MH004 BA Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Degree (flexible) - new funding
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has announced the opening of applications for a new fund to upskill early years staff.
The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund will cover 90 per cent of the course fees for early years staff who undertake a degree course. They can study the course over a four-year period while continuing their regular daily work within the early learning and care sector.
The fund aims to help meet the Government objective of achieving a graduate-led workforce in early learning and care services by 2028.
It is designed to complement and add to other Government financial supports, such as the Free Fees Initiative and SUSI grants, which early years educators can also qualify for depending on their circumstances.
Further information on the Nurturing Skills Learner fund can be found here.