Children and Young Peoples’ Services Training Programme 2022/23

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

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

The sensory trainings are hosted on C2k media library and your C2k account e-mail address and password will be required to log on.  If you do not have an account please ask your school to arrange one for you. If you are non-school based staff please contact Tina.Rea@eani.org.uk

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

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

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

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

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

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

The sensory trainings are hosted on C2k media library and your C2k account e-mail address and password will be required to log on.  If you do not have an account please ask your school to arrange one for you. If you are non-school based staff please contact Tina.Rea@eani.org.uk

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

AAIS Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Pre-School settings

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

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

AAIS Tier 1: Autism – The Basics for Early Years

Aims and Objectives

To increase our 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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

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

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

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Course Details

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

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Course Duration

60 minutes maximum per Module

Audience

Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 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:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm

 

AAIS - Moving On Up- Transfer Training for Primary Professionals

Aims and Objectives

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 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 email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

 

Course Duration

23 minutes

 

Audience

Primary KS2, Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

 

AAIS Moving On Up: Transfer Training for Parents of Primary 7 Pupils

Aims and Objectives

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 UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE TRAINING COHORT

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 address correctly.

 

Course Duration

17 minutes

 

Audience

This course is specifically designed for Parents with Pupils moving into Post Primary School

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

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

The sensory trainings are hosted on C2k media library and your C2k account e-mail address and password will be required to log on.  If you do not have an account please ask your school to arrange one for you. If you are non-school based staff please contact Tina.Rea@eani.org.uk

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

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

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

The sensory trainings are hosted on C2k media library and your C2k account e-mail address and password will be required to log on.  If you do not have an account please ask your school to arrange one for you. If you are non-school based staff please contact Tina.Rea@eani.org.uk

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

AAIS Tier 1 ASD Online Training for Primary Professionals

Aims and Objectives

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 in cohorts throughout the school year.

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

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

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

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 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:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm

 

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder half-day training

Aims:

To develop an understanding of ADHD in relation to the Code of Practice of Special Educational Needs.​ To highlight current ADHD research and best practice.​ To suggest a range of strategies & interventions that support the ADHD pupil in the classroom.

 

Course Details:

Fortwilliam Belfast: 20 October 2022

Antrim Board Centre: 19 April 2023

09.30am - 12.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

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Creating a Safe, Supportive Learning Environment

Aims:

Through participation you will:

Gain an understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to SBEW. Examine the value of an inclusive school ethos. Gain an understanding of the importance of the voice of the young person in supporting pupils with SEN and critically reflect on how this is used within your school setting. Gain an understanding of Attachment and Trauma Informed Practice. Reflect upon the role of the Key Adult and the importance of developing trusting relationships. Evaluate the basic approaches to creating a safe, supportive learning environment for young people with SBEW needs. Gain an understanding of appropriate de-escalation strategies.

 

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 26 October 2022

Fortwilliam Belfast: 03 February 2023

Newry Teachers Centre: 19 April 2023

9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary Teachers

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Safe Handling & De-escalation

Aims:

To recognise and understand presenting behaviours from a young person with SBEW; and To develop an understanding of a reasonable adjustment for all; and Practical strategies to promote positive behaviour in the classroom and during unstructured times.

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 11 November 2022

Dungannon Teachers Centre: 23 February 2023

North West Teachers Centre: 25 April 2023

9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary Teachers, Classrom Assistants, SENCOs and SLT's

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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:

Antrim Board Centre: 18 October 2022

Dungannon Teachers' Centre: 17 January 2023

North West Teachers Centre: 13 March 2023

9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

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

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Whole School Positive Behaviour Strategies

Aims:

To consider the prevalence of SBEW related need in Northern Ireland To review the current legislation and guidelines in relation to positive behaviour strategies To consider policy, practice and ethos in relation to shared values – how these link to practice To apply evidence of current research and best practice in relation to positive behaviour strategies in the classroom

Course Details:

Antrim Board Centre: 10 November 2022

Clounagh Teachers Centre: 26 January 2023

Antrim Board Centre: 20 April 2023

9.30am - 12.30pm

Audience:

Post Primary Teachers and SENCO's 

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An Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing Needs.

