Children and Young Peoples' Services Training Programme

AAIS Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for Early Years, Primary and Special School Staff

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of practical strategies, with an emphasis on sensory strategies to support the early years, primary and special school pupil with ASD.

 

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

53 minutes

Audience:

Pre-School, 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’

AAIS Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for staff in Pre-school Setting

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of practical strategies, with an emphasis on sensory strategies to support the pupil with ASD.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

53 minutes

Audience

 Pre-School Teachers, Classroom Assistants, 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 Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Early Years and Primary School Settings

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

 Pre School and 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’

AAIS Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Pre-School settings

AIMS:

- To recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- To explore a range of considerations and recommendations when setting up a sensory room within the pre-school setting

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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

Pre-school Teachers, Classroom Assistants and 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 Tier 1: Autism – The Basics for Early Years

AIMS:

- To increase your knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

- To explore a range of practical strategies, strategies to support the pupil with ASD

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

30 minutes

Audience:

Early Years 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 Tier 2: The Early Years Toolkit

AIMS:

​Module 1: -

- To increase our knowledge, understanding and acceptance of Autism

- To become aware of the guidance and legislation relating to supporting autistic learners

Module 2:

- To enable staff to use physical and visual structure to set up an autism friendly environment

Module 3:

- To enhance social development and communication through play

- To increase our understanding of the development of play skills in children with autism

Module 4:

- To consider a proactive approach towards supporting children with autism and behaviour management

Course Details:

This course is divided into four modules and can be watched in sections at times convenient to the participant 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:

60 minutes maximum per Module

Audience:

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’

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

AAIS Connect & Learn: Autism Insight Sessions 2024/25

You are invited to register your interest for our: -

Connect and Learn: Autism Insight Sessions 2024/25

These are monthly sessions with a specific focus on a theme, chosen by a group of our Primary and Post-Primary SENCos. The sessions last one hour, starting with a 20-minute presentation, followed by questions and answers and are open to all Primary and Post-Primary school staff.

PRIMARY

Wednesday 12th March  2025 (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Autism and EBSNA CLOSED

Wednesday 2nd April  2025  (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Reframing Autism CLOSED

Wednesday 21st May  (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Supporting P7 to Year 8 transition

Thursday 26th September 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Supporting the sensory needs of pupils in Primary school CLOSED

Thursday 24th October 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Using social narratives to support pupils in Primary school CLOSED

Thursday 28th November 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Supporting Primary school pupils during the Christmas period CLOSED

 

POST-PRIMARY

Wednesday 19th March 2025 (3.00pm - 4.00pm) - Study Skills and Exams CLOSED

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 (3.00pm - 4.00pm) - Reframing Autism CLOSED

Thursday 15th May 2025 (3.30pm - 4.30pm) - Inclusive Classroom

Thursday 19th September 2024 (3.00pm – 4.00pm) - Supporting the transfer from Primary to Post-Primary CLOSED

Monday 21st October 2024 (3.00pm – 4.00pm) - Autism and girls in the Post-Primary environment – Professional Learning for Post-Primary school staff CLOSED

Thursday 28th November 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) - Setting up a social skills group in Post-Primary CLOSED

 

Please register your interest by booking your place on the appropriate session for your setting i.e. PRIMARY or POST-PRIMARY and submit any general enquiries within 7 days before the event date.  

During the registration process you will be invited to list any relevant questions you may wish to have answered throughout each session - please use the ‘Any Other Info’ field to do so.

Each event will take place via MS Teams and the links will be issued via e-mail by the course administrator at least 7 days before the event date. 

*  In order to ensure availability to as many settings as possible registrations are limited to 1 or 2 from each school  *

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

 

Further sessions may be added so please keep a check on this page for any updates.

 

Target audience

All Primary and Post-Primary settings staff

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 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’

AAIS Post-Primary: - Stepping Up : Making College Work - Online Training for college staff and post 16 providers

AIMS:

- Enhance knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Provide a range of practical strategies to support the pupil with ASD in the transition to the college environment

Course Details:

This course will run throughout the school year from 01 September until 31 August. The training can be viewed by participants anytime after registration. It is an online course and details will be included in the confirmation email on how to access.

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

Course Duration:

45 minutes

Audience:

Post 16 and College

** 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: - Tier 1 ASD Online Training for Post-Primary Professionals

AIMS:

- Develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of Autism

- Explore practical strategies to be implemented in the post primary environment to support a pupil with Autism

- Hear from a personal perspective the voice of our incredible students diagnosed with Autism

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:

1 Hour

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: - Understanding Sensory Processing and Autism for Post-Primary

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism

- Explore a range of practical strategies, to address sensory processing and to teach self-regulation to the post-primary pupil with ASD

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:

50 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’

AAIS Post-Primary: Tier 2 Module 1 Understanding Me (mainstream Post-Primary teachers and assistants)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and Tier 2 training videos may not work if accessing from an EA/C2k device.  

If problems arise, please access them from a personal device otherwise check back soon.

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training.

- Increase your knowledge, understanding and acceptance of autism from a neurodiverse perspective.

- Understand autism from the personal perspective of post-primary pupils.

- Understand the importance of a needs-led approach.

- Understand the importance of capitalising upon pupil strengths.

Course Details:

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:

90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

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: Tier 2 Module 2 Getting the Learning Environment Right (mainstream Post-Primary teachers and assistants)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and Tier 2 training videos may not work if accessing from an EA/C2k device.  

If problems arise, please access them from a personal device otherwise check back soon.

 

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Module 1

- Review the Special Educational Needs Disability Act (SENDA) legislation and understand the importance of anticipatory measures and reasonable adjustments

- Develop a greater understanding of how the environment can impact on teaching and learning

- Develop a greater understanding of the importance of physical and visual structure to support learning.

Course Details:

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:

90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

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: Tier 2 Module 3 Socially Speaking (mainstream Post-Primary teachers and assistants)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and Tier 2 training videos may not work if accessing from an EA/C2k device.  

If problems arise, please access them from a personal device otherwise check back soon.

 

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1 and 2

- Take a closer look at the social challenges associated with autism - Investigate a range of visual, structured strategies which support social development

- Consider social clubs and social opportunities which you can set you in your own school

Course Details:

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:

90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

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: Tier 2 Module 4 Emotionally Speaking (mainstream Post-Primary teachers and assistants)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and Tier 2 training videos may not work if accessing from an EA/C2k device.  

If problems arise, please access them from a personal device otherwise check back soon.

 

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1, 2 and 3.

- Consider the importance of self-regulation, emotional understanding and the triggers that may attribute to dysregulation, particularly in autistic pupils.

- Learn more about Dan Siegel's concept of 'The Window of Tolerance'

- Learn more about Maja Toudal's 'Energy Accounting' strategy

- Learn more about Tony Attwood's 'Emotional Toolbox'

- Develop a greater understanding of the Emotional Regulation Curve and how you can help in this process.

Course Details:

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:

90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

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 Connect & Learn: Autism Insight Sessions 2024/25

You are invited to register your interest for our: -

Connect and Learn: Autism Insight Sessions 2024/25

These are monthly sessions with a specific focus on a theme, chosen by a group of our Primary and Post-Primary SENCos. The sessions last one hour, starting with a 20-minute presentation, followed by questions and answers and are open to all Primary and Post-Primary school staff.

PRIMARY

Wednesday 12th March  2025 (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Autism and EBSNA CLOSED

Wednesday 2nd April  2025  (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Reframing Autism CLOSED

Wednesday 21st May  (2.30pm – 3.30pm) – Supporting P7 to Year 8 transition

Thursday 26th September 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Supporting the sensory needs of pupils in Primary school CLOSED

Thursday 24th October 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Using social narratives to support pupils in Primary school CLOSED

Thursday 28th November 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) – Supporting Primary school pupils during the Christmas period CLOSED

 

POST-PRIMARY

Wednesday 19th March 2025 (3.00pm - 4.00pm) - Study Skills and Exams CLOSED

Wednesday 2nd April 2025 (3.00pm - 4.00pm) - Reframing Autism CLOSED

Thursday 15th May 2025 (3.30pm - 4.30pm) - Inclusive Classroom

Thursday 19th September 2024 (3.00pm – 4.00pm) - Supporting the transfer from Primary to Post-Primary CLOSED

Monday 21st October 2024 (3.00pm – 4.00pm) - Autism and girls in the Post-Primary environment – Professional Learning for Post-Primary school staff CLOSED

Thursday 28th November 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) - Setting up a social skills group in Post-Primary CLOSED

 

Please register your interest by booking your place on the appropriate session for your setting i.e. PRIMARY or POST-PRIMARY and submit any general enquiries within 7 days before the event date.  

During the registration process you will be invited to list any relevant questions you may wish to have answered throughout each session - please use the ‘Any Other Info’ field to do so.

Each event will take place via MS Teams and the links will be issued via e-mail by the course administrator at least 7 days before the event date. 

