In partnership, the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education at Maynooth University and Early Childhood Ireland offer this flexible, level 8, honours degree in Early Childhood – Teaching and Learning. This programme in early childhood education has been developed in response to the sector’s demand for flexible progression routes to degree level and as a consequence of relevant policy changes at national level. It is delivered over four years, one evening per week, one Saturday per month and 2 one week blocks.