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The Engine Room - Locality North

AIMS

To build capacity of middle leaders to lead school improvement, in order to develop high quality learning experiences and improve outcomes for pupils.

Structure / Content

This programme consists of 3 x ½ day face-to-face sessions facilitated by officers in the Post-primary and Special School Improvement Team. It supports middle leaders to make a positive difference to learners by enhancing their leadership capacity. Sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage in high quality professional dialogue with peers and apply what they learn to their leadership practice. Sessions will focus on the following key questions:

Session 1

What is my role and responsibility as a middle leader? How do I develop a compelling vision that motivates others? What does my leadership feel like to those I lead? How do I know how good we are as a team?

Session 2

How do I create a culture which fosters improvement within my team? How do I know what works? How do I plan effectively for improvement?

Session 3

How do I build an effective team? How do I manage resistance to change? How do I secure accountability?

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions.

1959

The Engine Room - Locality North

Post-Primary Special School Development

Building Synergy - Session 2: How to Baseline, track and measure Impact for Community Use of Schools (CUOS)

These sessions are suitable for Principals and staff with remit for community links.

AIMS:

This two-session series offers schools an opportunity to explore how CUOS can impact children’s learning and school improvement.

After completion of the two sessions schools will be given access to an online portal of information, resources, case studies and a network of contacts to enable them to apply the learning from the sessions.

STRUCTURE/CONTENT:

This session will enable schools to baseline their level of CUOS and chart a pathway ahead to develop their progress.

Focus on how schools measure the impact of CUOS on their children, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.

Guidance provided on how to embed CUOS into a school development plan as a driver for school improvement. This will reference how CUOS relates to ETI’s proposed new inspection process.

1948

Building Synergy - Session 2: How to Baseline, track and measure Impact for Comm...

Everyone School Development

The Engine Room - Locality East

AIMS

To build capacity of middle leaders to lead school improvement, in order to develop high quality learning experiences and improve outcomes for pupils.

Structure / Content

This programme consists of 3 x ½ day face-to-face sessions facilitated by officers in the Post-primary and Special School Improvement Team. It supports middle leaders to make a positive difference to learners by enhancing their leadership capacity. Sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage in high quality professional dialogue with peers and apply what they learn to their leadership practice. Sessions will focus on the following key questions:

Session 1

What is my role and responsibility as a middle leader? How do I develop a compelling vision that motivates others? What does my leadership feel like to those I lead? How do I know how good we are as a team?

Session 2

How do I create a culture which fosters improvement within my team? How do I know what works? How do I plan effectively for improvement?

Session 3

How do I build an effective team? How do I manage resistance to change? How do I secure accountability?

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions.

1957

The Engine Room - Locality East

Post-Primary Special School Development

Planning for Improvement Session 3

AIMS

To examine the challenges in selecting key priorities for the SDP. Explore the benefits of SMART targets and collaborative annual action plans. Sharing approaches to developing realistic and joined-up 3-year plans.

Structure / Content

During this workshop principals will be guided on how to make the most effective use stakeholders feedback gathered during the Engagement Stage.​ The focus of this workshop will be to provide advice and resources for principals to bring back to their schools to support selection of the main priorities for the SDP.   This will include developing 3-year strategic plans and costed action plans.​ Following attendance at the workshop an example planning workshop framework will be provided for principals to use with their staff to create SMART and owned 3-year plans.

 

Please note you are only required to book and attend 1 session/venue out of 19.

 

1971

Planning for Improvement Session 3

Primary School Development

The Engine Room - Locality South West

AIMS

To build capacity of middle leaders to lead school improvement, in order to develop high quality learning experiences and improve outcomes for pupils.

Structure / Content

This programme consists of 3 x ½ day face-to-face sessions facilitated by officers in the Post-primary and Special School Improvement Team. It supports middle leaders to make a positive difference to learners by enhancing their leadership capacity. Sessions provide opportunities for participants to engage in high quality professional dialogue with peers and apply what they learn to their leadership practice. Sessions will focus on the following key questions:

Session 1

What is my role and responsibility as a middle leader? How do I develop a compelling vision that motivates others? What does my leadership feel like to those I lead? How do I know how good we are as a team?

Session 2

How do I create a culture which fosters improvement within my team? How do I know what works? How do I plan effectively for improvement?

Session 3

How do I build an effective team? How do I manage resistance to change? How do I secure accountability?

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions.

1945

The Engine Room - Locality South West

Post-Primary Special School Development

Locality East - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

AIMS

To support the development of learning & teaching through a shared process of structured inquiry and professional reflection.

