Training & Events

Teacher Tutor Development

Aims

The service offers a range of in person and online professional learning opportunities for Teacher Tutors. These are communciated directly with teachers who register with the EA.

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/learning-and-teaching-tpl/early-5

 

IMAGINE Autism Acceptance Month Peer Training April 2026

IMAGINE – Understanding Autism in School is a video and accompanying resource designed to support pupils in developing a better understanding of Autism and to promote acceptance, empathy and inclusion within the school community.

After watching the IMAGINE video, the booklet contains a range of structured activities that encourage pupils to reflect on what they have learned and explore Autism in more depth. The tasks are designed to help pupils think about how Autistic people may experience the world, challenge common myths, and consider ways to create a more supportive and inclusive school environment.

The activities can be used flexibly depending on the needs and abilities of your class. Some tasks are designed for individual reflection, while others work well as paired or group discussions. Teachers may choose to lead certain sections as a class discussion, or allow pupils to record their ideas independently in the booklet.

The overall aim of this resource is to:

Increase pupils’ understanding of Autism Challenge misconceptions and stereotypes Encourage empathy and respect for differences Promote acceptance and inclusion within school communities

This resource is particularly suitable for use during Autism Acceptance Month, PSHE lessons, tutor time, or assemblies, but it can also be used at any point in the school year to support inclusive education.

By engaging with these activities, pupils will be encouraged to imagine what school might feel like from different perspectives and think about how small changes in attitudes and actions can help make school a place where everyone feels understood, respected and included.

An Introduction to Precision Teaching

Precision Teaching is a structured teaching intervention that focuses on improving accuracy and fluency of specific skills e.g. sight reading (100HFW), spellings, number recognition etc.
It uses data collection and monitoring to guide target setting and teaching.

AIMS: To understand the principles of Precision Teaching To have the tools and resources to implement a Precision Teaching intervention

 

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AmmA Creative Learning Centre

AmmA is a Creative Learning Centre for the Education Authority, Northern Ireland. It is a centre where technology alongside traditional media can be used creatively by schools, organisations, the youth sector and the community.

Futher Information

https://www.ammacentre.org/

Community of Lifesavers

In March 2022, legislation came into effect stating that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must be included in the minimum statutory content in Learning for Life and Work at Key Stage 3. CCEA has partnered with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), the Department of Education (DE) and the Education Authority to create the Community of Lifesavers Education Programme to support schools in meeting this requirement.

This face-to-face opportunity is facilitated by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and is for:

Teacher/teachers delivering CPR and AED awareness to pupils for the first time in your school from September 2025 Experienced teachers who deliver/have been delivering CPR and AED awareness to pupils (for 2 years or more) who are due to have their training refreshed Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/learning-and-teaching-tpl/community

Early Career Teacher Development

Aims

The service offers a range of in person and online professional learning opportunities for Early Career teachers. These are communicated directly with teachers who register with the EA.

This is communicated directly to ECTs in the Autumn term

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/early-career-teachers-induction-and-early-professional-development

Health and Safety Technology and Design

Aims

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) places an onus on employers to ensure that those employees using wood working and metal working machines and equipment have access to competence based training. The STEM Technical Team within the Education Directorate is responsible for providing this training to Technology and Design teachers and technicians. This training involves opportunities for initial and refresher training in the use of various technology and design equipment.

The mandatory Health and Safety training is currently offered at two EA centres, Clounagh and Omagh, which are fully equipped with Technology & Design manufacturing suites to allow teachers to develop and refresh key skills.

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/learning-and-teaching-tpl

 

TPL Thursdays

Aims

TPL Thursdays! is bitesize teacher professional learning designed to support teachers and school leaders. Webinars take place on Thursday afternoons with each webinar focusing on a particular theme-area/topic allowing a more concentrated exploration of key areas of interest, ensuring that teachers and leaders gain in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to their practice. TPL Thursdays! offers practical ideas and strategies that can be readily implemented in the classroom to enhance pupil outcomes.

This is a thematic based programme led by educational stakeholders and practitioners.

Futher Information

https://www.eani.org.uk/services/training-and-development/teacher-professional-learning/learning-and-teaching-tpl/tpl

Organisational Development, culture and learning

ODL Portfolio April 26 - March 2027. A range of training, learning and development across the full year 

Futher Information

https://eani.pagetiger.com/eani-learning-and-development-portfolio

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.

Irish Medium Effective Governance Webinar

This training will be delivered online via Teams.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour in Schools Webinar

This training will be delivered online via Teams.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Acquiring Integrated Status (IE Support Programme 2027-2030) - Information for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Community Use in Schools - Introduction for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

EDIS Project - Overview for Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 1 hour.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Effective Governance

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 90 mins.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Induction for School Governors

This training will be delivered online via Teams over 2 hours.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH

Being Well Doing Well - Governor Role in Well Being

This training will be delivered online via Teams and will last approximately 1 hour.

GDPR: IMPORTANT - the EA will rely on legitimate interests as its basis for recording any event or meeting on Teams.

This event may be recorded for the specific purposes of sharing training to other governors. This is advance notice of that intention.

YOU MUST LOG ONTO THE SESSION WITH THE SAME EMAIL YOU REGISTER WITH