Training & Events

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

 

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Running Records

AIMS:

To learn about the purpose of Running Records. To learn about the marking conventions of Running Records. To learn about how to score a Running Record. To emphasise the circumstances under which Running Records can be used and confirm what they 'are' and 'are not' within a teaching toolkit.

Course Details:

The training is a 30-40 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 and Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

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

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

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TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning: Fostering Curiosity and Creativity in the Nursery Setting

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning: Fostering Curiosity and Creativity in the Nursery Setting

Date:  Thursday 6th November 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Gemma McTeague - St Joseph's Primary School and Ederney Community Nursery

Gemma McTeague, from St Joseph's Primary School and Ederney Community Nursery, joins us to explore how robust and collaborative planning drives high-quality, child-centred learning. Discover how staff across the nursery can create vibrant and dynamic experiences that spark curiosity, creativity and sustained engagement in learning. Through real-world examples and practitioner insights, this session will explore:

How imaginative play and natural exploration empower young learners; The role of collaborative planning in shaping meaningful curriculum experiences; Practical strategies for embedding curiosity and active participation across the school.

Whether you're a school leader, teacher or education professional, this webinar offers inspiration and actionable ideas to deepen your own practice.

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! - Planning for Successful Learning: Planning for Playful, Purposeful and Successful Learning in a Nursery Setting

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning: Planning for Playful, Purposeful and Successful Learning in a Nursery Setting

Date:  Thursday 13th November 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Clare Evans - St Teresa's Nursery School Belfast

Exploring why planning matters, responsive planning to children's interests and developmental stages and adopting UDL in your planning.

Join us for the second webinar in our TPL Thursdays! series, where we delve into the art and impact of planning for high-quality learning in nursery settings. This session will explore how thoughtful, responsive planning can nurture curiosity, creativity and developmental growth in young learners.  We'll focus on:

Why planning matters in early years education; How to respond to children's interests and developmental stages; Embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into your planning.

Whether you're an early years practitioner, school leader or professional suupporting nursery education, this webinar offers practical insights and inspiring examples to enhance your planning approach and enrich children's learning experience.

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! - Planning for Successful Learning: Why Planning Matters

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning: Why Planning Matters

Date:  Thursday 20th November 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Susan Haughey - Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI)

Join an experienced ETI Inspector for an insightful session exploring how effective planning drives successful learning. Drawing on inspection evidence and recent ETI reports, this webinar will highlight how thoughtful planning:

Meets the diverse needs of learners; Supports high-quality outcomes; Underpins meaningful and sustained learning.

Exploring the Learning Insight Profile (LIP):

What it is and why it was developed; How it aligns with ETI expectations; Ways schools can use it for self-evaluation, collaborative planning and improvement.

Linking Planning to Outcomes:

Explore how tools like the LIP contribute to improved learner outcomes.

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! - Planning for Successful Learning in the Primary Setting

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning in the Primary Setting

Date:  Thursday 27th November 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Ciaran McCaffery - Vice Principal, St Colman's Primary School Lisburn

In this session, we explore how effective planning in primary schools leads to high-quality learning experiences and improved outcomes for all learners. Through practical insights and real-world examples, this webinar will highlight how intentional, interconnected planning can transform classroom practice. We'll focus on:

How interconnected planning enhances engagement across the curriculum; Strategies for planning active, creative and inclusive learning experiences; Practical approaches to differentiation that meet a wide range of learner needs.

This session is ideal for primary teachers, curriculum co-ordinators and education professionals looking to strengthen their planning practices and support every learner's success.

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! - Planning for Successful Learning in the Post-Primary Setting

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Learning in the Post-Primary Setting

Date:  Thursday 4th December 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Barry Duffy - Foyle College

In this session, we turn our focus to planning for impactful learning in post-primary classrooms. Effective planning is key to supporting learner progress, engagement and achievement across subjects - and this webinar will explore how to make it purposeful, inclusive and responsive.  We'll cover:

How planning supports both subject-specific and cross-curricular learning; Practical examples of responsive and inclusive planning in post-primary settings; Strategies to enhance learner engagement and progression through thoughtful design.

This session is ideal for post-primary teachers, curriculum leaders and education professionals seeking to refine their planning practices and strengthen learning outcomes.

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! - Planning for Successful Personalised and Inclusive Learning in a Special School Setting

TPL Thursdays! - Planning for Successful Personalised and Inclusive Learning in a Special School Setting

Date:  Thursday 11th December 2025

Time:  3.45 - 4.30 p.m.

Presenter:  Nuala McGranaghan - Cedar Lodge School

This session in the TPL Thursdays! series explores how planning in special school settings is thoughtfully adapted to meet a wide range of cognitive, emotional and physical needs. Through practical examples and professional insights, we'll examine how personalised and inclusive planning supports meaningful learning experiences for every pupil. Key areas of focus include:

Adapting planning to support diverse learner profiles; Using LIPs, EHCPs and differentiated pathways to guide learning; Aligning planning with the Northern Ireland Curriculum (NIC); Co-planning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and care; Reflections on how mainstream schools can learn from special school practice.

This webinar is ideal for educators in special and mainstream settings who are committed to inclusive, responsive and learner-centred planning.

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 Training (3 Day)

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 

First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Day)

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 - 1630

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 

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 - 1630

Cost £67.50 & VAT pp 

Location as selected 

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 2025. 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 2025.

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

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)

Supporting Autistic Children and Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with strategies and resources to support Autistic pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties within the classroom setting. 

Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To explore sensory integration of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties
2. To look at behaviours of concern in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties
3. To provide an overview of executive function of Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties
4. To highlight the challenges of anxiety in Autisic Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length:  9.30am - 3.30pm

Target Audience:

Early Years & Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCo)

EA Commercial Procurement Service (EACPS) Drop-In Sessions for New Specialist Provisions within a Mainstream School 25/26

These drop-in sessions are suitable for schools who are setting up a New Specialist Provision within a Mainstream School (25/26)

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 26th June at 11am-12pm Thursday 28th August at 11am-12pm Friday 29th August at 11am–12pm Wednesday 3rd September 11am–12 pm.