Training & Events

AAIS Emotional Regulation based on the principles of Zones of Regulation

Aims:

This course aims to: 

Provide school staff with six structured teaching sessions and accompanying resources to teach autistic pupils the concept of four emotional states, known as the ‘Zones’ and self-regulation strategies.

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration:

Approx 50 mins

Audience:

Post-Primary & Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Lego Based Club: Building social skills one brick at a time

Aims:

This course aims to:

Support school staff in setting up a LEGO based club within their school environment Develop social competence of autistic pupils through play-based engagement Support development of social skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation, verbal and non-verbal communication Provide a social opportunity for autistic pupils during unstructured times, such as break-time and lunch-time etc. Highlight to the autistic pupil that socialising with a common purpose can be fun!

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: Approx 25 mins

Audience :

Post-Primary & Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

 

AAIS Moving On Up - Transfer Training for Primary Professionals

AIMS:

- To develop knowledge and understanding of the implications of the transfer process for pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder

- To provide guidance in the completion of the Individual Pupil Profile for Year 7 pupils

- To provide a range of practical strategies to support the child in his/her transfer to the Post Primary Sector

COURSE DETAILS:

Training can be viewed any time throughout the school year.

It is an online course and details will be included in the confirmation email on how to access training.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email **

 

COURSE DURATION:

23 minutes

 

Audience:

Primary KS2, Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Moving On Up : Transfer Training for Parents of Primary 7 Pupils

AIMS:

• To develop knowledge and understanding of the implications of the transfer process for pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• To provide guidance in the completion of the Individual Pupil Profile for Year 7 pupils

• To provide a range of practical strategies to support the child in his/her transfer to the Post Primary Sector

COURSE DETAILS:

THIS COURSE MAY BE VIEWED ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

It is an online course and details will be included in the confirmation email on how to access training.

 

COURSE DURATION:

17 minutes

 

Audience:

This course is specifically designed for Parents with Pupils moving into Post Primary School. 

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly **

AAIS Post-Primary: - AUSOME Peer Training - Pupils Registration

THIS IS A TRAINING DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR POST-PRIMARY PUPILS.

Aims and Objectives

- To learn and understand more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- To increase your understanding and acceptance of difference and neurodiversity

Course Details

The training course will be accessed by a link provided in your confirmation email - please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Course Duration

27 minutes

Audience

Post Primary Pupils

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

 

 

AAIS Post-Primary: - AUSOME Peer Training - Teachers Registration

THIS IS A TRAINING DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR POST-PRIMARY TEACHERS.

Aims and Objectives:

To learn and understand more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) To increase your understanding and acceptance of difference and neurodiversity

Course Details: 

The training course will be accessed by a link provided in your confirmation email - please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Course Duration

27 minutes

Audience

Post Primary Teachers & SENCO's

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

 

AAIS Post-Primary: - Moving On up: Supporting the Year 8 Pupil with ASD with the transfer process to Post-Primary School

AIMS:

- Enhance knowledge and understanding of the challenges associated with transfer for pupils with Autism

- Provide a range of practical strategies to support the pupil with Autism in the transfer to post-primary

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online any time after registration.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration:

40 minutes

Audience:

Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Post-Primary: - Sensory Rooms : Recommendations for Post-Primary School Staff

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism

- Explore a range of considerations and recommendations when setting up a sensory room within the post-primary school

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online any time after registration.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration:

17 minutes

Audience:

Post Primary and Special Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

An introduction to Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour ABSIT Level 1 training for all staff working in schools across Northern Ireland

EA ABSIT: Addressing Bullying in Schools Level 1 Training

An introduction to the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016: important advisory information for all staff working in schools in Northern Ireland.

Outcomes:

Awareness of core aspects of the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act N.I. (2016) legislation and guidance.  Shared understanding of the definition of bullying type behaviour to be used in all schools in Northern Ireland.  Knowledge of the potential signs/symptoms of bullying type behaviour and systems for reporting/sharing any concerns.   Understanding what to do if you have a concern or one is shared with you, and the systems and processes for follow-up of concerns in your school.

Online (Asynchronous)

An introduction to Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour for students attending initial teacher training courses in Northern Ireland

This online course has been created for students attending initial teacher education courses in Northern Ireland. The content covers key aspects of the EA introductory training for all school staff. The online tasks are desgned for independent completion and take approximately 1hr. Students are advised to complete the training before undertaking school placements. 

The content covers:

Part 1: An Introduction to the Act Part 2: Defining Bullying Type Behaviour Part 3: Signs/Symptoms, Reporting & Follow-up

Adobe Back to School Training Day - August 2026

Join our hands-on training day exploring Adobe Express for primary and secondary classrooms.  

Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll discover creative ways to enhance learning, connect with the curriculum, and use AI safely.  

Enjoy a supportive environment, practical ideas, and refreshments while gaining confidence to inspire your students. 

These sessions will take place on:

Date Time Location Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 W5 Life, Odyssey, Belfast  Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Orritor Primary School, Cookstown  Tuesday 25th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Ulster University- Coleraine Campus

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Monday 17th August 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions.

C2k - Bromcom - New Academic Year Processes

EdIS/C2k are providing online sessions to highlight essential New Academic Year processes in Bromcom. These sessions are aimed at Primary school staff responsible for day-to-day staff and student processes in Bromcom, such as school secretaries.

Procedures covered will include:

Academic Year Setup : Check New Academic Year & Edit Academic Days Year Groups and Tutor Groups check Staff Management Student Management, including finalising Admissions Attendance Housekeeping : Free School Meals Communication

Overviews are scheduled to be delivered through Microsoft Teams on:

Thursday 27th August 10:00am – 11:30am Thursday 27th August 1.30pm – 3:00pm Friday 4th September 10:00am – 11:30am

To book your place on one of the sessions please click on the link and use the access code provided in your email by Monday 24th August 2026 @ 12 noon.

All applicants will receive an email confirming their place, along with further instructions on how to access the online overview.

C2k - Bromcom Onboarding Sessions

This session is for School SMS Leads and Senior Leaders from Primary schools, who have received their Bromcom Welcome email.

