Training & Events

An Introduction to Microsoft Reading Progress

AIMS:

1. To provide an overview of the main features of Microsoft Reading Progress and how it can be used help build confidence in reading fluency through personalized assignments.

2. To introduce Reading Coach and demonstrate how to create assignments.

3. To watch pupils completing Reading Progress and Reading Coach assignments.

4. To explain how to provide feedback and interpret data.

5. To signpost to additional information and literature.

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.

Audience:

Everyone

Please ensure you enter your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Dyslexia Awareness for Classroom Assistants

Aims and Objectives

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

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 C2K email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

Course Duration

20 minutes

Audience:

Classroom Assistants

 

Please ensure you have entered your C2K email address correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email.

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 raise awareness of the importance of assistive technology to support inclusive education. To provide an introductory overview of the free, built-in accessibility features on an iPad. To explain the benefits of the use of the iPad's accessibility features in the classroom. To demonstrate 3 apps used by the Literacy Service staff to support pupils with literacy difficulties.

Course Details:

The training is a 47 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:

Everyone

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: 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.

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.

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! - 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.

First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Day) 2026

Two day refresher course

This course is for staff members who hold a current First Aid at Work certificate and need to refresh their skills. Skills must be refreshed every three years. Holders of this certificate can refresh their skills three months prior to their certificate expiry date or up to twenty eight days after their certificate expires. The full three day course must be retaken if the refresher course is not successfully completed within this time period.

A copy of the applicant’s current First-Aid certificate must be uploaded at the time of booking.   

Candidates must attend both days and successfully complete all aspects of the course to qualify for recertification.

Cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 days before the course date or the full course fee will still be charged.

9.30 - 16.30

Cost £67.50 & VAT pp 

Location as selected 

Please see First Aid guidance for further information 

First Aid at Work Training (3 Day) 2026

Three day First Aid at Work course

Staff members who successfully complete this course will be recognised as a First-aider. 

This course will cover:

Administering First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded and bleeding, choking, suffering from shock, minor injuries and also administering CPR. Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries; chest injuries; burns and scalds; eye injuries; anaphylactic shock; sudden poisoning and recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid.

Candidates must attend and complete all aspects of the course to qualify for certification.

9.30 - 16.30  

Location as selected. 

No previous first aider experience is necessary

Cost £97.50 & VAT pp 

Any cancellations must be made in writing at least 7 days before the course date or the full course fee may still be charged.  This applies to all withdrawals i.e. sickness, industrial action, medical appointments, unnotified non-attendance

Please see First Aid guidance for further information 

Safeguarding Children who Perform Chaperone Training for Licensing and Registration

Course Details:

This training will be available until 31 December 2026. 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 2026.

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

EA Commercial Procurement Service (EACPS) Drop-In Sessions for New Specialist Provisions within a Mainstream School 26/27

These drop-in sessions are suitable for schools who are setting up a Specialist Provision within a Mainstream School (26/27)

Aims:

To support schools with advice & guidance in relation to ordering initial furniture and equipment for your Specialist Provision classroom

Content:

These drop-in sessions are facilitated by EA Commercial Procurement Service (EACPS) and provide an opportunity for schools setting up a Specialist Provision to speak with the IF&E team and to discuss any queries about resource ordering and procedures for your new provision

Suggested Audience:

Principals & Senior Leadership Team

Course Details:

MS Teams.

Thursday 25th June at 10:30am-11:30am Thursday 27th August at 10:30am-11:30am Thursday 3rd September 10:30am-11:30am

 

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)