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

Course Details:

10 January 2023: Antrim Board Centre - 9.30am - 3.30pm

07 February 2023: Technology Centre Omagh - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

Primary KS1, KS2 Teachers and SENCO's

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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:

This course will run on the following dates:

19 September 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

17 October 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

21 November 2022 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

04 January 2023 @ 11.00am - 12.30pm

06 February 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.00pm

06 March 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

11 May 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

05 June 2023 @ 2.30pm - 4.15pm

The training will be on an online platform - details will be provided in your confirmation email

Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the access details

Development and Implementation of a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing Plan, incorporating the pupil’s voice

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

This Training will be in 2 sessions and participants must attend both sessions

Course Details:

This course will run on the following dates:

05 and 12 September 2022 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

07 and 14 November 2022 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

30 January and 06 February 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

13 and 20 March 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

15 and 22 May 2023 @ 2.30pm - 3.45pm

The training will take place via MS Teams 

Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive further information.

Audience

Pre-school, Primary, Teachers, Classroom Assistants, SENCOs

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

Course Details:

12 September 2022: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

15 September 2022: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

09 January 2023: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

12 January 2023: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

17 April 2023: 2.15pm - 3.30pm

20 April 2023: 3.15pm - 4.30pm

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Audience:

PreSchool, Primary and Post Primary Teachers and Snr Leaders

Overview of Updated SBEW Guidance in the SEN Resource File

AIMS:

To outline the shift from managing behaviour to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing SBEW needs To know and understand how developing proactive and collaborative approaches leads to an evolution in how support is provided to pupils experiencing SBEW needs Provide guidance on establishing a whole school ethos firmly built on collective care, Trauma Informed Practice and the Principles of Nurture

 

Course Details:

28 September 2022

10 November 2022

19 and 26 January 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

23 and 30 March 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

11 and 18 May 2023 - 2.15pm - 3.45pm - Participants must attend both sessions

​The training will be on an online platform 

Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the access details

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 and Wellbeing Needs:

AIMS:

Enable Classroom Assistants 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 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 and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN

Please note: This course consists of 3 sessions: Reconnecting Relationships, Building Resilience and Planning Support -Participants must attend all 3 sessions

Course Details:

Session will run on the following dates and times:

13, 20 & 27 September 2022: 11:00am – 12:30pm

15, 22, & 29 November 2022: 2.00pm - 3:30pm

10, 17, & 24 January 2023: 11:00am - 12:30pm

7, 14, & 21 March 2023: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

03, 10, & 17 May 2023: 11:00am - 12:30pm

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly.

Audience:

Primary, Post Primary Classroom Assistants & SENCO's

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 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:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm

 

Information Session - Record Keeping - Online Training

AIMS: 

To increase staff knowledge on safeguarding and child protection record keeping requirements.

OBJECTIVES:

To look at how we receive and record disclosures of potential abuse and / or concerns regarding potential neglect To clarify the DE/EA expectations on how we maintain, share and dispose appropriately of records. To address issues around sharing information including barriers to and benefits from this and GDPR

Course Details: Delivered Online Via Microsoft Teams

23 March 2023  10.00am-11.30am

23 March 2023  3.00pm-4.30pm

27 March 2023  10.00am-11.30am

27 March 2023 3.00pm-4.30pm

 

Safeguarding & Child Protection CPSS Responding to Neglect Webinar

AIMS

​To enhance and deepen understanding of the impact of neglect on children.

Learning Outcomes:

Consider recent research into the effects of neglect on the developing brain Understand the different types of neglect Understand the impact of neglect on a child’s capacity to learn Revisit tools to use in school where there are concerns about neglect Revisit best practice in talking with parents / carers about neglect

CONTACT Information:

For further information in relation to courses please contact the Child Protection Support Service on 02895 985590.

