Rainbows Ireland Workshop: Supporting Children who have Experienced Separation in the Primary School Setting

DATE:      Tuesday, 4th November 2025
TIME:       7pm - 8pm
VENUE:   Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Teachers, SET’s & SNA’s

Rainbows is a free, inclusive, voluntary service for children and young people experiencing loss following bereavement and parental separation/parental relationship breakdown /divorce.

Overview of Parental Separation/Divorce Sessions:

• Introduction to the work of Rainbows Ireland
• Overview of children’s reactions to parental separation/divorce
• Suggestions for support – what helps within the school setting
• Sharing resources and links for signposting

Presenter: Kate O'Neill

Kate O'Neill is an experienced primary school teacher with a passion for children’s wellbeing. She has volunteered with Rainbows Ireland since 2010. She has worked as a Programme Facilitator and Programme Co-ordinator in her school. She is part of the Rainbows Ireland National Training Team who train Programme Facilitators to deliver the Rainbows Programme.