T-REX Digital Badge 'Using Evidence to address Educational Disadvantage

We are delighted to launch a new Digital Badge in January 2026!

Who is it for and what is it about?: The new 'T-REX Digital Badge: Using Evidence to Address Educational Disadvantage' (funded by Shared Island) is for teachers/educators in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who want to:

• Better understand educational disadvantage and its impact on learning experiences and outcomes.
• Engage with research by developing skills to find, review, and critique educational evidence.
• Apply learning to encourage evidence-informed decision making and practice.

Start and completion dates: 26.1.2026 (live webinar at 7pm) until 03.04.2026 (incl. break for mid-term) 
Duration: 9 weeks | 25 hours total | Fully flexible 
Cost: Free 
Course format:
This online course offers a mix of:

• Self-directed online modules and live webinars (held in the evenings, also recorded)
• Peer group meetings (online or face-to-face if feasible)
• Engagement with the T-REX platform and forum
• Tutor support throughout.

Register here: T-REX Digital Badge: Using Evidence to Address Educational Disadvantage January 2026 – Fill out form