The key providers of playgroup courses and training in Ireland are the Early Childhood Ireland organisation, the National Council for Vocational Awards (NCVA) and FETAC. The Playgroup Team have the following qualifications approved by Early Childhood Ireland, NCVA and FETAC.
Name Qualifications Year
Maureen Faughnan NCVA Introductory Course 1988
NCVA Foundation Course 1992
NCVA Tutors Course 1993
Fetac Level 5 1999/2000
Child Protection 2014
First Aid 2015
29 years management experience in Playgroups
Lyndsey Power Fetac Level 6 2014
Fetac Level 8 Ongoing
First Aid 2015
3 years practical playgroup experience
Barbara O’Connor Fetac Level 6 2015
First Aid 2016
Child Protection 2015
5 years practical playgroup experience
3 years teacher’s aide in Palmerstown Primary School
Samantha Faughnan Fetac Level 6 2016
First Aid 2016
6 years practical playgroup experience