Audience

Pre School, Primary and Post Primary Teachers and SENCO's

Course Details:

October 2022 - January 2023

3.15pm - 4.45pm

 

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Armagh Office

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4 year strategy, and updated DE guidance. To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​ Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​ Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

October 2022 - April 2023

9.30am -  1.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Ballymena Office

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4 year strategy, and updated DE guidance. To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​ Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​ Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers in all schools.

Course Details:

September 2022 - April 2023

9.30am - 1.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Belfast Office

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4 year strategy, and updated DE guidance. To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​ Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​ Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - April 2023

9.30am - 1.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Dundonald Office

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4 year strategy, and updated DE guidance. To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​ Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​ Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience         Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - April 2023

9.30am - 1.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Omagh Office

AIMS:

To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4 year strategy, and updated DE guidance. To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.

Learning:

Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.​ Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection. ​ Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - April 2023

9.30am - 1.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training – Level 2

Aim:

To build an understanding of safeguarding and child protection matters and to inform you about what to do if you have concerns regarding children that relate to safeguarding and child protection.

Learning Outcomes

Participant will be able to:

Recognise and respond to children and young people’s safeguarding issues Understand your own role and that of others Contribute to the assessment and management of risk Assist in safeguarding  and promoting the welfare of children and young people Understand the importance of your own behaviour and boundaries

Course Details:

Training will run from October 2022- 31 March 2023

Audience:

EA Staff identified by line managers to attend Level 2 Training.

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Safeguarding & Child Protection Training – Signs of Safety Pre-recorded Materials

Aim:

To build an understanding of signs and safety and what to expect at a signs of safety case conference.

Learning Outcomes:

Participant will be able to:

Understand your own role and that of others

Contribute to the assessment and management of risk using signs of safety model.

 

Course Details:

Training will run from September 2022-  March 2023

This is an online training course and details will be included in your registration confirmation email

Please ensure you enter your email correctly to receive training details

Audience:

Pre School, Primary and Post Primary Teachers  and SENCO's

For further information in relation to courses please contact the Child Protection Support Service on 02895 985590.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for First Time Principals 2022 - 2023 Armagh

AIMS

To provide newly appointed Principals with the knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.

OBJECTIVES

Identify the role of members of the school safeguarding team. Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS). Discuss the role of ETI in safeguarding and child protection. Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE guidance governing safeguarding and child protection. Understand the role of the Principal in managing allegations against members of staff. Consider the requirements around record keeping. Become familiar with the Case Management Review process and the messages for schools from recent SBNI CMR reviews. Domestic Homicide Review Processes.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

Audience

All Principals

Course Details:

October 2022 - January 2023

9.30am - 4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for First Time Principals 2022 - 2023 Ballymena

AIMS

To provide newly appointed Principals with the knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.

OBJECTIVES

Identify the role of members of the school safeguarding team. Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS). Discuss the role of ETI in safeguarding and child protection. Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE guidance governing safeguarding and child protection. Understand the role of the Principal in managing allegations against members of staff. Consider the requirements around record keeping. Become familiar with the Case Management Review process and the messages for schools from recent SBNI CMR reviews. Domestic Homicide Review Processes.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

Audience

All Principals

Course Details:

September 2022 - January 2023

9.30am - 4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £202 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for First Time Principals 2022 - 2023 Belfast

AIMS

To provide newly appointed Principals with the knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.

OBJECTIVES

Identify the role of members of the school safeguarding team. Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS). Discuss the role of ETI in safeguarding and child protection. Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE guidance governing safeguarding and child protection. Understand the role of the Principal in managing allegations against members of staff. Consider the requirements around record keeping. Become familiar with the Case Management Review process and the messages for schools from recent SBNI CMR reviews. Domestic Homicide Review Processes.

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

Audience

All Principals

Course Details:

September 2022 - January 2023

9.30am - 4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Armagh Office

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.​ To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.​

​OBJECTIVES:

Day 1:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.​​ Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.​​ Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.​​ The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews. Record Keeping and Records Management.

​Day 2:

Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with  the following;​​

Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues​ Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures​ Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse​ Use of the UNOCINI referral document​ Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.​ Case conference and decision making.​ Recording and record keeping

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - March 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Ballymena Office

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.​ To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.​

​OBJECTIVES:

Day 1:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.​​ Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.​​ Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.​​ The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews. Record Keeping and Records Management.