*  In order to ensure availability to as many settings as possible registrations are limited to 1 or 2 from each school  *

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

 

Further sessions may be added so please keep a check on this page for any updates.

 

Target audience

All Primary and Post-Primary settings staff

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 suitable to the participant up to 31/08/2025.

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 UP TO 31/08/2025

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 Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for Early Years, Primary and Special School Staff

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of practical strategies, with an emphasis on sensory strategies to support the early years, primary and special school pupil with ASD.

 

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

53 minutes

Audience:

Pre-School, 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’

AAIS Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Early Years and Primary School Settings

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025.

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:

 Pre School and 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’

AAIS Tier 1 ASD Online Training for Primary Professionals

AIMS:

- To develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

- To help staff adapt existing teaching and learning approaches to incorporate the strengths and needs of pupils with ASD

COURSE DETAILS:

Course will be available to access online throughout the school year up to 31/08/2025. 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:

1 Hour maximum

Audience:

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 Tier 2 Training Primary Toolkit (P3 - P7)

AIMS:

Module 1: An overview of theories and concepts of Autism.

Module 2: Physical and Visual Structure.

Module 3: Social Communication and Social Interaction.

Module 4: Autism and Positive Approaches to Behaviour.

Course Details:

Course participants can view the 4 Modules in their own time (pre-recorded)

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:

60 minutes maximum per Module

Audience:

 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’

Behaviour Mapping

AIMS:

An overview of support and practical strategies in behaviour mapping for your school.

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 28 November 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm 

EA Dundonald Office on 28 February 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

EA Dundonald Office on 28 April 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Principals, Teachers and SENCOs

Positive Behaviour Policy

AIMS:

An in depth session in to the legislation, statutory duties, and practical implementation of a positive behaviour policy in post primary settings.

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 6 December 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Antrim Board Centre on 21 March 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Principals, Teachers and SENCOs

Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Action Planning

AIMS:

Risk Assessment can be an important element in supporting a young person with SBEW.

Through this session staff will gain:

An understanding of the legislation underpinning Risk Assessment How to use Risk Assessment to inform Risk Reduction Action Planning.

Course Details:

8 November 2024 from 1.00pm - 2.30pm

21 February 2025 from 1.00pm - 2.30pm

8 April 2025 from 1.00pm - 2.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Teachers and SENCOs

Safe Handling and De-escalation

AIMS:

A practical ½ day training exploring the legislation of Risk Management in school and how to support a young person safely through de-escalation and safe handling approaches

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 11 November 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Oakgrove Integrated College on 6 March 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Oakgrove Integrated College on 30 April 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCOs and Classroom Assistants

Supporting a Child in Crisis

AIMS:

Participants will:

understand the relevant legislation and the requirements of schools in supporting a child in crisis explore reasonable adjustments & strategies for the school environment identify the physiological and environmental factors impacting on a child in crisis

Course Details:

Omagh Technology Centre on 18 October 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Omagh Technology Centre on 18 November 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Oakgrove Integrated College on 31 January 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Omagh Technology Centre on 7 February 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Audience :

Post Primary & Special School Teachers, SENCOs, Classroom Assistants and SLTs

Supporting Young People with ADHD in a Post Primary Classroom

AIMS:

A practical guide to provide an overview of how ADHD can impact a young person in the classroom setting and a workshop of practical, supportive strategies for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 21 October 2024 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Antrim Board Centre on 3 February 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

EA Dundonald Office on 1 April 2025 from 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCOs and Classroom Assistants

Whole School Positive Behaviour Strategies

AIMS:

A workshop looking at how Post Primary schools can promote Positive Behaviour for the whole school community.

This will explore the role of policy, staff, pupils and wider school community.

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 27 January 2025

Antrim Board Centre on 15 April 2025

 Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Audience:

Post Primary and Special School Principals, Teachers and Classroom Assistants

A Structured Model Empowering Peers To Enhance Inclusion

Staff will be provided with a structure to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to SBEW and its 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. Focused child 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 focused child. Increased confidence of key adults in facilitating support around the focused child, with an understanding of the impact of peer influences on the child.

 

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Training will be in person in the following venues  on applicable date: 

16 October 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 09:30 - 12:30

15 November 2024 - Dundonald HQ - 09:30 - 12:30

05 February 2025 - Clounagh Centre - 09:30 - 12:30

19 February 2025 - Omagh TEC - 09:30 - 12:30

 

An Overview of the Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) Chapter in the SEN Resource File

AIMS:

• To outline the shift from managing behaviour to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing SBEW needs

• Provide guidance on establishing a whole school ethos firmly built on collective care, Trauma Informed Practice and the Principles of Nurture

• To know and understand how developing proactive and collaborative approaches leads to an evolution in how support is provided to pupils experiencing SBEW needs

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Registration for the first session in the course will automatically register the applicant for the subsequent sessions in the set.

PLEASE NOTE: This training takes place online using MS Teams on 2 separate days. Participants must attend BOTH dates in the applicable set of sessions.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

16th & 23rd September 2024 - 14:15 - 16:00 (each day)

7th & 14th November 2024 - 14:15 - 16:00 (each day)

16th & 23rd January 2025 - 14:15 - 16:00 (each day)

27th February & 6th March 2025 - 14:15 - 16:00 (each day)

13th May & 20th May 2025 - 14:15 - 16:00 (each day)

 

Developing A Calm Plan

AIMS:

• Understand the process of developing a supported Calm Plan based on nurture principles and trauma informed practice

• Use the Calm Plan framework: to help recognise dysregulation in yourself and your pupils

• To help understand what pupils are communicating through their behaviour

• Develop an understanding of how to help pupils feel safe and connected

Course Details:

23 September 2024 - 14:00 - 15:45

21 October 2024 - 14:00 - 15:45

18 November 2024 - 14:00 - 15:45

16 December 2024 - 14:00 - 15:45

20 January 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45

17 February 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45

24 March 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45

28 April 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45

19 May 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

High Five Friday Information Session

AIMS:

- Provide an overview of the whole-school social, behaviour and emotional wellbeing programme

- High Five Friday - Share feedback from schools who have participated

- Outline core features of High Five Friday and how schools can get involved

- Provide an overview of PBS&P resources available on c2k Resource Hub

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

Session Dates and times are as follows:-

24 October 2024 - 15:15 - 16:30

11 November 2024 - 14:15 - 15:30

30 January 2025 - 15:15 - 16:30

10 March 2025 - 14:15 - 15:30

8 May 2025 - 15:15 - 16:30

2 June 2025 - 14:15 - 15:30

Incorporating the Pupil's Voice within an SBEW Plan

AIMS:

- Outline the process of developing, monitoring and reviewing a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing plan (proforma found in the updated SEN resource file)

- Develop an understanding of how to unlock the pupil’s voice in relation to contributing to the development of their SBEW Plan

- Increase awareness of how to use the pupil’s voice to shape support and monitor progress

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Registration for the first session in the course will automatically register the applicant for the subsequent sessions in the set.

PLEASE NOTE: This training takes place online using MS Teams on 2 separate days. Participants must attend BOTH dates in the applicable set of sessions.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

1st Set of Sessions

18 & 25 September 2024     2:30-3:45

 

2nd Set of Sessions

13 & 20 November 2024    2:30-3:45

 

3rd Set of Sessions

15 & 22 January 2025     2:30-3:45

 

4th Set of Sessions

19 & 26 March 2025     2:30-3:45

 

5th Set of Sessions

14 & 21 May 2025     2:30-3:45

Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW)

AIMS:

• Discuss, within a Positive Behaviour Management framework, key values which support our work

• Discuss ideas, resources and strategies which are being used successfully in schools across Northern Ireland

• Considering throughout challenges to success both operational and emotional • Encourage the ‘team brain’ to support colleagues solution focused planning through child-centred/best practice models

• Signpost more specific training available at whole staff level if schools wish to develop practice further in any of the areas touched upon today

 

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Training will be in person in the following venues on applicable date: 

12 November 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 09:30 - 15:30

27 November 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 09:30 - 15:30

29 January 2025 - Omagh TEC - 09:30 - 15:30

25 February 2025 - EA Dundonald - 09:30 - 15:30

SBEW and Neurodiversity

Our training hopes to:

Enhance your understanding of Neurodiversity
Further your understanding of Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing needs
Look at how we can use neurodiverse language that is respectful, supportive and inclusive for neurodiverse individuals.
Explore how we can use inclusive teaching strategies supporting neurodiverse students with Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing.

 

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

13th January 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00

3rd February 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00

3rd March 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00

7th April 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00

12th May 2025 - 14:00 - 16:00

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

AIMS:

This facilitative workshop aims to provide staff with a solution focused approach to support Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Well-Being (SBEW) 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 Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Training will be in person in the following venues  on applicable date: 

17 October 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 09:30 - 13:00

13 November 2024 - Dundonald HQ - 09:30 - 13:00

06 February 2025 - Clounagh Centre - 09:30 -13:00

20 February 2025 - Omagh TEC - 09:30 -13:00

Supporting Pupils with a Statement for Social, Behavioural, Emotional & Wellbeing (SBEW) Needs

Aims:

Enable school staff to use a range of strategies and resources to promote inclusion of children and young people with a Statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing needs.
Understand the needs of children and young people with a Statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) 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’s voice.

