An introduction to Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour ABSIT Level 1 training for all staff working in schools across Northern Ireland

EA ABSIT: Addressing Bullying in Schools Level 1 Training

An introduction to the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016: important advisory information for all staff working in schools in Northern Ireland.

Outcomes:

Awareness of core aspects of the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act N.I. (2016) legislation and guidance.  Shared understanding of the definition of bullying type behaviour to be used in all schools in Northern Ireland.  Knowledge of the potential signs/symptoms of bullying type behaviour and systems for reporting/sharing any concerns.   Understanding what to do if you have a concern or one is shared with you, and the systems and processes for follow-up of concerns in your school.

Online (Asynchronous)

Developing a Calm Plan

AIMS: • Use the Calm Plan framework: to help recognise dysregulation in yourself and your pupils  •  Understand the process of developing a supported Calm Plan based on nurture principles and trauma informed practice • To help understand what pupils are communicating through their behaviour • Develop an understanding of how to help pupils feel safe and connected Course Details: 22 September 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45 21 October 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45 26 November 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45 11 December 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45 23 January 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45 23 February 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45 24 March 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45 22 April 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45 21 May 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45

High Five Friday Information Session

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

A Structured Model Empowering Peers To Enhance Inclusion

• Staff will be provided with a structure to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to social, behaviour, emotional and wellbeing (SBEW) needs and their impact on friendships. • To create the favourable conditions for friendships to develop for those children most liable to be excluded by their peers due to their SBEW needs and presentation, using a research-based model. • Focussed child/ young person feels valued and an integral part of the class community • Increased sense of belonging through the planned support of his/her peers. • Increased peer understanding and empathy through a planned and practical approach to addressing feelings of isolation experienced by the focussed child. • Increased confidence of key adults in facilitating support around the focussed child/ young person, with an understanding of the impact of peer influences on the child/ young person. Omagh TECH 12/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm Antrim Board Centre 19/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm Clounagh 21/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm Newry TC 27/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm

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

This facilitative workshop aims to provide staff with a solution focussed approach to support children/ young people with a profile of Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Well-Being (SBEW) needs within a busy mainstream classroom. Staff will be provided with a structure to enable them to reflect on underlying and interacting factors in relation to SBEW. In addition, staff will have the opportunity to develop, reflect and utilise their skills and experiences in formulating a solution circle approach to becoming ‘unstuck’ during this interactive workshop. Omagh TEC 13/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm Antrim Board Centre 20/11/2025 09:30am-12:30pm Clounagh 22/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm Newry TC 29/01/2026 09:30am-12:30pm

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

One registration for 3 sessions- Relationships, Building Resilience & Planning Support Aims: • Enable school staff to use a range of strategies and resources to promote inclusion for children and young people with a statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs. • Understand the needs of children and young people with a SBEW statement of SEN needs. Learning outcomes: Session 1 Explore strategies which can be used to develop positive relationships with pupils who have SBEW needs and develop a culture of listening to the child/ young person's voice. Session 2 Understand the importance of resilience development for pupils with a SBEW profile of need. Identity effective practice which will nurture the development of resilience for pupils with SBEW profile of need. Session 3 Identity the skills, support and strategies that can be used to nurture belonging, raise self-awareness and to reduce tension for pupils with SBEW profile of need. Understanding of and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN. Location Microsoft Teams Online Platform 30th September 2025 7th October 2025 14th October 2025 Time 11.00-12.30 2/11/2025, 19/11/2025, 26/11/2025 Time14.00 -15.30 13/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 27/01/2026 Time 11.00-12.30 22/04/2026, 29/04/2026, 06/05/2026 Time 14.00 -15.30

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

Aim: ​ To develop and increase understanding of the factors contributing to Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) needs and how to support pupils presenting with such a profile of need in school.​ ​ Learning Outcomes:​ Familiarisation with a range of tools, resources and strategies to support pupils with SBEW needs.​ Development of an increased confidence to support pupils with SBEW needs.​ Location Online Platform Microsoft Teams Time 11.00- 12.30 Dates 01/10/2025, 06/11/2025, 03/12/2025, 07/01/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/03/2026, 07/05/2026