Special Educational Needs - Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing

Transition From P7 to Year 8

AIMS:

Discuss areas relating to transition which are difficult for pupils transitioning to post-primary school.

Highlight practical strategies to support pupils in their transition to post-primary school

 

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.

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

 

Office 365 Learning Tools

AIMS:

To raise awareness of the free Microsoft Learning Tools that can assist all learners in reading, writing and communication.

To share the inclusive features of Immersive Reader, Dictate, Editor and Reading progress, in particular, as practical strategies to help bypass literacy difficulties.

 

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 40 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 

Helping Children Understand and Manage Their Emotions

AIMS:

To explore strategies to help promote emotional literacy To explore structure, routine and positive behaviour strategies To provide a range of emotional regulation strategies To consider how we can help to de-escalate and manage challenging situations

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

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Development and Implementation of a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing Plan, Incorporating the Pupil’s Voice

Aims

Outline the process for developing, monitoring and reviewing a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) plan in line with the planning arrangements for pupils with a SBEW profile of need. (SBEW Proforma available in the updated SEN Resource file) Develop an understanding of how to unlock the pupil’s voice to contribute to the development of their SBEW Plan Increase awareness of how to use the pupil’s voice to shape, support and monitor progress

Delivery Dates:

14/10/2025 14.00-16.00

20/01/2026 14.00-16.00

24/03/2026 14.00-16.00

19/05/2026 14.00-16.00

High Five Friday Information Session

Aims and Objectives: 
Toprovide an overview of the whole school social behaviour and emotional wellbeing programme known as High Five Friday.
This course will outline the core features of High Five Friday and how schools can get involved.
To provide an overview of the range of primary school aged resources available on the High Five Resource Hub.
Online Dates and times:
03.11.25 - 2:15pm-3:30pm
23.03.26 - 3:15pm-4:30pm
18.05.26 - 2:15pm - 3:30pm

Developing a Calm Plan

AIMS:
• Use the Calm Plan framework: to help recognise dysregulation in yourself and your pupils  
•  Understand the process of developing a supported Calm Plan based on nurture principles and trauma informed practice
• To help understand what pupils are communicating through their behaviour
• Develop an understanding of how to help pupils feel safe and connected

Course Details:
22 September 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45
21 October 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45
26 November 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45
23 February 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45
19 March 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45
22 April 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45

Toolkit for New Classroom Assistants supporting Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing Needs (SBEW) - 1 Session

Aim: ​ To develop and increase understanding of the factors contributing to Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) needs and how to support pupils presenting with such a profile of need in school.​ ​

Learning Outcomes:​ Familiarisation with a range of tools, resources and strategies to support pupils with SBEW needs.​ Development of an increased confidence to support pupils with SBEW needs.​

Location
Online Platform Microsoft Teams
Time 11.00- 12.30
Dates 01/10/2025, 06/11/2025, 03/12/2025, 07/01/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/03/2026, 07/05/2026

Supporting Pupils with a Statement for Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing Needs:

One registration for 3 sessions- Relationships, Building Resilience & Planning Support

Aims:
• Enable school staff to use a range of strategies and resources to promote inclusion for children and young people with a statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs.
• Understand the needs of children and young people with a SBEW statement of SEN needs.

Learning outcomes:
Session 1
Explore strategies which can be used to develop positive relationships with pupils who have SBEW needs and develop a culture of listening to the child/ young person's voice.

Session 2 Understand the importance of resilience development for pupils with a SBEW profile of need. Identity effective practice which will nurture the development of resilience for pupils with SBEW profile of need.

Session 3 Identity the skills, support and strategies that can be used to nurture belonging, raise self-awareness and to reduce tension for pupils with SBEW profile of need. Understanding of and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN.

Location Microsoft Teams Online Platform
30/09/2025, 07/10/2025, 14/10/2025 Time 11.00-12.30
2/11/2025, 19/11/2025, 26/11/2025 Time14.00 -15.30
13/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 27/01/2026 Time 11.00-12.30
22/04/2026, 29/04/2026, 06/05/2026 Time 14.00 -15.30

Solution Focused Approach to Supporting Social, Behavioural, Emotional & Wellbeing Needs

Aims:
This facilitative workshop aims to provide staff with a solution focussed approach to support children/ young people with a profile of Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Well-Being (SBEW) needs within a busy mainstream classroom.
Staff will be provided with a structure to enable them to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to SBEW.
In addition, staff will have the opportunity to develop, reflect and utilise their skills and experiences in formulating a solution circle approach to becoming ‘unstuck’ during this interactive workshop.

Course Dates:
Omagh TEC 13/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm
Antrim Board Centre 20/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm
Clounagh 22/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm
Newry TC 29/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm

A Structured Model Empowering Peers To Enhance Inclusion

Aims
• Staff will be provided with a structure to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to social, behaviour, emotional and wellbeing (SBEW) needs and their impact on friendships.
• To create the favourable conditions for friendships to develop for those children most liable to be excluded by their peers due to their SBEW needs and presentation, using a research-based model.
• Focussed child/ young person feels valued and an integral part of the class community
• Increased sense of belonging through the planned support of his/her peers.
• Increased peer understanding and empathy through a planned and practical approach to addressing feelings of isolation experienced by the focussed child.
• Increased confidence of key adults in facilitating support around the focussed child/ young person, with an understanding of the impact of peer influences on the child/ young person.

Course Dates:
Omagh TEC 12/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm
Antrim Board Centre 19/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm
Clounagh 21/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm
Newry TC 27/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm