Solution Focussed Approach to Supporting SBEW Needs

This training package equips school staff with practical solution-focused approaches to supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs. Participants will learn how to identify and build upon pupils’ existing strengths, successes and resilience, fostering positive relationships and empowering young people to take an active role in their own progress. Through a range of evidence-informed strategies and reflective practice activities, staff will develop the skills and confidence to facilitate constructive conversations, set achievable goals and create solutions that promote engagement, wellbeing and positive behavioural outcomes across the school environment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to effectively apply solution-focused approaches when supporting pupils with SBEW needs.

2. Embed solution-focused thinking and practice within classroom, pastoral and whole-school support systems to strengthen staff responses to pupil need and promote sustainable positive change.

Venue: EA Clounagh Centre

Location: EA Clounagh Centre, 38 Brownstown Road, Portadown, BT62 3PY

Date: 17 Novermber 2026

Time: 9:30 to 1PM