Structure / Content

The programme will provide a facilitated opportunity to collaborate, learn and network with colleagues across the system.  This approach is guided by Learning Leaders (2016) putting teachers at the heart of their own professional learning journey.  All teachers will be supported to identify their own inquiry question for professional development. The programme will consist of four half day workshops, with the first one aimed at leaders of learning and teaching in addition to teachers:

Session 1 - ‘What does effective learning and teaching look like?’  What does the research tell us are “best bets”? Session 2 - ‘Exploring a cycle of inquiry to develop your classroom practice.’ Session 3 – ‘Building, engaging with and contributing to professional learning communities’ including the development of subject networks. Session 4 - ‘Know thy impact.’ Evaluating the Impact of Teacher Professional Learning on student learning

Each session will be supported by featured modules / inputs from practitioners.

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. 

Senior Teachers with responsibility for leading learning and teaching will commit to supporting this developmental work, including attending the sessions and facilitating inquiry as a methodology for improving classroom practice.

 

1962

Locality East - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

Post-Primary Special School Development

Locality South West - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

AIMS

To support the development of learning & teaching through a shared process of structured inquiry and professional reflection.

Structure / Content

The programme will provide a facilitated opportunity to collaborate, learn and network with colleagues across the system.  This approach is guided by Learning Leaders (2016) putting teachers at the heart of their own professional learning journey.  All teachers will be supported to identify their own inquiry question for professional development. The programme will consist of four half day workshops, with the first one aimed at leaders of learning and teaching in addition to teachers:

Session 1 - ‘What does effective learning and teaching look like?’  What does the research tell us are “best bets”? Session 2 - ‘Exploring a cycle of inquiry to develop your classroom practice.’ Session 3 – ‘Building, engaging with and contributing to professional learning communities’ including the development of subject networks. Session 4 - ‘Know thy impact.’ Evaluating the Impact of Teacher Professional Learning on student learning

Each session will be supported by featured modules / inputs from practitioners.

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. 

Senior Teachers with responsibility for leading learning and teaching will commit to supporting this developmental work, including attending the sessions and facilitating inquiry as a methodology for improving classroom practice.

 

1951

Locality South West - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

Post-Primary Special School Development

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality North

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact. Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately. 

 

 
1905

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality North

Numeracy Co-ordinator – Primary School Development

Maximising learning through play - Language and Literacy in the FS

Discover how to maximise learning through play in an enriched language and literacy environment. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 28 January, 2025 

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1862

Maximising learning through play - Language and Literacy in the FS

Foundation Stage School Development

Maximising learning through play - Mathematics and Numeracy in the FS.

Discover how to develop and embed key mathematical concepts and language through play-based learning.

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 7 January 2025.  

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1863

Maximising learning through play - Mathematics and Numeracy in the FS.

Foundation Stage School Development

Planning for Improvement Session 4: Nursery Schools only

AIMS

To understand the regulations for drafting a School Development Plan.  Understand that a concise and easy to read plan is best. Understand how drafting can be shared across the school. Understand the power of sharing and celebrating success.

Structure / Content

School principals will explore the SDP schedule and be given guidance on how to draft a concise, but meaningful document. ​The importance of sharing the SDP will also be stressed. The benefits of ongoing review and celebration of the SDP will be highlighted. 

Please note you are only required to book and attend 1 session/venue out of 4.
1974

Planning for Improvement Session 4: Nursery Schools only

Nursery School Development

Planning for Improvement Session 3: Nursery Schools only

AIMS

To examine the challenges in selecting key priorities for the SDP in a pre-school context. To explore the benefits of SMART targets and collaborative annual action plans. To share approaches to developing realistic and joined-up 3-year plans.

Structure / Content

During this workshop nursery principals will be guided on how to make most effective use of stakeholder feedback gathered during the Engagement Stage. 

The focus of this workshop will be to provide advice and resources for nursery principals to bring back to their schools to support selection of the main priorities for the SDP. 

This will include developing 3-year strategic plans and costed action plans. Following attendance at the workshop an example planning workshop framework will be provided for principals to use with their staff to create SMART and owned 3-year plans.

Please note you are only required to book and attend 1 session/venue out of 4.

 

1972

Planning for Improvement Session 3: Nursery Schools only

Nursery School Development

Planning for Improvement Session 4

AIMS

To understand the regulations for drafting a School Development Plan.  Understand that a concise and easy to read plan is best. Understand how drafting can be shared across the school. Understand the power of sharing and celebrating success.

