Core Priority Two - Promoting High Quality Teaching, Learning and Support

A collaborative approach to learning through play

Two 'Pathways into Partnership' clusters will share how they have worked collaboratively to further develop their learning through play. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 8 April 2025 

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

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

Learning through play in the Foundation Stage

Teaching and Learning – Learning Through Play in the Foundation Stage 

Play is the most natural way for children to learn and provides the time and space to discover, explore, imagine, create, experiment, problem solve and most importantly, have fun. The Northern Ireland curriculum(p9) states that young children learn best when learning is interactive, practical and enjoyable and recognises that well planned and challenging play helps children to understand and learn about themselves and the world they live.  Play is fundamental in supporting pupils to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to real life and purposeful contexts across the curriculum.

These sessions, led by Foundation Stage practitioners and principals, will support you to implement engaging, play based learning experiences, immersed in thinking skills ans personal capabilities. You will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and reflect upon your practice during the online and face-to-face sessions. 

‘Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.’  

Friedrich Froebel 

By participating in this programme, you will be required to reflect on your current practice and identify an aspect for further development.  At the end of the programme you will be asked to share your learning and the impact on provision and outcomes for children.

Please select one date as the same session will be repeated on both dates.

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

Course Details:

Join Pam Lowry and lead practitioners as they share their experience of creating engaging play-based learning opportunities.

This workshop will be delivered online on the 10th October 2024 and will be repeated on the 15th October 2024.  

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hours 45 mins - 14.15 - 16.00  

 

DENI Number:

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

Maximising learning through play - ICT in the FS.

Enhance learning through the use of digital technology.

 

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

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 6 March 2025.  

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hours 30 mins  14.30 - 16.00

 

DENI Number:

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

Maximising learning through play - Language and Literacy in the FS

Discover how to maximise learning through play in an enriched language and literacy environment. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 28 January, 2025 

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

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

Maximising learning through play - Mathematics and Numeracy in the FS.

Discover how to develop and embed key mathematical concepts and language through play-based learning.

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

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 7 January 2025.  

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

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

Maximising learning through play - The Arts in FS.

Maximise learning through The Arts by engaging children in creative and expressive play experiences.

 

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

Course Details:

This workshop will  be delivered online 25 February 2025.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

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

Maximising learning through play - The World Around Us in the FS.

Maximise learning in The World Around Us by engaging children in exploratory and investigative learning experiences. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 20th February 2025.

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15

 

DENI Number:

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

Play: Planning, observation and assessment

  Explore the key features of planning with and for the children and how observation and assessment inform future learning. All participants should register individually even if the training is viewed within a group setting as this information is required for statistical purposes.  

 

 

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 27 March .

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hours 30 mins - 14.30 - 16.00 

 

DENI Number:

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

Sharing Stories: Sharing Spaces. Creative Learning in the Great Outdoors.

This practical session explores how to bring stories to life in a playful, engaging outdoor learning environment. (This outdoor learning session will be repeated across various outdoor spaces across NI- please register your interest for one centre only.)  Due to the limited capacity at each venue, enrolment in this course will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Your expression of interest will be noted, and a confirmation will be sent to you via email.

 

TIME: 9.30am - 2.00pm This online training event will take place face to face in your chosen location.

The role of the adult in facilitating purposeful play in the Foundation Stage.

Explore the critical role that the adult plays in supporting children's learning within the play context.

Please select one date as the same session will be repeated on both dates.

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

Course Details:

This workshop will be delivered online on the 14 November 2024 and will be repeated on the 19 November 2024.  It will be open to Foundation Stage practitioners and classroom assistants. 

The link to access the course will be provided in the confirmation of registration e-mail. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour - 15.15 - 16.15 

 

DENI Number:

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

Addition and Subtraction Bonds

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims:  To consider the use of manipulatives, models and images to support children’s understanding of the composition of number and developing knowledge of addition and subtraction bonds to 20.  To explore a range of practical activities which promote number sense and strengthen mental representations of addition and subtraction bonds.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 2nd October and will be repeated on the 9th October.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

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 you are not attached to a school, please input 9999.

 

Extending Mental Maths Skills

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school. Aims:  To consider in greater depth the strategies of mental calculation and how to support children to achieve greater fluency in mental calculation in Key Stages 1 and 2.  To explore a range of ideas which can develop fluency in additive and multiplicative reasoning. Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 13th November and will be repeated on the 18th November.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

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 you are not attached to a school, please input 9999.