To help schools prepare for the T-6 process, the Onboarding session on Microsoft Teams will run through the steps leading to Bromcom and answer any questions you may have at this time.   These occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.00am for 30-40 mins.  We would encourage all SMS Leads to attend one of these brief sessions before the start of your T-6 journey. 

Just2easy Back to School Training Day - August 2026

Join the Just2easy team for an immersive, hands-on Back to School training day. 
 
Whether you’re new to Just2easy or already confident in using the Just2easy Toolsuite, this session will provide practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and valuable skills you can take straight into the classroom. Throughout the day, we’ll explore how Just2easy can be used progressively from Foundation Stage right through the Key Stages, helping to build pupil independence and confidence with technology. 
 
We’ll focus on the key teacher tools within Just2easy, showing you how to confidently create and manage digital portfolios to capture and celebrate pupil progress. You’ll explore how the Shared Classroom can enable collaboration and provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to showcase their work, including with other schools. We’ll also look at how to use the Staffroom to share resources and ideas with colleagues, alongside practical guidance on organising and managing files effectively. In addition, we’ll demonstrate how the Parent Portal can be used as a powerful tool to strengthen home–school communication and keep families engaged in their child’s learning. 
 
We’ll also explore how pupils can use Just2easy tools to create presentations, digital artwork, animations and coding projects in creative and purposeful ways. You’ll see how these link directly to the curriculum, ensuring ICT is meaningful and relevant across subjects, while supporting pupils to independently access the tool suite and manage their own files—building confidence, organisation and digital independence. 
You’ll leave feeling confident and inspired, with plenty of practical ideas—and lots of opportunities throughout the day to ask questions and get support along the way. 

These sessions will take place on:

Date Time Location Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 St Ronan’s Primary and Nursery School, Lisnaskea  Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 13:00 Clough Primary School and Nursery School 🆕 Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 13:00 Garvagh Primary School 🆕 Tuesday 25th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Broadbridge PS, Derry Wednesday 26th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 St Patrick’s PS, Dungannon 

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Monday 17th August 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions.

BECAUSE

BECAUSE

This specialised webinar has been developed and delivered by Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI). This follows on from a series of one day training courses that were funded by the Department of Education.

BECAUSE aims to build capacity in our workforce to better support young people who may be experiencing abuse in the home or in their relationships. It is based upon the premise; everyone can do something! This training is primarily aimed at school safeguarding teams in post-primary/EOTAS – but much of the webinar will be useful to Designated Teachers/Principals across any setting.

BECAUSE has an overall training aim:

To build capacity for post-primary teachers and other professionals to respond to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. It happens when a child or young person is coerced, manipulated or deceived into sexual activity in exchange for things that they may need or want like gifts, drugs, money, status and affection. Children and young people are often tricked into believing they're in a loving and consensual relationship so the sexual activity may appear consensual. This is called grooming and is a type of abuse. They may trust their abuser and not understand that they're being abused. CSE does not always involve physical contact, and can also occur through the use of technology.

Join us to understand CSE, and how to support a pupil and their parents/carers once it is known that CSE is suspected or confirmed.

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Power to Change. Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

The ‘Power to Change Campaign’ is part of the NI Strategy to End Violence Against Woman and Girls (VAWG). The campaign was launched by the PSNI in January 2025 in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Executive Office.  The recorded webinar and the learning resources provided for use with staff and young people are designed to fit in with the preventative curriculum.  The aim of the campaign is to invite and encourage all men and boys to check and change their attitudes, beliefs and behaviours towards women and girls; to challenge their peers, and to have the confidence to step in safely to put a stop to behaviour that might put their friends at risk of offending. The campaign also hopes to instigate conversations about the influence of social media – and help to educate about the powerful algorithms that are behind the pushed microdoses of misogynistic and harmful messaging.

The webinar was hosted on MS Teams and introduced by Therese Moran (CPSS).  It is delivered by Lindsay Fisher (PSNI Detective Superintendent and  PSNI lead for the campaign), with an input from Jane McCarthy from The Executive Office. 

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Safeguarding & Child Protection - Responding to Neglect in Educational Settings

This pre-recorded training explores the different types of neglect, with a focus on the impact of neglect on a child’s overall development. It provides participants with the knowledge and tools to recognise and respond to neglect, to develop a support plan for a child at risk of neglect, and signposts to practical ideas of how to engage parents in discussions about the impact of neglect. It is underpinned by the recognition that every child needs at least one adult that is responsive to their needs.

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Online Principal Refresher Training

The Child Protection Support Service (CPSS) has developed online refresher training for school principals in the form of 3 pre-recorded sessions for those principals whose training has or is due to expire during the school year 2026/2027. 

AIM:

To provide newly appointed principals with knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.

Objectives:

Principal will have the opportunity to:

Identify the role of the members of the school safeguarding team.

Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS)

Discuss the role of ETi in safeguarding in child protection.

Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE Guidance governing safeguarding and child protection

Have an understanding of Operation Encompass and the responsibilities of the safeguarding team in this process.

Audience

All Principals

Course Details:

September 2026 – June 2027

9:30am -  13:00 pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £123 for a half day (this rate is subject to change).

Participants will be invited directly to complete training by the Child Protection Support Service Team.  If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4-year strategy and updated DE guidance.

To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​
Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​
Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers

Course Details:

October 2026 – March 2027

9:30am -  13:00 pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team.  If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers 26/27 - Armagh

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4-year strategy and updated DE guidance.

To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​
Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​
Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers

Course Details:

October 2026 – March 2027

9:30am -  13:00 pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team.  If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for First Time Principals

AIMS

To provide newly appointed Principals with the knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.

OBJECTIVES

•  Identify the role of members of the school safeguarding team.
•  Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS).
•  Discuss the role of ETI in safeguarding and child protection.
•  Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE guidance governing safeguarding and child protection.
•  Understand the role of the Principal in managing allegations against members of staff.
•  Consider the requirements around record keeping.
•  Become familiar with the Case Management Review process and the messages for schools from recent SBNI CMR reviews.
•  Become familiar with Domestic Homicide Reviews and the role of Education in the process.

Audience

Newly Appointed Principals

Course Details:

October 2026 – April 2027

9:30am -  4:00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).

Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team.  If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.

AmmA Creative Learning Centre

AmmA is a Creative Learning Centre for the Education Authority, Northern Ireland. It is a centre where technology alongside traditional media can be used creatively by schools, organisations, the youth sector and the community.

