Overview
This comprehensive professional development programme is designed for Principals, Vice Principals, Pastoral Leads, Safeguarding Leads and SENCOs/Learning Support Coordinators has been adapted to meet the needs of EOTAS. It equips centre leads with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to implement an evidence-based approach to prevent and address bullying-type behaviour.
Programme Aim
To ensure every pupil in the region attends an EOTAS centre where staff are trained to deliver a supportive and effective Addressing Bullying in Schools policy and practice.
Programme Purpose
To empower centre leaders to:
- Align with statutory requirements and embed best practice.
- Implement an approach grounded in research and evidence.
- Connect legislation, baseline assessment, systems and processes, preventative strategies, effective responses, stakeholder engagement, communication, and policy development.
Programme Structure
16th March | 9:00am – 3:30pm | Antrim Board Centre
Online Follow-Up Sessions (DATES and FORMAT TO BE CONFIRMED following the face-to-face day)
Participants will attend five online modules and links will be sent in advance.
Independent Learning & Application
Access to online resources materials via the SDS learning platform.
Completion of tasks aligned with reviewing and updating school policy and practice.