Early Education
Beyond the Bell: School Age Childcare (SAC) Webinar
Some children find their day busy and full on. They can find it difficult to follow your guidance, or participating and playing with others, and always say 'no'! Hence, practitioners may find it challenging to develop a relationship with children. This webinar focuses on providing a place of play, care, rest and relaxation for children. It explores the psychology of “the fairy tale years”. Importantly, it highlights the value of participation and decision making, which can help children feel involved.
Who can do this Course?
Educators and Managers.
Course Content
- An Introduction to the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Services.
- Making SAC attractive to Older Children.
- The Fairy Tale years – Middle Childhood explored.
- Continuing the Aistear Journey.
- Practical Examples of Provision & Play for the school age child in School Age Childcare.
- Listening to the voice of the child, Wellbeing, Environmentalism and Mindfulness.
- Participation & Decision Making: The Lundy Model of Participation (National Strategy on Children and Youth Participation in Decision Making 2015-2020)).
- Play is the Way with STEM, Drama and Lego.
Certification
Certificate of Completion
Tutor
Gillian Powell presents this insightful webinar with her colleague, Bernie Pentony.
Gillian Powell is a part time lecturer in Applied Professional Practice and Pedagogical Framing on a Bachelor in Applied Early Years Education course delivered in the Cork College of Commerce by the Dundalk Institute of Technology. She owned and managed The Haven Montessori School in Bandon for thirty-two years. This early years setting catered for over fifty children and the emphasis was on outdoor education. Outdoor education in three early years settings in Ireland was the focus of Gillian's research during the course of a Masters in Education in University College Cork.
Bernie Pentony is an early years educator with 30+ years of experience. She tutors FETAC level 5&6 Early Childhood Education & Care modules and lectures part-time on the BA Early Childhood Studies program at DkIT. Bernie holds a BSc in Early Childhood Care, Education, and Health, as well as a Masters in Learning and Teaching. Her research on intergenerational learning in early childhood education was featured on the Together Old & Young (TOY) website. She received training in Therapeutic Play Skills facilitation in 2022 and is an accredited classroom leader in the Dina School-Preschool Incredible Years Programme
Gillian Powell is a part time lecturer in Applied Professional Practice and Pedagogical Framing on a Bachelor in Applied Early Years Education course delivered in the Cork College of Commerce by the Dundalk Institute of Technology. She owned and managed The Haven Montessori School in Bandon for thirty-two years. This early years setting catered for over fifty children and the emphasis was on outdoor education. Outdoor education in three early years settings in Ireland was the focus of Gillian's research during the course of a Masters in Education in University College Cork.
Bernie Pentony is an early years educator with 30+ years of experience. She tutors FETAC level 5&6 Early Childhood Education & Care modules and lectures part-time on the BA Early Childhood Studies program at DkIT. Bernie holds a BSc in Early Childhood Care, Education, and Health, as well as a Masters in Learning and Teaching. Her research on intergenerational learning in early childhood education was featured on the Together Old & Young (TOY) website. She received training in Therapeutic Play Skills facilitation in 2022 and is an accredited classroom leader in the Dina School-Preschool Incredible Years Programme
More information
At Canavan Byrne, we value Early Years Educators. At our webinars, we are sharing our experience and knowledge, to make a difference. Everyone has something of value to contribute. For you that may be a question, a point of order or a solution that works. All suggestions and ideas are welcome, so join in, turn that camera on. You never know when what you say makes the world of difference to someone.
Beyond the Bell: School Age Childcare (SAC) Webinar
This inspiring and practical webinar is underpinned by the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Services. It will support the educator to prepare, plan and enjoy providing School Aged Childcare.
Play
Webinar
DATE
27 Jan 2026
AVAILABLE SEATS
45
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.30 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Completion
PRICE
€ 20.00
Contact Us
If you'd like more information about our services or we can help you with any questions or queries, please call us on: (+353) 1-623-5908, email us at info@canavanbyrne.ie or just fill out the quick contact form. We'd be delighted to hear from you!