Phonics Training for Northern Ireland Teachers

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Ballysillan Primary School and Nursery | Belfast, NI

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Free practical SSP training for NI primary teachers and leaders. Classroom-ready ideas, confidence, connection and free resources.
About this Event

Free Phonics Live Training Event for Northern Ireland Primary Schools

Are you looking to strengthen phonics provision in line with the Northern Ireland Literacy Framework?

Join us for a free professional learning event designed for primary teachers, literacy coordinators and school leaders who want to embed high-quality Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) practice across their school.

With the Department of Education emphasising evidence-informed, systematic synthetic phonics as the foundation for early reading success, this session will focus on practical strategies that support consistency, progression and impact in the classroom.

What to Expect

Explore a short, practical demo of the Monster Phonics programme, showcasing how the resources support engaging, impactful and consistent phonics teaching.

✔ Practical, classroom-ready SSP strategies
✔ Guidance on building whole-school consistency

✔ Insight from teachers currently using Monster Phonics
✔ Opportunities to ask questions about implementation and assessment
✔ Networking with fellow Northern Ireland educators
✔ Free phonics resources for all attendees

Whether you are reviewing your current phonics provision or planning next steps in your literacy action plan, this session will provide clear, practical guidance and supportive discussion.

Who Should Attend?

• Primary Teachers (Foundation Stage & KS1)
• Literacy Coordinators
• SENCOs
• Vice Principals and Principals

Event Details

Thurs 23rd April

3pm-4pm

Ballysillan Primary School
Ballysillan Park
Belfast
BT14 8LT

Places are limited and booking is essential.

Reserve your free place today and join us in strengthening early reading through a structured, systematic approach to phonics.



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