C2k - Integrating NewDesk, Adobe and J2E: A Smarter Way to Deliver WAU Topics

This face-to-face training opportunity is focused on enhancing digital literacy and creativity in the classroom.

It will explore how to effectively use the NewsDesk and the integrated tools of J2e and Adobe when teaching World Around Us.

Participants will learn how to guide pupils in researching current events, creating multimedia news reports, and presenting their findings using engaging digital tools. The session will demonstrate how NewsDesk can support cross-curricular learning, critical thinking, and pupil voice, while aligning with curriculum goals.

Through hands-on activities, teachers will gain practical experience using the resources for WAU topics and empowering pupils to complete tasks and design visually impactful news stories and presentations.

This training will take place in the following locations:

Date Time Location Wednesday 22nd October 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm Clounagh Thursday 23rd October 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm C2k Omagh Monday 10th November 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm Antrim Board Centre

If you wish to book a place on this training please complete the online booking form by Friday 17th October 2025 at 12:00pm

C2k - Timetabling & Curriculum Planning

C2k are offering Post Primary schools to attend a three-day training course for new timetablers. The course is designed for school staff who have not previously attended a C2k timetable training course and who will be actively involved in their school’s timetabling process.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Transferring and editing the curriculum The Cycle: days & periods Plan subjects, teachers and rooms Session lengths Staffing classes Non-Class codes Preparation for scheduling Partial schedule trials and combing chart Manual scheduling by band and block Auto-scheduling Bending and breaking scheduling rules Other scheduling techniques Optimising the timetable Rooming: automatic and manual Alternative Curriculum Exporting timetable to SIMS Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 2 & 3 2025-26

C2k - New C2k Manager Training

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
Expected to take place Term 1 2025

C2k - SMS Exams Summer Results Import and Reporting

C2k is offering a training overview in preparation for the import of the Summer Series Results.

The course is for anyone new to the role of Examinations Officer or anyone who would like a refresher on importing and reporting on the Summer Series results.

The course will demonstrate how to check the Examinations Organiser module in preparation for the results download. It will also cover some A2C checks.

The course will cover the following:

Preliminary checks. Results embargo. Downloading and importing results. Reporting on results. Creating marksheets for displaying results, re-marks or missing marks. Dates TBC
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS End of Year Online Overview (Post Primary)

C2k are offering an online session to outline the End of Year Procedures carried out in SIMS.

The overview is directed at the members of staff in school who will be editing the Pastoral Structure and assigning pupils to Registration Groups (not academic classes) etc. in SIMS.
The overview will cover parts of the End of Year and Preparation for New Academic Year procedures.

Procedures covered will include:

Editing Academic Year (check Autumn Term Start Date) Adding FSM End Date Changing application status of new Year 8 students Pastoral Structure – Next Academic Year School Promotion Dealing with Leavers The School Closures and Planner report Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS End of Year Online Overview (Primary, Special & EOTAS)

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
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS Pupil Movement Year 7 to Year 8 Overview 2025

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 - Adobe Express digital creativity

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

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

C2k - News desk - World Around Us

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

C2k - Academia Back to School Event Delivering the NI Curriculum with Apple

Join us to explore how the iPad is transforming teaching and learning at Primary and Post Primary Schools in Northern Ireland.

Dates TBC
Summer 2026

C2k - Back to School with Google for Education

Google for Education’s Back to School event will look to transform your classroom and join educators from across Northern Ireland for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Whether you're new to Google for Education or looking to level-up your skills, this event is for you!

Dates TBC
Summer 2026

C2k - Introduction to SIMS.net

C2k is offering an Introduction to SIMS .net online training course which covers the day-to-day processes in SIMS .net.  This training is most relevant for new administration staff.

The course is split into 3 sessions and will be delivered on Microsoft Teams. It is recommended that new administration staff attend all 3 sessions.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

• Overview of SIMS .net: getting started
• Pupil Records: searching for and adding new Pupils
• Essential Attendance • Updating Pupil Records
• Leavers and Pupil Movement
• CTF Process and using AnyComms App
  • Academic Year
• SEN/EOTAS Referral: Changing Enrolment Status
• Recording Attendance and Attendance Reports
• Introduction to SIMS .net Reports Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 1 2025-26

C2k - SMS Primary Admissions Overview

C2k is offering an online SIMS .net Primary Admissions Overview using Microsoft Teams.
This will cover the process of recording applicant details for Nursery and/or Year 1 intake September 2025. Priority will be given to new administration staff, however existing administration staff will be accepted on the course if places are available

Course Content:

Check Academic Year 2025/26 has been created Set up Intake Groups and Admission Groups Add applicants with a sibling(s) at school Add applicants without a sibling(s) at school Produce useful reports Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 2 2025-26

C2k - SMS Academic Management

The overview will be presented in face-to-face sessions, with one session being delivered in each of the C2k Centres (Antrim, Clounagh, Dundonald and Omagh).   This course is aimed at the person in school responsible for assigning students to academic classes – usually the teacher in charge of timetable or a member of the administration staff.  The course is limited to 1 person per school.

The course will explain how to allocate students by:

Creating academic promotion rules Allocating groups of students to classes Assigning students individually Using the Student Carousel Wizard Using the Alternative Curriculum Exporting and importing class memberships Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - Enhancing collaboration using Google Classroom

This course is designed to enhance the use of Google Classroom with students. Attendees will learn to manage student work, assign and grade tasks, and provide digital feedback using Google Classroom.

They will also explore creating interactive assignments with instant feedback and built-in resources using Google Practice Sets. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to share digital materials, track student progression, and analyse student growth.

This training will equip attendees with essential skills to enhance teaching and learning through these Google tools.

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

C2k - Enhanced administration and classroom practice with Microsoft Teams

Discover the full potential of Microsoft Teams and its innovative features, including Learning Accelerators like Reading Progress, in our dedicated training sessions.

Learn how to seamlessly manage communication with messaging and announcements, collaborate on documents, and utilise channels for organization. Explore the integration of apps within Teams, such as calendars and polls, and efficiently schedule meetings.

This training empowers educators to enhance classroom engagement and streamline administrative tasks using the comprehensive tools of Microsoft Teams.

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

C2k - Getting started with Google Drive

This course has been designed to enhance educators' digital skills and provide useful skills using workspace tools that can be implemented in any school setting. This training provides educators with essential skills to effectively use Google Drive.

Attendees will learn to organize files and folders, create workspaces for easy access, and upload various documents from any device. Additionally, attendees will gain expertise in creating, sharing, and converting files, as well as collaborating on documents and understanding different share settings.

By mastering these Google Drive functionalities, attendees will be able to streamline school documentation processes, transition to cloud storage, and enhance collaborative work with colleagues and students.

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

C2k - Tools for eLearning in Irish Medium sector

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

C2k - Just2easy digital creativity

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

C2k - Apple RTU - Accessibility & Creativity in using iPads

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

C2k - SMS Exams November Results Import

C2k is offering a training overview in preparation for the import of the November Series Results.

The course is for anyone new to the role of Examinations Officer or anyone who would like a refresher on importing and reporting on the November Series results.

The course will demonstrate how to check the Examinations Organiser module in preparation for the results download. It will also cover some A2C checks.

The course will cover the following:

Preliminary checks. Results embargo. Downloading and importing results. Reporting on results. Creating marksheets for displaying results, re-marks or missing marks. Dates TBC Expected to take place Term 2 2025-2026

C2k - New Exams Officer Training

The course is for anyone new to the role of Exams Officer in Post Primary, Special or EOTAS.

The course will demonstrate how to set up the Examinations Organiser module in SIMS and use it to make examination entries. It will also give an overview of the support available for an Examinations Officer.

The Course will cover the following:

Setups in Exams Organiser Import and refresh of basedata Entering candidates individually Making entries using marksheets Creation of submission files (entry and amendment) Linking exam awards to courses in SIMS Seating Organiser Results Import

This training will take place on the following dates:

Date Time Location Tuesday 21st October 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm Dundonald Wednesday 22nd October 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm Omagh Thursday 23rd October 2025 10:00am - 3:30pm Antrim

If you wish to book a place on this training please complete the online booking form by Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 12:00pm