Welcome to the College of Progressive Education. Since 1986 the College has been dedicated to providing meaningful and recognised qualifications in the fields of Childcare, Montessori, Healthcare and Special Needs. We deliver nationally accredited education and training programmes where qualifications and skills can be obtained in an enjoyable and supportive adult learning environment. All our tutors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with their learners and will be delighted to assist you in completing the programme of your choice. "College of Progressive Education was established in 1986 and specialises in the provision of courses in Childcare, Montessori education, Healthcare and Special Needs. The College was formerly known as The School of Practical Child Care and The School of Health and Social Care. The College developed some of the first courses for Special Needs Assistants in the 1990s. Since 2003 the college has been a recognised provider of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) qualifications with its programmes aligned to the Irish Governments National Framework of Qualifications.The Colleges courses are delivered in centres throughout Ireland, Blackrock, Dublin City, Templeogue, Tallaght, Swords, Killarney, Galway, Tralee, and Cork City. The College provides Full and Part Time courses and a number of its programmes are available via Distance Learning. Moodle is used by the college. The Blended Learning programmes are a combination of Distance Learning and weekend seminars."