Training & Events

Enriching Teaching and Learning in the Nursery Setting Through the Use of ICT

Aims

To increase awareness of the ICT tools /platforms available to Nursery Practitioners To increase knowledge and understanding of progression and development in Digital Skills To provide opportunities for self-reflection through the sharing of good practice from case studies

Programme Content

This professional learning will lead to an increased understanding of the curriculum requirements surrounding ICT in the Nursery Setting. Practitioners will have an increased awareness of the CCEA Digital Skills in the Northern Ireland Curriculum and the ETI Empowering Improvement Framework Core Contributory Area of Digital Skills. It will showcase a range of tools/platforms which can be used to enhance teaching and learning within the Nursery setting. There will also be signposting towards professional learning opportunities to support staff skills development. A number of case studies demonstrating good practice within the area of ICT will be shared to promote self-reflection and school improvement.

Physical Development and Movement in the Nursery Setting

Aims

To increase knowledge and understanding of the curriculum requirements of Physical Development and Movement. To support the development of children's physical skills through indoor and outdoor play. To provide opportunities for self-reflection through the sharing of good practice from case studies.

Programme Content

This professional learning will lead to increased understanding of the curriculum requirements surrounding Physical Development and Movement in the Nursery Setting. Practitioners will gain an increased awareness of supporting pupils' physical skills development, leading to improved health and well-being and readiness for learning. Practitioners will be signposted to relevant research and resources to enable them to enhance provision. A number of case studies demonstrating good practice within the area of Physical Development and Movement will be shared to promote self-reflection and school improvement.

C2k - Adobe Express digital creativity

These upcoming face-to-face Adobe training sessions are designed for teachers across nursery, primary and KS 3.

Dates TBC
Expected to be delivered in Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3

C2k - Just 2 Easy Back to School Training Event

Join the Just2easy team in person for an exclusive Just2easy training day, designed to empower teachers with the skills and confidence to seamlessly integrate ICT into everyday teaching and learning. Whether you're new to Just2easy or looking to deepen your expertise, this session will cover everything from introductory training on the tools to planning for progression in ICT.

Discover practical strategies, real-life examples, and hands-on techniques that ensure technology enhances pupil learning experiences. Plus, take away a whole-school planning scheme for Just2easy, equipping your school with a clear roadmap for effective ICT integration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make ICT an integral part of your classroom.

This course will take place on:

Date Time Location Tuesday 26th August 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm St Mary’s PS, Glenview, Maghera Wednesday 27th August 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm St ColmCille’s PS, Carrickmore Thursday 28th August 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm Ulster University, Belfast

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Tuesday 19th August 2025 at 12:00pm.

A confirmation email will be sent to applicants prior to the course date along with any further information. Places are limited and will be allocated in order of booking.

AAIS Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for staff in Pre-school Setting

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of practical strategies, with an emphasis on sensory strategies to support the pupil with ASD.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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:

53 minutes

Audience

 Pre-School Teachers, Classroom Assistants, SENCOs

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for Early Years, Primary and Special School Staff

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of practical strategies, with an emphasis on sensory strategies to support the early years, primary and special school pupil with ASD.

 

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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:

53 minutes

Audience:

Pre-School, Primary and Special Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Pre-School settings

AIMS:

- To recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- To explore a range of considerations and recommendations when setting up a sensory room within the pre-school setting

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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

17 minutes

Audience

Pre-school Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Early Years and Primary School Settings

AIMS:

- Recognise and acknowledge sensory sensitivities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

- Explore a range of considerations and recommendations when setting up a sensory room within the early years and primary school setting

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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:

17 minutes

Audience:

 Pre School and Primary and Special Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Tier 1: Autism – The Basics for Early Years

AIMS:

- To increase your knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

- To explore a range of practical strategies, strategies to support the pupil with ASD

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

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:

30 minutes

Audience:

Early Years Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

AAIS Tier 2: The Early Years Toolkit

AIMS:

