Welcome back to High Five! 🖐️

In this edition, we’re celebrating pupil wellbeing and getting ready for Anti-Bullying Week 2026 which takes place from 16–20 November with the theme ‘Break the Silence.’

You’ll find activities that help you feel calm, confident and connected, to speak up, support others and show kindness.

From Odd Socks Day to our wellbeing High Five habits, this issue is all about making our school a place where everyone feels safe, included and proud to be themselves.

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📢 Clár Foghlama do Mheáncheannairí i Suíomhanna LánGhaeilge

Tá lúcháir orainn a fhógairt go bhfuil clárú dár gClár Foghlama do Mheáncheannairí i Suíomhanna LánGhaeilge anois oscailte.

Fáiltímid roimh mhúinteoirí a bhfuil taithí acu, roimh mheáncheannairí agus roimh meannacha a oibríonn i suíomhanna lánGhaeilge.

✅Forbair do scileanna, stíl agus cumhacht ceannaireachta.
✅Cuir le do chumas chun feabhsúchán fianaise-bhunaithe scoile agus earnála a threorú.
✅Stiúir tionscadal cumhachtach feabhsúcháin.
✅Cuir Comhphobail Foghlama Gaelscolaíochta chun cinn.

Costais ionadaíochta ar fáil.

Más mian leat clárú, déan teagmháil le SectoralSupport@eani.org.uk.

Tabhair faoi deara gur trí Ghaeilge a bheas an clár foghlama seo.

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📢 Professional Learning Programme for Irish Medium Middle Leaders

We are delighted to announce that registration for our Irish Medium Middle Leadership Professional Learning Programme is now open.

This programme is for experienced teachers, middle leaders and aspiring middle leaders working in Irish Medium settings.

✅Develop your leadership skills, style and influence.
✅Improve your competency in leading evidence-informed school and sectoral improvement.
✅Progress an impactful improvement project.
✅Advance the development of Irish Medium Professional Learning Communities.

Substitute cover provided.

If you would like to register, please email: SectoralSupport@eani.org.uk

Please note that this professional learning programme will be delivered in Irish.

🎉 Celebrating 30 years of the #SolihullApproach during #TogethernessWeek (2-8 Nov)!

For the past five years, EA's Early Years Service and @SouthernHSCT have worked together to embed this relationship-based approach, supporting the wellbeing of children, families and roud to see trained EA staff now delivering Togetherness training to pre-school settings in Dungannon and Enniskillen, with plans to grow this work even further. 💙

#PositiveRelationships | #MentalHealth | #EarlyYears

📢 Controlled School Leaders: Have you registered yet?

Registration is now open for the EA Controlled Schools’ Leadership Conference 2026 taking place on Tuesday 24 November at Lagan Valley Civic Centre, Lisburn from 10.30am to 1.30pm

Exclusively for leaders from Controlled nference theme, "Connecting Controlled Schools to the Community," will explore the vital role schools play in strengthening community connections and improving outcomes for children and young people.

The event will bring together school leaders from across the Controlled sector alongside key education stakeholders, providing opportunities to share experiences, celebrate success and shape future developments.

🔗 Closing date for registration is Wednesday 11 November: ow.ly/5Wm451041Ze

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the sector and be part of a day dedicated to celebrating and advancing Controlled Education.

#ControlledSchoolsWeek | #EducationNI | #ControlledSchoolLeaders | #CSW2026 | @CSSC_NI

Panel discussion highlights from today’s conference. 💬

We were delighted to hear from an expert panel featuring Rachel Doran (Education Authority), Sonya McMullan (Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland), Sally Rees (NASUWT) and Eimeár McCloskey (The Athrú Project), who shared uality, prevention, early intervention and the collective role we all play in creating safer communities for children and young people.

Thank you to all our speakers, delegates and partners for contributing to this important conversation and helping to drive lasting, positive change for children and young people. 👏

#PEACEPLUSASPIREsharededucation | #PEACEPLUS | #SharedEducation | #EndingViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls | @SEUPB | @earlyyearsorg | @ncn4children | @Leargas | @FermanaghTrust | @Education_NI | @Education_Ire

We were also delighted to have Sandra Isherwood, Principal of Jones Memorial Primary School join us on the panel.

Did you know over 65% of primary schools are now live on Bromcom?

💡Presented by Donna Craig, SMS Product Area Lead, our latest EdIS News highlights progress to date and timelines for the remainder of the rollout, alongside key migration preparations, training opportunities and hools.

➡️ Watch here: player.vimeo.com/video/12428765…

#EdIS | #EducationNI

As the Educate, Empower, Protect conference draws to a close, we extend our sincere thanks to all speakers, delegates, partners and young people who contributed to today’s important discussions on tackling violence against women and girls.👏

Throughout the day, we heard powerful nge of voices, including Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, who highlighted the importance of respect, accountability and access to justice. 👥

Closing the conference, Eve Bremner, EA Chief Officer for Education, reflected on the importance of continued partnership working, education and early intervention in creating safer, more inclusive communities for everyone. 📚

Together, we can turn today's conversations into lasting, positive change.

