Target audience:  Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction and EPD (Cross Phase)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2026-2027 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

This webinar introduces key aspects of Special Educational Needs practice for Early Career Teachers within the Northern Ireland context.  Participants will explore the definition of Special Educational Needs, the learning continuum, the Graduated Response and the role of Personal Learning Plans in supporting pupils.

Webinar Objectives

By the end of this session, Early Career Teachers will:

• Develop an understanding of Special Educational Needs and the learning continuum.

• Become familiar with the Graduated Response Framework and IPAMER process.

• Explore the purpose of Personal Learning Plans and effective expected outcomes.

Date

Monday, 7 December 2026

Time

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

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This professional learning opportunity aims to support the development of the following GTCNI competences:

GTCNI Competence No 1

Teachers should demonstrate that they understand and uphold the core values and commitments enshrined in the Council’s Code of Values and Professional Practice.

GTCNI Competence No 9

Teachers will have developed a knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities under the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and know the features of the most common special needs and appropriate strategies to address these.

GTCNI Competence No 21

Teachers will employ strategies that motivate and meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special and additional educational needs and for those not learning in their first language.