Childcare and Early Years Sector Online Training
At Dernish, we understand the unique responsibilities of those working in childcare. Our suite of certified online training courses is tailored to support compliance, safety, and professional development in early years settings, crèches, Montessori schools, and afterschool services across Ireland.
Whether you’re preparing for a DES inspection, enhancing child protection standards, or training staff in manual handling or food safety, our flexible, mobile-friendly courses are designed to help you meet regulatory and operational needs all on your schedule.
📚 Childcare & Early Years Courses
✅ Child Protection Awareness
Equip your staff with a clear understanding of child protection legislation, types of abuse, and reporting protocols in line with Children First and TUSLA requirements.
✅ DES Inspections
Prepare for Department of Education and Skills (DES) inspections with this practical course covering compliance, documentation, and best practices in early years settings.
✅ AISTEAR
Learn how to implement the AISTEAR curriculum framework effectively, fostering child-led learning through play and exploration in early childhood education.
✅ Food Safety Level 1
An essential introduction to safe food handling practices, hygiene, and contamination prevention in childcare and preschool environments.
✅ HACCP Food Safety Level 2
Deepen your understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles — vital for those preparing or serving food to children.
✅ Allergen Awareness
This course outlines the 14 allergens, cross-contamination risks, and procedures to safely manage food allergies in childcare settings.
✅ Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
Explore strategies and principles to support inclusive education, ensuring every child feels valued and accommodated, regardless of ability.
✅ Fire Safety Awareness
Learn how to prevent, identify, and respond to fire hazards in a childcare environment, including evacuation protocols and fire extinguisher basics.
✅ Manual Handling Theory
Understand the theory behind safe lifting and movement techniques, helping reduce the risk of injury when lifting children or equipment.
✅ Chemical Safety Awareness
Identify and manage risks associated with cleaning agents and chemicals used in childcare centres, ensuring safe storage and use.
✅ GDPR for Childcare Settings
This course breaks down General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations with a focus on handling children's data appropriately and securely.
✅ Office Ergonomics
Support staff wellbeing with insights on creating safe and comfortable desk setups for administrative roles within childcare organisations.
✅ Incident Reporting
Understand how to accurately log and report incidents, injuries, or concerns in compliance with TUSLA and internal safety protocols.
✅ Cardiac First Aid Awareness
Learn the basics of responding to cardiac emergencies, including how to recognise symptoms and use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) if needed.