​Day 2:

Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with  the following;​​

Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues​ Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures​ Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse​ Use of the UNOCINI referral document​ Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.​ Case conference and decision making.​ Recording and record keeping

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - March 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Belfast Office

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.​ To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.​

​OBJECTIVES:

Day 1:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.​​ Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.​​ Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.​​ The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews. Record Keeping and Records Management.

​Day 2:

Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with  the following;​​

Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues​ Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures​ Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse​ Use of the UNOCINI referral document​ Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.​ Case conference and decision making.​ Recording and record keeping

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - March 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Dundonald Office

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.​ To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.​

​OBJECTIVES:

Day 1:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.​​ Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.​​ Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.​​ The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews. Record Keeping and Records Management.

​Day 2:

Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with  the following;​​

Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues​ Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures​ Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse​ Use of the UNOCINI referral document​ Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.​ Case conference and decision making.​ Recording and record keeping

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - March 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teacher 2022 - 2023 Omagh Office

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.​ To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.​

​OBJECTIVES:

Day 1:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.​​ Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.​​ Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.​​ The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews. Record Keeping and Records Management.

​Day 2:

Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with  the following;​​

Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues​ Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures​ Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse​ Use of the UNOCINI referral document​ Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.​ Case conference and decision making.​ Recording and record keeping

Participants will be invited by the Child Protection Support Service Team

​Audience

Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers.

Course Details:

September 2022 - March 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

Sub cover provided to a maximum of £200 for a full day

Safeguarding & Child Protection Two Day Training for Newly Appointed Designated and Deputy Designated Youth Workers

AIMS:

To enable Designated and Deputy Designated Youth Workers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. To equip Designated and Deputy Designated Youth Workers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.

OBJECTIVES:

Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection. Recognise the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation. Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as domestic violence, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities. The roles and responsibilities of Designated Youth Workers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI.

Through the use of a case study and additional information become familiar with the following;

Case Management Reviews Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures. Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse. Use of the UNOCINI referral document. Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them. Case conference and Decision Making. Recording and Record Keeping. Policy Development in your school. Child Protection Awareness Raising for all school staff

​​Audience

Youth Workers

Course Details:

30 & 31 January 2023

09 & 10 February 2023

9.30am -  4.00pm

 

Safeguarding Children who Perform Chaperone Training for Licensing and Registration

Course Details:

This training will be available until 31 December 2025. Following enrolment, you will receive the link to access the online training video and evaluation form. You can do this at a time that is convenient for you, up until 31 December 2025.

Aims:      

To build an understanding of safeguarding and child protection matters and to inform you about what to do if you have concerns regarding children that relate to safeguarding and child protection

 Outcomes:

Recognise and respond to children and young people’s safeguarding issues

Understand your own role and that of others

Contribute to the assessment and management of risk

Assist in safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people

Understand the importance of your own behaviour and boundaries

Audience:

Chaperones

Connections Link Life 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:

24 November 2022

15 March 2023

25 May 2023

9.30am - 1.00pm

Audience:

Primary KS2 and Post Primary SENCO's, Principals and Pastrol VP's

This online training event will take place via Zoom.

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

Developing a Whole School Response to Bereavement and Critical Incidents (1/2 Day Course x2)

Aims and Objectives

Day One

To increase awareness of the ways in which children and young people grieve To explore effective strategies which support children and young people through bereavement  To provide a Bereavement Policy Framework

Day Two 

To provide guidance on developing a Critical Incident Management Policy and Plan To raise awareness of the many complex issues accompanying a critical incident To inform schools of the supportive role of the Education Authority Critical Incident Response Team

Course Details

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

12 and 13 October 2022

15 and 16 November 2022

18 and 19 January 2023

22 and 23 March 2023

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

The training course will be on an online platform

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

Audience

Nursery, Primary, Post Primary Principals, Vice-Principals and Senior Managers

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing - (1/2 Day Course)

Aims and Objectives

To raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues which impact children and young people's readiness to learn​

To examine opportunities for schools to promote positive mental health and wellbeing through curricular and pastoral programmes

To identify appropriate interventions, resources and external support services​

Become familiar with a toolkit of emotional wellbeing practice, interventions and resources which will enhance pupils’ positive coping skills and resilience, to support the learning environment in the classroom

Course Details:

27 October 2022

29 November 2022

12 January 2023

22 February 2023

08 March 2023

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 

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

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.