Structure / Content

School principals will explore the SDP schedule and be given guidance on how to draft a concise, but meaningful document. ​The importance of sharing the SDP will also be stressed. The benefits of ongoing review and celebration of the SDP will be highlighted. 

Please note you are only required to book and attend 1 session/venue out of 20.
1973

Planning for Improvement Session 4

Primary School Development

Maximising learning through play - The World Around Us in the FS.

Maximise learning in The World Around Us by engaging children in exploratory and investigative learning experiences. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 20th February 2025.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1864

Maximising learning through play - The World Around Us in the FS.

Foundation Stage School Development

Locality North (Antrim & Newtownabbey, Causeway Coast & Glens, Derry & Strabane, Mid & East Antrim)

This is a three day course and participants are required to attend all three dates. If you register for these dates and find that you are unable to attend, it is important to email the named contact so that your place can be reallocated. Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This three day course will be delivered in three separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

3 days - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

 

1879

Locality North (Antrim & Newtownabbey, Causeway Coast & Glens, Derry & Strabane,...

Numeracy Co-ordinator School Development

Maximising learning through play - The Arts in FS.

Maximise learning through The Arts by engaging children in creative and expressive play experiences.

 

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

Course Details:

This workshop will  be delivered online 25 February 2025.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1865

Maximising learning through play - The Arts in FS.

Foundation Stage School Development

Locality East (Ards & North Down, Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Newry, Mourne & Down)

This is a 3 day course and participants are required to attend on all three dates. If you register for these dates and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This three day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

3 days - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately. 

 

 

1883

Locality East (Ards & North Down, Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Newry, Mourne ...

Numeracy Co-ordinator School Development

Maximising learning through play - ICT in the FS.

Enhance learning through the use of digital technology.

 

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 6 March 2025.  

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hours 30 mins  14.30 - 16.00

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1866

Maximising learning through play - ICT in the FS.

Foundation Stage School Development

Play: Planning, observation and assessment

  Explore the key features of planning with and for the children and how observation and assessment inform future learning. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 27 March .

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hours 30 mins - 14.30 - 16.00 

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1867

Play: Planning, observation and assessment

Foundation Stage School Development

A collaborative approach to learning through play

Two 'Pathways into Partnership' clusters will share how they have worked collaboratively to further develop their learning through play. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 8 April 2025 

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

1868

A collaborative approach to learning through play

Foundation Stage School Development

Sharing Stories: Sharing Spaces. Creative Learning in the Great Outdoors.

This practical session explores how to bring stories to life in a playful, engaging outdoor learning environment. (This outdoor learning session will be repeated across various outdoor spaces across NI- please register your interest for one centre only.)  Due to the limited capacity at each venue, enrolment in this course will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Your expression of interest will be noted, and a confirmation will be sent to you via email.

 

TIME: 9.30am - 2.00pm This online training event will take place face to face in your chosen location.
1897

Sharing Stories: Sharing Spaces. Creative Learning in the Great Outdoors.

Foundation Stage School Development

Locality North - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

AIMS

To support the development of learning & teaching through a shared process of structured inquiry and professional reflection.

Structure / Content

The programme will provide a facilitated opportunity to collaborate, learn and network with colleagues across the system.  This approach is guided by Learning Leaders (2016) putting teachers at the heart of their own professional learning journey.  All teachers will be supported to identify their own inquiry question for professional development. The programme will consist of four half day workshops, with the first one aimed at leaders of learning and teaching in addition to teachers:

Session 1 - ‘What does effective learning and teaching look like?’  What does the research tell us are “best bets”? Session 2 - ‘Exploring a cycle of inquiry to develop your classroom practice.’ Session 3 – ‘Building, engaging with and contributing to professional learning communities’ including the development of subject networks. Session 4 - ‘Know thy impact.’ Evaluating the Impact of Teacher Professional Learning on student learning

Each session will be supported by featured modules / inputs from practitioners.

These sessions are intended as a starting point for participants to consider exploring and developing one or more of the above themes in more detail, which they may wish to pursue with their designated School Improvement Professional.

Participants will attend all sessions and will be supported to engage in inquiry-based practice between sessions. 

Senior Teachers with responsibility for leading learning and teaching will commit to supporting this developmental work, including attending the sessions and facilitating inquiry as a methodology for improving classroom practice.

 

1963

Locality North - Towards an Evidence-Informed Profession

Post-Primary Special School Development

Effective Use of Pupil Performance Data

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims:  To consider how pupil performance data can be used to identify strengths and areas for improvement at whole school, class and individual level.  To explore pupil underachievement, intervention and target setting to improve pupil outcomes.  Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 8th May 2025 and will be repeated on the 13th May 2025.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

DENI Number: 

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately. 