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

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 needs. Understanding of and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN.

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Registration for the first session in the course will automatically register the applicant for the subsequent sessions in the set.

PLEASE NOTE: This training takes place online using MS Teams on 3 separate days. Participants must attend ALL THREE dates in the applicable set of sessions.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

Sessions and times are as follows:

1st set of sessions

Thursday 26th September 2024– 14:00 – 15:30

Thursday 3rd October 2024 -14.:00 – 15:30

Thursday 10th October 2024- 14:00 – 15:30

 

2nd Set of Sessions

Thursday 21st November 2024 11:00-12:30

Thursday 28th November 2024 11:00-12:30

Thursday 5th December 2024 11:00-12:30

 

3rd Set of Sessions

Thursday 16th January 2025– 11:00 – 12:30

Thursday 23rd January 2025– 11:00 – 12:30

Thursday 30th January 2025-11:00 – 12:30
 

4th Set of Sessions

Thursday 6th March 2025 11:00-12:30

Thursday 13th March 2025 11:00-12:30

Thursday 20th March 2025 11:00-12:30

 

5th Set of Sessions

Thursday 1st May 2025– 14:00 – 15:30

Thursday 8th May 2025– 14:00 – 15:30

Thursday 15th May 2025– 14:00 – 15:30

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

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

Aim:

Develop and increase understanding of the factors contributing to Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Well-being  (SBEW) needs and how to support these pupils in school.

 

Learning outcomes:

Become familiar with the range of tools, resources and strategies to support pupils with SBEW needs.

Develop increased confidence to support pupils with SBEW needs.

 

Course Details:

Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration.

Attendance is only required at one session.

Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

 

Tuesday 24th September 2024 – 11:00 – 12:30

 

Tuesday 22nd October 2024 -11:00 – 12:30

Tuesday 26th November 2024 - 11:00 – 12:30

 

Tuesday 28th January 2025 – 11:00 – 12:30

 

Tuesday 25th February 2025 – 11:00 – 12:30

 

Tuesday 25th March 2025 - 11:00 – 12:30

 

Tuesday 29th April 2025 - 11:00 – 12:30

Tuesday 27th May 2025 – 11:00 – 12:30

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

AIMS:

Day One 

Greater knowledge and understanding of bereavement, grief responses and mourning​. Increased ability to understand, promote, and support bereavement and loss issues within your educational setting Additional confidence to identify, offer support and/or signpost a member of your educational setting experiencing bereavement or grief

Day Two

Enhanced understanding of the supportive role of the Education Authority Critical Incident Response Team Greater awareness of the many complex issues accompanying a critical incident Increased knowledge and resources to develop a Critical Incident Management Policy and Plan Course

Course Details:

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

30th September 2025 & 1st October 2025

3rd & 4th February 2026

19th & 20th May 2026

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

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

AIMS:

Day One

1. Greater knowledge and understanding of bereavement, grief responses and mourning​
2. Increased ability to understand, promote, and support bereavement and loss issues within your educational setting
3. Additional confidence to identify, offer support and/or signpost a member of your educational setting experiencing bereavement or grief

Day Two 

4. Enhanced understanding of the supportive role of the Education Authority Critical Incident Response Team
5. Greater awareness of the many complex issues accompanying a critical incident
6. 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.

8th & 9th October 2024

26th & 27th November 2024

11th & 12th March 2025

20th & 21st May 2025

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

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:

7th October 2025

26th February 2026

12th May 2026

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

AIMS:

1. Greater knowledge of mental health and wellbeing issues which impact children and young people's readiness to learn​ 
2. Increased ability to understand, promote, and support positive mental health & wellbeing within your educational setting
3. Additional confidence to identify, offer support and/or signpost a member of your educational setting experiencing a wellbeing issue 

 

Course Details:

24th October 2024

5th December 2024

6th February 2025

17th April 2025

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

Audience

Primary and Post Primary SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals 

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing

AIMS:

Greater knowledge of mental health and wellbeing issues which impact children and young people's readiness to learn​ Increased ability to understand, promote, and support positive mental health & wellbeing within your educational setting Additional confidence to identify, offer support and/or signpost a member of your educational setting experiencing a wellbeing issue

Course Details:

16th October 2025

29th January 2026

23rd April 2026

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:

12th November 2024

9th January 2025

25th February 2025

7th May 2025

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

Audience

Primary, KS2 and Post Primary 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:

11th November 2025

20th January 2026

7th May 2026

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:

21st October 2025

3rd March 2026

26th May 2026

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.

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 be available to attend both sessions.

Term 1 Training Dates 

Session 1: 12th November 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 19th November 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 2 Training Dates

Session 1 : 28th January 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 4th February 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 3 Training Dates

Session 1: 13th May 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 20th May 2025 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.

 

2025-26 Training Dates

Term 1 Training Dates

Session 1: 11th November 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 18th November 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 2 Training Dates

Session 1: 27th January 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 3rd February 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm

Term 3 Training Dates

Session 1: 12th May 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm Session 2: 19th May 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm

 

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.

Training will be delivered on the following dates:

Option 1: Wednesday 26th February 2025, 3-5pm. Option 2: Wednesday 7th May 2025, 3-5pm.

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.

Physical & Sensory Needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service (CABCS).  The CABCS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the CABCS webpage: Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

AIMS:

Q & A Session for joint consultation with Children's Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABC) and Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This session will focus on physical and sensory impairments and there will be opportunity for you to address your concerns and seek advice specific to your pupils.

This may include examples of relevant strategies for use in school or help with IEP/PLP targets.

An opportunity for open discussion about your pupils’ ABI needs and strategies within schools.  These are informal interactive sessions which will focus on the key SEN categories.  Advice will be given and questions answered by members of the ABI team.  Further information can be sought once your place is booked.

Course Details:

5 June 2025

9.30am -11.00am

Early booking is advised due to limited availability.

Social, Emotional and wellbeing needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service (CABCS).  The CABCS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the CABCS webpage: Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

AIMS:

Q & A Session for joint consultation with Children's Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABC) and Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This session will focus on emotional wellbeing and peer relationships and there will be opportunity for you to address your concerns and seek advice specific to your pupils.

This may include examples of relevant strategies for use in school or help with IEP/PLP targets.

An opportunity for open discussion about your pupils’ ABI needs and strategies within schools.  These are informal interactive sessions which will focus on the key SEN categories.  Advice will be given and questions answered by members of the ABI team.  Further information can be sought once your place is booked.

Course Details:

7 March 2025

9.30am -11.00am

Early booking is advised due to limited spaces.

Supporting the Educational Needs of Children with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service (CABCS).  The CABCS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the CABCS webpage: Children’s Acquired Brain Injury Consultation Service | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website (hscni.net)

AIMS:

This course will enable participants to:

Learn about the developing brain Understand the unique profile of difficulties that children with an ABI may experience (e.g. physical / sensory, language and communication, cognitive and learning, as well as social, emotional, behavioural and wellbeing difficulties) Consider common myths and misconceptions around ABI Gain information on how to support pupils by tailoring a menu of appropriate learning strategies Practice writing IEPs for pupils with ABI Understand ABI in the context of current legislation / Code of Practice Become familiar with a number of real-life case studies Supporting staff in preparing for a pupil’s return to school following an ABI

Course Details:

11 October 2024

24 January 2025

15 May 2025

9.30am - 12.00pm

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.

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

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:

29 November 2023 - 31 August 2025

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:

01 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

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

Introduction to Spellings for Classroom Assistants

AIMS:

To provide an overview of some useful strategies to support pupils’ spellings.  To provide practical activities and ideas to support classroom assistants as they help to develop their pupils’ spellings.  To highlight some assistive technology to support independent spelling/writing in pupils. 

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

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 

Overview of Text Help Read Write Software

AIMS:

To introduce the software and explain the context of using it throughout schools in N. Ireland

To discuss the 18-month license for the software purchased by EA which will enable every child to have equal access to the latest version of this software in school and at home.

To explain the benefits of the software and discuss pupil cohorts who will find usage helpful.

To provide a live demo of the basic functions of the software and the settings that support each feature

To provide two short, timed tasks for participants to try themselves to gain experience using the software.

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 45-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.

 

Peer Led Paired Reading in the Post Primary School

AIMS:

To highlight the benefits of paired reading. To learn how to set up and organise a paired reading project in your school.

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:

Post Primary

Planning Teaching to Support Pupils With Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is to introduce participants to, or refresh their knowledge in the planning and development of intervention programmes based on best practice when supporting pupils with literacy difficulties

 

 Course Details:

The training is approximatelya 35 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.