Futher Information

https://www.ammacentre.org/

Coaching Service for School Principals

Aims

To support school principals to continue to lead effectively in an increasingly demanding climate and to raise awareness of the value of coaching.

Each participating principal is provided with seven hours of one- to-one coaching over a twelve to eighteen-month period, focusing on building and sustaining their resilience and leadership capacity.

This service is offered in partnership with Lena by Inspire.

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/coaching-service-for-school-principals

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Communications Workshop

AIMS:

Communications Workshop will be facilitated by EA Communications Team with a focus on:

• Accessing Communication support for Controlled Schools
• Utilising media and social media channels to promote good news stories within Controlled Schools
• Dealing with challenge – Examples of effective communication practice
​

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information:

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Health and Wellbeing Clinic

AIMS:

This Health and Wellbeing clinic, delivered by the EA Health and Wellbeing Team, with contributions from Lena by Inspire, Benenden and other wellbeing providers offers school leaders practical guidance and resources to support staff wellbeing and encourage staff to take time to look after themselves.

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information 

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu
 

 

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Procurement Workshop

AIMS:

CSU: Procurement Workshop will be facilitated by EA Procurement Team with a focus on:

• Procurement Systems and Processes
• Procurement Regulation
• Managing procurement within a Controlled School
 

To provide an understanding of bereavement, grief responses and mourning​ To increase awareness of the ways in which children and young people grieve ​ To explore effective strategies which support children and young people through bereavement and loss​

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information: 

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

First-time Principal Induction Programme

Aims

To strengthen the capacity of newly appointed principals to lead at a whole-school level, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and professional networks required to deliver sustained improvement and high-quality educational outcomes.

The year long programme covers a range of leadership and management issues including:

Finance and LMS Human Resources Legal Issues SEND Implementation Working with Governors Leading Ethos Leading and Managing Chan Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/first-time-0

First-time Vice-Principal Programme

Aims

To strengthen the strategic and instructional leadership of newly appointed vice-principals, equipping them to lead whole-school improvement, enhance learning and teaching, and contribute effectively to senior leadership within their school context.

The year long programme is facilitated over nine days. The learning is centred around the three domains of leadership practice:

Leading Ethos - vision and values Leading Learning - emotionally intelligent leadership and making conversations count Leading Improvement - planning for improvement and leading learning and teaching Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/first-time

Organisational Development, culture and learning

ODL Portfolio April 26 - March 2027. A range of training, learning and development across the full year 

Futher Information

https://eani.pagetiger.com/eani-learning-and-development-portfolio

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Post-Primary Pupils.

This training is suitable for post-primary school staff who work directly with children, young people and families. It is particularly useful for SENCOs, those who work in a pastoral care role and any member of staff responsible for supporting attendance.

The training will be delivered across two sessions as follows:

Session One aims to assist school staff in understanding EBSNA, including the factors that can contribute to it, and maintain it.

Session Two aims to provide school staff with practical ideas and strategies to support young people experiencing EBSNA.

This training will be delivered once per term on the following dates, please note that participants must attend both sessions.

Term 1 Training Dates

Session 1: 10th November 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 17th November 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 2 Training Dates

Session 1: 26th January 2027 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 2nd February 2027 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 3 Training Dates

Session 1: 11th May 2027 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 18th May 2027 3:00pm-5:00pm

This is an online training event and will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

Please Note: Due to limited spaces and availability, we can only allow 2 members of staff per school to attend training.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Primary Pupils

This training is suitable for primary school staff who work directly with children, young people and families. It is particularly useful for SENCOs, those who work in a pastoral care role and any member of staff responsible for supporting attendance.

The training aims to:

Assist staff in identifying and understanding EBSNA, including the factors that can contribute to it, and maintain it. Provide staff with practical ideas and strategies to support young people experiencing EBSNA.

This training will be delivered once per term on the following dates, please note that participants must attend both sessions.

Term 1 Training Dates 

Session 1: 7th October 2026 3:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 14th October 2026 3:00pm-4:30pm

Term 2 Training Dates

Session 1: 24th February 2027 3:00pm-4.30pm Session 2: 3rd March 2027 3:00pm-4.30pm

Term 3 Training Dates

Session 1: 12th May 2027 3:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 19th May 2027  3:00pm-4:30pm

This is an online training event and will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

Please Note: Due to limited spaces and availability, we can only allow 2 members of staff per school to attend training.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA): Engaging with Entrenched EBSNA, Learning from Motivational Interviewing

This workshop provides a practical follow up to the initial training courses on Emotional Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA) developed by the Educational Psychology Service for primary and post-primary school staff. The workshop is particularly useful for SENCOs and/or those staff responsible for supporting attendance.

Attendees will further their learning regarding using techniques from Motivational Interviewing, to support them towards having more effective conversations with CYP experiencing EBSNA. The workshop will include a mix of theory, practical techniques, demonstrated role plays and videos.

This session aims to:

Raise awareness of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and introduce another way of working with complex EBSNA. Introduce the cycle of change in relation to EBSNA and consider the importance of a child’s readiness for change. Offer staff practical experience in using MI reflective listening techniques and support them to apply these in their work with children experiencing EBSNA.

 

This is an online workshop and will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please note that the session is at least 50% practical so it is expected that staff signing up:

Will have access to a laptop with a working camera and microphone Will be willing to participate in the interactive nature of the activities Will come with a case of entrenched EBSNA in mind and be prepared to discuss it

It is a small group session and places are strictly limited to one attendee per school at any given time. For practical reasons, namely involving splitting into breakout rooms during the session, each participant should have their own computer.

 

PLEASE NOTE: due to the nature of this course, we cannot admit you more than 10 minutes after the designated starting time. 

The workshops will take place on the following dates:

Term 1:

Session 1: 24th November 2026, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Session 2: 26th November 2026, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Term 2:

Session 1: 9th March 2027, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Session 2: 10th March 2027, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Term 3:

Session 1: 25th May 2027, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

 

Attendees must have already completed one of the following Educational Psychology Service’ Training Sessions

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Post-Primary Pupils.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Primary Pupils.

 

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA): Solution Focused Hubs

What are they?

