What we do
The PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version & NI Version) is a universal, evidence-based, social and emotional learning schools programme for 4-11 year olds which empowers all children to develop the fundamental social and emotional learning skills which will enable them to make positive choices throughout life.
The PATHS® Programme promotes positive mental health and emotional well-being in schools and Barnardo's provide a three-fold support model to schools who wish to take part in the programme:
Level 1: Materials/Resources - Barnardo's NI hold the license to distribute UK-adapted materials to schools / settings across the UK and ROI.
Level 2: Training - we have a team of master, certified and affiliate trainers accredited through the developers of the programme, and their training organisation SEL Worldwide.
Level 3: Coaching & Implementation Support - is delivered by qualified teachers who are experienced in providing coaching support.
We can help with
- Services supporting children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. We have centres where children and young people can visit and have a trained worker they can trust and talk to. We help them build their confidence and get to the root of their difficulties.
- Find out more about Mental health
- Search for Mental health services
- Services providing support and training to children and young people both within and outside of an educational setting
- Find out more about Education alternative provision
- Search for Education alternative provision services