If you are not attached to a school, please input 9999.

 
1888

Effective Use of Pupil Performance Data

Numeracy Co-ordinator – Primary School Development

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality East

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact. Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately. 

 

 
1907

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality East

Numeracy Co-ordinator – Primary School Development

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality South-West

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact.

Facilitators: SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately. 

 

 
1908

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality South-West

Numeracy Co-ordinator – Primary School Development

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Personal, Social and Emotional Development within Nursery Settings

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the Thursday 6th February 2025.  It is open to Nursery Setting practitioners. 

The link to access the webinar will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour 30minutes - 15.00 - 16.30 

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

2111

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Personal, Social and Emotional Dev...

Nursery School Development

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Supporting children with SEND in the Nursery setting

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the Thursday 13th March 2025.  It is open to Nursery Setting practitioners. 

The link to access the webinar will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.00 - 16.00

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

2112

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Supporting children with SEND in t...

Nursery School Development

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Play: Planning, Observation and Assessment

All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the Monday 19th May 2025.  It is open to Nursery Setting practitioners. 

The link to access the webinar will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour 30minutes - 15.00 - 16.30 

 

DENI Number:

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be entered accurately. 

2113

Learning through Play in the Nursery Setting: Play: Planning, Observation ...

Nursery School Development

RPS Online Training Jan 2025

Radiation Protection Supervisor Training - NI Online - Jan 2025

In compliance with Regulation 13(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, the EA School Development Service is now offering this online health and safety training, provided by CLEAPSS, for all Radiation Protection Supervisors in Northern Ireland Schools.

Attendance at this course is a crucial factor in the mitigation of risk in school science and to reduce the likelihood of issues with HSENI investigations or prosecutions arising out of accidents.

Duration: Half day online (morning) Presenters: CLEAPSS Staff - Andrea Mapplebeck, Chris Haines or Phil Jones Date: Your choice of one of the following: Mon 27 Jan or Tue 28th Jan or Wed 29th Jan 2025 Venue: Via CLEAPSS Zoom Link - this will be emailed to you before the course Times: Start 9am  Finish 12.30pm.  Sub cover: No EA are covering your course fee.

To reiterate; attendance at this course would be viewed as a positive action by a school to reduce risk should an accident occur, so please take up the one place for your school. 

About the Course

This three-hour online course covers radiation protection in a school setting for the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS - Schools). The person with this role is responsible for managing the safe storage, use and monitoring of radioactive sources in the science department. The course is based on the advice in CLEAPSS guide L093 Managing Ionising Radiations and Radioactive Substances in schools and colleges and will address questions frequently asked on the CLEAPSS Helpline. Participant numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 in each session so there will be opportunities to ask specific questions of the trainer. Duration: Half day. 

Important:

The live session will be delivered via Zoom. You MUST have access to the following in order to participate:

PC/Laptop/tablet with a camera and a microphone, the latest version of Zoom installed with access to a reliable broadband connection. (note: a mobile phone will not be suitable) We strongly recommend you test your ability to run Zoom before the course by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/test    A link to the zoom session will be sent by e-mail 24hrs in advance of the session. In order to gain the maximum benefit from the training you will need to print a copy of the course materials (PowerPoint handouts & CLEAPSS guide L093) which will be sent with that e-mail.

Please be aware of the latest version of L093 - L093-Managing-Ionising-Radiations-and-Radioactive-Substances-in-Schools-and-Colleges.pdf   this is dated Feb 24 with minor revisions October 24;   for example the Sections 6.6.1 Risk assessment guidance for specific radioactive sources;  6.5 Model Standard Operating Procedures and 9.2 to 9.3 Incidents and Contingency.  The RPA will be going over these in detail however, it might be helpful if you briefly glance over these in advance.  You will have a file with all the paperwork already completed.  Examples of this necessary paperwork are shown in Section 16 of L093.

Topics covered in the course include:

Legislation and guidance, including the role of the RPA, RPO & RPS(schools). Responsibilities of the RPS (schools) Radiological protection and its management in schools Nuclear physics, radioactivity and radiation Doses and biological effects of ionising radiations  Different types of radioactive sources commonly found in science departments Storage of radioactive substances Monitoring, including leak testing and checking for contamination Record keeping Disposal of unsuitable and end-of-life radioactive sources.  

Course-Flyer-1002087.pdf 

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RPS Online Training Jan 2025

Post-Primary Health & Safety School Development