EBSNA Solution Focused Hubs are multidisciplinary collaborative meetings designed to bring together a range of skills and experience to address concerns raised regarding a specific pupil by a school. These meetings take an integrated, asset based and action-oriented approach. By working collaboratively, the team can share knowledge, perspectives and ideas to co-create practical strategies and solutions with settings.

What is the format?

Solution Focused Hubs take place online via MS Teams and last for approximately one hour. The meeting follows the Farouk group consultation model and is led by a facilitator and co-facilitator (Educational Psychology Service). The team is made up of the Educational Psychology Service (EPS), Education Welfare Service (EWS) and Local IMPACT Team (LIT) staff. Following each meeting the co-facilitator will draft an action plan outlining the strategies suggested during the meeting and progress is reviewed after 8 weeks in a follow up 30 minute MS Teams meeting. Please ensure you can commit to both meeting dates before booking.

Availability is extremely limited and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Successful settings will be contacted via automated email and offered a date and time for their Hub session and follow up review. If your preferred slot is not available we strongly recommend that you join the wait list as spaces may be offered in the event of cancellations. Use of the waiting list function also allows us to capture the demand for this service to enable future planning.

What is my role?

As a referrer you will be invited to share your concerns and experiences regarding the pupil you have in mind and participate in joint solution focused conversations to help identify possible strategies and ideas to create positive change. Participating schools will be asked to complete a short pre-consultation form and evaluation form at the end of the process. No RFI or additional paperwork will be required. This process is suitable for children/young people at all stages of the Code of Practice. However, as no formal referral is required, the name of the pupil will be kept anonymous for the purpose of the Hub meeting. We would encourage schools to seek parental consent as usual as a matter of good practice.

The process is open to Principals, SENCOs, Teachers and Classroom Assistants and the meeting is usually best attended by staff who know the pupil well and are in a position to support change. Although it is not a pre-requisite, we highly recommend attending the EPS EBNSA Primary / Post-Primary training prior to booking a Hub slot.

Developing a Whole School Response to Bereavement and Critical Incidents (2 day course)

Developing a Whole School Response to Bereavement and Critical Incidents (2 day course)

This course is designed to equip school leaders with the knowledge and skills to support those experincing loss within their school community and assist schools to prepare for a critical incident. The effects of a critical incident on pupils, staff and communities can be wide-ranging and when a school is affected all staff have an important role to play. This professional learning will also provide insight into the role of the EA Critical Incident Response Team. 

Day One 

Participants will:

Develop greater knowledge and understanding of bereavement and grief responses. Develop an enhanced ability to support bereavement and loss issues within the educational setting. Gain an increased confidence in identifying, supporting, and signposting those experiencing grief. 

Day Two

Participants will:

Gain an increased understanding of the supportive role of the Education Authority Critical Incident Response Team Have greater awareness of the many complex issues accompanying a critical incident Have increased knowledge and resources to develop a Critical Incident Management Policy and Plan

Course Details:

This course is a two day course and attendance on both days is compulsory.

6th & 7th October 2026

19th & 20th January 2027

20th & 21st April 2027

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm (on 2 consecutive days)

Training will take place via online platform. 

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Audience: Primary, KS2 and Post Primary SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals

Nurturing Resilience

Nurturing Resilience

The Nurturing Resilience professional learning course is for school staff and is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children and young people in developing and further developing resilience, as well as including guidance for staff in how they too can further develop resilience in and for themselves.

This program will cover:

Research and resilience
Risk and Protective Factors
Emotional, Academic, Social Resilience - Growth Mindset - Resources to use in the classroom setting
Ideas for embedding resilience as a whole school

Participants will:

Understand the concept of resilience, where it came from, different perceptions and misconceptions regarding resilience and ultimately why it’s important for pupils.
Identify the different aspects of resilience.
Discover some resources that you can bring directly into your classroom/school to help nurture resilience as well as being signposted to further research/reading.

Course Details:

5th November 2026  

28th January 2027 

22nd April 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 12pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing 

This professional learning is designed to equip school staff with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support the emotional health and wellbeing of students. Participants will learn coping and self-care strategies that they can use daily to support their mental health. By prioritising mental health, we can significantly enhance the learning experience and overall wellbeing of our school community.

Participants will:

Increase understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues that impact children's and young people's readiness to learn. Improve ability to promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing within the educational setting. Gain greater confidence to identify, offer support, and signpost individuals experiencing wellbeing issues.

Course Details:

13th October 2026 

23rd February 2027

27th April 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Audience: Primary and Post Primary Staff, SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals

Suicide Awareness Training - Connections Link Life

CONNECTIONS LINK LIFE: Suicide Awareness Training

This training course covers:

Contributing factors that lead to poor mental health, emotional distress & suicide prevention awareness Understanding the role of mental health and emotions in relation to suicide prevention awareness Connect 4-Way Model for helping persons experiencing emotional distress or suicide Tools & resources for support in your community The role of self-care and wellbeing in fortifying mental health and preventing suicide

Participation & Readiness:

We ask that you are emotionally ready for suicide prevention awareness training and understand how to participate;

It is important you click to read and understand *Am I Suitable?*  Suicide prevention awareness training is potentially triggering Be confident in your ability to cope with the content of the training Take steps to keep yourself emotionally safe during training Best practice advises that people who have been bereaved by suicide or by any other traumatic death within the last 6 months, should not attend It is important that you click to read and understand the *How To Participate group agreement*

Course Details:

20th October 2026

22nd October 2026

2nd March 2027

4th March 2027

11th May 2027

13th May 2027

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.  

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Audience: Primary, KS2 and Post Primary SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals

Understanding Bereavement & Loss

Understanding Bereavement & Loss

The Bereavement and Loss professional learning course is for School Staff and is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children and young people experiencing loss. This program will enhance participants' understanding of grief, develop their ability to provide effective support, and increase their confidence in handling the complexities of grief and provide compassionate support to those in need.

Participants will:

Develop greater knowledge and understanding of bereavement and grief responses. Develop an enhanced ability to support bereavement and loss issues within the educational setting. Gain an increased confidence in identifying, supporting, and signposting those experiencing grief.

