Training & Events

C2k - Bromcom Onboarding Sessions

This session is for School SMS Leads and Senior Leaders from Primary schools, who have received their Bromcom Welcome email.

To help schools prepare for the T-6 process, the Onboarding session on Microsoft Teams will run through the steps leading to Bromcom and answer any questions you may have at this time.   These occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.00am for 30-40 mins.  We would encourage all SMS Leads to attend one of these brief sessions before the start of your T-6 journey. 

Just2easy Back to School Training Day - August 2026

Join the Just2easy team for an immersive, hands-on Back to School training day. 
 
Whether you’re new to Just2easy or already confident in using the Just2easy Toolsuite, this session will provide practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and valuable skills you can take straight into the classroom. Throughout the day, we’ll explore how Just2easy can be used progressively from Foundation Stage right through the Key Stages, helping to build pupil independence and confidence with technology. 
 
We’ll focus on the key teacher tools within Just2easy, showing you how to confidently create and manage digital portfolios to capture and celebrate pupil progress. You’ll explore how the Shared Classroom can enable collaboration and provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to showcase their work, including with other schools. We’ll also look at how to use the Staffroom to share resources and ideas with colleagues, alongside practical guidance on organising and managing files effectively. In addition, we’ll demonstrate how the Parent Portal can be used as a powerful tool to strengthen home–school communication and keep families engaged in their child’s learning. 
 
We’ll also explore how pupils can use Just2easy tools to create presentations, digital artwork, animations and coding projects in creative and purposeful ways. You’ll see how these link directly to the curriculum, ensuring ICT is meaningful and relevant across subjects, while supporting pupils to independently access the tool suite and manage their own files—building confidence, organisation and digital independence. 
You’ll leave feeling confident and inspired, with plenty of practical ideas—and lots of opportunities throughout the day to ask questions and get support along the way. 

These sessions will take place on:

Date Time Location Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 St Ronan’s Primary and Nursery School, Lisnaskea  Tuesday 25th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Broadbridge PS, Derry Wednesday 26th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 St Patrick’s PS, Dungannon 

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Monday 17th August 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions.

Adobe Back to School Training Day - August 2026

Join our hands-on training day exploring Adobe Express for primary and secondary classrooms.  

Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you’ll discover creative ways to enhance learning, connect with the curriculum, and use AI safely.  

Enjoy a supportive environment, practical ideas, and refreshments while gaining confidence to inspire your students. 

These sessions will take place on:

Date Time Location Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 W5 Life, Odyssey, Belfast  Monday 24th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Orritor Primary School, Cookstown  Tuesday 25th August 2026 09:30 - 15:00 Ulster University- Coleraine Campus

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Monday 17th August 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions.

AAIS Moving On Up - Transfer Training for Primary Professionals

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:

Training can be viewed any time throughout the school year.

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 email correctly to receive the training details in the confirmation email **

 

COURSE DURATION:

23 minutes

 

Audience:

Primary KS2, 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 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 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 ASD Online Training for Primary Professionals

AIMS:

- To develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

- To help staff adapt existing teaching and learning approaches to incorporate the strengths and needs of pupils with ASD

COURSE DETAILS:

The training 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:

1 Hour maximum

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’

AAIS Tier 2 Training Primary Toolkit (P3 - P7)

AIMS:

Module 1: An overview of theories and concepts of Autism.

Module 2: Physical and Visual Structure.

Module 3: Social Communication and Social Interaction.

Module 4: Autism and Positive Approaches to Behaviour.

Course Details:

Course participants can view the 4 Modules in their own time (pre-recorded)

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’

AAIS Emotional Regulation based on the principles of Zones of Regulation

Aims:

This course aims to: 

Provide school staff with six structured teaching sessions and accompanying resources to teach autistic pupils the concept of four emotional states, known as the ‘Zones’ and self-regulation strategies.

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:

Approx 50 mins

Audience:

Post-Primary & 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’

AAIS Lego Based Club: Building social skills one brick at a time

Aims:

This course aims to:

Support school staff in setting up a LEGO based club within their school environment Develop social competence of autistic pupils through play-based engagement Support development of social skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, negotiation, verbal and non-verbal communication Provide a social opportunity for autistic pupils during unstructured times, such as break-time and lunch-time etc. Highlight to the autistic pupil that socialising with a common purpose can be fun!

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: Approx 25 mins

Audience :

Post-Primary & 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’

 

IMAGINE Autism Acceptance Month Peer Training April 2026

IMAGINE – Understanding Autism in School is a video and accompanying resource designed to support pupils in developing a better understanding of Autism and to promote acceptance, empathy and inclusion within the school community.

After watching the IMAGINE video, the booklet contains a range of structured activities that encourage pupils to reflect on what they have learned and explore Autism in more depth. The tasks are designed to help pupils think about how Autistic people may experience the world, challenge common myths, and consider ways to create a more supportive and inclusive school environment.

The activities can be used flexibly depending on the needs and abilities of your class. Some tasks are designed for individual reflection, while others work well as paired or group discussions. Teachers may choose to lead certain sections as a class discussion, or allow pupils to record their ideas independently in the booklet.

The overall aim of this resource is to:

Increase pupils’ understanding of Autism Challenge misconceptions and stereotypes Encourage empathy and respect for differences Promote acceptance and inclusion within school communities

This resource is particularly suitable for use during Autism Acceptance Month, PSHE lessons, tutor time, or assemblies, but it can also be used at any point in the school year to support inclusive education.

By engaging with these activities, pupils will be encouraged to imagine what school might feel like from different perspectives and think about how small changes in attitudes and actions can help make school a place where everyone feels understood, respected and included.

Overview of Text Help Read Write Software

AIMS:

To introduce the software and explain the context of using it throughout schools in N. Ireland

To discuss the 18-month license for the software purchased by EA which will enable every child to have equal access to the latest version of this software in school and at home.

To explain the benefits of the software and discuss pupil cohorts who will find usage helpful.

To provide a live demo of the basic functions of the software and the settings that support each feature

To provide two short, timed tasks for participants to try themselves to gain experience using the software.

 Course Details:

The training is approximately 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 C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Strategies To Support Pupils With Working Memory Difficulties

AIMS:

Revise/highlight what working memory is and how it impacts on a pupil’s ability to learn while at school. To discuss the signs of working memory difficulties and how they might be recognised  both formally and informally. To highlight practical strategies which may support pupils with working memory difficulties at home and school. To signpost to resources and literature which may continue to support parents and teachers who are working to support pupils with working memory difficulties.

 

 

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 35 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 C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

An Overview of How Assistive Technology Can Help Pupils With Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is:

To provide participants with an overview of the resources which are available through the school’s C2K network for supporting pupils experiencing literacy difficulties in the primary and post primary settings.

Course Details:

The training will consist of 2 videos: 1 x 21 minute video and 1 x 46 minute video.

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.

 

Strategies To Support Pupils With Spelling Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is to:

Discuss the theory behind developing an effective approach to supporting spelling development.

Highlight practical strategies to support pupils with spelling difficulties.

 

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 1 hour and 20 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.

 

Strategies To Support Pupils With Comprehension Difficulties

AIMS:

The aim of this CPD presentation is to introduce participants to:

Discuss theory behind promoting comprehension as an essential reading skill

To discuss examples of best practice in supporting pupils with reading comprehension difficulties.

 

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 1 hour 25 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 C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

Dyslexia Friendly Primary Classroom

AIMS:

To highlight indicators of dyslexia across the Key stages.

To help teachers identify reasonable adjustments in your own classrooms and lesson delivery so that learning is more accessible and inclusive for all pupils

To help you identify pre-existing in-house technology to help support learners who are underachieving in the classroom

To reflect on your own skills base and identify areas that you can develop through a dyslexia friendly audit form

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 50 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 C2K email address correctly to receive the training details.

 

Transition From P7 to Year 8

AIMS:

Discuss areas relating to transition which are difficult for pupils transitioning to post-primary school.

Highlight practical strategies to support pupils in their transition to post-primary school

 

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.

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

 

Office 365 Learning Tools

AIMS:

To raise awareness of the free Microsoft Learning Tools that can assist all learners in reading, writing and communication.

To share the inclusive features of Immersive Reader, Dictate, Editor and Reading progress, in particular, as practical strategies to help bypass literacy difficulties.

 

 Course Details:

The training is approximately a 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 C2K email address correctly 

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

KS2 - Creating a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment in a Key Stage Two classroom

The EA Language and Communication Service and RISE NI have come together to develop a course to support teachers in the classroom and beyond. This course will help you build a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment for your pupils in your setting.

By the end of this training we hope the following outcomes will be achieved by: 

Exploring what we as adults need to do to make our classrooms language, communication and emotion friendly.  Focusing on building strong interpersonal relationships  Looking at a few key areas: Communication Strategies, Social Communication, Emotional Communication Strategies and how to use talk to extend young people’s thinking.  Discussing resources and how to embed this into the school day! 

 

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.

Nurturing Resilience

Nurturing Resilience

The Nurturing Resilience professional learning course is for school staff and is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children and young people in developing and further developing resilience, as well as including guidance for staff in how they too can further develop resilience in and for themselves.

This program will cover:

Research and resilience
Risk and Protective Factors
Emotional, Academic, Social Resilience - Growth Mindset - Resources to use in the classroom setting
Ideas for embedding resilience as a whole school

Participants will:

Understand the concept of resilience, where it came from, different perceptions and misconceptions regarding resilience and ultimately why it’s important for pupils.
Identify the different aspects of resilience.
Discover some resources that you can bring directly into your classroom/school to help nurture resilience as well as being signposted to further research/reading.

Course Details:

5th November 2026  

28th January 2027 

22nd April 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 12pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Suicide Awareness Training - Connections Link Life

CONNECTIONS LINK LIFE: Suicide Awareness Training

This training course covers:

Contributing factors that lead to poor mental health, emotional distress & suicide prevention awareness Understanding the role of mental health and emotions in relation to suicide prevention awareness Connect 4-Way Model for helping persons experiencing emotional distress or suicide Tools & resources for support in your community The role of self-care and wellbeing in fortifying mental health and preventing suicide

Participation & Readiness:

We ask that you are emotionally ready for suicide prevention awareness training and understand how to participate;

It is important you click to read and understand *Am I Suitable?*  Suicide prevention awareness training is potentially triggering Be confident in your ability to cope with the content of the training Take steps to keep yourself emotionally safe during training Best practice advises that people who have been bereaved by suicide or by any other traumatic death within the last 6 months, should not attend It is important that you click to read and understand the *How To Participate group agreement*

Course Details:

20th October 2026

22nd October 2026

2nd March 2027

4th March 2027

11th May 2027

13th May 2027

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.  

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Audience: Primary, KS2 and Post Primary SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals

Understanding Bereavement & Loss

Understanding Bereavement & Loss

The Bereavement and Loss professional learning course is for School Staff and is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support children and young people experiencing loss. This program will enhance participants' understanding of grief, develop their ability to provide effective support, and increase their confidence in handling the complexities of grief and provide compassionate support to those in need.

Participants will:

Develop greater knowledge and understanding of bereavement and grief responses. Develop an enhanced ability to support bereavement and loss issues within the educational setting. Gain an increased confidence in identifying, supporting, and signposting those experiencing grief.

Course Details:

12th November 2026 

11th March 2027 

20th May 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing

Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing 

This professional learning is designed to equip school staff with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support the emotional health and wellbeing of students. Participants will learn coping and self-care strategies that they can use daily to support their mental health. By prioritising mental health, we can significantly enhance the learning experience and overall wellbeing of our school community.

Participants will:

Increase understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues that impact children's and young people's readiness to learn. Improve ability to promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing within the educational setting. Gain greater confidence to identify, offer support, and signpost individuals experiencing wellbeing issues.

Course Details:

13th October 2026 

23rd February 2027

27th April 2027 

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Training will take place via online platform.

Please ensure you have entered your email correctly to receive the training details. You will receive a reminder email and a link to the online session a week before the training date.

Audience: Primary and Post Primary Staff, SENCO's, Principals and Pastoral Vice-Principals

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Communications Workshop

 

AIMS:

Communications Workshop will be facilitated by EA Communications Team with a focus on:

• Accessing Communication support for Controlled Schools
• Utilising media and social media channels to promote good news stories within Controlled Schools
• Dealing with challenge – Examples of effective communication practice
​

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Procurement Workshop

 

AIMS:

CSU: Procurement Workshop will be facilitated by EA Procurement Team with a focus on:

• Procurement Systems and Processes
• Procurement Regulation
• Managing procurement within a Controlled School
 

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

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu

Controlled Schools' Unit - School Management Training Programme - Health and Wellbeing Clinic

AIMS:

This Health and Wellbeing clinic, delivered by the EA Health and Wellbeing Team with contributions from Benenden and My Money Matters, offers school leaders practical guidance and resources to support staff wellbeing and encourage staff to take time to look after themselves.

 

TIME:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Participants will be required to complete an evaluation form at the end of the workshop. 

 

Please note that, due to limited capacity, bookings are restricted to one place per school.

 

The Controlled Schools Unit (CSU) is a dedicated service within the Education Authority providing strategic support, guidance and advocacy to Controlled Schools across all phases; to learn more or contact the team, visit Controlled Schools Unit information page https://www.eani.org.uk/schools/other-help-for-schools/controlled-schools-unit-csu
 

 

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

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. It happens when a child or young person is coerced, manipulated or deceived into sexual activity in exchange for things that they may need or want like gifts, drugs, money, status and affection. Children and young people are often tricked into believing they're in a loving and consensual relationship so the sexual activity may appear consensual. This is called grooming and is a type of abuse. They may trust their abuser and not understand that they're being abused. CSE does not always involve physical contact, and can also occur through the use of technology.

Join us to understand CSE, and how to support a pupil and their parents/carers once it is known that CSE is suspected or confirmed.

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Safeguarding & Child Protection - Responding to Neglect in Educational Settings

This pre-recorded training explores the different types of neglect, with a focus on the impact of neglect on a child’s overall development. It provides participants with the knowledge and tools to recognise and respond to neglect, to develop a support plan for a child at risk of neglect, and signposts to practical ideas of how to engage parents in discussions about the impact of neglect. It is underpinned by the recognition that every child needs at least one adult that is responsive to their needs.

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

Power to Change. Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

The ‘Power to Change Campaign’ is part of the NI Strategy to End Violence Against Woman and Girls (VAWG). The campaign was launched by the PSNI in January 2025 in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Executive Office.  The recorded webinar and the learning resources provided for use with staff and young people are designed to fit in with the preventative curriculum.  The aim of the campaign is to invite and encourage all men and boys to check and change their attitudes, beliefs and behaviours towards women and girls; to challenge their peers, and to have the confidence to step in safely to put a stop to behaviour that might put their friends at risk of offending. The campaign also hopes to instigate conversations about the influence of social media – and help to educate about the powerful algorithms that are behind the pushed microdoses of misogynistic and harmful messaging.

The webinar was hosted on MS Teams and introduced by Therese Moran (CPSS).  It is delivered by Lindsay Fisher (PSNI Detective Superintendent and  PSNI lead for the campaign), with an input from Jane McCarthy from The Executive Office. 

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

BECAUSE

BECAUSE

This specialised webinar has been developed and delivered by Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI). This follows on from a series of one day training courses that were funded by the Department of Education.

BECAUSE aims to build capacity in our workforce to better support young people who may be experiencing abuse in the home or in their relationships. It is based upon the premise; everyone can do something! This training is primarily aimed at school safeguarding teams in post-primary/EOTAS – but much of the webinar will be useful to Designated Teachers/Principals across any setting.

BECAUSE has an overall training aim:

To build capacity for post-primary teachers and other professionals to respond to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Course Details:

Pre-recorded and online.

Sub cover is not available.

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.

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs - SEND Implementation and Development Team

A programme of four videos and supporting resources to promote effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP

Video 1 - Introduction to the PLP & Legislation

Video 2 - Stages and Content of the PLP

Video 3 - Responsibilities and the PLP Process

Video 4 - Parts of the PLP

Participants will be sent the link to access the PLP training videos/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes for the Personal Learning Plan

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes - SEND Implementation and Development Team

Aims:

To understand the SMART(E) framework process, along with other supporting strategies to develop outcomes. To highlight how to link in provisions that will enable children and young people to succeed.

Participants will be sent the link to access the training video/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

Numeracy Toolkit to support pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties

This course aims to understand:

What is metacognition​ What research tells us about using manipulatives What are some of the manipulatives which can be in a numeracy toolkit, and ​how can they be of use

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 1

Aims:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS1; Discuss the importance of skills such as; Memory and Attention and Listening in KS1; Discuss Literacy and Numeracy barriers to a pupil with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS1; Discuss social interaction and best practice in supporting pupils with these skills; Support participants with target-setting for KS1 pupils in Literacy and Numeracy; Evaluate the use of Assessments for pupils in KS1.

Course Details

The training is approximately a 30 minute training presentation which participants can view in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

Facilitating Inclusion for Pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 2

AIMS:

Provide an overview of the profile of a child with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with identifying targets for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Support participants with target-setting for KS2 pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. Discuss Numeracy, Literacy and Behaviour strategies to support pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties in KS2 mainstream classrooms. Highlight good practice in order to achieve inclusive classroom environments for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties.

Course Details:

The training is divided into approximately four 30-minute pre-recorded videos and participants can view each session in their own time. Please ensure to sign up with your correct email address to receive the link for the training.

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)

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 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 Severe Learning Difficulties

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 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 Severe Learning Difficulties

Early Years Literacy for Children with Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide strategies to support language development in children with Down Syndrome in the Early Years; To provide an understanding of the specific challenges children with Down Syndrome face in learning to read; To provide strategies to begin to overcome these specific challenges; To introduce the Match/Select/Name approach to reading.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Supporting Communication Difficulties In Children With Down Syndrome

AIMS:

To provide an overview of characteristic difficulties affecting language development in children with Down Syndrome. To explore the impact these characteristic difficulties have on communication. To provide evidence based strategies to implement within a school/early years setting to support language and communication difficulties in children with Down Syndrome. To provide an overview of signing systems and to explore the benefits of signing with children with Down Syndrome.

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Supporting Learning in a Specialist Provision - Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY 

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an opportunity for Primary Specialist Provision staff to explore how to plan for delivering the NI Curriculum, to effectively meet the needs of pupils within their setting

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically developed to support the following -
1. Explore the rationale for a teaching, learning and assessment model using 3 IEP/PLP cycles,
2. Outline tools for identifying pupil needs,
3. Highlight possible models of curriculum delivery,
4. Suggest methods of monitoring and evaluating learning,
5. Signpost to relevant CCEA documentation.

Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm

Suggested Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Teachers, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordintors (SENCo)

Course Details: 

MS Teams

Setting up a Specialist Provision - Primary 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 a Primary 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:

EA Centres

Length: 9.30am -3.30pm

Targeted Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Visual Schedules in a Specialist Provision - Primary

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 Primary 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:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

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

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  Primary 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 benefits 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:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Primary

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  Primary 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 turn taking visuals can develop social skills.

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

Course Details:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Suggested Audience:

Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

Play Skills in a Specialist Provision - Early Years

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:

This is an online training video which participants can view in their own time. 
The link to access the course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Targeted Audience:

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

Please note: All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting. This is for registration and follow up resource purposes.

Supporting Expected Outcomes in Specialist Provisions using the PEP3

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide an overview of the PEP-3 as a tool to assess pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism (up to the age of 7 1/2), in a Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following - 

1. To gain background information regarding the PEP-3.
2. To become familiar with the materials used in the PEP-3.
3. To gain experience scoring the PEP-3. 
4. To prepare practitioners for using the PEP-3 to assess pupils with an Autism diagnosis. 

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Target Audience:

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

 

Supporting expected outcomes in Specialist Provisions using the WellComm Screening Toolkit

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Training Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to  provide an overview of the WellComm (Speech, Language, and Communication toolkit), from screening to intervention for pupils in a Specialist Provision. 

Course Structure/Content:

This session has been specifically structured to support the following:

1. Develop an awareness of the WellComm screening toolkit and intervention resources.

2. To become familiar with the WellComm scoring and tracking process.

3. Preparation for using the WellComm screening toolkit as an assessment tool to support IEP/PLP target setting.

Course Time:

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Target Audience

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

Course Details:

MS Teams

The Attach Programme (TAP) Trauma and Attachment Whole School Awareness Training

Overview

This training supports whole school awareness of the needs of Children Looked After. It explores the impact of trauma and attachment, and how relationships and environments can support children effectively.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into eight pre-recorded sessions (approx. 3 hours 40 minutes in total):

Introduction to Children Looked After Importance of Relationships Impact of Trauma and Adversity Insecure Attachment Patterns Other Areas of Need Blocked Care / Culture of Caring Relational Ways of Helping / Supporting Children Looked After Trauma and Attachment Informed Spaces

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

It Begins with You: Take Care and Culture of Caring

Overview

We recognise how important it is to take care of the adults who are supporting children and young people, including those who are Looked After.

This training provides foundational information on self-regulation and explores how school communities can develop a culture of caring, supporting adults to look after themselves and each other.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into three pre-recorded sessions (approx. 1.5 hours in total):

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 1

Why it is important to look after ourselves, understanding stress responses, and supporting the basics of regulation

It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 2

Practical ideas and approaches to support a more regulated state

Taking Care of Each Other

Creating a culture of caring within school communities

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Social Care Systems Training for Schools

Overview

This training introduces key legal definitions, terms, and processes relating to Children Looked After within the social care system.

It aims to support school staff in developing a clearer understanding of roles, responsibilities, and how agencies work together to support children.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into six short pre-recorded modules (just over 30 minutes in total):

Module 1 – What is a Child Looked After Module 2 – The Legal Status of Children Looked After Module 3 – Placement Types Module 4 – Inter-Agency Working Module 5 – Children Looked After Processes Module 6 – Summary – The Social Care Profile

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Sensory Awareness Training

Overview

This training aims to increase awareness of the sensory and survival needs of Children Looked After. It supports staff to build on their understanding of trauma and attachment, and to consider how sensory needs can impact all children within the school environment.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into three pre-recorded sessions (approx. 45 minutes in total):

Review of Brain Development and Polyvagal Theory of Social Engagement Survival States in the Classroom and Introduction to the Sensory Systems Scenarios You Might See in School and Ways to Help

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Understanding the Needs of Children Looked After: Training for EA Support Services

Overview

This training is designed for professionals working across EA Support Services. It provides an introduction to the needs of Children Looked After, with a focus on understanding how trauma, attachment, and development can impact presentation and engagement.

 

What’s included

This training is divided into four pre-recorded modules:

Module 1 – Overview of Children Looked After, Trauma, Brain Development and Nervous System Responses
Module 2 – Attachment Needs and Presentation of Children Looked After
Module 3 & 4 – Responses, Strategies and Advice for Working Alongside Children Looked After

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Education Training for Social Workers

Overview

This training aims to increase understanding of the education system and key processes. It supports social workers to develop their knowledge of educational needs and school systems, and to feel more confident in their role supporting Children Looked After to achieve their full academic potential.

 

What’s included

This training consists of one pre-recorded video (24 minutes) covering seven modules:

Module 1 – Admissions and Transfers Module 2 – School Management and Assessments Module 3 – Attendance and Transport Module 4 – Special Education Module 5 – Suspensions and Expulsions Module 6 – Inter-Agency Working Module 7 – The PEP Process

 

Access

You will receive the training links by email after registering. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Primary Pupils

This training is suitable for primary school staff who work directly with children, young people and families. It is particularly useful for SENCOs, those who work in a pastoral care role and any member of staff responsible for supporting attendance.

The training aims to:

Assist staff in identifying and understanding EBSNA, including the factors that can contribute to it, and maintain it. Provide staff with practical ideas and strategies to support young people experiencing EBSNA.

This training will be delivered once per term on the following dates, please note that participants must attend both sessions.

Term 1 Training Dates 

Session 1: 15th October 2025 3:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 22nd October 2025 3:00pm-4:30pm

Term 2 Training Dates

Session 1: 25th February 2026 3:00pm-4.30pm Session 2: 4th March 2026 3:00pm-4.30pm

Term 3 Training Dates

Session 1: 13th May 2026 3:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 20th May 2026  3:00pm-4:30pm

This is an online training event and will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

Please Note: Due to limited spaces and availability, we can only allow 2 members of staff per school to attend training.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA): Engaging with Entrenched EBSNA, Learning from Motivational Interviewing

This workshop provides a practical follow up to the initial training courses on Emotional Based School Non Attendance (EBSNA) developed by the Educational Psychology Service for primary and post-primary school staff. The workshop is particularly useful for SENCOs and/or those staff responsible for supporting attendance.

Attendees will further their learning regarding using techniques from Motivational Interviewing, to support them towards having more effective conversations with CYP experiencing EBSNA. The workshop will include a mix of theory, practical techniques, demonstrated role plays and videos.

This session aims to:

Raise awareness of the principles of Motivational Interviewing and introduce another way of working with complex EBSNA. Introduce the cycle of change in relation to EBSNA and consider the importance of a child’s readiness for change. Offer staff practical experience in using MI reflective listening techniques and support them to apply these in their work with children experiencing EBSNA.

The workshops will take place on the following dates:

Term 1:

Session 1: 16th September 2025, 1:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: 17th September 2025, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Term 2:

Session 1: 13th January 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: 14th January 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Term 3:

Session 1: 22nd April 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm

These sessions are at least 50% practical so staff signing up should be willing to participate in the activities. Attendees should come with a case of entrenched EBSNA in mind and be prepared to discuss it.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a small group session and places are strictly limited to one attendee per school at any given session.

Attendees must have already completed one of the following Educational Psychology Service’ Training Sessions

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Post-Primary Pupils.

Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) - A framework for supporting Primary Pupils.