Post Primary

Overview:
Explore the causes of anxiety in children and learn how to apply CBT-based techniques at home and in the classroom.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the cycle of anxiety.

Support children to face fears using small, achievable steps.

Use practical CBT tools to promote calm thinking.

This webinar focuses on understanding anxiety in children and using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies to support them effectively. It provides clear, practical guidance for teachers, SNAs, and parents who want to help children manage fear, worry, and avoidance in everyday life.

Participants will explore how anxiety develops, what maintains it, and how the CBT model helps children regain a sense of safety and control. The session introduces simple language and tools to teach children how to name their worries, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and face fears gradually through achievable steps.

The session highlights how small, consistent actions — such as supportive dialogue, calm modelling, and predictable routines — can make a real difference to a child’s confidence and emotional regulation.

Thursday 2nd October 4pm: Getting back into the Garden - How to get started with school growing and how to find your way through the summer overgrowth. 

Thursday 6th November 4pm: Autumn Planting - It’s time to sow: Onions and Garlic. Preparing your garden for overwintering.

Thursday 5th March 4pm: Preparing for Spring - Checking in on Onions and Garlic. It’s time to sow: Peas, Broad Beans and Potatoes.

Thursday 9th April 4pm: Spring Sowings - It’s time to sow: Salad Leaves, Parsnip and Radish.

Thursday 7th May 4pm: Sharing Stories - Celebrating harvests simply at school. It's time to sow: Carrots, Beetroot, Chard and Pumpkins. It's time to Harvest: Salad Leaves and radish.

Thursday 4th June 4pm: Preparing for Summer - It’s time to sow: Swede (Parsnips). It’s time to transplant: Pumpkins. It’s time to harvest: Potatoes, Peas and Beans.

WEEKLY 15-MINUTES SESSIONS

 SUBJECT: PUFFINS - PATRICK KIRWAN, ISSN

This session invites you to look back and recognise the impact you’ve had. Through
storytelling and reflective practices, discover the meaning you’ve created in your
work.

Learning Objectives:
? Reflect on your contribution to student development and inclusion.
? Learn how to use storytelling for personal and team growth.
? Identify your personal markers of success and fulfilment.

Facilitator Bio:
Magdalena has over 8 years of experience working as a Special Needs Assistant in
a primary school in Co. Limerick, supporting children with additional needs. She is
the Editor and Publisher of AMYGDALA – the First National Magazine for SNAs.
Magdalena graduated from UCD after completing the National Training Programme
for SNAs and earning a Certificate in Inclusive School Support. With a teaching
background from Poland, she expanded her expertise by graduating in May 2024
from Trinity College Dublin with a Postgraduate Level 9 qualification in 21st Century
Teaching and Learning. Recently, she completed her Masters in Inclusive Education
and SEN and is awaiting the results. Magdalena is running an Instagram page called
@sna_zone where she provides valuable resources for SNAs and educators.
Magdalena is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow
SNAs. She is deeply passionate about advocating for children's rights every day and
embraces everything about inclusive education.

WEEKLY 15-MINUTES SESSIONS

 SUBJECT: IRISH HONEY BEE - CODIE PRESTON, ISSN

WEEKLY 15-MINUTES SESSIONS

 SUBJECT: FOXGLOVE - MARY MOORE, ISSN

As the academic year ends, this webinar helps you wind down with gratitude,
closure, and care. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, support transitions,
and celebrate your journey.

Learning Objectives:
? Use breathwork and reflection to process the school year.
? Understand the importance of closure and rituals in transitions.
? Learn how to carry forward lessons and leave with intention.

Facilitator Bio:
Magdalena has over 8 years of experience working as a Special Needs Assistant in
a primary school in Co. Limerick, supporting children with additional needs. She is
the Editor and Publisher of AMYGDALA – the First National Magazine for SNAs.
Magdalena graduated from UCD after completing the National Training Programme
for SNAs and earning a Certificate in Inclusive School Support. With a teaching
background from Poland, she expanded her expertise by graduating in May 2024
from Trinity College Dublin with a Postgraduate Level 9 qualification in 21st Century
Teaching and Learning. Recently, she completed her Masters in Inclusive Education
and SEN and is awaiting the results. Magdalena is running an Instagram page called
@sna_zone where she provides valuable resources for SNAs and educators.
Magdalena is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow
SNAs. She is deeply passionate about advocating for children's rights every day and
embraces everything about inclusive education.

Thursday 2nd October 4pm: Getting back into the Garden - How to get started with school growing and how to find your way through the summer overgrowth. 

Thursday 6th November 4pm: Autumn Planting - It’s time to sow: Onions and Garlic. Preparing your garden for overwintering.

Thursday 5th March 4pm: Preparing for Spring - Checking in on Onions and Garlic. It’s time to sow: Peas, Broad Beans and Potatoes.

Thursday 9th April 4pm: Spring Sowings - It’s time to sow: Salad Leaves, Parsnip and Radish.

Thursday 7th May 4pm: Sharing Stories - Celebrating harvests simply at school. It's time to sow: Carrots, Beetroot, Chard and Pumpkins. It's time to Harvest: Salad Leaves and radish.

Thursday 4th June 4pm: Preparing for Summer - It’s time to sow: Swede (Parsnips). It’s time to transplant: Pumpkins. It’s time to harvest: Potatoes, Peas and Beans.

Summer Course Booking Policy

Our summer courses are booked on the condition that the course fee is non-refundable.
Unfortunately, if you wish to cancel your place on one of our courses or are unable to attend the course, we are not in a position to refund fees. 

PRIMARY Teachers who attend the full 20-hour summer course will qualify for 3 extra Personal vacation days. 

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Restorative Practices (RP) are both a philosophy and a set of skills that have the core aim of building strong relationships and transforming conflict in a simple and emotionally healthy manner

This Course Will:

• Provide participants with knowledge and understanding of the use of RP in schools;
• Skill participants to use RP to support their teaching practice;
• Skill participants to use RP to support their work and life outside the classroom;
• Inspire and enable participants to use restorative skills in their work and life; and
• Explore the potential of a Restorative approach for creating and maintaining a positive relational environment in the classroom and school as a whole.

What Participants have to say about our Summer Course:

"Highly enjoyable training, delivered in a professional and clean manner with a fantastic injection of humour."

"I really enjoyed the training and it will really benefit me in both my personal and professional life."

"I found the course to be very insightful and of good quality.  The Facilitators were very knowledgeable and helpful in the sharing of skills and advice."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the training and will be recommending my staff train up as I believe RP is the way forward."

In line with DES Circular 0037/1997, participants attending Summer Courses accrue entitlements as follows:

• Full Attendance (20 Hours): 3 EPV Days
• 4 Days Attendance (16 Hours): 2 EPV Days
• No EPV days will be awarded for less than 4 days attendance