​Module 1: -

- To increase our knowledge, understanding and acceptance of Autism

- To become aware of the guidance and legislation relating to supporting autistic learners

Module 2:

- To enable staff to use physical and visual structure to set up an autism friendly environment

Module 3:

- To enhance social development and communication through play

- To increase our understanding of the development of play skills in children with autism

Module 4:

- To consider a proactive approach towards supporting children with autism and behaviour management

Course Details:

This course is divided into four modules and can be watched in sections at times convenient to the participant 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:

60 minutes maximum per Module

Audience:

Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCos

** All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for stats purposes  **

DENI Number

During the registration process you will be asked for your setting’s Department of Education Reference Number - this must be input accurately.

**If your setting is outside Northern Ireland please select ‘Outside Northern Ireland’ or if you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’

Understanding Expressive Language in the Classroom

AIMS:

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop courses to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. Understanding Expressive Language in the Classroom will be delivered remotely via 4 online sessions: - What are Expressive language difficulties?

- How to identify a pupil with Expressive language difficulties.

- Building a supportive environment.

- Specific strategies for supporting Expressive language development.

Course Details:

Each session will consist of a pre-recorded online video presentation and activities to support your learning.

If you have never attended any receptive language training, it is recommended that you first complete “Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom” in preparation for this course.

This course was originally developed for Googel Classroom. If you hear Google Classroom referenced treat it was the site you are using.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom

AIMS:

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop courses to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. Understanding Receptive Language in the Classroom will be delivered remotely via 4 online sessions:

- What are Receptive language difficulties?

- How to identify a pupil with Receptive language difficulties.

- Building a supportive environment.

- Specific strategies for supporting Receptive language development.

Course Details:

Each session will consist of a pre-recorded online video presentation, activities to support your learning and useful links.

Audience:

Pre School and Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

Developing Early Attention​ and Listening Skills

This professional learning course on developing early attention and listening skills, has been written and produced collaboratively by RISE NI, SENIS MLD, SEN EYIS, the School Improvement Service and the Language and Communication Service.   

Our aim is to present to you a toolkit to help you informally assess attention and listening skills, in your setting with individuals, groups or whole setting.

In this training there are five sessions: 

Introduction to early attention and listening skills Sensory Motor skills Attention skills Listening skills Attention and Listening Baselines

 

Phonological Awareness Programme

Created by the Language and Communication Service, the Phonological Awareness Programme offers a fresh approach to this fundamental area of learning. We have split each area into small chunks to allow you to learn at your own pace and delivered the course via Google Classroom so you can access the lessons and materials when and where you need them.

Alongside the lesson videos, you will have access to;
 + over 300 newly created resources and games,
 + example videos of how to use each resource,
 + a progression continuum with detailed charts, and
 + a 5 minute informal assessment tool.

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

SEND Implementation and SENCo Support

This learning area contains modules of SEND training resources and guidance materials for SENCos/Learning Support Coordinators, senior leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff in schools and educational settings. It replaces the old SEND Website which will no longer be accessible. Click on the ‘Documents’ link on the menu on the right of the Dashboard page to find the following topic areas:

Graduated Response (WEP and SpEP) Leadership and Management Parent and Carer Leaflets Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Policies Provision Mapping SEN and Medical Categories SEND Podcasts School Development Day Packs Views of the Child

Some of these resources are also available on the public-facing EANI SEND Website on the new SENCo Support page https://send.eani.org.uk/sencosupport

AIMS:

 

To provide an understanding of changes to the SEN Framework To share updates on changes to legislation, regulations and the draft Code of Practice To host resources and materials to support staff who are working with children and young people with SEN in your school or setting.

 

TIME/DATE:

This learning area is open year-round.

