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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 is available from 06 September 2023 to 30th June 2026.
Duration: Approx 35 mins
Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive training details.
Parents Training - Helping with Early Communication Skills
AIMS:
To learn more about toilet training To explore ways to support your child’s toileting needsCOURSE DETAILS:
06 September 2023 - 30 June 2026
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 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 - 30 June 2026
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
This course is cross service training provided by SEN Early Years.
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
Monday 1st June 2026: 10:00am-11:30am
or
Friday 5th June 2026: 10:00am-11:30am
AUDIENCE
This course is specifically designed for EARLY YEARS PARENTS.
SEN Early Years Parents Training - Supporting Transition in the Early Years
This course is cross service training provided by SEN Early Years.
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 professionalsCourse Details:
Monday 1st June 2026 - 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Thursday 7th May 2026 2.00pm-4.00pm **CANCELLED**
Monday 8th June 2026 - 11.00am - 1.00pm
** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **
One registration should be completed for each individual member of staff attending.
Course Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Audience: Pre School and Primary FS
Supporting Transition - Early Years Professionals Training
This course is cross service training provided by SEN Early Years.
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
Monday 1st June 2026: 10:00am-11:30am
or
Friday 5th June 2026: 10:00am-11:30am
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 & SENEYIS Parents Training - Supporting Transition in the Early Years
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesWaterside Youth Centre, 40 Dungiven Rd, Londonderry BT47 6BP
Thursday 12th, 19th and 26th March 2026 (10.00am – 11.30am)
Limavady Youth Resource Centre, 3 Greystone Road, Limavady BT49 0ND
Tuesday 14th, 21st and 28th April 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Waterside Youth Centre, 40 Dungiven Rd, Londonderry BT47 6BP
Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st May 2026 (10.00am – 11.30am)
Limavady Youth Resource Centre, 3 Greystone Road, Limavady BT49 0ND
Tuesday 9th, 16th and 23rd June 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Shantallow Youth Centre, Racecourse Road, Londonderry BT48 8DA
Wednesday 10th, 17th and 24th June 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - WESTERN NORTH
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesDungannon Teacher Centre, Thomas Street, Dungannon BT70 1HW
Friday 13th, 20th and 27th March 2026 (10.00am – 11.30am)
Brownlow Youth Resource Centre, 1 Brownlow Road, Craigavon BT65 5DL
Thursday 16th, 23rd and 30th April 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Dungannon Teacher Centre, Thomas Street, Dungannon BT70 1HW
Thursday 7th, 14th and 21st May 2026 (10.00am – 11.30am)
Brownlow Youth Resource Centre, 1 Brownlow Road, Craigavon BT65 5DL
Thursday 4th, 11th and 18th June 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - SOUTHERN WEST
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesOmagh Youth Centre, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh
Wednesday 11th, 18th & 25th March 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Omagh Youth Centre, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh
Wednesday 11th, 18th & 25th March 2026 (12.30pm - 2.00pm)
Lisnaskea Youth Centre, 3 Drumhaw Park, Lisnaskea
Thursday 16th, 23rd & 30th April 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am) - CANCELLED
Omagh Youth Centre, Old Mountfield Rd, Omagh
Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20 May (10.00am - 11.30am & 12.30pm -2.00pm)
Lisnaskea Youth Centre, 3 Drumhaw Park, Lisnaskea
Thursday 28th May, 4th & 11th June 2026 AM SESSION (10:00am - 11:30am) AM Session
&
Thursday 28th May, 4th & 11th June 2026 PM SESSION (12:30pm - 2:00pm) PM Session
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - WESTERN SOUTH
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesNewry Youth Centre, 6 Carnbane Road NEWRY BT35 6QA
Wednesday 18th, 25th March and 1st April 2026 (1.30pm - 3.00pm)
Banbridge Youth Centre, Hill Street BANBRIDGE BT32 4DP
Tuesday 14th, 21st & 28th April 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Newry Youth Centre, 6 Carnbane Road NEWRY BT35 6QA
Wednesday 6th 13th & 20th May 2026 (1.30pm - 3.00pm)
Banbridge Youth Centre, Hill Street BANBRIDGE BT32 4DP
Tuesday 2nd, 9th & 16th June 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - SOUTHERN EAST
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesGood Shepherd Nursery School, 11 Good Shepherd Road, Dunmurry BT17 0PL
Thursday 16th, 23rd & 30th April 2026 (2.00pm - 3.30pm)
Magherdroll Primary School, 38a Main Street, Ballynahinch BT24 8DN
Thursday 7th, 14th & 21st May 2026 (2.00pm - 3.30pm)
Dundonald Headquarters, Grahamsbridge Rd, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2HS
Thursday 11th, 18th & 25th June 2026 (2.00pm - 3.30pm)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - SOUTH EASTERN
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesBallykeel Youth Centre, 20 Crebilly Road, Ballymena BT42 4DN
Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th May (10.30am - 12noon)
Rathcoole Youth Centre, The Diamond, Newtownabbey BT37 9BJ
Friday 15th, 22nd and 29th May 2026 (10.30am - 12noon)
Sunnylands Youth Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Carrickfergus BT38 8ED
Tuesday 2nd, 9th and 16th June 2026 (10.30am - 12noon)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - NORTHERN EAST
EA Early Years Services have developed a series of Stay and Play sessions for children notified to the service by Educational Psychology.
