Training & Events

AAIS Moving On Up : Transfer Training for Parents of Primary 7 Pupils

AIMS:

• To develop knowledge and understanding of the implications of the transfer process for pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder

• To provide guidance in the completion of the Individual Pupil Profile for Year 7 pupils

• To provide a range of practical strategies to support the child in his/her transfer to the Post Primary Sector

COURSE DETAILS:

THIS COURSE MAY BE VIEWED ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

It is an online course and details will be included in the confirmation email on how to access training.

 

COURSE DURATION:

17 minutes

 

Audience:

This course is specifically designed for Parents with Pupils moving into Post Primary School. 

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly **

AAIS TIER 1 Training for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of autism

- Explore practical strategies to be implemented in the post primary environment to support an autistic post-primary pupil

- Hear from a personal perspective the voice of our incredible autistic students

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: 1 Hour

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 1 Understanding Me for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training.

- Increase your knowledge, understanding and acceptance of autism from a neurodiverse perspective.

- Understand autism from the personal perspective of post-primary pupils.

- Understand the importance of a needs-led approach.

- Understand the importance of capitalising upon pupil strengths.

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly to receive the training details**

Course Duration: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 2: Getting the Learning Environment Right! for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Module 1

- Review the Special Educational Needs legislation and understand the importance of anticipatory measures and reasonable adjustments

- Develop a greater understanding of how the environment can impact on teaching and learning

- Develop a greater understanding of the importance of physical and visual structure to support learning.

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 3 Socially Speaking for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1 and 2

- Take a closer look at the social challenges associated with autism

- Investigate a range of visual, structured strategies which support social development

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS TIER 2 MODULE 4 Emotionally Speaking for Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AIMS:

- Build upon your knowledge and understanding, developed in Tier 1 training and in Tier 2 Modules 1, 2 and 3.

- Consider the importance of self-regulation, emotional understanding and the triggers that may attribute to dysregulation, particularly in autistic pupils.

- Learn more about Dan Siegel's concept of 'The Window of Tolerance'

- Learn more about Maja Toudal's 'Energy Accounting' strategy

- Learn more about Tony Attwood's 'Emotional Toolbox'

- Develop a greater understanding of the Emotional Regulation Curve and how you can help in this process.

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: 90 minutes per Module (6 hours in total)

Audience: Parents and Carers of Post-Primary Pupils

AAIS Understanding Sensory Processing and Autism for Parents and Carers of autistic post-primary students

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism

- Explore a range of practical strategies, to address sensory processing and to teach self-regulation to the post-primary pupil with ASD

Course Details:

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration email.

** Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details **

Course Duration: 50 minutes

Audience: Parents and Carers

Enhanced Support Model - Engagement Event for Parents & Carers

This engagement session is for parents and carers of children and young people who have been adopted or impacted by trauma. 

Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: EA Armagh Headquarters 
3 Charlemont Place 
The Mall 
Armagh 
BT61 9AX

Parents Training - Helping with Early Communication Skills

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 -Supporting Your Child’s Toileting Needs

AIMS:

To learn more about toilet training To explore ways to support your child’s toileting 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

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.

SEN Early Years Parents Training - Supporting Transition in the Early Years

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.

Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - WESTERN NORTH

** SESSIONS ARE STRICTLY BY INVITE ONLY **

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/Times

Waterside 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 - SOUTHERN WEST

** SESSIONS ARE STRICTLY BY INVITE ONLY **

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/Times

Dungannon 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 - WESTERN SOUTH

** SESSIONS ARE STRICTLY BY INVITE ONLY **

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/Times

Omagh 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) 

Lakeland Youth Centre, Wellington Rd, Enniskillen BT74 7HL

Friday 5th, 12th & 19th June 2026  AM SESSION (10:00am - 11:30am) AM Session

&

Friday 5th, 12th & 19th June 2026  PM SESSION  (12:30pm - 2:00pm) PM Session

Early Years Stay and Play Sessions 2026 - SOUTHERN EAST

** SESSIONS ARE STRICTLY BY INVITE ONLY **

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/Times

Newry 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)

SARS Online Sessions (Dundonald)

These Microsoft Teams online sessions with SEN Link Officers are for parents and carers of children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs who are due to move schools in September from pre-school to Year 1, Year 7 to Year 8 or are in a Dickson Plan school moving from Year 10 to Year 11.

When booking please select your preferred session from the drop-down list. You will be contacted prior to the date of the session with an exact time and an online meeting invitation link. Sessions are limited to 20 mins. A limited number of sessions are available on these dates, however further sessions across all transfer age groups will be advertised over the coming months. If demand for appointments for your chosen session and Link Officer exceeds capacity we will contact you with alternative arrangements. 

*When booking your session please select your Link Officer from the drop-down list in the 'Mentor' field. You will need to know who your Link Officer is before booking. If you do not know your Link Officer please contact SEND Central 028 9031 7777 (Option 2). Bookings for this session can be made until Monday 18th May (for the session on the 21st May) and Monday 8th June (for the session on the 11th June).

* Please indicate when booking that you hold parental responsibility for the child in question by clicking the 'Permission' box.

Date/Time:

Thursday 21st May (morning and afternoon sessions available)

Thursday 11th June (morning and afternoon sessions available)

These online session will take place via Microsoft Teams.

