EVERYDAY OT's
EPV-APPROVED PRIMARY TEACHER SUMMER COURSES 2026
Practical, neuroaffirming, child-centred courses designed to support the realities of today’s Irish classrooms
EPV APPROVED
Fully Online
Self-Paced Learning
OT & Teacher Designed
ALL COURSES
WHAT LAST YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY...
ABOUT EVERYDAY OT
Everyday OT works closely with teachers, parents, and schools across Ireland to better understand children’s sensory, motor, and regulation needs and how these show up in everyday school life. Our work is grounded in a child-led, neuroaffirming approach and in the belief that when children feel safe, understood, and supported in their environment, they are far more able to settle, learn, connect with others, and enjoy being a child in school.
A big part of our work happens directly in Irish classrooms. Every week we are in schools delivering workshops, supporting staff teams, and speaking with teachers about the realities they are navigating, from movement needs and attention, to motor skills, handwriting, and supporting children whose nervous systems experience the classroom differently.
Everything we create is shaped by these real conversations with schools. Last year, over 400 teachers completed our course, with incredibly positive feedback about how practical and relevant the learning was for their classrooms.
Kevin Prior
Is a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist and a father of four with over 15 years of experience. He is also the co-owner of Everyday OT, a private practice and online store dedicated to providing education, services, and products that support children’s motor and regulation skills. As a below-knee amputee and a person with dyslexia, Kevin brings a powerful lived perspective to his work. His experiences inspire his commitment to inclusive change, empowering educators and families with practical tools, knowledge, and strategies to better understand and support the children in their care. His work aims to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children's development, confidence, and overall well-being in everyday life. Kevin is an experienced training facilitator and course author who has delivered support and services nationally to hundreds of families, Autism support networks, charities, community-based organisations, TUSLA, colleges, and both primary and secondary schools.
Áine Curtin
A fully qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant and SNA with over 10 years of experience working with young children and is co-owner of Everyday OT. She is also a parent to an AuDHD daughter, which gives her a unique ability to empathise with and support educators, children, and families on a deeper level. A passionate neurodiversity advocate, Áine is dedicated to guiding families through their journey post-diagnosis. She is also one of the familiar faces behind Everyday OT’s social media, which has grown to over 165,000 followers and offers daily insights into life as a parent to a Neurodivergent child, along with practical OT tips, strategies, and informative content.
Sinéad prior
An experienced primary school teacher, mother of four and co-founder of Everyday OT. She is an APII post holder with over 12 years’ experience, including working as an Autism class teacher. Sinéad holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism Studies and is passionate about supporting teachers to better understand and meet the needs of children with additional needs, particularly in the area of emotional regulation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If your question isn’t answered below, please feel free to get in touch at hello@everydayotireland.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Is the course approved by the Department of Education?
Yes it is fully approved by the Department of Education.
Do I get EPV days?
Yes! Our summer courses are Department of Education approved for EPV days.
1 Course = 3 EPV Days
2 Courses = 4 EPV Days
Once you successfully complete your course, your Tutor will issue you with an EPV certificate.
Can I do two online courses at the same time?
No. According to Department of Education rules, participants must completed one course at a time as exact dates of course completion will be noted on certificates.
Do I need to attend any live sessions?
No, the course material is all pre-recorded and fully self-paced so you can do it in your own time during the week that you choose.
How much time do I need to spend on the course?
You are required to engage with the course for at least 20 hours. Time spent training “offline” e.g. reading articles on external websites, downloads, offline learning activities etc can be recorded as offline time up to a maximum of 10 hours. You should therefore note any time you spend training outside of the system (offline) so you can record this separately.
What do I have to do to get my certificate?
To successfully complete each module, you are required to complete:
- One short assignment
- A minimum of two forum posts (Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.)
To complete the course you also need to complete a reflective learning assignment and a learning log that demonstrates your achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes. The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words,
How long do I have to complete the course?
GROUP 1 for both courses starts on the 1st July 2026. All work must be submitted by 5pm on the 19th of July 2026.
GROUP 2 for both courses starts on the 5th August 2026. All work must be submitted by 5pm on the 19th of August 2026.
Due to Department of Education rules we are unable to offer extensions.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have completed your course in this allocated timeframe.
Failure to complete in the dates provided can effect your EPV certification and refunds cannot be provided.
What technology do I need?
Courses are hosted in a virtual learning system that is easy to navigate and user-friendly.
All you need is a reliable broadband connection and PC, laptop or tablet.
What kind of support do you offer if I'm having difficulty?
We have a team of professional tutors who will be on hand to provide support to our Summer Course participants.
We will provide technical support throughout the duration of the course, should it be required.
Can I swap to a different date?
Unfortunately it is not possible to switch to a different date.
How long will I have access to the content for?
All course materials are available until August 31st 2026.
Can I get a refund or cancel my course?
Summer course fees are non-refundable, including in cases of cancellation, failure to commence, partial attendance, or non-completion of the course, unless otherwise stated.