Awareness and Management of toileting needs for children with SEN

AIMS:

To provide an awareness of the typical development of bladder and bowel control and the implications for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) To develop an understanding of toileting readiness and to consider strategies for advance preparation to support children with SEN To explore practical strategies for the management of toileting needs for children with SEN 

 

COURSE DETAILS:

05 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly 

Top Techniques: Meeting the Needs of Children in Early Years with Speech, Language and Communication Needs

AIMS:

To consider what speech, language and communication needs are To reflect upon the importance of speech, language and communication in a child’s overall development and learning To raise awareness of the typical development and the needs of the Early Years child To share strategies to support speech, language and communication within the Early Years environment

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 -  31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly 

Helping Children Understand and Manage Their Emotions

AIMS:

To explore strategies to help promote emotional literacy To explore structure, routine and positive behaviour strategies To provide a range of emotional regulation strategies To consider how we can help to de-escalate and manage challenging situations

 

COURSE DETAILS:

06 September 2023 - 31 August 2025

Audience:

Pre School Staff, Classroom Assistants and SENCOs

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly 

Supporting the Development of 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 will run from 06 September 2023 to 31 August 2025.

Duration: Approx 45 Mins

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

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

Development and Implementation of a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing Plan, Incorporating the Pupil’s Voice

Aims

Outline the process for developing, monitoring and reviewing a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) plan in line with the planning arrangements for pupils with a SBEW profile of need. (SBEW Proforma available in the updated SEN Resource file) Develop an understanding of how to unlock the pupil’s voice to contribute to the development of their SBEW Plan Increase awareness of how to use the pupil’s voice to shape, support and monitor progress

Delivery Dates:

14/10/2025 14.00-16.00

20/01/2026 14.00-16.00

24/03/2026 14.00-16.00

19/05/2026 14.00-16.00

Nurturing Principles & Practice - An Overview

AIMS:

Participants will gain an understanding of the following: -

Context of Nurture
6 Principles of Nurture
Underpinning theory -
Neuroscience/Attachment/Trauma Aces
Nurturing approaches

Course Details:

24th September 2025 - 11am- 12pm 

28th January 2026 -  1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

29th April 2026  - 3pm  - 4pm 

Audience:

EA Staff, EOTAS, Nursery, Post -Primary, Pre-School, Primary & Special 

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select  ‘Education Authority’  by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options.

Nurture in 5 - Emotional Health Programme

AIMS:

Provide a practical application of emotional health and wellbeing techniques within a nurturing approaches framework
Participants will gain an understanding of the following:
Emotional health and wellbeing strategies and techniques

Course Details:

1st October 2025  - 11am- 12pm 

4th February 2026  - 1:30pm  - 2;30pm 

6th May 2026  - 3pm  - 4pm 

Audience:

EA Staff, EOTAS, Nursery, Post Primary, Primary, Pre- School, Special 

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options

Connect & Nurture (CAN)

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the Connect & Nurture programme and its practical application of Circle. Participants will gain an understanding of the following;
To build on previous Circle Time experiences relative to trauma informed practice.
To provide staff with the opportunity to explore Connect and Nurture activities and ideas to support the development of Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Well-being (SBEW).

Course Details:

8th October 2025  - 11am  - 12pm 

18th February 2026 - 1;30pm - 2;30pm 

13th May 2026  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary,  Special , Special, EA Staff 

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options

 

Theraplay Informed Practice

AIMS:

Provide an overview of Theraplay and the practice associated.

Participants will gain an understanding of the following;

What is Theraplay
The format of Theraplay
Explore some of the activities involved

Course Details:

15th October 2025  - 11am - 12pm 

25th Febrary 2026  - 1:30pm  - 2;30pm 

20th May 2026 - 3pm  - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery, Primary, Post Primary, Special, EOTAS, EA Staff 

If you are currently not attached to any school please select ‘Other’ and if you are a member of Education Authority staff please select ‘Education Authority’ by scrolling to the bottom of the dropdown options.

