child Protection. It will also explore how to interpret the guidelines and use them to write up the policies and procedures which govern each childcare setting.

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Occupational First Aid Refresher - 1 Day Course

The Occupational First Aid Refresher course updates your FETAC 5 Occupational First Aid qualification by 2 more years. You will be brought up to date in any changes that have occurred in regulated practice since you last trained. You will will revise your knowledge and practice of CPR, AED and bandaging. This course is recognised by the HSA and the PHECC (Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council).

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Writing Policies & Procedures for Childcare - 1 Day Course

Writing Policies & Procedures for Childcare is a 1 day course examining the purpose of having policies and procedures in a childcare service, how to go about writing them and what to include.

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Art & Crafts - 1 Day Course

Art & Crafts is a one day practical workshop which allows the childcare professional to experience a fresh take on art and crafts. Through the workshop the learner will be able to provide the children in their service with a unique take on seasonal art and crafts.

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Manual Handling - 1 Day Course

The Manual Handling course is delivered over 1 day. To comply with current Health and Safety legislation, staff engaged in manual handling must be given training in safe lifting techniques. The Manual Handling course will show you how to lift correctly and therefore avoid back injuries. By training how to lift safely you will avoid serious and long-term back injury. This course combines lecture methods with "hands-on" practical work with the use of various types of materials and apparatus.

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Special Needs Education Full time

This full time Special Needs Education course is designed to introduce students to the key areas of caring for children of a school going age and promotes their understanding of the underpinning theoretical framework of childcare principles and practice.

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Special Needs Education Diploma Part time

The Special Needs Education diploma course is designed as a progression route from FETAC level five or as an enhancement to other courses of study related to Special Needs. The course is structured to give a broader insight, knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding disabilities and or learning difficulties.

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Special Needs Education Certificate Part time

The Special Needs Education Certificate is a part time evening course suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons.

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