Autumn Short Courses

Explore the key foundations of human development and learn how our earliest relationships inform our current and future psychological, physical and social wellbeing. Course fees: €90 Apply here.

Neurodiversity is a term first used by the sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s. It refers to “the unique neurological variations within the human mind”. This course is an introduction to the psychology of neurodiversity aimed at parents, early years educators, and those interested in the further study of psychology. Course fees: €90 Apply here.

This course will consider how to effectively support the complete natural development of children. This course will cover:

• Early childhood development, Montessori pedagogy and practice, along with current scientific research related to the development of children under three.

• How to observe carefully and systematically young children to better understand and nurture each child as an individual.
• The development of language and movement in young children.
• The adult’s collaborative role in supporting the child.
• How to prepare the type of environment that will meet the needs of infants from birth, in the first year of life, and in the toddler stage in order to best nurture their development.
• Developmentally appropriate activities for young children.

Course fees: €90 Apply here.

An accessible 4-week course focused on making better use of IT in the preschool environment. This course is aimed at those who have limited IT knowledge but would love to know more. It features live online presentations on the various tools that you can use in your preschool to make administration easier. Course fees: €90 Apply here.