#PEACEPLUSASPIREsharededucation | #PEACEPLUS | #SharedEducation | #EndingViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls | @JudiciaryNI | @SEUPB | @earlyyearsorg |
@ncn4children | @Leargas | @FermanaghTrust | @Education_NI | @Education_Ire

We were delighted to welcome Education Minister Paul Givan MLA, alongside education leaders, practitioners, policymakers and specialist organisations from across Northern Ireland, to explore how schools and educational settings can help prevent violence against women and girls y intervention and the promotion of healthy, respectful relationships. 👏

Addressing violence against women and girls requires a whole-community approach, with education playing a vital role in challenging harmful attitudes, promoting respect and helping young people build positive relationships from an early age. 🎭

🔗 Read the full press release here: ow.ly/2AWV51046aN

#PEACEPLUSASPIREsharededucation | #PEACEPLUS | #SharedEducation | #EndingViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls | @seupb
@earlyyearsorg | @ncn4children | @léargas | @fermanaghtrust | @education_ni | @Education_Ire

We're pleased to be at today's Educate, Empower, Protect: Supporting Schools and Settings in Ending Violence Against Women and Girls conference at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, where more than 100 delegates have come together to explore how education, collaboration and early reate safer, more respectful communities. 🤝🏽📚💜

Bringing together education leaders, practitioners, policymakers, young people and specialist organisations, the event highlights the importance of collective action and ensuring young people's voices are at the heart of the conversation.

Delegates heard opening remarks from Jayne Simms, Gina McIntyre and Antoin Moran, alongside an insightful keynote from Dr Siobhan McAlister of Queen's University Belfast. Attendees also experienced the powerful drama performance Behind the Banter, which challenged attitudes and behaviours and encouraged reflection on the role we all play in preventing violence against women and girls. 🎭

#PEACEPLUSASPIREsharededucation | #PEACEPLUS | #SharedEducation | #EndingViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls | @SEUPB |@earlyyearsorg | @ncn4children | @Leargas | @FermanaghTrust |@Education_NI | @Education_Ire

📢 Andy Buck Leadership Development Programme | Registration Update

Due to high levels of interest, there are now only a limited number of places remaining for the upcoming Leading for Change programme for experienced principals with Andy Buck.

✅ If you have already need to reapply. Your registration remains valid.

📅 Please note that the launch event has been rescheduled and will now take place on Monday 23 November 2026.

🔗If you want to register, please do so using this link: ow.ly/bjHY50ZSZW1

#ProfessionalLearningandDevelopment

⚡ The TransformED Middle Leader Programme 2026/27 is underway!

Middle leaders kicked off their "Power Up Your Leadership" journey by exploring effective leadership, organisational culture and strategies for leading change. The day was filled with reflection, collaboration and about the positive impact leadership can have on school improvement.

A great start, with enthusiasm and optimism shining through from the outset. 🌟

#TransformED | #ProfessionalLearning | @Education_NI

We recently launched our Equality Action Plan 2026-29, alongside its accompanying Audit of Inequalities 2025-26, reaffirming our commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and promoting good relations across all areas of our work.

Developed following extensive engagement nformed by evidence gathered through the Audit of Inequalities, the new three-year Action Plan outlines a series of strategic commitments designed to address identified inequalities and improve outcomes for children and young people, staff and wider communities.

🔗 Find out more: eani.org.uk/news/driving-c…

Our latest TPL Thursdays: Showcasing ICT Excellence Awards series starts this Thursday!

Join us for an inspiring series of webinars featuring practitioners from award-winning schools who are transforming teaching and learning through the innovative use of digital technology.
hools are using digital tools to:

💡 Raise attainment and improve outcomes for learners
🤖 Harness the opportunities of AI in education
🌟 Strengthen digital leadership while enhancing literacy, numeracy, creativity and pupil voice

These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to learn from colleagues who are making a real and lasting impact in their schools through purposeful and effective use of technology.

📅 Beginning Thursday 5 November
🔗 Explore the full programme and register: ow.ly/TrFT50ZXp3B

#TPLThursdays | #EducationAuthority | #ProessionalLearningandDevelopment

Two days left to apply for a Further Education Grant!

Apply online now through our student finance portal before applications close: ow.ly/Zcox50YVXvE

If you are 19 or over and studying a part-time or full-time course at a Further Education College, you may be eligible info on eligibility and applying, visit our website at ow.ly/LeQU50YVXvA

Today is the last day to apply for Further Education Grants!

Apply online now through our student finance portal before applications close: ow.ly/m9l350YVXwQ

If you are 19 or over and studying a part-time or full-time course at a Further Education College, you may be For more info on eligibility and applying, visit our website at ow.ly/5cB550YVXwP

Canva Education’s 'Belfast Learning Lab' is coming this November!

This event in partnership with EdIS/C2k will give teachers the opportunity to explore Canva, get creative, and discover inspiration for digital learning.

📅 12 November
📍 The MAC, Belfast

➡️ Find out more .co/TCMauhduSY

Please note: schools can register for multiple tickets, but each teacher must sign up individually.

💡 Forty-five Gen AI Champion teachers from across Northern Ireland travelled to Google in Dublin last week to explore the potential of Gemini Pro licences for administration, planning, and teaching and learning.

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There was also a Gemini Champion Showcase led by teachers Katy Lynas Craig, Nicole Donnelly, and Michael McCann. Working across Nursery, Primary and Post Primary respectively, these teachers presented real-world classroom applications of Gemini such as creating custom stories, th games, and condensing complex source materials to pupil-friendly infographics. 4/5

🤝 Thank you to Google for hosting this extremely beneficial day of AI learning and collaboration. 5/5