Training & Events

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 (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 - Training sessions: Microsoft OneDrive

Join Microsoft in DreamSpace @W5 for a practical, hands‑on day to help school leaders, ICT coordinators and educators to organise and store information correctly in OneDrive.

We will explore best practices when using OneDrive for individual and school wide storage and deep dive on the importance of OneDrive when utilising CoPilot for efficiency and productivity.  

This training session will take place on:

Date Time Location Wednesday 25th March 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm DreamSpace @ W5

If you would like to register for this training session please complete the online booking form by 12:00pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers

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 First Time Principals

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 Refresher Training for Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers

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 Online Principal Refresher Training

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.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

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.

Safeguarding & Child Protection - Responding to Neglect in Educational Settings

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.

Power to Change. Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

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.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training for Newly Appointed Designated & Deputy Designated Teachers 2025/2026 - Ballymena

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.

SEND Implementation and SENCo Support

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 Child

Some 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.

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs

Understanding the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs - SEND Implementation and Development Team

A programme of four videos and supporting resources to promote effective practice in creating, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the PLP

Video 1 - Introduction to the PLP & Legislation

Video 2 - Stages and Content of the PLP

Video 3 - Responsibilities and the PLP Process

Video 4 - Parts of the PLP

Participants will be sent the link to access the PLP training videos/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes for the Personal Learning Plan

Setting Effective Expected Outcomes - SEND Implementation and Development Team

Aims:

To understand the SMART(E) framework process, along with other supporting strategies to develop outcomes. To highlight how to link in provisions that will enable children and young people to succeed.

Participants will be sent the link to access the training video/ resources on the EA SDS learning portal following registration.

Please use the EA training access code sent to all school leaders at the beginning of the academic year to register.

Developing a Calm Plan

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
27 November 2025 - 14:00 - 15:45
23 February 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45
19 March 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45
22 April 2026 - 14:00 - 15:45

Supporting Pupils with a Statement for Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing Needs:

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
12/11/2025, 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

Toolkit for New Classroom Assistants supporting Social, Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing Needs (SBEW) - 1 Session

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, 04/11/2025, 03/12/2025, 07/01/2026, 04/02/2026, 04/03/2026

Overview of the Social, Behavioral and Emotional Wellbeing (SBEW) Chapter within the SEN Resource File

AIMS:

To outline the shift from managing behaviour to understanding and supporting children and young people experiencing SBEW needs
Provide guidance on establishing a whole school ethos firmly built on collective care, Trauma Informed Practice and the Principles of Nurture
To know and understand how developing proactive and collaborative approaches leads to an evolution in how support is provided to pupils experiencing SBEW needs

Course Details: Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration. Registration for the first session in the course will automatically register the applicant for the subsequent sessions in the set.

PLEASE NOTE: This training takes place online using MS Teams on 2 separate days. Participants must attend BOTH dates in the applicable set of sessions. Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

24 September & 1 October 2025 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

26 November & 3 December 2025 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

28 January & 4 February 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

4 March & 11 March 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

27 May & 3 June 2026 - 2.15-4pm (each day)

SBEW & Neurodiversity

Our training hopes to:

Enhance your understanding of Neurodiversity
Further your understanding of Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing needs
Look at how we can use neurodiverse language that is respectful, supportive and inclusive for neurodiverse individuals.
Explore how we can use inclusive teaching strategies supporting neurodiverse students with Social Behavioural and Emotional Wellbeing.

 

Course Details: Each individual member of staff attending must complete an individual registration. Attendance is only required at one session. Links will be issued approximately one week prior to commencement of course.

21 January 2026 - 14:00 - 16:00

18 February 2026 - 14:00 - 16:00

25 March 2026 - 14:00 - 16:00

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

Nurturing the Senses

Provide an opportunity to explore sensory processing presentations, in addition to utilising strategies and techniques to support and nurture pupils.

Participants will gain an understanding of the following:

• How sensory systems can affect classroom learning

• Sensory Stories, Strategies & Techniques

Course Details 

Wednesday 27th 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.

ABSIT Leadership Training Programme: Addressing Bullying in Schools- EOTAS Approach

Overview

This comprehensive professional development programme is designed for Principals, Vice Principals, Pastoral Leads, Safeguarding Leads and SENCOs/Learning Support Coordinators has been adapted to meet the needs of EOTAS. It equips centre leads with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to implement an evidence-based approach to prevent and address bullying-type behaviour.

Programme Aim

To ensure every pupil in the region attends an EOTAS centre where staff are trained to deliver a supportive and effective Addressing Bullying in Schools policy and practice.

Programme Purpose

To empower centre leaders to:

Align with statutory requirements and embed best practice. Implement an approach grounded in research and evidence. Connect legislation, baseline assessment, systems and processes, preventative strategies, effective responses, stakeholder engagement, communication, and policy development.

Programme Structure

16th  March | 9:00am – 3:30pm | Antrim Board Centre

Online Follow-Up Sessions (DATES and FORMAT TO BE CONFIRMED following the face-to-face day)

Participants will attend five online modules and links will be sent in advance.

 

Independent Learning & Application

Access to online resources materials via the SDS learning platform.
Completion of tasks aligned with reviewing and updating school policy and practice.