 

Read and Write Exam Mode

AIMS:

• To give a brief outline of Access Arrangements/Reasonable Adjustments and how they can be facilitated through Texthelp’s Read & Write in Exam Mode

• To explain how to set up Exam Mode in Texthelp’s Read & Write software

• To demonstrate available features of Exam Mode and how they can be used during exams

• To provide signposting to resources and literature which may prove helpful for school staff in relation to setting up and using R&W Exam Mode

Course Details:

The training is 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 email address correctly to receive the training details.

AUDIENCE:

Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Running Records

AIMS:

To learn about the purpose of Running Records. To learn about the marking conventions of Running Records. To learn about how to score a Running Record. To emphasise the circumstances under which Running Records can be used and confirm what they 'are' and 'are not' within a teaching toolkit.

Course Details:

The training is a 30-40 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 email address correctly to receive the training details.

AUDIENCE:

Primary and Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Strategies To Support Pupils With Comprehension Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is to introduce participants to:

Discuss theory behind promoting comprehension as an essential reading skill

To discuss examples of best practice in supporting pupils with reading comprehension difficulties.

 

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 1 hour 25 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.

Strategies To Support Pupils With Spelling Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is to:

Discuss the theory behind developing an effective approach to supporting spelling development.

Highlight practical strategies to support pupils with spelling difficulties.

 

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 1 hour and 20 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.

 

Strategies To Support Pupils With Working Memory Difficulties

AIMS:

Revise/highlight what working memory is and how it impacts on a pupil’s ability to learn while at school. To discuss the signs of working memory difficulties and how they might be recognised  both formally and informally. To highlight practical strategies which may support pupils with working memory difficulties at home and school. To signpost to resources and literature which may continue to support parents and teachers who are working to support pupils with working memory difficulties.

 

 

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 35 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.

 

Study Skills for Post Primary Pupils Who Experience Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine what Study Skills are and to explore the value of teaching them to post-primary pupils with literacy difficulties. To highlight a range of practical approaches to teaching Study Skills to post-primary pupils with literacy difficulties. To provide signposting to resources and literature which may prove helpful for school staff responsible for incorporating Study Skills into their schools’ educational provision.

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 35 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.

Supporting the Effective Work of the Classroom Assistant in the Post Primary Phase

AIMS:

To reflect upon the opportunities for teachers and classroom assistants to plan and work together effectively, enhancing learning opportunities for pupils. To demonstrate the need for clear roles and responsibilities to be set for classroom assistants. To signpost to dyslexia friendly classroom strategies and resources.

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.

Audience:

Post Primary Classroom Assistants

Supporting the Effective Work of the Classroom Assistant in the Primary Phase

AIMS:

To reflect on the opportunities for teachers and classroom assistants to plan and work together effectively, enhancing learning opportunities for pupils. To demonstrate the need for clear roles and responsibilities to support the vital role of classroom assistants in schools. To signpost to dyslexia friendly classroom strategies and resources.

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.

Audience:

Primary Classroom Assistants

The Benefits of Developing a Pre-cursive Handwriting Script in the Foundation Stage.

AIMS:

To outline the research on cursive handwriting and its benefits. To increase the understanding of the difficulties children can have that impact handwriting development. To provide advice to assist teachers in identifying these difficulties in the classroom. To offer practical strategies to support the introduction of a cursive script in the Foundation Stage.

Course Details

The course consists of two recorded presentations of 47 and 30 minutes which participants can view in their own time.

The links to access the presentations will be provided in your confirmation email.

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

AUDIENCE:

Primary Teachers and SENCO's

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.

 

Understanding the Alphabet for Classroom Assistants

AIMS:

To demonstrate how to help pupils learn and use the alphabet

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 20 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.

Audience:

Classroom Assistants

Using Evidence Based Practice to Plan a Spelling Intervention Programme for Pupils With Literacy Difficulties.

AIMS:

To revise/highlight the knowledge and skills required for accurate spelling and discuss why a pupil experiencing dyslexic type difficulties might find these difficult. To demonstrate how teachers might identify types of spelling miscue through base-line testing. To help teachers analyse these errors in order to guide decisions on best strategies/approaches to be used. To make reference to key highlights and guidance from the SEN Resource File – Spelling section.

Course Details:

The training is a 45 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: 

Primary, Post Primary Teachers and SENCO's

Using iPads to Support Pupils With Literacy Difficulties

AIMS

To raise awareness of the importance of assistive technology to support inclusive education. To provide an introductory overview of the free, built-in accessibility features on an iPad. To explain the benefits of the use of the iPad's accessibility features in the classroom. To demonstrate 3 apps used by the Literacy Service staff to support pupils with literacy difficulties.

Course Details:

The training is a 47 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:

Everyone

What's Out There

Aims

1. To provide interested professionals with information on the wide range of supports for schools and parents which have been developed by the EA Literacy Service.

2. To provide information on how schools can quickly and conveniently access these resources and opportunities.

 

Details:

The video lasts approximately 30 minutes, 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.

Working Memory and Processing Difficulties for Classroom Assistants

Aims and Objectives

To demonstrate how to support pupils who have working memory & processing difficulties.

Course Details

Training can be viewed at 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 address correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Course Duration

35 minutes

Audience:

Classroom Assistants

Connect and Nurture (CAN)

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the Connect & Nurture programme and its practical application of Circle. Participants will gain an understanding of the following; To build on previous Circle Time experiences relative to trauma informed practice. To provide staff with the opportunity to explore Connect and Nurture activities and ideas to support the development of Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Well-being (SBEW).

Course Details:

11 December 2024  - 11am - 12pm 

26 March 2025  - 1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

4 June 2025  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options

 

Nurture in Five - Emotional Health Programme

AIMS:

Provide a practical application of emotional health and wellbeing techniques within a nurturing approaches framework Participants will gain an understanding of the following: Emotional health and wellbeing strategies and techniques

Course Details:

20 November 2024 - 11am  - 12pm 

5 March 2025  - 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

14 May 2025   - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options

Nurturing Principles and Practice - An Overview

AIMS:

Participants will gain an understanding of the following: -

Context of Nurture 6 Principles of Nurture Underpinning theory - Neuroscience/Attachment/Trauma Aces Nurturing approaches

Course Details:

06 November  2024 - 11am -12pm 

19 February 2025  -  1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

30 April 2025  - 3pm  - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select  ‘Education Authority’  by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options.

Nurturing Staff

Aims and Objectives

Provide a practical application of emotional health and wellbeing techniques for staff. Participants will gain an understanding of the following; Emotional health and well-being strategies and techniques

 

Course Details

25 September  2024  - 10am  - 11am 

13 November  2024  - 11am  - 12pm 

26 February  2025  - 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

07 May 2025 - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience

Pre-School, Nursery, Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options.

Nurturing the Senses

AIMS:

Provide an opportunity to explore sensory processing presentations, in addition to utilising strategies and techniques to support and nurture pupils.

Participants will gain an understanding of the following;

Context of Sensory Processing Sensory Strategies & Techniques

Course Details:

16 October 2024  - 10am -11am 

4 December 2024  - 11am  - 12pm 

19 March 2025 - 1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

28 May 2025  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience: 

Pre School, Nursery, Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options

Theraplay Informed Practice - Activities to build attachment

AIMS:

Provide an overview of Theraplay and the practice associated.

Participants will gain an understanding of the following;

What is Theraplay The format of Theraplay Explore some of the activities involved

Course Details:

27 November 2024  -11am - 12pm 

12 March 2025 - 1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

21 May 2025  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery, Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options.

AAIS & SENEYIS Parents Training - Supporting Transition in the Early Years

This course is cross service training provided by AAIS and SENEYIS.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• To provide a range of practical strategies and resource materials to support your child through the transition process

COURSE DETAILS

The training course will be online via Teams – the link will be issued by the Training Co-ordinator in advance.

* Please ensure you have entered your email address accurately.

DATE & TIME

Wednesday 12th June 2024: 10.00am – 11:30am

or

Thursday 13th June 2024: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for PARENTS of EARLY YEARS children with Social Communication and Interaction Difficulties, under assessment for Autism or a confirmed diagnosis of Autism.

AAIS Early Years Parents Training - Overview of Autism and the use of Visual Strategies

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• To develop a knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder

• To demonstrate the use of visual strategies in supporting children with ASD

COURSE DETAILS

The training course will be online via Teams – the link will be issued by the Training Co-ordinator in advance 

* Please ensure you have entered your email address accurately.

DATE & TIME

Tuesday 22nd October 2024: 10.00am – 11:30am

* maximum 30 places available per date

AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for PARENTS of PRE-SCHOOL children - not for school staff.

AAIS Early Years Parents Training - Supporting Sensory Needs at Home

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• To develop strategies for supporting the sensory needs of children with ASD

COURSE DETAILS

The training course will be online via Teams – the link will be issued by the Training Co-ordinator in advance 

* Please ensure you have entered your email address accurately.

DATE & TIME

Tuesday 7th January 2025 : 10.00am – 11:30am

* maximum 30 places available per date

AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for PARENTS of PRE-SCHOOL children - not for school staff.

