Create an Inclusive, Engaging, and Nurturing Learning Environment for Every Child
Do you want to create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and engaged—no matter their learning needs?
Our expert-led online course gives you the strategies, tools, and confidence to foster inclusivity, integrate play-based learning, and implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles—all while making your classroom a place of belonging and success for all learners.
Group 1: 1 – 14 July 2025
Group 2: 14 – 25 July 2025
Group 3: 28 July – 8 August 2025
BOOKING OPEN 1ST MAY!
€49 EPV COURSE 1 – 31ST MAY
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for teachers who want to create a classroom where every child thrives, regardless of their background, abilities, or learning style.
🎯 Struggling to meet the needs of students with diverse learning abilities?
🎯 Want to integrate play-based learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into daily lessons?
🎯 Looking for practical differentiation strategies to help AEN and EAL students succeed?
This course is suitable for teachers working at primary level.
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
✅ Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Design flexible and accessible lessons that cater to all learning styles and abilities.
- Use practical differentiation techniques to support students with AEN, EAL, and emotional needs.
✅ Use Play as a Powerful Learning Tool
- Integrate play-based strategies to boost engagement, creativity, and collaboration.
- Assess learning through play and adapt it to meet diverse student needs.
✅ Create a Nurturing, Inclusive Classroom
- Foster a classroom culture of belonging where every student feels valued and supported.
- Promote emotional well-being and resilience through nurturing teaching practices.
✅ Collaborate Effectively with SNAs, Parents & Professionals
- Work with SNAs, parents, and external professionals to support students holistically.
- Develop strong partnerships that enhance student learning and well-being.
✅ Reflect & Improve Your Teaching Practice
- Use LAOS 2022 and SSE frameworks to analyse and improve your teaching approach.
- Reflect on your current classroom challenges and implement practical solutions.
What is included in this EPV-Approved Course?
📌 10 hours of online learning + 10 hours of self-verified offline learning
📌 5 Key Modules:
📚 Module 1: What is Inclusion? – Reflect on your current teaching practices & explore best practices in inclusion.
🎭 Module 2: Play as an Inclusive Learning Tool – Learn how to make learning fun and engaging for all students.
🛠 Module 3: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Discover how to differentiate effectively.
💙 Module 4: Creating a Nurturing Classroom – Build a culture of belonging and emotional well-being.
🚀 Module 5: Next Steps for Your Classroom – Practical strategies to implement everything you’ve learned.
📌 Opportunities for collaboration & guided support from professional tutors
📌 EPV Certificate upon successful completion
Bonus Features!
✨ Lifetime Access to course materials.
✨ Complimentary Certified CPD Webinar: Enhancing Teaching & Learning with ICT in the Classroom – led by award-winning expert Claire Daly.
✨ Exclusive access to the Private Teacher Online Sharing Area.
What Teachers Are Saying
📢 “I’ve now done 5 of Rahoo’s CPD courses in the past year and a half, and I’ve enjoyed and learned so much from each of them! Easy to access, fantastic value for money, and you know you’re getting insight and information from people with real teaching experience, who are dedicated to helping others. I would recommend Rahoo to any teacher!” – Chloe Corcoran
Course Authors: Aoife Byrne & Gillian Corbally
Aoife is a primary school teacher who graduated from Hibernia College with a first class honours postgraduate diploma (Level 9 NQAI on the NQAI Framework) in Primary Teaching. She has received in depth training in wellbeing- and inclusion-related aspects of education including Carol Grey’s Social Stories, The Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups, and The Theory and Practice of the Boxall Profile. She has experience teaching all ages and have been teaching in a Nurture Room for the past 3 years where she has developed a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students at every stage, focusing on supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, promoting positive relationships, and helping every child reach their full potential.
Gillian has been teaching in a large urban school for 15 years and for the past three years she has held the position of APII with responsibility for Code of Behaviour and Restorative Practice, SESE and STEM, Staff CPD and After-School Activities. In 2024, she wrote a DES-approved EPV/CPD course for Rahoo CPD called Learning to Play; Playing to Learn and in 2025 she has been presenting webinars for Education Centres on playful learning. She also write short CPD articles on the same topic for Folens Publishers. She is also currently working for Professor Emer Ring, Dean of Early Childhood and Teacher Education, Mary Immaculate College, as a Critical Friend / Learning Partner on a paper commissioned by the NCCA.
This EPV Summer Course provides you with an opportunity to reflect on your current practice and make an action plan to bring forward to the new school year. There are opportunities to collaborate and learn from peers and share ideas with one another in a safe space. Your learning is supported by your Professional Tutor and the Rahoo team to ensure a smooth process.
Upon successful course completion you will receive your EPV Certificate.
Rahoo Summer Courses are two weeks in length each throughout the summer period:
Group 1: 1 – 14 July 2025
Group 2: 14 – 25 July 2025
Group 3: 28 July – 8 August 2025
Summer Courses must be completed in the allocated time-frame.
It is not possible to accommodate changes.
Please read our Summer Course T & C’s before enrolling HERE.
Thank you for taking the time to check out this online CPD course. Feel free to get in touch with us at info@rahoo.ie if you have any questions you would like to ask. We love hearing from you and will do all that we can to support you!
We also have a full list of FAQ’s, please feel free to take a look HERE.
