Recognition of an Early Years Qualification
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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Under the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services)(Amendment) Regulations 2021, all staff working directly with children in a pre-school service must hold at least a Level 5 major award in childcare on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or equivalent as deemed by DCEDIY.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has published a list of qualifications that meet the regulatory requirements for working in the Early Years sector in Ireland.
If your qualification does not appear on the list you may apply for a letter of eligibility to practise. To be approved, your application must cover the following content:
Application Form: Qualification Recognition for work in the Early Learning and Care sector in Ireland
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For more information on Early Years Recognised Qualifications see here.
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