AAIS Early Years Parents training -The Development of Play Skills in Children with ASD

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• Understanding the importance of play skills and how to develop these skills in children with ASD

COURSE DETAILS

The training course will be online via Teams – the link will be issued by the Training Co-ordinator in advance

* Please ensure you have entered your email address accurately.

DATE & TIME

Tuesday 12th November 2024: 10.00am - 11.30am

* maximum 30 places available per date

AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for PARENTS of PRE-SCHOOL children - not for school staff.

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 UP TO 31/08/2025

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 TIER 1 Training for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of autism

- Explore practical strategies to be implemented in the post primary environment to support an autistic post-primary pupil

- Hear from a personal perspective the voice of our incredible autistic students

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: 1 Hour

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 1 Understanding Me for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training.

- Increase your knowledge, understanding and acceptance of autism from a neurodiverse perspective.

- Understand autism from the personal perspective of post-primary pupils.

- Understand the importance of a needs-led approach.

- Understand the importance of capitalising upon pupil strengths.

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: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 2: Getting the Learning Environment Right! for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Module 1

- Review the Special Educational Needs legislation and understand the importance of anticipatory measures and reasonable adjustments

- Develop a greater understanding of how the environment can impact on teaching and learning

- Develop a greater understanding of the importance of physical and visual structure to support learning.

Course Details:

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: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 3 Socially Speaking for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1 and 2

- Take a closer look at the social challenges associated with autism

- Investigate a range of visual, structured strategies which support social development

Course Details:

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: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 4 Emotionally Speaking for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1, 2 and 3.

- Consider the importance of self-regulation, emotional understanding and the triggers that may attribute to dysregulation, particularly in autistic pupils.

- Learn more about Dan Siegel's concept of 'The Window of Tolerance'

- Learn more about Maja Toudal's 'Energy Accounting' strategy

- Learn more about Tony Attwood's 'Emotional Toolbox'

- Develop a greater understanding of the Emotional Regulation Curve and how you can help in this process.

Course Details:

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: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS Understanding Sensory Processing and Autism for Parents and Carers of autistic post-primary students

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism

- Explore a range of practical strategies, to address sensory processing and to teach self-regulation to the post-primary pupil with ASD

Course Details:

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: 50 minutes

Audience: Parents and Carers

Children Looked After: Social Care Systems Training for Schools

AIMS:

This training is part of a suite of trainings available through the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service. It aims to explain the legal definitions and terms in relation to Children Looked After within the Social Care System.

• Introduction

• What is a Child Looked After

• The Legal Status of Children Looked After

• Placement Types

• Inter-Agency Working

• Children Looked After Processes

• Summary - The Social Care Profile

Course Details

The course consists of 7 pre-recorded modules lasting just over 30 minutes in total which participants can view in their own time.

The links to access the presentations will be provided in a confirmation email upon registration.

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

Children Looked After: TAP Trauma and Attachment Whole School Awareness Training

AIMS:

The training is part of a suite of trainings available through the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service, The Attach Programme. It aims to raise awareness in the whole school staff team of the needs of children who are Looked After, by exploring the following:

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

Course Details

The course consists of eight pre-recorded videos of between 17 and 42 minutes each which participants can view in their own time. Please refer to the information sheet “Preparation for Whole School Training” that has been provided to your school by your supporting Assistant Advisory Officer.

The links to access the presentations will be provided in your confirmation email.

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

It Begins with You: Take Care and Culture of Caring

Aims

We recognise just how important it is to take care of the adults who are doing the important work of looking after our children who are Looked After, and all children. These PowerPoints provide some foundational information on self-regulation and creating school communities that are ‘Caring Cultures’ to enable the adults to look after themselves well. There is no requirement to access this resource, but it will hopefully be helpful.

Course Details

This resource is divided into 3 sections, providing approx. 1.5 hours of pre-recorded, narrated material:

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 1 – why it is important to look after ourselves, stress responses, and supporting the basics of regulation to take care of ourselves.

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 2 – therapeutic ideas and activities for achieving a regulated state in the context of looking after ourselves.

Taking Care of Each Other – how we can create a "Culture of Caring" in our school communities and look after each other.

Please refer to the information sheet "SNC Info on Narrated PowerPoints It Begins with You - Take Care and Culture of Caring" that has been provided to your school by your supporting Assistant Advisory Officer.

The links to access the presentations will be provided in your confirmation email.

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

Information Session for New Specialist Provision within a Mainstream School 25/26

This training is suitable for schools who are setting up a New Specialist Provision within a Mainstream School (25/26)

Aims:

This Information Session is suitable for schools who are setting up a New Specialist Provision within a Mainstream School (24/25)

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to provide an opportunity for schools setting up a Specialist Provision to                       

1. Receive information about resource ordering and procedures for your new provision

2. Receive an overview from Special Schools and Specialist Provisions  Team (SSSP) and Specialist Settings Support Team (SSST).

3. Have an opportunity to ask questions related to iProcurement from EA Commercial Procurement Service

Course Time:

10:30am - 11:30am

Suggested Audience:

Principals & Senior Leadership Team

Course Details:

MS Teams.

 

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

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

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 Structure/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:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Leadership and Management of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND): A Programme for Non- Statutory Provision (NSEYP)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to improve the skills of Pre-School leaders to manage SEND, enabling them to put processes in place to support the pupils in their settings.

Course Structure/Content:

This programme has been specifically structured into three parts to:                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Session 1
Discuss key legislation and resources in relation to SEND and outline the roles and responsibilities of staff.

Session 2:
Explore the self-evaluation and action planning process to reflect, identify and prioritise areas for improvement.

Session 3:
Outline a process to create an effective Individual Education Plan (IEP)/ Personal Learning Plan (PLP).

Course Duration: 9:30am - 12:30pm  Suggested Audience Leadership in Non Statutory Early Years Provisions Location: EA Venue

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

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

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -   

1. Understand the importance of structuring an Early Years Specialist Provision classroom.   

2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.                                                         

3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.                   

4. Explore ways to reduce distractibility to support pupil learning.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Play Skills in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to support play skills.  It aims to explore how to  implement  play-based strategies within an Early Years/ Foundation stage classroom to better support the individual needs of pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Develop an understanding of the importance of play in the Early Years.

2. Develop an understanding of the stages of play.

3. How to develop an environment to promote play

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants - Early Years / Foundation Stage

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 29th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 30th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 17th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 22nd October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Setting Up a Specialist Provision - Early Years Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY 

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with guidance on how to set up an Early Years Specialist Provision classroom and support them to meet the needs of each individual pupil.

Course Structure/Content:

This session outlines three important areas for Specialist Provsion staff to consider when setting up their classroom.

1. Physical Structure 
2. Visual Schedules 
3. Activity Systems 

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. 

SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment. 

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to provide strategies and resources to support autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties within the classroom setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

To explore sensory integration of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To look at challenging behaviour in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To provide an overview of executive function of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To highlight the challenges of anxiety in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Supporting Pupils SBEW needs in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with an understanding of the underlying factors which influence behaviour, and the positive impact of a supportive and nurturing environment.

This session aims to provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of relationships and how we respond to pupils in a positive and supportive way.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:                                                                            

1.Consider the functions of behaviour and the potential  impacts on learning.
2.Explore the importance of creating a supportive environment and the importance of relationships. 
3.Consider de-escalation strategies and approaches, and how these can be incorporated into planning to meet pupil needs.
4 Explore and plan for pupil self-regulation and highlight effective teaching techniques and resources to support within the classroom.

Course Time: 1:30pm - 4.00pm Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: EA Centres

Using Boardmaker 7 to Support Learning in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

To explore Boardmaker 7 through a step-by-step guide of the software and explore how to make resources for your Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Understand how to effectively access, navigate and save within Boardmaker 7.

2. Understand how to effectively add buttons and images.

3. Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within your setting such as:  schedules, choice boards and countdown strips.

Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

Early Years, Primary & Post Primary Specialist Provision Setting Staff Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

Using Communicate in Print 2 to Support Learning in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

AIMS:

To explore Communicate in Print 2 through a step-by-step guide of the software and explore how to make resources for your Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1.Understand how to effectively access, navigate and save within Communicate in Print 
2.Understand how to effectively add symbols and images to the document,
3 Understand how to edit symbols and wording,
4.Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within your setting such as:  schedules, choice boards and countdown strips.

TIME:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Target Audience:

Early Years, Primary & Post Primary Specialist Provision Setting Staff Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

 

Visual Schedules in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Schedules within their Early Years 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 visual schedules and the benefit for pupils,

2. How to develop a pupil individual schedule,

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

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

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Understand how visual supports can be used, e.g. countdown strips, super symbols, choice boards.

2. Explore how we can develop turn taking visuals using visual supports.

3. Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil's schedule. 

4. Explore how visuals can be used to support learning through play.                                                       

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

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:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with strategies to facilitate the planning and implementation of an Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit for pupils in a Primary Specialist Provision.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:

1.Outline a framework for a collaborative approach to supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

2.Explore strategies for accessing the pupil voice to create a bespoke wellbeing plan to promote learning and peer relationships.