Nurturing Staff

Aims and Objectives Provide a practical application of emotional health and wellbeing techniques for staff. Participants will gain an understanding of the following; Emotional health and well-being

strategies and techniques

 

Course Details:

26th November 2025 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm

11th March 2026  - 3.15pm - 4.15pm 

 

Audience Pre-School, Primary, Post Primary, Nursery, Special, EOTAS, EA Staff

Early Years Numeracy for Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of the difficulties children with Down syndrome may face in the development of numeracy skills. To provide classroom strategies that may help develop early numeracy skills through play. To introduce ways that multi-sensory maths resources can be used to support children with Down syndrome in the preschool setting.

Course Details:

This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.

Language and Communication for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on highlighting how speech and language develops and how it can be impacted by a diagnosis of severe learning difficulties.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -

Cover a range of strategies to support children with language and communication difficulties, Explain what speech and language difficulties are, and how they may present in children with SLD, Provide setting staff with possible strategies and interventions which can help to support attention and listening. Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

An overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties in Mainstream

Aims: 

A session tailored to your individual setting needs with a focus on highlighting how to gain an understanding of the profile of children and young people with severe learning difficulties, and strategies to support effective inclusion in mainstream settings.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

How we define severe learning difficulties and how it affects children and young people The importance of inclusion and the impact that effective inclusion has on the school, with reference to relevant legislation To give an overview of the barriers children with severe learning difficulties face, and strategies to overcome these across different curriculum areas Course Duration: A 40 Minute training video which particpants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email. Target Audience All staff supporting pupils with a severe learning difficulty in mainstream settings (including SPiMS) Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Promoting Positive Behaviour for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties

Aims: 

A session tailored to give an overview of factors which impact behaviour in children and young people with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and appropriate strategies to support them.

Course Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following;

To gain an understanding of how our behaviour and relationships impact the behaviour of our pupils with SLD To gain an overview of factors which impact behaviour, and the function of challenging behaviour in children and young people with SLD To gain an understanding of how to analyse and address behaviour using ABC (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) To gain knowledge of preventative strategies to implement within a school setting to promote positive behaviour for pupils Course Duration: A 40 Minute Session Target Audience All staff supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties Location: Delivered by SENIS SLD Service

Setting Up a Specialist Provision - Early Years Classroom

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY 

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with guidance on how to set up an Early Years Specialist Provision classroom and support them to meet the needs of each individual pupil.

Course Structure/Content:

This session outlines three important areas for Specialist Provsion staff to consider when setting up their classroom.

1. Physical Structure 
2. Visual Schedules 
3. Activity Systems 

Each of these areas are covered in detail with real-life examples. 

SPS staff will model their use, followed by supporting discussion about how they can be adapted to suit your own individual classroom environment. 

Course Details:

Location: EA Centres

Length: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Suggested Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

An Overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision - Early Years/Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  establish the purpose and process of baselining pupils, with a focus on identifying and overviewing appropriate baselining tools for each stage. 

This session will outline the Baseline and Tracking support available from the SPS. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -

1. The purpose of Baselining - 
• Why we need to baseline our pupils. 
• How baseline assessments fit into planning and how they impact practice.         

2. An overview of resources - A summary of some available baselining resources, outlining the cost, the provider, and an overview of how to use each resource. 

3. Summary of support - Outlining how SPS can support settings with baselining and tracking. 

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 2.30pm -4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Physical Structure within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following -   

1. Understand the importance of structuring an Early Years Specialist Provision classroom.   
2. Explore how the physical structure can be adapted.                                                         
3. Identify ways to label and organise resources and areas.                   
4. Explore ways to reduce distractibility to support pupil learning.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Suggested Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Visual Schedules in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement  Visual Schedules within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of visual schedules and the benefit for pupils.

2. How to develop a pupil individual schedule.

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of schedules that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators

Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Activity Systems within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. To develop an understanding of activity systems and the benefit for pupils.

2. How to develop an activity system.

3. Develop an understanding of the range and progression of activity systems that may be required to meet individual pupil needs.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to explore how to implement Visual Supports within their Early Years classroom to better support the individual needs of their pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Understand how visual supports can be used, e.g. countdown strips, super symbols, choice boards.

