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 work in N Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland.
We offer a national service.
We offer support with
- Anxiety
- Behavioural challenges
- Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Cyberbullying
- Depression
- Friendship problems
- Low confidence
- Low mood
- Online safety
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Resilience
- School related worries
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Stress
- Social and Emotional Learning (Education, Emotions/Feelings, Emotional Intelligence, Self Control, Problem-Solving, Peer Pressure, Conflict Resolution, Classroom Behaviour, Academic Engagement, Whole-School Approach)
We provide support using
- Coaching
- Email support
- Face to face sessions
- Mentoring
- Parenting programmes
- Training
- In-school Support (Lessons, Assemblies, Playground Training, Teacher Training)
We work with
- 13 years and under
Adults (Teachers, Non-teaching School Staff, Parents)
We can help with
- No child should be left to deal with poor mental health alone so we provide 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 so they can feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
- If you are a parent/carer, find out more about Mental health
- Search for Mental health services
- Alternative provision settings are places that provide education for children who can't go to a mainstream school. We offer services providing support and training to children and young people both within and outside of an educational setting so they can thrive.
- If you are a parent/carer, find out more about Education alternative provision
- Search for Education alternative provision services