Zippy’s Friends

The HSE’s Health Promotion & Improvement Department in the Mid West are delighted to inform you that we are running a one day in person Zippy’s Friends training day for Primary Schools in Co. Clare this September. All details are below.

Some of the topics covered are:

• feelings
• communication
• relationships
• conflict resolution

Through its 24 sessions, in which they listen to stories and join in activities, children learn how to find their own solutions to problems. In this way they become better equipped to cope with difficulties in life, and to get on better with others.

Zippy’s Friends is evidence based. Large, independent evaluation studies have consistently found positive benefits for children taking part, to include an increase in positive coping strategies, improved social skills, class climate, reduction in bullying and improved academic performance.

Teachers are encouraged to attend the one day in person training to familiarise themselves with the programme, in order to increase their knowledge and confidence to deliver this mental health promotion programme within their school.

For further information: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/hse-education-programme/training-and-resources-for-primary-school-teachers/mental-health-training-and-resources-for-primary-school-teachers.html

To register: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your full name, contact details, school name and address

Closing date: Wednesday 17^th September

This training is now open to all schools to register, however places are limited so early application is advised. Please note, this training is open to a maximum of two teachers per school.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered for the course.

Substitution cover is available for the in-person course. Substitution claims can be made after the course has been completed through the Online System, under the code 'Professional Development 1'. Only teachers on the Dept of Educations payroll will be able to make these claims.

Travel expenses are not available for these trainings.

We would appreciate if you could please bring this notice to the attention of your teacher(s).

If you have any further queries in relation to the training, please contact Niamh, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.