If your school hasn’t yet opted in for Google Classroom, you will need to follow the guidance given on C2K exchange (Information sheet EN121) before accessing the course.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary

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 link.

If your school hasn’t yet opted in for Google Classroom, you will need to follow the guidance given on C2K exchange (Information sheet EN121) before accessing the course.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary

 

Access Arrangements for Post-Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine what Access Arrangements are and the principles behind their existence. To discuss the structures that regulate the administration of Access Arrangements. To highlight a range of Access Arrangements that may be appropriate for some post-primary pupils with literacy difficulties. To provide signposting to resources and literature which may prove helpful for school staff in relation to Access Arrangements.

 

 Course Details:

01 October 2022 - 31 August 2023

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 email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Access Arrangements for Primary Pupils experiencing Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine what Access Arrangements are and the principles behind their existence. To highlight a range of Access Arrangements that may be appropriate for some primary pupils experiencing literacy difficulties. To provide an overview of the place that assistive technology may have in levelling the playing field for some primary pupils experiencing literacy difficulties. To discuss the regulations that govern the administration of Access Arrangements in externally assessed KS2 tests e.g. the transfer tests and the PTE/PTM tests. To provide signposting to resources and literature which may prove helpful for primary-based school staff in relation to Access Arrangements.

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:

Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

 

An Introduction to Microsoft Reading Progress

AIMS:

To give a brief introduction to MS Reading Progress and how it can be facilitated through TEAMs To Provide an overview of the main features of Reading Progress To provide signposting to resources and literature which may prove helpful for school staff who may be considering introducing MS Reading Progress into their lessons

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:

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

 

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.

 

An Overview of How Assistive Technology Can Support 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:

To develop an understanding of what Dyslexia/Literacy Difficulties are and how they might affect pupils

 

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.

 

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.

 

How to set up Peer Lead Paired Reading in the Post Primary School

AIMS:

To learn how to set up, run and evaluate a peer lead paired reading programme in the post primary 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.

 

Introduction to Phonics for Classroom Assistants

AIMS:

To provide an overview of the terminology and definitions surrounding phonics To introduce the Initial phonic code To provide practical strategies and ideas to support Classroom Assistants in 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 to help develop their pupils spelling skills Using Assistive Technology to support independent spelling for 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:

03 October 2022 - 31 August 2023

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 Texthelp Read&Write Software to Support Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

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.

 

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 & 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

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 with 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 on the opportunities for teachers and CAs to plan and work together effectively to enhance learning outcomes.

 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.

 

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

AIMS:

To reflect on the opportunities for teachers and CAs to plan and work together effectively to enhance learning outcomes for pupils.

 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.

 

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 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:

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, Classroom Assistant Focus

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.

 

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 provide an introductory overview of the freely built in accessibility features on an iPad and the benefits usage of these may have for pupils with literacy difficulties To provide practical solutions in relation to how the iPads can be integrated into class lessons To demonstrate the top 3 apps used by literacy service staff to support pupils with literacy difficulties

 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.

 

Connect and Nurture (CAN)

Aims and Objectives:

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:

29 September 2022: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

10 November 2022: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

06 December 2022: 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Training details will be provided within the confirmation of registration email.

Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly.

 

Audience

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

Nurture in Five – Emotional Health Programme

Aims and Objectives

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 well-being strategies and techniques

Course Details:

16 May 2023  2.00pm - 3.00pm

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.

 Audience

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

Nurturing Principles & Practice – An Overview

Aims and Objectives

Provide an overview of the principles of nurture and the practice associated.

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

09 May 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm

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

Audience

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

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

31 May 2023: 2.00pm - 3.00pm

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.

Audience

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

Nurturing the Senses

Aims and Objectives

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:

20 October 2022: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

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.

