TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Leading Improvement through Wellbeing and Inclusion

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Leading Improvement through Wellbeing and Inclusion

Date:  Thursday 17th September 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenters: Seán Fearon and Jill Garland - Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI)

This opening session from Seán Fearon and Jill Garland (Education and Training Inspectorate, ETI) explores the central role of wellbeing in school improvement. Within the context of the Empowering Improvement inspection framework, this session provides participants with an opportunity to consider in greater depth the contributory areas of Health, Wellbeing and Keeping Safe and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, with a particular focus on the effective use of the framework's quality indicators. It explores the central role of wellbeing in school improvement and highlights how schools can create safe, inclusive environments where all learners feel valued, respected and supported to succeed.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

AmmA Creative Learning Centre

AmmA is a Creative Learning Centre for the Education Authority, Northern Ireland. It is a centre where technology alongside traditional media can be used creatively by schools, organisations, the youth sector and the community.

Futher Information

https://www.ammacentre.org/

Coaching Service for School Principals

Aims

To support school principals to continue to lead effectively in an increasingly demanding climate and to raise awareness of the value of coaching.

Each participating principal is provided with seven hours of one- to-one coaching over a twelve to eighteen-month period, focusing on building and sustaining their resilience and leadership capacity.

This service is offered in partnership with Lena by Inspire.

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/coaching-service-for-school-principals

First-time Principal Induction Programme

Aims

To strengthen the capacity of newly appointed principals to lead at a whole-school level, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and professional networks required to deliver sustained improvement and high-quality educational outcomes.

The year long programme covers a range of leadership and management issues including:

Finance and LMS Human Resources Legal Issues SEND Implementation Working with Governors Leading Ethos Leading and Managing Chan Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/first-time-0

First-time Vice-Principal Programme

Aims

To strengthen the strategic and instructional leadership of newly appointed vice-principals, equipping them to lead whole-school improvement, enhance learning and teaching, and contribute effectively to senior leadership within their school context.

The year long programme is facilitated over nine days. The learning is centred around the three domains of leadership practice:

Leading Ethos - vision and values Leading Learning - emotionally intelligent leadership and making conversations count Leading Improvement - planning for improvement and leading learning and teaching Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/first-time

School Leader as Coach

Aims

To support school leaders in embedding a coaching approach within their schools, promoting professional dialogue, reflective practice, and a sustainable culture of growth and development.

Through participation in action-learning sets and engagement in self-directed learning, participants will:

develop knowledge and understanding of coaching practice and how it can be utilised for leading, empowering and building the capacity of staff develop coaching practice to support school improvement take responsibility for their own professional learning, develop their reflective practice and relate this to improvement in pupil outcomes.  Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/teacher-professional-learning/school-leadership-tpl/school-leader-as-coach

 

Organisational Development, culture and learning

ODL Portfolio April 26 - March 2027. A range of training, learning and development across the full year 

Futher Information

https://eani.pagetiger.com/eani-learning-and-development-portfolio

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Communications Workshop

AIMS:

Communications Workshop will be facilitated by EA Communications Team with a focus on:

• Accessing Communication support for Controlled Schools
• Utilising media and social media channels to promote good news stories within Controlled Schools
• Dealing with challenge – Examples of effective communication practice
​

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information:

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Procurement Workshop

AIMS:

CSU: Procurement Workshop will be facilitated by EA Procurement Team with a focus on:

• Procurement Systems and Processes
• Procurement Regulation
• Managing procurement within a Controlled School
 

To provide an understanding of bereavement, grief responses and mourning​ 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 and loss​

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information: 

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Health and Wellbeing Clinic

AIMS:

This Health and Wellbeing clinic, delivered by the EA Health and Wellbeing Team, with contributions from Lena by Inspire, Benenden and other wellbeing providers offers school leaders practical guidance and resources to support staff wellbeing and encourage staff to take time to look after themselves.

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

Further Information 

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu
 

 

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Supporting Wellbeing, Supporting Learning

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Supporting Wellbeing, Supporting Learning

Date:  Thursday 24th September 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: Judith Morgan - Education Manager for Curriculum and Assessment, CCEA

Why has wellbeing become such a prominent feature of educational policy and practice? How does it fit within the wider purposes of education? What does the evidence tell us?

Drawing on research and the Northern Ireland policy context this session, led by Judith Morgan from CCEA, explores why wellbeing has become such a prominent feature of educational policy and practice and what research tells us about the relationship between wellbeing and learning, including the role of belonging and engagement. It shows how these ideas are reflected in the curriculum, school ethos and everyday classroom practice. The session explores how schools support wellbeing and learning through the learning experiences, relationships and opportunities they provide for children and young people.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

TPL Thursdays! - Embedding Wellbeing at the Heart of School Life: Learning from Newbridge Integrated College

TPL Thursdays! - Embedding Wellbeing at the Heart of School Life: Learning from Newbridge Integrated College

Date:  Thursday 1st October 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: Hilary Harbinson - Principal, Newbridge Integrated College

This webinar explores how a whole-school approach can place health and wellbeing at the centre of school life. Join Hilary Harbinson, drawing on the highly effective practice recognised in Newbridge Integrated College's ETI inspection, this session will highlight how collegial staff work, a strong preventative curriculum and a confident approach to addressing controversial issues can create a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

TPL Thursdays! - Nurturing Wellbeing from the Start: Practice in Preschool and Nursery Settings

TPL Thursdays! - Nurturing Wellbeing from the Start: Practice in Preschool and Nursery Settings

Date:  Thursday 8th October 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: Paula Toale - Principal, Ashgrove Nursery School

This session focuses on how wellbeing is intentionally developed in high-quality preschool and nursery settings. Drawing on practice at Ashgrove Nursery School, Paula Toale, Principal will explore how a nurturing ethos, strong relationships and thoughtfully designed environments support children to feel safe, valued and confident as learners. The session will highlight the role of staff interactions, inclusive practice and partnership with families in promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience, offering practical insights for embedding wellbeing in everyday early years provision.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Voice, Belonging and Participation - Learning from Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School, Downpatrick

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: Voice, Belonging and Participation - Learning from Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School, Downpatrick

Date:  Thursday 15th October 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: To be confirmed

This session explores how a strong culture of relationships, belonging and pupil participation can positively impact wellbeing and learning. Drawing on the effective practice identified in the ETI inspection of Our Lady and St Patrick Primary School, this webinar will highlight how an inclusive, values-driven ethos supports children to feel respected, confident and ready to learn. Participants will consider how the school's commitment to positive relationships, celebrating achievement and providing leadership opportunities contributes to children's growing confidence, wellbeing and sense of identity within the school community.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: An Insight into EA's HealthWell

TPL Thursdays! - Wellbeing Matters: An Insight into EA's HealthWell

Date:  Thursday 22nd October 2026

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter: Julie Ferry - Education Authority

This webinar will provide an overview of the Education Authority's comprehensive Health and Wellbeing offer for staff. It will outline the range of support, resources and services available to promote positive mental, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. It will introduce you to the EA HealthWell Hub, the termly HealthWell Programme of Support, Mental Health First Aid provision and financial wellbeing initiatives along with wider resources designed to assist staff throughout the academic year.

TPL Thursdays! webinars are online via MS Teams.

To register, please click on the 'Book' button at the top of the page.

Booking closes at 2.00 p.m. on the day.

Please ensure you enter the correct email address to obtain webinar joining details which can be found by scrolling down the booking confirmation email you will receive from the Education Authority.