2. Explore how we can develop turn taking visuals using visual supports.

3. Understand how visuals can be used to indicate change in a pupil's schedule. 

4. Explore how visuals can be used to support learning through play.                                                       

Course Details:

MS Teams

Time: 3.00pm - 3.45 pm

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

An Overview of Social Skills & Friendships in a Specialist Provision

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  provide an overview of the support available from SPS to promote positive social skills and  friendships within in a Specialist Provision

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to provide an overview of the following SPS programmes supporting the development of pupil's social and friendship skills: 

1. Promoting Attention, Listening & Engagement  in a Specialist Provision

2. Developing language & fine motor skills through play dough in a Specialist Provision

3. Developing Social Skills through Lego / Duplo in a Specialist Provision 

4. Promoting Social Communication Skills in a  Specialist Provision.

Course Time: 

3.00pm - 3.45pm

Suggested Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

Play Skills in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Specialist Provision staff to support play skills.  It aims to explore how to  implement  play-based strategies within an Early Years/ Foundation Stage classroom to better support the individual needs of pupils.  

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Develop an understanding of the importance of play in the Early Years.

2. Develop an understanding of the stages of play.

3. Explore how to develop an environment to promote play.

Course Details:

MS Teams

Length: 3.00pm - 3.45pm

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Specialist Provision Staff, Foundation Stage Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Supporting the Education Needs of Children with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

This training is suitable for EA staff who work directly with children and young people, schools and families.

AIMS:

 

To provide an understanding of bereavement, grief responses and mourning​ To increase awareness of the ways in which children and young people grieve ​ To explore effective strategies which support children and young people through bereavement and loss​

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

This online training event will take place via Zoom.

Cognition and Learning Needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS).  The PRABIS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the PRABIS webpage: Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website

 

Q & A Session for joint consultation with Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) and Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This session will focus on cognition and learning needs and there will be opportunity for you to address your concerns and seek advice specific to your pupils.

This may include examples of relevant strategies for use in school or help with IEP/PLP targets.

An opportunity for open discussion about your pupils’ ABI needs and strategies within schools.  These are informal interactive sessions which will focus on the key SEN categories.  Advice will be given and questions answered by members of the ABI team.  Further information can be sought once your place is booked

TIME:

9.30am - 11.00am

This online training event will take place via Microsoft Teams

Social, Emotional and wellbeing needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session

 

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS).  The PRABIS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the PRABIS webpage: Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website

 

 

Q & A Session for joint consultation with Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) and Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This session will focus on emotional wellbeing and peer relationships and there will be opportunity for you to address your concerns and seek advice specific to your pupils.

This may include examples of relevant strategies for use in school or help with IEP/PLP targets.

An opportunity for open discussion about your pupils’ ABI needs and strategies within schools.  These are informal interactive sessions which will focus on the key SEN categories.  Advice will be given and questions answered by members of the ABI team.  Further information can be sought once your place is booked.

TIME:

9.30am - 11.00am

This online training event will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Sensory and Physical needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session

 

This training is provided jointly by the Educational Psychology Service and the Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS).  The PRABIS is a regional multi-professional team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. 

Please use the following link to access the PRABIS webpage: Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website

 

Q & A Session for joint consultation with Paediatric Regional Acquired Brain Injury Service (PRABIS) and Educational Psychology Service (EPS).

This session will focus on Physical and Sensory needs and there will be opportunity for you to address your concerns and seek advice specific to your pupils.

This may include examples of relevant strategies for use in school or help with IEP/PLP targets.

An opportunity for open discussion about your pupils’ ABI needs and strategies within schools.  These are informal interactive sessions which will focus on the key SEN categories.  Advice will be given and questions answered by members of the ABI team.  Further information can be sought once your place is booked.

TIME:

9.30am - 11.00am

This online training event will take place via Microsoft Teams.