Course Details:

12th November 2026 

11th March 2027 

20th May 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Day) 2026

Two day refresher course

This course is for staff members who hold a current First Aid at Work certificate and need to refresh their skills. Skills must be refreshed every three years. Holders of this certificate can refresh their skills three months prior to their certificate expiry date or up to twenty eight days after their certificate expires. The full three day course must be retaken if the refresher course is not successfully completed within this time period.

A copy of the applicant’s current First-Aid certificate must be uploaded at the time of booking.   

Candidates must attend both days and successfully complete all aspects of the course to qualify for recertification.

Cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 days before the course date or the full course fee will still be charged.

9.30 - 16.30

Cost £67.50 & VAT pp 

Location as selected 

Please see First Aid guidance for further information 

First Aid at Work Training (3 Day) 2026

Three day First Aid at Work course

Staff members who successfully complete this course will be recognised as a First-aider. 

This course will cover:

Administering First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded and bleeding, choking, suffering from shock, minor injuries and also administering CPR. Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries; chest injuries; burns and scalds; eye injuries; anaphylactic shock; sudden poisoning and recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid.

Candidates must attend and complete all aspects of the course to qualify for certification.

9.30 - 16.30  

Location as selected. 

No previous first aider experience is necessary

Cost £97.50 & VAT pp 

Any cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 days before the course date or the full course fee may still be charged.  This applies to all withdrawals i.e. sickness, industrial action, medical appointments, unnotified non-attendance

Please see First Aid guidance for further information 

Developing Early Attention​ and Listening Skills

This professional learning course on developing early attention and listening skills, has been written and produced collaboratively by RISE NI, SENIS MLD, SEN EYIS, the School Improvement Service and the Language and Communication Service.   

Our aim is to present to you a toolkit to help you informally assess attention and listening skills, in your setting with individuals, groups or whole setting.

In this training there are five sessions: 

Introduction to early attention and listening skills Sensory Motor skills Attention skills Listening skills Attention and Listening Baselines

 

KS2 - Creating a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment in a Key Stage Two classroom

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop a course to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. This course will help you build a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment for your pupils in your setting.

By the end of this training we hope the following outcomes will be achieved by: 

Exploring what we as adults need to do to make our classrooms language, communication and emotion friendly.  Focusing on building strong interpersonal relationships  Looking at a few key areas: Communication Strategies, Social Communication, Emotional Communication Strategies and how to use talk to extend young people’s thinking.  Discussing resources and how to embed this into the school day! 

 

Phonological Awareness Programme

Created by the Language and Communication Service, the Phonological Awareness Programme offers a fresh approach to this fundamental area of learning. We have split each area into small chunks to allow you to learn at your own pace and delivered the course via Google Classroom so you can access the lessons and materials when and where you need them.

Alongside the lesson videos, you will have access to;
 + over 300 newly created resources and games,
 + example videos of how to use each resource,
 + a progression continuum with detailed charts, and
 + a 5 minute informal assessment tool.

Understanding Expressive Language in the Classroom

AIMS:

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop courses to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. Understanding Expressive Language in the Classroom will be delivered remotely via 4 online sessions: - What are Expressive language difficulties?

- How to identify a pupil with Expressive language difficulties.

- Building a supportive environment.

- Specific strategies for supporting Expressive language development.

Course Details:

Each session will consist of a pre-recorded online video presentation and activities to support your learning.

If you have never attended any receptive language training, it is recommended that you first complete “Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom” in preparation for this course.

This course was originally developed for Googel Classroom. If you hear Google Classroom referenced treat it was the site you are using.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom

AIMS:

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop courses to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom will be delivered remotely via 4 online sessions:

- What are Receptive language difficulties?

- How to identify a pupil with Receptive language difficulties.

- Building a supportive environment.

- Specific strategies for supporting Receptive language development.

Course Details:

Each session will consist of a pre-recorded online video presentation, activities to support your learning and useful links.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Access Arrangements for Post Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

1. To examine what access arrangements are and the principles behind their existence.

2. To discuss the structures which regulate the administration of access arrangements.

3. To highlight a range of access arrangements which may be appropriate for some post primary pupils with literacy difficulties.

4. To provide signposting to resources and literature in relation to access arrangements which may prove helpful for school staff.

Course Details:

The presentation is 43 minutes long and can be watched at any time which is convenient for the viewer.

The link to access your course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly.

Access Arrangements for Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine access arrangements and the principles behind their existence. To highlight a range of access arrangements which may be appropriate for some primary pupils experiencing learning difficulties. To discuss the regulations that govern the administration of access arrangements in the CAT4, PTE, PTM, NGRT and the SEAG entrance exams. To provide signposting to online resources which may prove helpful for primary school staff in relation to access arrangements.

Course Details:

The presentation is 21 minutes long and can be watched at any time which is convenient for the viewer.

The link to access your course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly

An Introduction to Microsoft Reading Progress

AIMS:

1. To provide an overview of the main features of Microsoft Reading Progress and how it can be used help build confidence in reading fluency through personalized assignments.

2. To introduce Reading Coach and demonstrate how to create assignments.

3. To watch pupils completing Reading Progress and Reading Coach assignments.

4. To explain how to provide feedback and interpret data.

5. To signpost to additional information and literature.

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 30 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Audience:

Everyone

Please ensure you enter your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

An Overview of How Assistive Technology Can Help Pupils With Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is:

To provide participants with an overview of the resources which are available through the school’s C2K network for supporting pupils experiencing literacy difficulties in the primary and post primary settings.

Course Details:

The training will consist of 2 videos: 1 x 21 minute video and 1 x 46 minute video.

The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Dyslexia Awareness for Classroom Assistants

Aims and Objectives

To develop an understanding of what Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties are and how they might affect pupils.

Course Details

Training can be viewed any time suitable to the participant within the date periods.

It is an online course and details will be included in the confirmation email on how to access training.

Please ensure you have entered your C2K email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Course Duration

20 minutes

Audience:

Classroom Assistants

 

Please ensure you have entered your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Dyslexia Friendly Post Primary Classroom

AIMS:

To discuss indicators of dyslexia at the Post Primary phase

To help teachers identify reasonable adjustments in their own classrooms and lesson delivery so that learning is more accessible and inclusive for students

To help teachers identify pre-existing in-house technology to help support learners who are underachieving in the classroom

To help teachers reflect on their own skills base and identify areas which they can develop through a dyslexia friendly audit.

