Theraplay Informed Practice - Activities to build attachment

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:

27 November 2024  -11am - 12pm 

12 March 2025 - 1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

21 May 2025  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery, Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

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 Five - Emotional Health Programme

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:

20 November 2024 - 11am  - 12pm 

5 March 2025  - 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

14 May 2025   - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

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 and Nurture (CAN)

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:

11 December 2024  - 11am - 12pm 

26 March 2025  - 1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

4 June 2025  - 3pm - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

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 and Practice - An Overview

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:

06 November  2024 - 11am -12pm 

19 February 2025  -  1:30pm  - 2:30pm 

30 April 2025  - 3pm  - 4pm 

Audience:

Pre School, Nursery,  Primary, Post Primary and Special School Teachers, SENCO's and Classroom Assistants

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:

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.

Nurture in 5 - Emotional Health Programme

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

Connect & Nurture (CAN)

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

 

Theraplay Informed Practice

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.

Nurturing Staff

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