The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. And for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Call for applications opens 6th August and will close on 27th September. We will then process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications.
Please forward completed application forms to mary@cavanccc.ie
ELC practitioner rules for applicants