Each series of stay and play consists of three sessions – one per week running across 3 consecutive weeks.
The purpose of the sessions are to create an environment where you and your child can come and engage in play activities with the support of highly trained and experienced staff.
Through the sessions we will explore the importance of play and will be available to give guidance on areas that you as parents/carers may need some support with e.g. toileting, language development, sharing or self help skills.
* Please note -
Audience - Nursery and Playgroup children and their parent/carer
Spaces are limited to 10 - if there are no slots available reserve places can be booked and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
It is also preferable that parents are available for ALL 3 sessions
Venues & Dates/TimesMountcollyer Youth Centre, Limestone Road, Belfast BT15 3AB
9th, 16th and 23rd March 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am) - **** NOT Running as @ 06:03:26 ***
Mountcollyer Youth Centre, Limestone Road, Belfast BT15 3AB
11th, 18th & 26th May 2026 (10.00am - 11.30am)
Colin Youth Development Centre, 11 Good Shepherd Road, Lisburn, BT17 0PL
2nd, 9th & 16th June 2026 ( 10.00am - 11.30am)
Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - BELFAST
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Northern East - Ballymena & Antrim
Date and Time: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Antrim Board Centre, Room 7, 17 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DH
Early Years LIT Cluster Northern East - Ballymena & Antrim
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Northen East - Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne
Date and Time: Tuesday 9th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Antrim Board Centre, Lecture Theatre, 17 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DH
Early Years LIT Cluster Northern East - Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Western South - Strabane & Omagh
Date and Time: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Omagh Technology Centre, 2 Spillars PI, Omagh BT78 1FA
Early Years LIT Clusters Western South - Strabane & Omagh
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Western South - Fermanagh
Date and Time: Thursday 11th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Lisnaskea Youth Centre, 48 Drumhaw Park, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 0GT
Early Years LIT Clusters Western South - Fermanagh
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Southern East - Banbridge
Date and Time: Tuesday 9th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Banbridge Youth Resource Centre, Hill Street, Banbridge, BT32 4DP
Early Years LIT Clusters Southern East - Banbridge
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Southern West - Dungannon
Date and Time: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Bush Primary School & Nursery Unit, 31 Mullaghteige Road, Dungannon Co.Tyrone BT71 6QU
Early Years LIT Clusters Southern West - Dungannon
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Southern West Craigavon
Date and Time: Thursday 4th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Brownlow Youth Resource Centre, Brownlow Road, Craigavon, BT65 5DL
Early Years LIT Clusters Southern West - Craigavon
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Northern West - North Coast Area
Date and Time: Monday 8th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Playhouse Activity Centre PG, Coleraine West Community Centre, The Rope Walk, Coleraine, BT51 3EZ
Early Years LIT Clusters Northern West - North Coast Area
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursey Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Northern West - Mid Ulster Area
Date and Time: Wednesday 10th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Antrim Board Centre, Meeting room 2, 17 Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4DH
Early Years LIT Clusters Northern West - Mid Ulster Area
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Belfast Group 1
Date and Time: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Mountcollyer Youth Centre, Limestone Rd, Belfast BT15 3AB
Early Years LIT Clusters - Belfast Group 1
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Belfast Group 2
Date and Time: Monday 8th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Mountcollyer Youth Centre, Limestone Rd, Belfast BT15 3AB
Early Years LIT Clusters - Belfast Group 2
This cluster is designed to:
• Provide an opportunity for early years practitioners to collaborate with their colleagues from the local area.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on supporting transition of children into and out of your setting.
• Provide an opportunity to plan for 2026-27 and content of future clusters.
Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.
Number of attendees: 30
Venue: Belfast Group 2
Date and Time: Tuesday 9th June 2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Address: Ardcarnet Youth Centre, 25 Kinross Ave, Belfast BT5 7GE
Early Years LIT Clusters - Belfast Group 3