3.Support staff to devise a pupil profile with a range of strategies for supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

Course Duration: 9:30am - 12:30pm Suggested Audience Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: EA Centres

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure 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. Understand the importance of structuring a Primary Specialist Provision classroom.   

2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.                                                         

3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.                   

4. Explore ways to reduce distractibility to support pupil learning.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Setting up a Specialist Provision - Primary Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions  with guidance on how to set up an Primary Specialist Provision classroom and support them to meet the needs of each individual pupil.

Course Structure/Content

This session outlines three important areas for Specialist Provsion staff to consider when setting up their classroom.

1. Physical Structure 
2. Visual Schedules 
3. Activity Systems 

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. 

SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment. 

Course Details:

EA Centres

Length: 9.30am -3.30pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to provide strategies and resources to support autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties within the classroom setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

To explore sensory integration of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To look at challenging behaviour in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To provide an overview of executive function of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To highlight the challenges of anxiety in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Supporting Pupils SBEW needs in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with an understanding of the underlying factors which influence behaviour, and the positive impact of a supportive and nurturing environment.

This session aims to provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of relationships and how we respond to pupils in a positive and supportive way.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:                                                                            

1.Consider the functions of behaviour and the potential  impacts on learning.
2.Explore the importance of creating a supportive environment and the importance of relationships. 
3.Consider de-escalation strategies and approaches, and how these can be incorporated into planning to meet pupil needs.
4 Explore and plan for pupil self-regulation and highlight effective teaching techniques and resources to support within the classroom.

Course Time: 1:30pm - 4.00pm Suggested Audience Early Years & Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo) Location: EA Centres

Using Boardmaker 7 to Support Learning in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

To explore Boardmaker 7 through a step-by-step guide of the software and explore how to make resources for your Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Understand how to effectively access, navigate and save within Boardmaker 7.

2. Understand how to effectively add buttons and images.

3. Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within your setting such as:  schedules, choice boards and countdown strips.

Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

Early Years, Primary & Post Primary Specialist Provision Setting Staff Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

Using Communicate in Print 2 to Support Learning in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

AIMS:

To explore Communicate in Print 2 through a step-by-step guide of the software and explore how to make resources for your Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1.Understand how to effectively access, navigate and save within Communicate in Print 
2.Understand how to effectively add symbols and images to the document,
3 Understand how to edit symbols and wording,
4.Understand how to create visual resources that can be used within your setting such as:  schedules, choice boards and countdown strips.

TIME:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Target Audience:

Early Years, Primary & Post Primary Specialist Provision Setting Staff Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

 

Visual Schedules in a Specialist Provision - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Schedules 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 visual schedules and the benefit for pupils. 

2. How to develop a pupil individual schedule.                                                 

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Targeted Audience:

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

Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Supports 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.Understand how visual supports can be used, e.g. countdown strips, super symbols, choice boards.

2.Explore how turn taking visuals can develop social skills.

3.Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil's schedule.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

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:

MS Teams

Length: 3.15pm - 4.00pm

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

Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit - Post Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY Training Aim: 

An interactive training event to facilitate the planning and implementation of an inclusion and wellbeing toolkit for Pupils within a specialist provision in mainstream classroom

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to:

1.Outline a framework for a collaborative approach to supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

2.Explore strategies for accessing the pupil voice to create a bespoke wellbeing plan to promote learning and peer relationships.

3.Support staff to devise a pupil profile with a range of strategies for supporting pupil Inclusion & Wellbeing.

Course Duration:

9:30am - 3:30pm

Suggested Audience

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

Location:

EA Centres

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure 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. Understand the importance of structuring a Post Primary Specialist Provision classroom.           

2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.                                                         

3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.                   

4. Explore ways to reduce distractibility to support pupil learning.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.15pm - 4.00pm

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

Setting up a Specialist Provision - Post Primary Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions  with guidance on how to set up an Post Primary Specialist Provision classroom and support them to meet the needs of each individual pupil.

Approach
Course participants will learn through a delivered presentation, interactive discussions, and experiencing a simulated learning environment. Electronic resources will be available on completion of training.
 
Course Structure/Content:

This session outlines three important areas for Specialist Provsion staff to consider when setting up their classroom.

1. Physical Structure 
2. Visual Timetables 
3. Activity Systems 

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. 

SSST staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment. 

Course Details

Location: EA Centres

Time: 9.30am -3.30pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Supports 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.Understand how visuals supports can be used.
2.Explore how visual supports can be used to develop social skills.
3.Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil’s timetable.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.15pm - 4.00pm

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

Visual Timetables in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Timetables 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 visual schedules and the benefit for pupils.     

2. How to develop a pupil individual timetable.                                                 

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.15pm - 4.00pm

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

Supporting Learning in a Specialist Provision - Key Stage 4

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to focus on how to support Specialist Provision staff in the tailoring of the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum to meet the needs of pupils within a KS4 Specialist Provision, including potential pathway routes.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -

1. Consider effective pupil- centered transition planning.
2. Highlight possible models of differentiated curricular delivery at KS4.
3. Signpost to relevant CCEA, other examination providers’ course offers and Department of Education Statutory documentation.

Time: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

Audience: Post Primary Specialist Provision Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

Supporting Learning in a Specialist Provision - Primary

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Primary Specialist Provision staff to explore how to plan for delivering the NI Curriculum, to effectively meet the needs of pupils within their setting

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -
1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 3 IEP cycles,
2. Outline tools for identifying pupil needs,
3. Highlight possible models of curriculum delivery,
4. Suggest methods of monitoring and evaluating learning,
5. Signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordintors (SENCo)

Course Details: 

MS Teams

Supporting Learning in Special Provisions - Pre School

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Pre-School Specialist Provision staff to explore how to plan for effective curriculum delivery to meet the needs of pupils within their setting

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been structured to support the following -

1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 3 IEP cycles,
2. Outline observation and assessment methods to identify pupil needs,
3. Highlight possible models of curriculum delivery,
4. Suggest methods of monitoring and evaluating learning,
5. Signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm 

Suggested Audience:

Nursery/Pre School Specialist Provision Staff

Supporting Learning in Specialist Provision - Key Stage 3

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to focus on delivering the NI Curriculum for pupils with Special Educational Needs and complex needs within a Post Primary Specialist Provision at Key Stage Three, which you may tailor for your individual setting needs. This is an opportunity for Post Primary Specialist Provision staff to explore how to plan for delivering the NI Curriculum, to effectively meet the needs of pupils within their setting.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -

1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 2 IEP or PLP cycles, and outline tools for identifying pupil needs.
2. Consider what differentiation looks like within a Post Primary Specialist Provision. Highlight four parts to differentiation (content, process, product, and the learning environment) and how these might shape planning.
3. Outline strategies to support meeting the needs of all learners within the Specialist Provision and signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Time: 3.00pm-4.30pm

Audience: Post-Primary Specialist Provision Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordintors (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

An overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision - Early Years/Primary

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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 SSST. 

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 SSST can support settings with baselining and tracking. 

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 2.30pm -4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

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

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

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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 SSST. 

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 SSST 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)

Overview of Quest and Q skills CCEA Assessment Framework

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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

Supporting Expected Outcomes in Specialist Provision's using Boxall

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Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  provide an overview of the Boxall Profile Online as a tool to assess pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs in a Specialist Provision.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -

1. How to carry out a Boxall® Profile Online.
2. How to analyse the report.
3. How to select and implement appropriate strategies.
4. How the report can inform PLP/ IEP.

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Supporting Expected Outcomes in Specialist Provision's using Teaching Talking

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an overview of Teaching Talking as a tool to assess speech and language development of pupils in a Specialist Provision

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Introduce Teaching Talking assessment materials. 
2. Outline the Teaching Talking assessment procedure.
3. Highlight links between assessment outcome and target setting. 

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Supporting Expected Outcomes in Specialist Provision's using the PEP 3

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an overview of the PEP-3 as a tool to assess pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism, in a Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following - 

1. To gain background information regarding the PEP-3.
2. To become familiar with the materials used in the PEP-3.
3. To gain experience scoring the PEP-3. 
4. To prepare practitioners for using the PEP-3 to assess pupils with an Autism diagnosis. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Target Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

 

Supporting expected outcomes in Specialist Provision's using the WellComm Screening Toolkit

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  provide an overview of the WellComm (Speech, Language, and Communication toolkit), from screening to intervention for pupils in a Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Develop an awareness of the WellComm screening toolkit and intervention resources.

2. To become familiar with the WellComm scoring and tracking process.

3. Preparation for using the WellComm screening toolkit as an assessment tool to support IEP/PLP target setting.

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Target Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Developing Language and Fine Motor Skills through Play Dough in a Specialist Provision

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Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop language and fine motor skills through the use of play dough  within a  Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SSST.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically developed to provide interactive, fun based activities which;

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:   

 1. Develop an understanding of how play dough can promote language skills and fine motor skills.
 2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a play dough session.
 3. Provide setting staff with visual resources to support a play dough session. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Target Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Developing Social Skills through Duplo in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY  Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop social skills through Duplo within an Early Years Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SSST. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:                                                                                                                 

1. Develop an understanding of how Duplo can promote positive social skills.
2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a Duplo session.
3. Provide Specialist Provision staff with visual resources to support a Duplo session. 