 

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 55 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Dyslexia Friendly Primary Classroom

AIMS:

To highlight indicators of dyslexia across the Key stages.

To help teachers identify reasonable adjustments in your own classrooms and lesson delivery so that learning is more accessible and inclusive for all pupils

To help you identify pre-existing in-house technology to help support learners who are underachieving in the classroom

To reflect on your own skills base and identify areas that you can develop through a dyslexia friendly audit form

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 50 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Introduction to Phonics for Classroom Assistants

AIMS:

To discuss some of the terminology and definitions surrounding phonics. To introduce the 'initial' phonic code.  To provide practical strategies and ideas to support classroom assistants in their work while developing their understanding of phonics.

Course Details:

The training is a 30 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive the training details.

AUDIENCE:

Classroom Assistants

Education Training for Social Workers

Overview

This training aims to increase understanding of the education system and key processes. It supports social workers to develop their knowledge of educational needs and school systems, and to feel more confident in their role supporting Children Looked After to achieve their full academic potential.

 

What’s included

This training consists of one pre-recorded video (24 minutes) covering seven modules:

Module 1 – Admissions and Transfers Module 2 – School Management and Assessments Module 3 – Attendance and Transport Module 4 – Special Education Module 5 – Suspensions and Expulsions Module 6 – Inter-Agency Working Module 7 – The PEP Process

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

It Begins with You: Take Care and Culture of Caring

Overview

We recognise how important it is to take care of the adults who are supporting children and young people, including those who are Looked After.

This training provides foundational information on self-regulation and explores how school communities can develop a culture of caring, supporting adults to look after themselves and each other.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into three pre-recorded sessions (approx. 1.5 hours in total):

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 1

Why it is important to look after ourselves, understanding stress responses, and supporting the basics of regulation

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 2

Practical ideas and approaches to support a more regulated state

Taking Care of Each Other

Creating a culture of caring within school communities

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Sensory Awareness Training

Overview

This training aims to increase awareness of the sensory and survival needs of Children Looked After. It supports staff to build on their understanding of trauma and attachment, and to consider how sensory needs can impact all children within the school environment.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into three pre-recorded sessions (approx. 45 minutes in total):

Review of Brain Development and Polyvagal Theory of Social Engagement Survival States in the Classroom and Introduction to the Sensory Systems Scenarios You Might See in School and Ways to Help

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Social Care Systems Training for Schools

Overview

This training introduces key legal definitions, terms, and processes relating to Children Looked After within the social care system.

It aims to support school staff in developing a clearer understanding of roles, responsibilities, and how agencies work together to support children.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into six short pre-recorded modules (just over 30 minutes in total):

Module 1 – What is a Child Looked After Module 2 – The Legal Status of Children Looked After Module 3 – Placement Types Module 4 – Inter-Agency Working Module 5 – Children Looked After Processes Module 6 – Summary – The Social Care Profile

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

The Attach Programme (TAP) Trauma and Attachment Whole School Awareness Training

Overview

This training supports whole school awareness of the needs of Children Looked After. It explores the impact of trauma and attachment, and how relationships and environments can support children effectively.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into eight pre-recorded sessions (approx. 3 hours 40 minutes in total):

Introduction to Children Looked After Importance of Relationships Impact of Trauma and Adversity Insecure Attachment Patterns Other Areas of Need Blocked Care / Culture of Caring Relational Ways of Helping / Supporting Children Looked After Trauma and Attachment Informed Spaces

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Understanding the Needs of Children Looked After: Training for EA Support Services

Overview

This training is designed for professionals working across EA Support Services. It provides an introduction to the needs of Children Looked After, with a focus on understanding how trauma, attachment, and development can impact presentation and engagement.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into four pre-recorded modules:

Module 1 – Overview of Children Looked After, Trauma, Brain Development and Nervous System Responses
Module 2 – Attachment Needs and Presentation of Children Looked After
Module 3 & 4 – Responses, Strategies and Advice for Working Alongside Children Looked After

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Making self-evaluation and school development planning meaningful, manageable and impactful

The aim of this programme is to deepen your understanding of school development planning as a process, underpinned by the school’s strong guiding vision and purpose, informed by rigorous self-evaluation and educational research, devised in consultation with stakeholders and in compliance with DE policy. 

Participants will attend two half-day face-to-face workshops, facilitated by Education Partners, in which they will be invited to explore themes relevant to self-evaluation and planning for improvement, considering how they can be applied in the context of their school. 

The core themes covered in the workshops are designed around a series of questions as follows: 

Rationale – Why do we need a school development plan and what needs to be in one?  Self-evaluation – How do we develop a robust evidence-base of all aspects of school life, upon which to build a manageable, meaningful school development plan which positively impacts on our pupils and their outcomes?  Prioritisation – What are the challenges and opportunities we face and what are our emerging priorities over the next three years?  Planning for Improvement – What are the characteristics of effective planning for improvement? 

Each workshop will provide opportunities for professional dialogue and the sharing of practice, approaches and resources that can be used by schools to enhance their existing self-evaluation and improvement planning processes and structures. These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated Education Partner. Participants will attend both sessions and take their thinking back to share with colleagues in their schools. .

Please note: This programme is available to ALCs or individual schools and can be accessed through the school's Education Partner or ALC Link Officer.

The Engine Room - Building the Capacity of Middle Leadership

Aims

The aim of this programme is to build capacity of middle leaders to lead school improvement, in order to develop high quality learning experiences and improve outcomes for pupils. It supports middle leaders to make a positive difference to learners by enhancing their leadership capacity. 

This programme consists of three half-day face-to-face sessions, facilitated by Education Partners from the EA School Development Service.  

Sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage in high quality professional dialogue with peers and to apply what they learn to their leadership practice. Sessions will focus on the following key questions: 

Session 1

What is my role and responsibility as a middle leader? How do I develop a compelling vision that motivates others? What does my leadership feel like to those I lead? How do I know how good we are as a team?

Session 2

How do I create a culture which fosters improvement within my team? How do I know what works? How do I plan effectively for improvement?

Session 3

How do I build an effective team? How do I manage resistance to change? How do I secure accountability?

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated Education Partner. Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. 

