The very popular DIGITAL BADGE “Using Evidence for Wellbeing in Educational Settings”  will commence on Sept 8th and conclude on November 3rd.

Wellbeing is a multi-faceted concept and whilst we are all very aware of the need to enhance this as much as possible in our educational settings, it can be difficult to know what the best strategy is to use.

This course will give you an opportunity to consider the current wellbeing practices in your own educational setting and to look at relevant research evidence that could inform future practice or initiatives in your own context.

Course Format

• 3 Live Webinar Sessions (facilitated via Zoom)
• 4 Self-directed online modules (completed in your own time, at your own pace)
• 3 peer group meetings with your Peer Triad*, online, hybrid or in-person. (the group decides)
• 3 forum posts on www.trex.ie 
• Tutor support offered throughout, via online support sessions and email/phone.

*The Peer Triad system means that you experience the course with other colleagues and share perspectives on the course content. At the end of the course, each member of the Triad confirms to the facilitators that the others have taken part in the process and that plays a major role in the release of the digital badge to certify completion.

Action Plan for Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in your school

Having engaged with all course content, you will be asked to complete a short Action Plan detailing how you can make research-evidence classroom ready. (Note: you are not required to carry out this Action Plan as part of the Digital Badge though may choose to proceed with your Action Plan in your own educational setting on completion of the course). You will be supported by peers and tutors in the completion of this Action Plan.

Further Information
If you have any questions or queries, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We look forward to working from you!

Register using this link:  Digital Badge Sept 2025

OR using the QR Code below

Tralee Education Support Centre is looking for companies to submit a catering proposal using the form in the link below. All the required information is in the form. The closing date for all expressions of interest is Monday the 30th of June at 5pm. 

Application Form: Catering Form

Course Code(s): PGSCLETPAD

Available: Part-Time

Intake: Autumn/Fall

Course Start Date: September

Duration: 18 Months, Part-Time

Award: Professional Diploma

Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Major Award

Faculty: Education and Health Sciences

Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible

Fees:  EU - €5,500

The course is part funded by the Department of Education and Skills

Each participant pays €2,000 towards the overall cost of the course and the remainder of the programme fees cost per participant is funded by the DES/CSL. Successful applicants who are offered a place are required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 to secure their place. This will be deducted from the €2000 student fee.

Where a teacher is accepted as a participant on a course on the basis of the above eligibility criteria and it subsequently becomes apparent that the teacher was not in fact eligible for participation, the teacher will be allowed to remain on the course on condition that they pay the balance of the course fees to the university.

When a participant withdraws from the course after the first two months, they will forego their fees and will not be eligible for future participation, except in exceptional circumstances.

Once registered, students can apply to pay their fees in instalments. A request for a payment plan should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student

For further Information please click here https://www.ul.ie/gps/education-school-leadership-postgraduate-diploma

The Department of Education is pleased to announce Teacher Artist Partnership+ 2025 Summer Course registration is now open.

Please use the following link to register for the upcoming TAP+ Summer Course link

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20th June 2025.

Please contact your local Education Support Centre for queries and support, or email National Arts in Education, Tralee Education Support Centre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Free to all primary & special school teachers. Hosted by your local full time Education Support Centre. Approved and led by the Department of Education and Education Support Centres Ireland (ESCI) under Creative Youth 2023-2027.

Teacher Artist Partnership+ (TAP+) is a creativity rich summer course that supports professional development through wellbeing, relationships and creative partnership for teachers and creative practitioners.

Participants create, explore and collaborate to enhance creativity and arts in education through creative process, critical reflection, collaboration and enjoyment.

Apply for a free in-school TAP+ Residency for your students too!

During the summer course teachers will have the opportunity to apply for a TAP+ Residency to take place in partnership with a creative practitioner from their summer course and their students in the school year 2025/26. Each ESC will have 8 Residencies for participating teachers on the TAP+ Summer Course.

TAP+ 2025 Teacher Registration