Multiplication and Division Bonds

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims: 

To explore key issues in the teaching and learning of multiplication and division bonds. 

To consider a variety of resources to help children develop and practise their recall of multiplication and division bonds. 

Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will be delivered on the 16th October and is repeated on the 17th October.

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

DENI Number: 

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

If you are not attached to a school, please input 9999.

Number and Mental Calculation Overview

It is only necessary to select one date as the sessions are repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims: 

To consider strategies to develop children’s number sense and improve their fluency in mental calculation. 

 

To explore a range of practical ideas which promote fluency in number and mental calculation. 

 

To provide a range of resources to support teachers in delivering high quality learning and teaching in number and mental calculation.  

Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 27th August and will be repeated on the 28th and 29th.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

2 hours 15 mins (inc. a short break) 

DENI Number:

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

If you are currently not attached to any school, please input 9999.

 

Understanding the Number System

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated.  If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims: 

To consider effective approaches to teaching number, number notation and number sequences as foundations for mental strategies. 

To explore practical resources to develop children’s skills in counting and understanding of number notation.

Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 18th September and will be repeated on the 25th September.

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

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 you are currently not attached to any school, then input 9999. 

 

Enriching Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving Overview (EMRPS)

It is only necessary to select one date as the sessions are repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 27th August and will be repeated on the 28th and 29th.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected.

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

Course Duration:

2 hours 15 mins (inc. a short break) 

 

DENI Number:

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

If you are currently not attached to any school, then input 9999. 

Locality East (Ards & North Down, Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Newry, Mourne & Down)

This is a 3 day course and participants are required to attend on all three dates. If you register for these dates and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This three day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

3 days - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

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

 

 

Locality North (Antrim & Newtownabbey, Causeway Coast & Glens, Derry & Strabane, Mid & East Antrim)

This is a three day course and participants are required to attend all three dates. If you register for these dates and find that you are unable to attend, it is important to email the named contact so that your place can be reallocated. Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This three day course will be delivered in three separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

3 days - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number:

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

 

Locality South West (Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon, Mid Ulster, Fermanagh & Omagh)

This is a three day course and participants are required to attend all three dates. If you register for these dates and find that you are unable to attend, it is important to email the named contact so that your place can be reallocated. 

Aims:  To consider strategies for developing and enriching children’s mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To explore a range of practical ideas which promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.  To provide a range of resources to support teachers in developing rich mathematical experiences in reasoning and problem solving.  Facilitators:

Robert Thompson & Ashleigh Maw

Course Details:

This three day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts. Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venues and dates. If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort. If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

3 days- 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number 

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

Effective Use of Pupil Performance Data

It is only necessary to select one date as the session is repeated. If the session is being viewed collectively, it is only necessary to make one registration for your school.  Aims:  To consider how pupil performance data can be used to identify strengths and areas for improvement at whole school, class and individual level.  To explore pupil underachievement, intervention and target setting to improve pupil outcomes.  Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This course will delivered on the 8th May 2025 and will be repeated on the 13th May 2025.  

The link for the webinar will be issued to you in advance of the date you have selected. 

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

Course Duration:

1 hour

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 you are not attached to a school, please input 9999.

 

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality East

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact. Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

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

 

 

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality North

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact. Facilitators:

SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

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

 

 

Leading and Managing Numeracy - Locality South-West

This is a full day course. If you register for a particular date and find that you are unable to attend it is important to email the named contact so your place can be reallocated.   Aims:  To consider the role of the Mathematics and Numeracy Co-ordinator. To provide guidance on creating an action plan for improvement in Mathematics and Numeracy. To explore a range of strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress and impact.

Facilitators: SDS Primary Team

Course Details:

This full day course will be delivered in four separate cohorts.  Please select the cohort that best suits you in terms of venue and dates.  If your first choice of cohort is not available, please select another cohort.  If there are no remaining places, a waiting list will be created and you will be notified if a place becomes available.

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

Course Duration:

1 day - 09:15 - 15:00

DENI Number: 

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

 

 

Delivering Numeracy within an Immersive Classroom - ECT Irish-Medium Education Professional Learning

Target audience: Irish-Medium Education Early Career Teachers (Induction & EPD)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2024-2025 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event. 

About this event Aim

To build capacity of ECTs to support Numeracy in an Immersive Classroom.

Objectives

Explore a range of resources and approaches that can be used to support Numeracy in an IM classroom.

Recognise current practice within Immersive Classrooms.

Time

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

Please ensure you enter your email correctly when registering in order to receive the event joining details.