Please note: This programme is available to ALCs or individual schools and can be accessed through the school's Education Partner or ALC Link Officer.

Transforming Classroom Practice – Using Evidence to Lead the Development of Learning and Teaching

Aims

The aim of this programme is to support the development of learning and teaching through a shared process of structured inquiry and professional reflection. 

The programme will provide a facilitated opportunity to collaborate, learn and network with colleagues across the system. This approach is guided by Learning Leaders, the DE Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning (2016), putting teachers at the heart of their own professional learning journey. In this programme, all participants will be supported to identify their own inquiry question for professional development. 

The programme will consist of four half-day workshops: 

Sessions 1 and 2

What does effective learning and teaching look like? What does the research tell us are “best bets”?

Session 3

 Exploring the potential of inquiry to develop classroom practice.

This session will be followed up with one-to-one support for participants as required to enable them to begin a cycle of inquiry.

Session 4

Evaluating the impact of inquiry on classroom practice and pupil learning. 

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. Each session will be supported by featured modules or inputs from practitioners. These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated Education Partner. 

Please note: This programme is available to ALCs or individual schools and can be accessed through the school's Education Partner or ALC Link Officer.

Acquiring Integrated Status (IE Support Programme 2027-2030) - Information for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour in Schools Webinar

This training will be delivered online via Teams.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Being Well Doing Well - Governor Role in Well Being

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 1 hour.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Communications for Governors: Promoting Success and Managing Challenges

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 1 hour.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Community Use in Schools - Introduction for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

EDIS Project - Overview for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 1 hour.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Effective Governance

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Finance Induction for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Introducing the Early Assessment for Reading and Literacy Intervention (EARLI) Resource

The aims of this online module are to: 1. To provide background information relating to the resource. 2. To discuss how the resource is structured, the areas tested and how the EARLI can be used to support assessment and intervention in schools. 3. To provide guidance and suggestions on 'next steps' and resources.

SEND Implementation and SENCo Support

This learning area contains modules of SEND training resources and guidance materials for SENCos/Learning Support Coordinators, senior leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff in schools and educational settings. It replaces the old SEND Website which will no longer be accessible. Click on the ‘Documents’ link on the menu on the right of the Dashboard page to find the following topic areas:

Graduated Response (WEP and SpEP) Leadership and Management Parent and Carer Leaflets Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Policies Provision Mapping SEN and Medical Categories SEND Podcasts School Development Day Packs Views of the Child

Some of these resources are also available on the public-facing EANI SEND Website on the new SENCo Support page https://send.eani.org.uk/sencosupport

AIMS:

 

To provide an understanding of changes to the SEN Framework To share updates on changes to legislation, regulations and the draft Code of Practice To host resources and materials to support staff who are working with children and young people with SEN in your school or setting.

 

TIME/DATE:

This learning area is open year-round.

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes for the Personal Learning Plan

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes - SEND Implementation and Development Team

Aims:

To understand the SMART(E) framework process, along with other supporting strategies to develop outcomes. To highlight how to link in provisions that will enable children and young people to succeed.

Participants will be sent the link to access the training video/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs - SEND Implementation and Development Team

A programme of four videos and supporting resources to promote effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP

Video 1 - Introduction to the PLP & Legislation

Video 2 - Stages and Content of the PLP

Video 3 - Responsibilities and the PLP Process

Video 4 - Parts of the PLP

Participants will be sent the link to access the PLP training videos/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

An Introduction to Precision Teaching

Precision Teaching is a structured teaching intervention that focuses on improving accuracy and fluency of specific skills e.g. sight reading (100HFW), spellings, number recognition etc.
It uses data collection and monitoring to guide target setting and teaching.

AIMS: To understand the principles of Precision Teaching To have the tools and resources to implement a Precision Teaching intervention

 

TIME:

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An overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in Mainstream

Aims:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on highlighting how to gain an understanding of the profile of children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties, and strategies to support effective inclusion in mainstream settings.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

How we define Severe Learning Difficulties and how it affects children and young people The importance of inclusion and the impact that effective inclusion has on the school, with reference to relevant legislation To give an overview of the barriers children with Severe Learning Difficulties face, and strategies to overcome these across different curriculum areas

Course Duration:

A 40 Minute training video which particpants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Target Audience:

All staff supporting pupils with a Severe Learning Difficulty in mainstream settings (including SPiMS)

An Overview of the Inclusion of Young People with Down Syndrome in Post Primary Mainstream Settings

Aims:

To highlight some of the benefits of inclusion for young people with Down Syndrome in post primary mainstream settings. To provide an overview of supporting inclusion for young people with Down Syndrome in post primary mainstream settings. To highlight some of the characteristic difficulties young people with Down Syndrome have in relation to learning. To provide practical classroom strategies that can be implemented in order to overcome barriers to learning for young people with Down Syndrome.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Early Years Literacy for Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide strategies to support language development in children with Down Syndrome in the Early Years; To provide an understanding of the specific challenges children with Down Syndrome face in learning to read; To provide strategies to begin to overcome these specific challenges; To introduce the Match/Select/Name approach to reading.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Early Years Numeracy for Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of the difficulties children with Down Syndrome may face in the development of numeracy skills. To provide classroom strategies that may help develop early numeracy skills through play. To introduce ways that multi-sensory maths resources can be used to support children with Down Syndrome in the preschool setting.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 1

Aims:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS1; Discuss the importance of skills such as; Memory and Attention and Listening in KS1; Discuss Literacy and Numeracy barriers to a pupil with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS1; Discuss social interaction and best practice in supporting pupils with these skills; Support participants with target-setting for KS1 pupils in Literacy and Numeracy; Evaluate the use of Assessments for pupils in KS1.

Course Details

The training is approximately a 30 minute training presentation which participants can view in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 2

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with identifying targets for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with target-setting for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Discuss Numeracy, Literacy and Behaviour strategies to support pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS2 mainstream classrooms. Highlight good practice in order to achieve inclusive classroom environments for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties.

Course Details:

The training is divided into approximately four 30-minute pre-recorded videos and participants can view each session in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Post Primary

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Discuss barriers to learning for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with identifying targets and target-setting for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Discuss strategies and examples of effectively differentiated Numeracy and Literacy activities. Discuss strategies to develop and support memory skills. Discuss strategies to promote social inclusion and emotional well-being. Highlight good practice in order to achieve inclusive classroom environments for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in mainstream Post-primary settings.

