Fire Safety Training in Links Leopardstown & Citywest

All our staff in Links Leopardstown and Citywest got training in fire safety and how to use a fire extinguisher. The training team from Total Fire came in and showed the staff the different extinguishers and which one is used for which. They learned how to operate the extinguisher and how to be careful, and they also learned what to do if there is a fire and when they need to use the extinguishers and how to be calm while doing so.

 

Pre-School Curriculum Training

On September, 5th, 6th and 10th, our Educarers came together for CPD in the area of curriculum. Our move to a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum was explored. Educarers were trained in the planning and implementation of the ne curriculum and worked on its integration into the strands of the Aistear programme. The endless possibilities of activities planned around children’s emerging interests were discussed and consolidated. The preschool rooms are full of fun!

 

 

Early Year’s Curriculum Training

On September 18, 19, 24 and October 17, our Baby, Wobbler and Toddler Educarers came together to discuss the Links revised curriculum. The possibilities of child lead activities stretch even to the youngest baby. Educarers were trained to plan the day around the little ones’ interests as they emerge through observation and inter-action. It’s amazing how much we discovered!

 

 

Preparation for Department of Education & Skills Training

Our Education and Training manager held a workshop for all our Pre-School Educarers on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th of March.  It was a fantastic opportunity for our Pre-Shcool Edcuarers to join together for the training workshop, especially at this stage of the year.  We all got a great insight into the many pre-school rooms throughout Links Childcare.  The atmosphere was incredible, the Educarers were literally buzzing with ideas and excitement by the end of the evening!

 

The workshop covered the following topics:  Pre-School Routine  –  Medium Term Curriculum  –  Revision of Short Term Curriculum  –  Art Displays  –  Child Learning Journal Scrap Books  –  Learning Centres  –  Importance of Small Group Work  –  Learning through play.