SARS Online Sessions (Belfast)

These Microsoft Teams online sessions with SEN Link Officers are for parents and carers of children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs who are due to move schools in September from pre-school to Year 1, Year 7 to Year 8 or are in a Dickson Plan school moving from Year 10 to Year 11.

When booking please select your preferred session from the drop-down list. You will be contacted prior to the date of the session with an exact time and an online meeting invitation link. Sessions are limited to 20 mins. A limited number of sessions are available on these dates, however further sessions across all transfer age groups will be advertised over the coming months. If demand for appointments for your chosen session and Link Officer exceeds capacity we will contact you with alternative arrangements. 

*When booking your session please select your Link Officer from the drop-down list in the 'Mentor' field. You will need to know who your Link Officer is before booking. If you do not know your Link Officer please contact SEND Central 028 9031 7777 (Option 2). Bookings for this session can be made until Monday 18th May (for the session on the 21st May) and Monday 8th June (for the session on the 11th June).

* Please indicate when booking that you hold parental responsibility for the child in question by clicking the 'Permission' box.

Date/Time:

Thursday 21st May (morning and afternoon sessions available)

Thursday 11th June (morning and afternoon sessions available)

These online session will take place via Microsoft Teams.

SARS Online Sessions (Ballymena)

These Microsoft Teams online sessions with SEN Link Officers are for parents and carers of children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs who are due to move schools in September from pre-school to Year 1, Year 7 to Year 8 or are in a Dickson Plan school moving from Year 10 to Year 11.

When booking please select your preferred session from the drop-down list. You will be contacted prior to the date of the session with an exact time and an online meeting invitation link. Sessions are limited to 20 mins. A limited number of sessions are available on these dates, however further sessions across all transfer age groups will be advertised over the coming months. If demand for appointments for your chosen session and Link Officer exceeds capacity we will contact you with alternative arrangements. 

*When booking your session please select your Link Officer from the drop-down list in the 'Mentor' field. You will need to know who your Link Officer is before booking. If you do not know your Link Officer please contact SEND Central 028 9031 7777 (Option 2). Bookings for this session can be made until Monday 18th May (for the session on the 20th May) and Monday 8th June (for the session on the 10th June).

* Please indicate when booking that you hold parental responsibility for the child in question by clicking the 'Permission' box.

Date/Time:

Wednesday 20th May (morning and afternoon sessions available)

Wednesday 10th June (morning and afternoon sessions available)

These online session will take place via Microsoft Teams.

SARS Online Sessions (Armagh)

These Microsoft Teams online sessions with SEN Link Officers are for parents and carers of children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs who are due to move schools in September from pre-school to Year 1, Year 7 to Year 8 or are in a Dickson Plan school moving from Year 10 to Year 11.

When booking please select your preferred session from the drop-down list. You will be contacted prior to the date of the session with an exact time and an online meeting invitation link. Sessions are limited to 20 mins. A limited number of sessions are available on these dates, however further sessions across all transfer age groups will be advertised over the coming months. If demand for appointments for your chosen session and Link Officer exceeds capacity we will contact you with alternative arrangements. 

*When booking your session please select your Link Officer from the drop-down list in the 'Mentor' field. You will need to know who your Link Officer is before booking. If you do not know your Link Officer please contact SEND Central 028 9031 7777 (Option 2). Bookings for this session can be made until Monday 8th June.

* Please indicate when booking that you hold parental responsibility for the child in question by clicking the 'Permission' box.

Date/Time:

Wednesday 10th June (morning and afternoon sessions available)

These online session will take place via Microsoft Teams.

SARS Online Sessions (Omagh)

These Microsoft Teams online sessions with SEN Link Officers are for parents and carers of children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs who are due to move schools in September from pre-school to Year 1, Year 7 to Year 8 or are in a Dickson Plan school moving from Year 10 to Year 11.

When booking please select your preferred session from the drop-down list. You will be contacted prior to the date of the session with an exact time and an online meeting invitation link. Sessions are limited to 20 mins. A limited number of sessions are available on these dates, however further sessions across all transfer age groups will be advertised over the coming months. If demand for appointments for your chosen session and Link Officer exceeds capacity we will contact you with alternative arrangements. 

*When booking your session please select your Link Officer from the drop-down list in the 'Mentor' field. You will need to know who your Link Officer is before booking. If you do not know your Link Officer please contact SEND Central 028 9031 7777 (Option 2). Bookings for this session can be made until Monday 25th May.

* Please indicate when booking that you hold parental responsibility for the child in question by clicking the 'Permission' box.

Date/Time:

Wednesday 27th May (morning and afternoon sessions available)

These online session will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Overview of the Social, Behavioral and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) Chapter within the SEN Resource File

AIMS:

To outline the shift from managing behaviour to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing SBEW needs
Provide guidance on establishing a whole school ethos firmly built on collective care, Trauma Informed Practice and the Principles of Nurture
To know and understand how developing proactive and collaborative approaches leads to an evolution in how support is provided to pupils experiencing SBEW needs

Course Details: Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration. Registration for the first session in the course will automatically register the applicant for the subsequent sessions in the set.

PLEASE NOTE: This training takes place online using MS Teams on 2 separate days. Participants must attend BOTH dates in the applicable set of sessions. Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

24 September & 1 October 2025 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

26 November & 3 December 2025 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

28 January & 4 February 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

4 March & 11 March 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

27 May & 3 June 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)