Course Details:

The training is divided into approximately four 30-minute pre-recorded videos and participants can view each session in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

Language and Communication for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims:

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on highlighting how speech and language develops and how it can be impacted by a diagnosis of Severe Learning Difficulties.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following; Cover a range of strategies to support children with Language and Communication Difficulties, Explain what speech and language difficulties are, and how they may present in children with SLD, Provide setting staff with possible strategies and interventions which can help to support attention and listening.

Course Duration:

A 40 Minute training video which particpants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Target Audience:

All staff supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Introduction to Vision Impairment

This course will provide an introduction to the following 3 areas for those teaching and supporting children and young people with vision impairment in their classes:-

• What is vision loss?

• The implications of vision loss on learning

• Reasonable adjustments to support a pupil with vision loss.

All those attending will have a clear understanding of what vision impairment is and what it is not.

All those attending will have a clear understanding of the implication and impact vision impairment has on learning.

All those attending will gain knowledge and understanding of appropriate reasonable adjustments to support children and young people with vision impairment.

 

Tuesday 25th August 2026    10:00am - 11:00am

or

Thursday 27th August 2026   1:30pm - 2:30pm

Using Technology with Children & Young People with Vision Impairment

This course will provide guidance on working with children and young people with moderate to severe vision impairments who have been provided with assistive technology and will cover the following:-

• Making modifications

• Using iPad to note-take and improve organisation (Notes app and Notability)

• Using Google Meet to screen share

• Desktop applications for magnification - An Introduction to Zoomtext and Read and Write toolbar.

All those attending will have a clear understanding of the principles of making modifications to text for children and young people with vision impairment.

All those attending with gain knowledge of supporting children and young people provided with iPads All those attending with gain knowledge and understanding on how to share information from an interactive whiteboard to iPads.

All those attending will gain knowledge and understanding of Desktop and laptop applications for magnification.

 

Tuesday 25th August 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm

or

Thursday 27th August 2026 10:00am - 1:30pm

An Overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  establish the purpose and process of baselining pupils, with a focus on identifying and overviewing appropriate baselining tools for each stage. 

This session will outline the Baseline and Tracking support available from the SPS. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following - 

1. The purpose of Baselining - 
• Why we need to baseline our pupils. 
• How baseline assessments fit into planning and how they impact practice. 

2. An overview of resources - A summary of some available baselining resources, outlining the cost, the provider, and an overview of how to use each resource. 

3. Summary of support - Outlining how SPS can support settings with baselining and tracking. 

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm -4.30pm

Suggested Audience:

Post Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

An Overview of Quest and Q skills CCEA Assessment Framework

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Information Session aims to provide an overview of Quest and Q-Skills as a tool to assess pupils in a Specialist Provision  with a focus on using CCEA Assessment Frameworks within your classroom. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:     

1. Understand how to access CCEA Resources for SEN.

2. Understand the progression of the assessment continuum.

3. Explore the CCEA developmental stages, Quest, Q Skills & SEN Framework for Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities.

4. Learn about CCEA work in development.

5. Learn how to access CCEA Curriculum Resources & Guidance.

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience: 

Early Years & Primary Specialist Provision Staff, Senior Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Connecting & Caring Across the Whole School Community​

Aims: 

This Professional Learning & Development training is for Specialist Provisions in Mainstream Schools only. The focus of this training is to build staff confidence in responding effectively to a range of needs, particularly in relation to complex social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs. 

Structure/Content:

Connecting and Caring Training Consists of 3 Modules:

Module 1: Online Pre attendance activities

1.1 Legislation and context

1.2 Foundations of Social Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Practice

Module 2: Face-to-face session

2. Practical strategies to PREVENT, RELATE, SUPPORT & RESPOND

A practical workshop allowing staff the opportunity to go through case studies and actively problem-solve scenarios and devise appropriate plans/ risk assessments where there are identified behaviours of concern. 

Module 3: Post attendance activities

3.1 Intervention Processes

3.2 Evaluation and self-reflection

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length:  9.30am - 3.30pm

Target Audience:

School Leadership Team, Specialist Provision Staff Member

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes 

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Activity Systems within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of activity systems and the benefit for pupils.

2. How to develop an activity system.

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of activity systems that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

*Please Note: This training has been developed to support staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Activity Systems within their Post Primary classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of activity systems and the benefits for pupils.     

2. How to develop an activity system.                                                                                               

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of activity systems that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Suggested Audience: Post Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Teams, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCOs)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

*Please Note: This training has been developed to support staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Specialist Provision - Primary

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Activity Systems within their  Primary classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of activity systems and the benefits for pupils.     

2. How to develop an activity system.                                                                                               

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of activity systems that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

*Please Note: This training has been developed to support staff working within Specialist Provision Classes

Developing Attention and Listening Skills in a Specialist Provision

Please Note : This training is bookable for Specialist Provision Classes only

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support the development of attention and listening skills through a multisensory based approach.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To understand the importance of attention and listening skills in relation to communication, engagement and learning.

2. To explore practical strategies that support the development of attention and listening skills.

3. To develop an understanding of practical strategies aimed to support multisensory learners.

4. To reflect on how strategies can be adapted to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

In Setting 

Time: A 1 hour session

Targeted Audience:

Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

*Please note on receipt of this booking a member of the Specialist Provision Service (SPS) will be in contact to confirm setting staff numbers and possible dates for delivery*.

Developing Early Interaction Skills in a Specialist Provision

Please Note : This training is bookable for Specialist Provision Classes only

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support the development of early interaction skills with a focus on supporting pupils at the early stages of communication.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To understand the importance of early interaction skills in supporting communication, engagement and learning.

2. To explore practical strategies that promote curiosity, participation and shared attention.

3. To develop an understanding of practical strategies aimed to support multisensory learners.

4. To reflect on how strategies can be adapted to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

In Setting 

Time: A 1 hour session

Targeted Audience:

Early Years & Primary Setting Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

*Please note on receipt of this booking a member of the Specialist Provision Service (SPS) will be in contact to confirm setting staff numbers and possible dates for delivery*.