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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 

# 1514

Office 365 Learning Tools

Primary Post-Primary

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.

 

# 1513

Transition From P7 to Year 8

Post-Primary Primary

Access Arrangements for Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

To examine access arrangements and the principles behind their existence. To highlight a range of access arrangements which may be appropriate for some primary pupils experiencing learning difficulties. To discuss the regulations that govern the administration of access arrangements in the CAT4, PTE, PTM, NGRT and the SEAG entrance exams. To provide signposting to online resources which may prove helpful for primary school staff in relation to access arrangements.

Course Details:

The presentation is 21 minutes long and can be watched at any time which is convenient for the viewer.

The link to access your course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly

# 1632

Access Arrangements for Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficu...

Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Primary

Access Arrangements for Post Primary Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

AIMS:

1. To examine what access arrangements are and the principles behind their existence.

2. To discuss the structures which regulate the administration of access arrangements.

3. To highlight a range of access arrangements which may be appropriate for some post primary pupils with literacy difficulties.

4. To provide signposting to resources and literature in relation to access arrangements which may prove helpful for school staff.

Course Details:

The presentation is 43 minutes long and can be watched at any time which is convenient for the viewer.

The link to access your course will be provided in your confirmation email.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly.

# 1722

Access Arrangements for Post Primary Pupils with Literacy Di...

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Post-Primary

An Introduction to Microsoft Reading Progress

AIMS:

1. To provide an overview of the main features of Microsoft Reading Progress and how it can be used help build confidence in reading fluency through personalized assignments.

2. To introduce Reading Coach and demonstrate how to create assignments.

3. To watch pupils completing Reading Progress and Reading Coach assignments.

4. To explain how to provide feedback and interpret data.

5. To signpost to additional information and literature.

Course Details:

The training is approximately a 30 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

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

Audience:

Everyone

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

 

# 1749

An Introduction to Microsoft Reading Progress

Everyone Primary Post-Primary

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.

 

# 1507

An Overview of How Assistive Technology Can Help Pupils With...

Primary Post-Primary

Running Records

AIMS:

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

Course Details:

The training is a 30-40 minute training video which participants can view in their own time.

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

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

AUDIENCE:

Primary and Post Primary Teachers, Classroom Assistants and SENCO's

# 1561

Running Records

Everyone Primary Post-Primary

Early Years LIT Cluster - Craigavon

Date and Time: Monday 26.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Brownlow Youth Resource Centre

Address: 1 Brownlow Road, Craigavon, BT65 5DL.

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2498

Early Years LIT Cluster - Craigavon

Nursery Pre-School

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.

 

# 1504

Overview of Text Help Read Write Software

Primary Post-Primary

Early Years LIT Cluster - Derry City

Date: Tuesday 20.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Waterside Youth Centre

Address: 40 Dungiven Drive, Derry BT47 6BW

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2494

Early Years LIT Cluster - Derry City

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Ards/Bangor

Date:Monday 19.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue:Castle Garden's Primary School

Address: 69 Bowtown Road, Newtownards BT23 8SH

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2499

Early Years LIT Cluster - Ards/Bangor

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Ballymena & Antrim

Date and Time: Tuesday 27.01.2026

Venue: Antrim Board Centre Lecture Theatre

Address: 17 Lough Road, Antrim BT41 4DH

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2501

Early Years LIT Cluster - Ballymena & Antrim

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 2

Date: Tuesday 27.01.2025 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Ardcarnet Youth Centre

Address: 25 Kinross Avenue, Belfast BT5 7GE

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2506

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 2

Pre-School Nursery

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 1

Date: Thursday 22.01.2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Mountcollyer Youth Centre

Address: Limestone Road, Belfast BT15 3AB

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2507

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 1

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 3

Date: Thursday 29.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Mountcollyer Youth Centre

Address: Limestone Road, Belfast BT15 3AB

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2504

Early Years LIT Cluster - Belfast Group 3

Pre-School Nursery

Early Years LIT Cluster - Lisburn

Date: Tuesday 20.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Good Shepherd Nursery School

Address: 11 Good Shepherd Road, Dunmurry BT17 0PL

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2500

Early Years LIT Cluster - Lisburn

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Larne & surrounding areas

Date and Time: Thursday 29.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Antrim Board Centre Conference Room 1

Address: 17 Lough Road, Antrim BT41 4DH

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2503

Early Years LIT Cluster - Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Larne...

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Downpatrick

Date: Monday 26.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: St Patrick's Primary School & Magheradroll Nursery Unit

Address: 38A Main Street, Ballynahinch BT24 8DN

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2502

Early Years LIT Cluster - Downpatrick

Pre-School Nursery

Early Years LIT Cluster - Dungannon

Date: Monday 19.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm 

Venue: Epicentre Youth Club

Address:  59, Lisanally Ln, Armagh, BT61 7HF.

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2497

Early Years LIT Cluster - Dungannon

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Enniskillen

Date: Thursday 03.02.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Lisnaskea Youth Centre

Address: 48 Drumhaw Park Lisnaskea Fermanagh BT92 0GT

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2496

Early Years LIT Cluster - Enniskillen

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Limavady

Date: Thursday 22/01/2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Limavady Youth Centre

 Address: 3 Greystone Road, Limavady BT49 0ND

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2493

Early Years LIT Cluster - Limavady

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Mid Ulster

Date: Wednesday 28.01.2026 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Venue: Antrim Board Centre - Lecture Theatre

Address: 17 Lough Road Antrim BT41 4DH

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2508

Early Years LIT Cluster - Mid Ulster

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - North Coast

Date and Time: Monday 19.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue: Playhouse Activity Centre

Address: Coleraine West Community Centre, The Rope Walk , Coleraine BT51 3EZ

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2505

Early Years LIT Cluster - North Coast

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Omagh

Date: Thursday 29.01.2026 2pm-3:30pm

Venue: Western South - Omagh Headquarters 

Address: 1 Hospital Road, Omagh

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2495

Early Years LIT Cluster - Omagh

Nursery Pre-School

Early Years LIT Cluster - Strabane

Date:Thursday 22.01.2026 2.00pm-3:30pm

Venue:Strabane Youth Centre

Address:Khiva House, 53 Urney Road, Khiva, Strabane BT82 9DB

This cluster is designed to:

• Introduce you to the team and the support available.

• Build new relationships with colleagues across the area.

• Shape the future of clusters together by sharing what you would like them to focus on going forward.

• Provide an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and influence how we work together to support children and families.

Audience: Nursery Teachers and Playgroup Leaders.

Number of attendees: 50

 

# 2528

Early Years LIT Cluster - Strabane

Nursery Pre-School

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