Training
Altram delivers a wide variety of training opportunities which focuses on developing high quality early years education through the medium of Irish.
Parents
Parents are children’s first and main educators, we have therefore developed a variety of materials to help parents support their children’s learning experiences.
Practitioners
Altram provides a broad range of support for Irish medium early years practitioners. We share best practice advice on immersion pedagogy, curriculum delivery and relevant resources and materials
About us
Altram
The voice for Irish Medium Early Years
Altram is the lead regional organisation which promotes high quality Irish Medium Early Years Education and supports family involvement as a keystone in the development of an Irish language community. Altram is a non-profit making organisation and delivers a wide range of services to the Irish Medium Early Years sector, including training, resource development and support for practitioners, parents and management.
What we do
As the lead regional support organisation for the Irish Medium Early Years sector, Altram has been delivering services since 1990. It was founded by local Irish Medium preschools in Derry, Belfast, Armagh and Newry. Altram was established to:
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Support Provision
Altram provides support for Irish Medium Early Years services
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Promote the Sector
Altram promotes the importance of the early years in Irish Medium education
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Improve Standards
Altram’s main aim is to improve standards of provision in the Irish Medium Early Years Education sector
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Provide Resources
Altram develops resources to support good quality Irish Medium Early Years Education and Irish immersion experiences
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What Parents and Practitioners Say:
Altram Resources
Altram provides a broad range of support regarding resources for Irish medium early years providers.
ParentsWe have developed a range of support materials which are enhanced with audio files. They offer opportunities for practitioners, parents and children to experience exposure to the language in different contexts.
For further information on resources available, visit our Parents and Practitioners sections.
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Safeguarding
Altram offers ‘Keeping Safe’ training which is a recognised safeguarding training programme. This training is available to our members groups only.
External Training
Altram regularly commissions external training providers to deliver relevant training to our members. We signpost appropriate training for the sector also. Contact us for further information.
Management Clinics
As part of our role we provide a support service to Irish medium early years management committees. We often work in conjunction with relevant stakeholders to host management clinics which provide advice and guidance. Contact us for further information.
contact
Get in Touch
Belfast Office
Phone: 028 9033 2517
Email:eolas@altram.org
Office 1, Mill House,
Twin Spires,
155 Northumberland Street,
Belfast
BT13 2JF
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Derry Office
Phone: 028 7136 3703
Email:eolas@altram.org
Unit B1,
Rathmore Centre,
Bligh’s Lane,
Derry
BT48 0LZ