Course Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm Target Audience Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Senior Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details: 

MS Teams

Developing Social Skills through Lego in a Specialist Provision - Post Primary

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Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop social skills through Lego within a Post Primary Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SSST. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following: 

1. Develop an understanding of how Lego can promote positive social skills.

2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a Lego session.

3. Provide Specialist Provision staff with visual resources to support a Lego session. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Developing Social Skills through Lego in a Specialist Provision - Primary

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Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop social skills through Lego within a Primary Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SSST. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:             

1. Develop an understanding of how Lego can promote positive social skills.

2. Develop an understanding of how to structure a Lego session.

3. Provide Specialist Provision staff with visual resources to support a Lego session. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Overview of Social Skills & Friendships in a Specialist Provision

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Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  provide an overview of the support available from SSST to promote positive social skills and  friendships within in a Specialist Provision

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to provide an overview of the following SSST programmes supporting the development of pupil's social and friendship skills: 

1. Promoting Attention, Listening & Engagement  in a Specialist Provision

2. Developing language & fine motor skills through play dough in a Specialist Provision

3. Developing Social Skills through Lego / Duplo in a Specialist Provision 

4. Promoting Social Communication Skills in a  Specialist Provision.

Course Time: 

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Promoting Attention, Listening & Engagement in a Specialist Provision (Overview)

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Training Aim: 

To provide Specialist Provision staff with an overview of strategies to promote Attention, Listening & Engagement, and outline the support available from the SSST.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to provide an overview of the following:   

1. Support the practical development of attention, listening and engagement skills in a Specialist Provision.
2. Provide suggested resources and links for activities suitable for each stage.
3. Develop an understanding of strategies to support our multisensory learners.
4. To provide an overview of further SSST support available to complement the strategies outlined. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Promoting Social Communication Skills in a Specialist Provision

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Training Aim: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to outline how to support and develop language and fine motor skills through the use of play dough  within a  Specialist Provision and outline further support available from the SSST.

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support development of the following:   

1. Effective communication skills. 
2. Turn-taking and participation in a small group with peers.
3. Reading and understanding body language and pre-verbal communication.
4. The development of conversation skills with peers. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience

KS2 & KS3 Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

Course Details:

MS Teams

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants - Early Years / Foundation Stage

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 29th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 30th August 2024 - Antrim Board Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 17th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 22nd October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants - Post Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 22nd August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 23rd August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 19th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 24th October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY AIM:

This training course has been developed to provide classroom assistants in a Specialist Provision with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within in their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

DATES, VENUES & TIME:

Day 1: 27th August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 28th August 2024 - Clounagh Centre - 9AM - 3:30PM

Day 3 (Part A): 18th September 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Day 3 (Part B): 23rd October 2024 - MS Teams - 2pm - 5pm

Targeted Audience

Classroom Assistants working in new Specialist Provisions and Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*

New SENCo Induction (Post-Primary) - 2 day training

AIMS:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the Post-Primary setting To clarify the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the new SEN framework To discuss how we record pupils on the school SEN and medical registers To provide an overview of the key operational duties and the management of these in the post-primary school setting

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 23 & 24 October 2024

Clounagh Centre: 26 & 27 November 2024

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

New SENCo Induction (Primary) - 2 day training

AIMS:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the primary setting To clarify the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the new SEN framework To discuss how we record pupils on the school SEN and medical registers To provide an overview of the key operational duties of the primary school SENCo and how to plan and manage these in the primary setting

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre - 23 & 24 October 2024

Clounagh Centre - 4 & 5 November 2024

Antrim Board Centre - 6 & 7 November 2024

Omagh Technology Centre - 11 & 12 November 2024

Antrim Board Centre - 14 & 15 November 2024

Time : 9.30am - 3.00pm

Readiness for commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Nursery Schools)

AIMS:
• To explain the Graduated Response Guidance Framework.
• To understand the process schools should employ when assessing the needs of children and young people and providing appropriate provision. 
• To consider the role of Provision Mapping and PLPs in illustrating a Graduated Response. 

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre on 6 March 2025 
EA Dundonald Office on 10 March 2025
EA Derry District Office on 11 March 2025
EA Finaghy Youth Centre on 11 March 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 13 March 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

 

Readiness for Commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Playgroups) Session 3

Readiness for Commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Playgroups) Session 3

Measuring the impact of whole school and special educational provision

Explore how to measure the impact of provisions through effective observation/assessment methods Raise awareness to pathways for professional development and support

 

Delivered online via Microsoft Teams - Link to join will be sent to registered email prior to session.

Session - 9.30-11.30am

Readiness for commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Playgroups) - Session 1

AIMS:
• To explain the Graduated Response Guidance Framework.
• To understand the process schools should employ when assessing the needs of children and young people and providing appropriate provision. 
• To consider the role of Provision Mapping in illustrating a Graduated Response. 

Course Details:

Omagh Technology Centre on 10 March 2025
EA Clounagh Centre (Portadown) on 11 March 2025 
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 12 March 2025
EA Finaghy Youth Centre on 12 March 2025
EA Dundonald Centre on 13 March 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 20 March 2025
EA Clounagh Centre (Portadown) on 20 March 2025
EA Dundonald Centre on 24 March 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 26 March 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

Readiness for Commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Playgroups) Session 2

Readiness for Commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Playgroups) - Session 2

Developing Effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs)/ Personal Learning Plans (PLPs)

To outline the similarities and differences between the IEP and PLP To explore the information contained within an IEP/ PLP To discuss the eight-step process involved in developing an IEP/PLP

 

Delivered online via Microsoft Teams - Link to join will be sent to registered email prior to session.

Session - 9.30-11.30am

Readiness for commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Post Primary)

AIMS:

To explain the Graduated Response Guidance Framework. To understand the process schools should employ when assessing the needs of children and young people and providing appropriate provision. To consider the role of Provision Mapping and PLPs in illustrating a Graduated Response. 

EA Clounagh Centre on 26 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 27 February 2025
EA Finaghy Youth Centre on 27 February 2025
Omagh Technology Centre on 27 February 2025
EA Clounagh Centre on 4 March 2025
EA Derry District Office on 4 March 2025
EA Dundonald Office on 5 March 2025
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 5 March 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 6 March 2025

Antrim Board Centre on 27 March 2025

Time: 9.30am to 3.00pm

Readiness for commencement of the Graduated Response Framework (Primary Schools)

AIMS:

• To explain the Graduated Response Guidance Framework.
• To understand the process schools should employ when assessing the needs of children and young people and providing appropriate provision. 
• To consider the role of Provision Mapping and PLPs in illustrating a Graduated Response. 

Course Details:

Omagh  Technology Centre on 27 January 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 28 January 2025 
Antrim Board Centre on 29 January 2025 
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 29 January 2025 
Antrim Board Centre on 30 January 2025
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 3 February 2025
Omagh Technology Centre on 3 February 2025 
Antrim Board Centre on 4 February 2025 
EA Dundonald Office on 4 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 5 February 2025   
EA Finaghy Youth Centre on 5 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 6 February 2025
EA Clounagh Centre on 6 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 17 February 2025
Newry Teachers' Centre on 17 February 2025
EA Derry District Office on 18 February 2025
Omagh Technology Centre on 18 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 19 February 2025
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 19 February 2025
EA Clounagh Centre on 19 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 20 February 2025
EA Clounagh Centre on 20 February 2025 
EA Finaghy Youth Centre on 20 February 2025
Dungannon Teachers' Centre on 24 February 2025
EA Clounagh Centre on 24 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 25 February 2025
EA Derry District Office on 25 February 2025
Antrim Board Centre on 26 February 2025 
Antrim Board Centre on 26 February 2025
EA Dundonald Office on 3 March 2025
Omagh Technology Centre on 3 March 2025
Newry Teachers' Centre on 4 March 2025

Antrim Board Centre on 6th May 2025

Omagh Technology Centre on 7th May 2025

EA Dundonald Office on 4th June 2025

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

SENCo Induction - Nursery (2 day training)

AIMS:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the Nursery setting To clarify the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the new SEN framework To discuss how we record pupils on the school SEN and medical registers To provide an overview of the key operational duties and the management of these in the Nursery school setting

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 21 & 22 January 2025 

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

SENCo Induction – Special Schools

AIMS:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the special school setting To clarify the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the new SEN framework To discuss some of the key operational duties of the SENCo and how to plan and manage these in the Special school setting

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 3 December 2024

Omagh Technology Centre: 4 December 2024

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

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 course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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 course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of the developmental profile of children and young people with Down syndrome To provide an overview of the learning profile of children with Down Syndrome To highlight ways of adapting good practice regarding inclusion. To provide teaching and learning strategies to support children with Down Syndrome within primary educational settings

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of factors which impact behaviour and functions of challenging behaviour. To provide an overview of the behavioural traits/challenges of children with Down Syndrome. To provide an understanding of how to analyse and address behaviour using an ABC (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) approach. To provide evidence based strategies to implement within a school setting to promote positive behaviour for children with Down Syndrome.

