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The Kilkenny Observer Friday 5 May 2023
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Social care students have reason to celebrate South East Technological University (SETU) is celebrating another success in its first academic year with the announcement that all current social care programmes on the Carlow, Waterford and Wexford campuses have been approved by CORU. CORU approval means that the university’s current social care programmes meet national standards of excellence in the training and development of social care students. SETU’s social care graduates from the CORU approved programmes will also be eligible to register as social care workers once the CORU register opens in November 2023. The news has been welcomed by students across SETU’s social care programmes. Conan O’Neill McDermott, a fourth-year student of social care, said: “As a final year student in Professional Social Care Practice, I am delighted with the news that we will now be graduating with a CORU approved degree. This will give us more professional standing, accountability and transparency within our role as professional social care workers.”
Naomi McCarthy, a firstyear social care student, was thrilled to learn that the degree received CORU approval. “This news brought a great sense of happiness, satisfaction and pride to all students at SETU. We feel equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the field of
Delighted with the news that they will now be graduating with a CORU approved degree: Naomi McCarthy and Conan O’Neill McDermott
social care and I am eager prac to put these skills into practice.” Speaking of the announce announcement, Professor Veronica Campbell, President of SETU, sees this as a very significant milestone for the University saying: “We are delighted to receive CORU approval. “This is a wonderful achievement, most espe especially for our students who will have the skills and competencies to deliver safe and person-centred practice. “To be part of a move movement that professionalises and regulates the delivery of social care provision and will ensure best prac practice and high-quality ser services for vulnerable people is very special for all of our staff, students and the wider community. “I would like to take this moment to thank our staff, students and place placement provid providers for their commit commitment and dedication throughout the process.”
