For primary schools, post-primary schools, shared education partnerships and programme leads, this HIP Psychology service gives practical, school-sector support without clinical claims or one-size-fits-all advice.
The need
Diversity and inclusion work needs to feel practical, respectful and safe for pupils, not tokenistic or abstract.
How HIP Psychology can help
HIP Psychology helps schools create age-appropriate sessions that build empathy, challenge stereotypes and support positive peer culture.
What schools can expect
- Introduce cultural diversity through practical pupil activities
- Support respectful language, curiosity and inclusion
- Connect programme messages to pastoral care, anti-bullying and school values
- Give staff clear follow-up prompts after workshops
Delivery team and credentials
- Cormac Venney, Director and Founder of HIP Psychology. Over 20 years of experience working with school pupils; degree in Sports Science and a Master's in Psychology.
- Karen Parsons, Support and Admin. Eighteen years in post-primary education; degree in Psychology with Computing and PGCE in Education.
- Paul Mone, Workshop Facilitator. Former international school teacher; degree in Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Master's in English.
- Carlos Sanha, Workshop Facilitator. Psychology graduate with workshop delivery experience and a Performing Arts background.
Proof and delivery confidence
HIP Psychology lists partner primary and post-primary schools publicly on its website. Public testimonials include schools in Ballymoney, Belfast and Ballymena.
The activities were fun and engaging and taught valuable lessons on responsibility and friendships.
Dalriada High School, Ballymoney
The facilitators were knowledgeable and compassionate, creating an environment of trust and openness.
St Malachy's College, Belfast
The workshop was engaging, enjoyable and provided practical insights that we could immediately apply.
Ballymena Primary School, Ballymena
Safe educational framing
This work is designed for school training, pastoral planning and organisational support. It does not diagnose pupils, provide individual clinical advice or replace safeguarding, clinical or statutory referral routes.
Useful reference points
Schools can align planning with Department of Education emotional health and wellbeing guidance, Department of Education safeguarding and child protection guidance, UNESCO guidance for generative AI in education and research.
Related HIP resources
Bystander behaviour and bullying, Pupil wellbeing strategy, Pastoral care in schools, Emotion coaching in schools. Related service and topic pages include /culturaldiversitynibooking/, /workshops/roi/roi-primary/third-class-sixth-class-hip-n-healthy/roi-cultural-diversity-workshop-6/, /anti-bullying-week-activities-schools/.
Enquiry route
Use the short HIP enquiry route with your name, school or organisation, role and what you need. Contact HIP Psychology.
FAQs
Is the programme suitable for primary pupils?
Yes. The content can be adapted so younger pupils explore respect, kindness and difference through age-appropriate activities.
Can this support shared education work?
Yes. The programme can support shared education or wider inclusion aims when schools want practical pupil-facing delivery.
Does HIP provide a booking route?
Yes. Schools can use the enquiry route to discuss dates, year groups and programme fit.