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Sensory Integration for Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of Sensory Integration/Processing. To provide an overview of how Sensory Integration/Processing affects children with Down Syndrome and how this might present within a school setting. To provide an understanding of specific sensory integration difficulties and the associated challenges. To provide a range of evidence based strategies that can be implemented to help reduce the impact of sensory processing difficulties for children with Down Syndrome.

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Supporting Communication Difficulties In Children With Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of characteristic difficulties affecting language development in children with Down Syndrome. To explore the impact these characteristic difficulties have on communication. To provide evidence based strategies to implement within a school/early years setting to support language and communication difficulties in children with Down Syndrome. To provide an overview of signing systems and to explore the benefits of signing with children with Down Syndrome.

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

Effective Inclusion of pupils with Type 1 Diabetes

AIMS:

This course aims to provide participants with:

An understanding of effective inclusion. An overview of Type 1 Diabetes. An understanding of the way in which Type 1 Diabetes impacts on a child. An understanding of the practical considerations to implementing the Individual Healthcare Plan. Opportunities to explore strategies and resources to support resilience in the child with Type 1 Diabetes within school.

Opportunities to identify and disseminate best practice in meeting the needs of pupils with Type 1 Diabetes within school.

Course Details:

24 September 2024

1 April 2025

Time: 10.00am - 12 noon

Audience:

Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

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

AIMS:

This course aims to:

• 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 KS 1;

• 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 persentation which participants can view in their own time.

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.

Numeracy Toolkit to support pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties

AIMS:

This course aims to:

- What is metacognition​
- What research tells us about using manipulatives ​
- What are some of the manipulatives which can be in a numeracy toolkit, and ​how can they be of use 

 

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

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) Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

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 Session Target Audience All staff supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Promoting Positive Behaviour for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to give an overview of factors which impact behaviour in children and young people with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and appropriate strategies to support them.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

To gain an understanding of how our behaviour and relationships impact the behaviour of our pupils with SLD To gain an overview of factors which impact behaviour, and the function of challenging behaviour in children and young people with SLD To gain an understanding of how to analyse and address behaviour using ABC (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) To gain knowledge of preventative strategies to implement within a school setting to promote positive behaviour for pupils Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to provide strategies and resources to support autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties within the classroom setting.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

To explore sensory integration of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To look at challenging behaviour in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To provide an overview of executive function of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties To highlight the challenges of anxiety in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting autistic pupils with severe learning difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

Awareness and Management of toileting needs for children with SEN

AIMS:

To provide an awareness of the typical development of bladder and bowel control and the implications for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) To develop an understanding of toileting readiness and to consider strategies for advance preparation to support children with SEN To explore practical strategies for the management of toileting needs for children with SEN 

 

COURSE DETAILS:

05 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your 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

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly 

Leadership and Management of SEN and Inclusion in the Pre-school Setting- A 3 day programme for Non- Statutory Pre-school Leaders

This is a 3 session programme which aims to improve the leadership and management skills of Pre-school leaders and SENCos in non statutory settings and to enable them to put processes in place to support children with Special Educational Needs in their settings.

Participants should commit to attending all 3 days and should hold a Leadership role in the setting, Leader/ Deputy Leader or SENCo

This programme will cover the following themes;

Role of SENCO Identification, assessment, processes & tools Education plans Self evaluation & action planning Building an SEN Toolkit

Learning outcomes

To have knowledge and understanding of the SEN framework To be aware of resources and key publications relevant to the SEN Framework To outline the role of the SENCo in the setting To develop skills in the identification and assessment of children with SEN To outline the features of Education plans To reflect on principles, processes and tools for self-evaluation and action planning in the pre-school setting To explore self-evaluation and action planning tools for special educational needs

Course Details:

Day 1 Thursday  24/10/2024

Day 2 Thursday  21/11/2024

Day 3 Thursday   23/01/2025

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm (Each session will last 2 hours 30 from 10.00am until 12.30)

Leadership and Management of SEND and Inclusion in the Pre-school setting- A 3 day programme for Non Statutory Pre-school leaders

This is a 3 session programme which aims to improve the skills of Pre-school leaders and SENCos in non statutory settings to manage SEND and Inclusion and enable them to put processes in place to support children with special educational needs in their setting.

Participants should commit to attending all 3 sessions and should hold a leadership role in the setting, i.e Leader/ Deputy Leader or SENCo

AIMS:

The programme will cover the following themes: The role of the SENCo - Identification and assessment of SEND, processes and tools Writing Education Plans - Self evaluation and action planning for SEND Building an SEN toolkit

Learning Outcomes:

To have knowledge and understanding of the SEND framework/ Code of Practice To be aware of resources and key publications relevant to the SEND framework To outline the role and responsibilities of the SENCo in the setting To develop skills in the identification and assessment of children with SEND To outline the features of Education plans to reflect on the principles, processes and tools for self evaluation and action planning in the pre-school setting To explore self-evaluation and planning tools for SEND

Course Details:

27 September 2023, 25 October 2023 and 22 November 2023

Time: 9.30am -12.30pm

Parents Training - Helping with Early Communication Skills

AIMS:

To become more aware of how children can communicate. To help respond to all attempts at communication. To provide a range of ideas and strategies to help develop communication skills.

Course Details:

This course will run from 06 September 2023 to 31 August 2025.

Duration: Approx 35 mins

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

Parents Training - Helping Your Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions

AIMS:

To explore ways to help your child understand and express their emotions. To explore ways to promote emotional wellbeing at home To explore ways to help your child calm down

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023- 31 August 2025

Training will last around 1 Hour and​ Training can be viewed any time suitable to the participant within the date periods

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

Parents Training -Helping Your Child With Language Development

AIMS:

To Know what Speech, Language and Communication ( SLC) Needs are Know how to help your child with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Training will last around 1 Hour and​ Training can be viewed any time suitable to the participant within the date periods

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

Parents Training -Supporting Your Child’s Toileting Needs

AIMS:

To learn more about toilet training To explore ways to support your child’s toileting needs

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Training will last around 1 Hour and​ Training can be viewed any time suitable to the participant within the date periods

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

Promoting an Inclusive environment in the Early Years Setting

This is a 2 part training and participants should commit to attending both sessions

Day 1 Promoting an Inclusive environment Part 1

To understand what is meant by the term Inclusive Environment and why it helps reduce barriers to Learning​ To introduce the Inclusive Environment Checklist​ To consider an Inclusive Environment in the context of Classroom Layout and Organisation​ To consider an Inclusive Environment in the context of Routines and Transitions​ To consider an Inclusive Environment in the context of Sensory Development

Day 2 Promoting an Inclusive environment Part 2

​To consider the Social and emotional environment To consider and environment to promote positive behaviour

Course Details:

Day 1 Tuesday   22/10/2024

Day 2  Tuesday  05/11/2024

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm (Each session will last 2 hours 30 from 10.00am until 12.30)

Promoting an inclusive environment in the Early Years Setting - a 2 part programme

This course is a 2 session training and participants should commit to attending both sessions

Aims & Objectives

To understand what is meant by the term Inclusive Environment and why it helps reduce barriers to learning To introduce the Inclusive environmnet checklist To consider an Inclusive enviroment in the context of' - Classroom layout and organisation - Routines and transitions -The sensory environment To consider the social and emotional environment To consider an environment to promote positive behaviour

Course Details:

19 October 2023 & 23 November 2023

Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm

Supporting the Development of Early Communication Skills

AIMS:

To become more aware of how children can communicate. To help respond to all attempts at communication. To provide a range of ideas and strategies to help develop communication skills.

Course Details:

This course will run from 06 September 2023 to 31 August 2025.

Duration: Approx 45 Mins

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

Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training

This course is cross service training provided by Pupil Support Service, SENEYIS and Primary Behaviour Support and Provisions.

AIMS:

Identify key partners in transition Outline the core aspects of support for effective transition Use child centred planning to develop bespoke transition plans To reflect on issues and challenges around the transition of children with SEN and how it affects children, their families and educational professionals

Course Details:

Tuesday 25/03/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED

Thursday 27/03/2025 10.00am-11:30am CLOSED

Tuesday 29/04/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Thursday 01/05/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS

Wednesday 04/06/2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

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

One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.

Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Audience: Pre School and Primary FS

Top Techniques: Meeting the Needs of Children in Early Years with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

AIMS:

To consider what speech, language and communication needs are To reflect upon the importance of speech, language and communication in a child’s overall development and learning To raise awareness of the typical development and the needs of the Early Years child To share strategies to support speech, language and communication within the Early Years environment

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 -  31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly