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Aims
To support High Quality Activity Based Learning in KS1. To provide opportunities for self-reflection through the sharing of good practice from a range of case studies.Programme Context
Examine and explore a range of strategies to build on the active play-based learning that has taken place in the Foundation Stage. Share a number of case studies demonstrating good practice to promote self-reflection and school improvement.
Supporting High Quality Activity Based Learning in KS1
Aims
To promote high quality teaching and learning in the Great Outdoors. To provide opportunities for self-reflection through the sharing of good practice from a range of case studies.Programme Content
Explore how to create engaging and enabling outdoor learning environments and experiences for Key Stage 1 pupils. Share a number of case studies demonstrating good practice to promote self-reflection and school improvement.
Learning in the Great Outdoors (KS1)
Aims
To identify possible challenges in the teaching and learning of mathematical word problems and how to overcome them. To explore a variety of approaches and strategies which support children to solve mathematical word problems. To provide a range of resources to support the teaching and learning of mathematical word problems.
Programme Content
This PL opportunity will be an online webinar which will build on ‘in person’ training provided on ‘Enriching Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving’ in-person professional learning in 2024/25. The webinar will be offered on three occasions during the August SD Days.
Developing the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Word Problems
Aims
To explore a range of physical and virtual manipulatives which support children in developing conceptual understanding in Mathematics. To consider a range of ideas for using manipulatives effectively to enhance children’s understanding and learning experiences.
Programme Content
This PL opportunity will be a full day ‘in person’ event offered on two days in each locality in different venues. Participants will engage in a wide variety of practical activities in using a range of manipulatives such as cuisenaire rods, pattern blocks, digit cards, counters, Numicon, dominoes, etc. to develop conceptual understanding based on current research. Opportunities to explore virtual manipulatives will also be provided.
Using Manipulatives to develop Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
These sessions are suitable for Principals and staff with remit for community links.
AIMS:
This two-session series offers schools an opportunity to explore how CUOS can impact children’s learning and school improvement.
After completion of the two sessions schools will be given access to an online portal of information, resources, case studies and a network of contacts to enable them to apply the learning from the sessions.
STRUCTURE/CONTENT:
This session will explore the nature of CUOS: Community Sharing, Curriculum Enrichment, Community Partnership & Community Planning.
The rationale for CUOS will be examined and illustrated from schools and their communities.
Participants will be provided with resources to inform and enthuse members of their school community on the worthwhileness of CUOS.
Date/Time/Venue:
Tuesday 18th November 2025
9.30am - 12.00pm
Venue: Boardroom, Dundonald HQ
Building Synergy - Session 1: An Introduction to Community Use of Scho...
These sessions are suitable for Principals and staff with remit for community links.
AIMS:
This two-session series offers schools an opportunity to explore how CUOS can impact children’s learning and school improvement.
After completion of the two sessions schools will be given access to an online portal of information, resources, case studies and a network of contacts to enable them to apply the learning from the sessions.
STRUCTURE/CONTENT:
This session will enable schools to baseline their level of CUOS and chart a pathway ahead to develop their progress.
Focus on how schools measure the impact of CUOS on their children, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.
Guidance provided on how to embed CUOS into a school development plan as a driver for school improvement. This will reference how CUOS relates to ETI’s proposed new inspection process.
Building Synergy - Session 2: How to Baseline, track and measure Impac...
Session 2- Prioritisation
Aims
To examine the challenges in selecting key priorities for the SDP. Explore the benefits of SMART targets and collaborative annual action plans. Sharing approaches to developing realistic and joined-up 3-year plans.
Structure / Content
During this workshop principals will be guided on how to make the most effective use stakeholders feedback gathered during the Engagement Stage. The focus of this workshop will be to provide advice and resources for principals to bring back to their schools to support selection of the main priorities for the SDP. This will include developing 3-year strategic plans and costed action plans.
Planning for Improvement - Session 2
This programme will provide new and aspiring middle leaders with the opportunity to engage in professional learning that will:
Inspire, support and challenge through a research-informed programme. Challenge and develop thinking about key leadership issues. Provide opportunities for collaboration and engagement with other middle leaders across Ni. Build capacity to lead an aspect of school improvement by taking the lead role in a school improvement project, which has a direct impact on improving pupil outcomes.APPLY VIA EXTERNAL LINK
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Steps into Leadership
C2k are offering online DENI overview sessions using Microsoft Teams. The overview will be useful for All Staff working on the DENI Census return.
Course Content:
Introduction PowerPoint - includes course content/important dates and processes My School - navigate to guidance documentation, highlighting areas such as DENI checks e.g. reports and option of Bulk update Run through checking reports - e.g recording pre-school experience, missing religion/ethnicity and home language, accommodation type, FSM (start and end dates), SEN register checklist, SPiM Prepare DENI Census Create Return Red Validations - fix/check over black error warnings Summary Tables/Detailed report Sign Off Export/AnycommsDates TBC
C2k - DENI Census Overview: Primary
This course is for anyone new to the role of a school C2k Manager.
The Course will demonstrate how to manage the C2k network in school and will cover the following:
The Managed Desktop User Management and Provisioning Internet Filtering The Local Area Network (LAN) Workstation Management Wireless Conclusion (including Q&A) Dates tbc
C2k - New C2k Manager Training
C2k are offering online sessions to outline the SMS End of Year procedures. The overviews are directed at staff in school who will be assigning pupils to classes, etc. in SMS e.g. School Secretary and/or Principal. Staff in school must carry out all these processes.
Editing Academic Year (check Autumn Term Start Date) Adding FSM End Date Accept Applications Pastoral Structure - Next Academic Year School Promotion Attendance procedures to be completed including Archiving The School Closures and Planner report Dates tbc
C2k - SMS End of Year Online Overview (Primary, Special & EOTAS)
C2k are offering CTF Year 7 to Year 8 online overview sessions for Primary Schools to outline the SIMS .net Pupil Movement process.
In accordance with DE requirements, Year 7 pupil records are sent electronically by Primary Schools to the relevant Post Primary or Special school. This year the CTFs can only be sent from 20 May onwards to Post Primary/Special schools through the AnyComms App within the App Store. This process must be completed by 5 June 2023.
The overview is for members of staff who deal with pupil records in SIMS .net, most likely a member of the office staff and will be delivered using Microsoft Teams.
The aim of the session is to provide training and guidance in assigning Year 7 pupils leaving dates, destinations etc. and the process to transfer to Year 8.
C2k - SMS Pupil Movement Year 7 to Year 8 Overview 2025
Join our NAACE EdTech Review Framework (ERF) workshops, designed for Northern Ireland schools looking to embed digital skills and drive digital transformation. This workshop is ideal for school leaders, ICT coordinators and teachers from all subject areas eager to integrate technology into their classrooms.
Whether you're completely new to NAACE or have been using the ERF already this workshop will be suitable to you. We aim to provide valuable insights and practical guidance on your school's digital journey. The workshop is an opportunity to work with fellow educators, the C2k eLearning team and School Improvement Professionals in a collaborative environment.
We welcome both those who have started NACCE and new schools.
C2k - NAACE Collaborative Workshops
These upcoming face-to-face Adobe training sessions are designed for teachers across nursery, primary and KS 3.
Dates TBC
C2k - Adobe Express digital creativity
This up and coming face to face training session is for Key Stage 2 teachers with a focus on utilizing C2k News Desk to enhance the delivery of the World Around Us curriculum.
Dates TBC
C2k - News desk - World Around Us
Join us to explore how the iPad is transforming teaching and learning at Primary and Post Primary Schools in Northern Ireland.
Dates TBC
C2k - Academia Back to School Event Delivering the NI Curriculum with ...
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 Moving On Up - Transfer Training for Primary Professionals
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 Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder for Early Years, ...
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 Sensory Rooms: Recommendations for Early Years and Primary School...
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 1 ASD Online Training for Primary Professionals
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 Tier 2 Training Primary Toolkit (P3 - P7)
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’
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AAIS Emotional Regulation based on the principles of Zones of Regulati...
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’
AAIS Lego Based Club: Building social skills one brick at a time
Please note 2025-26 dates TBC booking will now become available in August 2025.
Title: Addressing Bullying in Schools Leadership Training Programme
A comprehensive professional development programme for Safeguarding, Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) pastoral leads and SENCOs/Learning Support Coordinators in schools.
Programme Aim
For all pupils in the region to attend a school where staff are trained to implement a supportive Addressing Bullying in Schools policy with associated practices.
Purpose
To build the confidence and ability of school leaders to align and implement an evidence-based, whole school approach to support children and young people, address statutory requirements and embed best practice. Connecting legislation, baseline-assessment, research, systems/processes, preventative approaches, effective responses, stakeholder engagement and communication, and policy.
Programme Structure
Attendance at a 1-day face-to-face launch workshop (participants can choose from 3 different venues across the region and dates). Attendance of 5 online follow-up sessions (participants can select to attend either am or pm session which are offered on different days). Independent engagement with online resource materials shared through the SDS learning platform. Completion of associated tasks aligned to the review and update of school policy and associated practices.Depending on your school size and structure, it is recommended that at least 2 members (max: 5) of the pastoral leadership team attend the training together.
Addressing Bullying in Schools Leadership Training Programme 2025-26
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.
Overview of Text Help Read Write Software
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.
Strategies To Support Pupils With Working Memory 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.
An Overview of How Assistive Technology Can Help Pupils With Literacy ...
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 Spelling 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.
Strategies To Support Pupils With Comprehension Difficulties
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.
Dyslexia Friendly Primary Classroom
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.
Transition From P7 to Year 8
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
Office 365 Learning Tools
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 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 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
Understanding Receptive Language in the 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!
KS2 - Creating a Communication and Emotion Friendly Environment in a K...
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
Developing Early Attention and Listening Skills
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.
Phonological Awareness Programme
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 suicideParticipation & 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:
11th November 2025
20th January 2026
7th May 2026
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
Suicide Awareness Training - Connections Link Life
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:
16th October 2025
29th January 2026
23rd April 2026
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
Promoting Positive Emotional Health and Wellbeing
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 schoolParticipants 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:
7th October 2025
26th February 2026
12th May 2026
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.
Nurturing Resilience
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:
21st October 2025
3rd March 2026
26th May 2026
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.
Understanding Bereavement & Loss
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
Safeguarding Children who Perform Chaperone Training for Licensing and...
AIMS:
To enable Designated and Deputy Designated teachers to have an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
To equip Designated and Deputy Designated teachers with the knowledge and skills required to apply relevant child protection legislation, policies and procedures to their day to day practice.
OBJECTIVES:
Day 1:
Become familiar with the principles, legislation, policies and guidance underpinning safeguarding and the relationship between safeguarding and child protection.
Recognise and discuss the signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation through the use of case studies.
Increase awareness of specific safeguarding issues such as neglect, mental health, child sexual exploitation and online safety and recognise safeguarding issues for children with increased vulnerabilities.
The roles and responsibilities of Designated Teachers, the safeguarding team, Board of Governors, EA CPSS and ETI and SBNI/Case Management Reviews.
Record Keeping and Records Management.
Day 2:
Through the use of a case study focusing on Domestic Violence and Abuse participants should become familiar with the following:
Domestic Violence and Abuse Issues
Challenges for children and professionals in managing disclosures
Recognising, receiving, responding to and recording activities following a disclosure or observation of child abuse
Use of the UNOCINI referral document
Relationships with our partner agencies and how we communicate with them.
Case conference and decision making
Recording and record keeping
Audience
Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers
Course Details:
October 2025 – March 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).
Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team. If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designate...
AIMS
To provide newly appointed Principals with the knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.
OBJECTIVES
• Identify the role of members of the school safeguarding team.
• Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS).
• Discuss the role of ETI in safeguarding and child protection.
• Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE guidance governing safeguarding and child protection.
• Understand the role of the Principal in managing allegations against members of staff.
• Consider the requirements around record keeping.
• Become familiar with the Case Management Review process and the messages for schools from recent SBNI CMR reviews.
• Become familiar with Domestic Homicide Reviews and the role of Education in the process.
Audience
Newly Appointed Principals
Course Details:
October 2025 – March 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).
Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team. If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for First Time Principals
AIMS:
To enable DTs/DDTs to further their understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues in line with SBNI 4-year strategy and updated DE guidance.
To increase DTs/DDTs knowledge and skills in the application of relevant safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and procedures by drawing on their experiences to date.
Learning:
Revisit key aspects of your previous safeguarding and child protection training.
Consider recent trends and developments in safeguarding and child protection.
Use practice examples to reflect on the Designated Teacher Role.
Audience
Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers
Course Details:
October 2025 – March 2026
9:30am - 13:00 pm
Sub cover provided to a maximum of £246 for a full day (this rate is subject to change).
Participants will be invited directly to book onto training by the Child Protection Support Service Team. If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Refresher Training for Designated & De...
The Child Protection Support Service (CPSS) has developed online refresher training for school principals in the form of 3 pre-recorded sessions for those principals whose training has or is due to expire during the school year 2025/2026.
AIM:
To provide newly appointed principals with knowledge and understanding to fulfil their role in managing safeguarding and child protection in their school/educational setting.
Objectives:
Principal will have the opportunity to:
Identify the role of the members of the school safeguarding team.
Become familiar with the role of and support offered by the EA Child Protection Support Service (CPSS)
Discuss the role of ETi in safeguarding in child protection.
Increase their knowledge of legislation and DE Guidance governing safeguarding and child protection
Have an understanding of Operation Encompass and the responsibilities of the safeguarding team in this process.
Audience
All Principals
Course Details:
September 2025 – March 2026
9:30am - 13:00 pm
Sub cover provided to a maximum of £123 for a half day (this rate is subject to change).
Participants will be invited directly to complete training by the Child Protection Support Service Team. If you have any queries, please email cpssdutyandtraining@eani.org.uk.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Online Principal Refresher Training
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.
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
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.
Safeguarding & Child Protection - Responding to Neglect in Educational...
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.
Power to Change. Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
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 ChildSome 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.
SEND Implementation and SENCo Support
Aims and Objectives:
Toprovide an overview of the whole school social behaviour and emotional wellbeing programme known as High Five Friday.
This course will outline the core features of High Five Friday and how schools can get involved.
To provide an overview of the range of primary school aged resources available on the High Five Resource Hub.
Online Dates and times:
03.11.25 - 2:15pm-3:30pm
23.03.26 - 3:15pm-4:30pm
18.05.26 - 2:15pm - 3:30pm
High Five Friday Information Session
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
Developing a Calm Plan
One registration for 3 sessions- Relationships, Building Resilience & Planning Support
Aims:
• Enable school staff to use a range of strategies and resources to promote inclusion for children and young people with a statement of SEN for Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) needs.
• Understand the needs of children and young people with a SBEW statement of SEN needs.
Learning outcomes:
Session 1
Explore strategies which can be used to develop positive relationships with pupils who have SBEW needs and develop a culture of listening to the child/ young person's voice.
Session 2 Understand the importance of resilience development for pupils with a SBEW profile of need. Identity effective practice which will nurture the development of resilience for pupils with SBEW profile of need.
Session 3 Identity the skills, support and strategies that can be used to nurture belonging, raise self-awareness and to reduce tension for pupils with SBEW profile of need. Understanding of and monitoring of outcomes for pupils with SEN.
Location Microsoft Teams Online Platform
30/09/2025, 07/10/2025, 14/10/2025 Time 11.00-12.30
2/11/2025, 19/11/2025, 26/11/2025 Time14.00 -15.30
13/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 27/01/2026 Time 11.00-12.30
22/04/2026, 29/04/2026, 06/05/2026 Time 14.00 -15.30
Supporting Pupils with a Statement for Social, Behavioural and Emotion...
Aim: To develop and increase understanding of the factors contributing to Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) needs and how to support pupils presenting with such a profile of need in school.
Learning Outcomes: Familiarisation with a range of tools, resources and strategies to support pupils with SBEW needs. Development of an increased confidence to support pupils with SBEW needs.
Location
Online Platform Microsoft Teams
Time 11.00- 12.30
Dates 01/10/2025, 06/11/2025, 03/12/2025, 07/01/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/03/2026, 07/05/2026
Toolkit for New Classroom Assistants supporting Social, Behavioural an...
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 progressDelivery 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
Development and Implementation of a Social Behaviour Emotional Wellbei...
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.
Nurturing Principles & Practice - An Overview
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
Nurture in 5 - Emotional Health Programme
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
Connect & Nurture (CAN)
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.
Theraplay Informed Practice
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
Nurturing Staff
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 course will be available to access online throughout the school year.
Early Years Literacy for Children with Down Syndrome
AIMS:
To provide an overview of the developmental profile of children and young people with Down syndrome To provide an overview of the learning profile of children with Down Syndrome To highlight ways of adapting good practice regarding inclusion. To provide teaching and learning strategies to support children with Down Syndrome within primary educational settingsCourse Details:
This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.
Overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Down Syndrome
AIMS:
To provide an overview of factors which impact behaviour and functions of challenging behaviour. To provide an overview of the behavioural traits/challenges of children with Down Syndrome. To provide an understanding of how to analyse and address behaviour using an ABC (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) approach. To provide evidence based strategies to implement within a school setting to promote positive behaviour for children with Down Syndrome.Course Details:
This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.
Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children with Down Syndrome
AIMS:
To provide an overview of Sensory Integration/Processing. To provide an overview of how Sensory Integration/Processing affects children with Down Syndrome and how this might present within a school setting. To provide an understanding of specific sensory integration difficulties and the associated challenges. To provide a range of evidence based strategies that can be implemented to help reduce the impact of sensory processing difficulties for children with Down Syndrome.Course Details:
This course will be available to access online throughout the school year.
Sensory Integration for 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 course will be available to access online throughout the school year.
Supporting Communication Difficulties In Children With Down Syndrome
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
Language and Communication for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficultie...
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
An overview of the Effective Inclusion of Pupils with Severe Learning ...
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
Promoting Positive Behaviour for Pupils with Severe Learning Difficult...
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 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
Supporting Learning in a Specialist Provision - Primary
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)
An Overview of Baselining and Tracking in a Specialist Provision - Ear...
Training Aim:
This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide staff from Specialist Provisions with guidance on how to set up an 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)
Setting up a Specialist Provision - Primary Classroom
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:
MS Teams
Length: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Targeted Audience:
Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)
Visual Schedules 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 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:
MS Teams
Time: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Targeted Audience:
Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)
Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence in a Special...
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:
MS Teams
Length: 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Suggested Audience:
Primary Specialist Provision Staff, School Leadership Team, Learning Support Coordinators (SENCos)
Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision - Primary
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
An Overview of Social Skills & Friendships in a Specialist Provision
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)
Play Skills in a Specialist Provision - Early Years
AIMS:
The training is part of a suite of trainings available through the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service, The Attach Programme. It aims to raise awareness in the whole school staff team of the needs of children who are Looked After, by exploring the following:
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 SpacesCourse Details
The course consists of eight pre-recorded videos of between 17 and 42 minutes each which participants can view in their own time. Please refer to the information sheet “Preparation for Whole School Training” that has been provided to your school by your supporting Assistant Advisory Officer.
The links to access the presentations will be provided in your confirmation email.
Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive the training details.
Children Looked After: TAP Trauma and Attachment Whole School Awarenes...
Aims
We recognise just how important it is to take care of the adults who are doing the important work of looking after our children who are Looked After, and all children. These PowerPoints provide some foundational information on self-regulation and creating school communities that are ‘Caring Cultures’ to enable the adults to look after themselves well. There is no requirement to access this resource, but it will hopefully be helpful.
Course Details
This resource is divided into 3 sections, providing approx. 1.5 hours of pre-recorded, narrated material:
It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 1 – why it is important to look after ourselves, stress responses, and supporting the basics of regulation to take care of ourselves.
It Begins with You: Take Care, Part 2 – therapeutic ideas and activities for achieving a regulated state in the context of looking after ourselves.
Taking Care of Each Other – how we can create a "Culture of Caring" in our school communities and look after each other.
Please refer to the information sheet "SNC Info on Narrated PowerPoints It Begins with You - Take Care and Culture of Caring" that has been provided to your school by your supporting Assistant Advisory Officer.
The links to access the presentations will be provided in your confirmation email.
Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive the training details.
It Begins with You: Take Care and Culture of Caring
AIMS:
This training is part of a suite of trainings available through the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service. It aims to explain the legal definitions and terms in relation to Children Looked After within the Social Care System.
• Introduction
• What is a Child Looked After
• The Legal Status of Children Looked After
• Placement Types
• Inter-Agency Working
• Children Looked After Processes
• Summary - The Social Care Profile
Course Details
The course consists of 7 pre-recorded modules lasting just over 30 minutes in total which participants can view in their own time.
The links to access the presentations will be provided in a confirmation email upon registration.
Please ensure you enter your email address correctly to receive the training details.
Children Looked After: Social Care Systems Training for Schools
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-4:30pmTerm 2 Training Dates
Session 1: 25th February 2026 3:00pm-4.30pm Session 2: 4th March 2026 3:00pm-4.30pmTerm 3 Training Dates
Session 1: 13th May 2026 3:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 20th May 2026 3:00pm-4:30pmThis 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) - A framework for supp...
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-3:30pmTerm 2:
Session 1: 13th January 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: 14th January 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pmTerm 3:
Session 1: 22nd April 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pm Session 2: 23rd April 2026, 1:00pm-3:30pmThese 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.
Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA): Engaging with Entrenc...
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.
Supporting the Education Needs of Children with Acquired Brain Injury ...
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
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 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.
Social, Emotional and wellbeing needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A se...
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.
Sensory and Physical needs - Acquired Brain Injury Q & A session