 

Audience

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

Principles to Practice – Implementation of the 6 Principles of Nurture

Aims and Objectives

Provide an overview of the 6 Principles of Nurture

The practical application of the 6 Principles.

Explore how the 6 Principles of Nurture can support the implementation of the Recovery Curriculum for all children.​

 

Course Details

06 October 2022: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

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.

Audience

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

Theraplay Informed Practice – Activities to build attachment

Aims and Objectives

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

23 May 2023 - 10.00am-11.00am

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

Audience

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

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

New SENCo Induction Training (POST PRIMARY)

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the school setting; To clarify the roles and responsibilities of all key stakeholders within the SEN framework; To understand how schools, use the three stages of special educational provision within the Code of Practice; To discuss some of the operational aspects of the SENCo role and how to plan and manage these in school.

Course Details:

9.30am - 3.00pm

Audience:

Post Primary SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email correctly

New SENCo Induction Training (PRIMARY)

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

To outline the current legislation and related documentation for SEN in the school setting; To clarify the roles and responsibilities of all key stakeholders within the SEN framework; To understand how schools, use the three stages of special educational provision within the Code of Practice; To discuss some of the operational aspects of the SENCo role and how to plan and manage these in school.

Course Details:

9.30am - 3.30pm

Audience:

Primary SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email addresss correctly

PLP Phase 2 Training - Nursery

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

To raise awareness of the statutory duties placed upon schools within the legislation of the SEND Act (NI) 2016 which relate specifically to the PLP To raise awareness of effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP and involving pupils and parents in this process To discuss sharing the PLP and seeking consent to share it with another school To provide schools with PLP training and guidance materials to support them in the initial implementation of the PLP

Course Details:

9.30am - 3.00pm

Audience:

Pre School Teachers and SENCOs

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

PLP Phase 2 Training - Primary

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

To raise awareness of the statutory duties placed upon schools within the legislation of the SEND Act (NI) 2016 which relate specifically to the PLP To raise awareness of effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP and involving pupils and parents in this process To discuss sharing the PLP and seeking consent to share it with another school To provide schools with PLP training and guidance materials to support them in the initial implementation of the PLP

Time:

9.30am - 3.00pm

Audience:

Primary Teachers and SENCOs

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

PLP Phase 2 Training - Special

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

To raise awareness of the statutory duties placed upon schools within the legislation of the SEND Act (NI) 2016 which relate specifically to the PLP To raise awareness of effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP and involving pupils and parents in this process To discuss sharing the PLP and seeking consent to share it with another school To provide schools with PLP training and guidance materials to support them in the initial implementation of the PLP

Course Details:

9.30am - 3.00pm

Audience:

Teachers and SENCOs

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

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 

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.

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.

Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Type 1 Diabetes

Aims and Objectives

An understanding of effective inclusion relating to pupils with Type 1 Diabetes.

An overview of Type 1 Diabetes.

An understanding of the ways in which Type 1 Diabetes impacts on the child.

An understanding of the practical considerations in 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:

18 October 2022

21 February 2023

23 May 2023

Time : 10.00am - 12.00pm

Audience

Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos 

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: 

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Audience

Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Early Years Literacy for Children with Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

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

Audience

Pre-School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Early Years Numeracy for Children with Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

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

Audience

Pre-School Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Audience

Pre-School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children with Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

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

Audience

Pre-School Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Sensory Integration for Children with Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

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

Audience

Pre-School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Supporting Communication Difficulties In Children With Down Syndrome - Online Training

Aims and Objectives

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

01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

The training course will be on an online platform (details will be provided in your confirmation email)

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Audience

Pre-School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 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:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm

 

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

Aims:

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.

Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to recieve the link for the training.

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 recieve 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.

Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to recieve the link for the training.

Supporting Transition- Early Years Professionals Training

This training is provided by the following services:

Autism Advisory and Intervention Service, Primary Behaviour Support, SENIS DS, SENIS MLD, SENEYIS, and Sensory Service

 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:

08 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

09 March 2023  2.00pm-3.00pm

20 April 2023  10.00am-11.00am

25 April 2023 2.00pm-3.00pm