Celebrating a Decade of the LINC Programme

Join the LINC Team as we celebrate 10 years of the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme, recognising a decade of leadership, collaboration and innovation that has strengthened inclusive practice across Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) settings throughout Ireland.

The celebration will commence with a welcome address from Minister Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, followed by reflections from Claire Butterly, National Coordinator of the LINC Programme, on the development and impact of the LINC Programme over the past decade. Professor Deborah Robinson, Head of the Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde, will deliver the keynote address, drawing on findings from the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) study to reflect on the contribution of LINC to inclusive practice and to explore the future priorities for LINC graduates as they continue to lead inclusion across the sector.

The evening will conclude with a fireside chat featuring LINC graduates who will share their experiences of the LINC Programme and reflect on its influence on their professional practice and leadership.

Whether you are a current LINC student, LINC graduate, professional working in an Early Learning and Care (ELC) or School-Age Childcare (SAC) setting, policymaker, researcher, or simply passionate about inclusion, we warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate this important milestone.