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Mencap Parents and Tots Group in Derry/ Londonderry

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Join Mencap for the launch of their new Parents and Tots group in Derry/ Londonderry. If you are a parent of a child aged 0-5 with developmental delay come and join the group!

To register your interest contact Mencap: familysupport@mencap.org.uk  

 

Promotional flyer for Mencap NI Family Support announcing Parents and Tots sessions in Derry for parents of children aged 0–5 with developmental delay. Event details:When: Tuesday 25th November and 16th December, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Shantallow Community Centre, 38 Drumleck Drive, Derry, BT48 8EN Contact to register interest: familysupport@mencap.org.uk. Design features a purple and pink color scheme with the Mencap NI logo at the top and an image of two young children sitting together at the bottom.

Promotional flyer for Mencap NI Family Support announcing Parents and Tots sessions in Derry for parents of children aged 0–5 with developmental delay. Event details: When: Tuesday 25th November and 16th December, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Shantallow Community Centre, 38 Drumleck Drive, Derry, BT48 8EN Contact to register interest: familysupport@mencap.org.uk. Design features a purple and pink color scheme with the Mencap NI logo at the top and an image of two young children sitting together at the bottom.

Promotional flyer for Mencap NI Family Support announcing the launch of a new Parents and Tots group in Derry/Londonderry for parents of children aged 0–5 with developmental delay. The flyer includes event details:When: Wednesday 19th November, 10:00am – 12:30pm Where: St Columb’s Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6JY It also provides contact information to register interest: familysupport@mencap.org.uk. The design features a purple and pink color scheme with the Mencap NI logo at the top and an image of two young children sitting together at the bottom.

Promotional flyer for Mencap NI Family Support announcing the launch of a new Parents and Tots group in Derry/Londonderry for parents of children aged 0–5 with developmental delay. The flyer includes event details: When: Wednesday 19th November, 10:00am – 12:30pm Where: St Columb’s Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6JY It also provides contact information to register interest: familysupport@mencap.org.uk. The design features a purple and pink color scheme with the Mencap NI logo at the top and an image of two young children sitting together at the bottom.

Issue 157 – Southern Area FYI – 6 November 2025

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Welcome to Issue 157 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A graphic for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” newsletter. At the top left, a blue banner with white text reads “SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS” with two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo and tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with the words “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. Below the tablet, green text reads “ISSUE 157” and purple text below says “6th November 2025.” The right side features a grid of purple and green squares with icons: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark

A graphic for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” newsletter. At the top left, a blue banner with white text reads “SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS” with two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo and tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with the words “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. Below the tablet, green text reads “ISSUE 157” and purple text below says “6th November 2025.” The right side features a grid of purple and green squares with icons: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark

Download Issue 157

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

Thanks, as always, for your submissions for this new edition of ‘FYI’: more opportunities, activities, programmes and support for children, young people, parents and families.

Why not come to one of our 6 Locality Planning Groups in the Southern Area to share your information directly with practitioners across the area in Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Newry & Mourne and South Armagh?  Drop us a line and we’ll explain how you can do this and the benefits of doing so to you, your organisations and the families with whom you work.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 6th November 2025

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A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 06/11/25” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust at the top. The main content announces the Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme for 2026–27. It explains that grants are awarded to voluntary and community sector organisations contributing to departmental strategic outcomes, including:Public health and reducing health inequalities. Supporting adults, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, to live independently and inclusively. Supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, and their families. Improving mental health and wellbeing of the population. The image includes a Department of Health logo, a link to the scheme details, and an email address for sharing information: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 06/11/25” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust at the top. The main content announces the Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme for 2026–27. It explains that grants are awarded to voluntary and community sector organisations contributing to departmental strategic outcomes, including: Public health and reducing health inequalities. Supporting adults, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, to live independently and inclusively. Supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, and their families. Improving mental health and wellbeing of the population. The image includes a Department of Health logo, a link to the scheme details, and an email address for sharing information: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Download Issue

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A Man for All Reasons Workshop

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This workshop will explore the barriers, myths, challenges and opportunities to build a more gender balanced Early Years, Education and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. 

Please click on the link to book a place: A Man for All Reasons – CCP Event

Promotional poster for an event titled “A Man for All Reasons” scheduled for 27th November 2025 at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The poster features a header with logos for Children’s Services Planning and Men in Childcare. Below the title, the text explains that the workshop will explore barriers, myths, challenges, and opportunities to build a more gender-balanced Early Years, Education, and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. It mentions keynote speakers and panel members sharing good practice examples, recruitment strategies, and creating supportive environments. A sidebar lists speaker topics: “Who Dares Wins” Kenny Spence, “Where are all the men?” Shane Murphy, “Why men matter” Shane Murphy, “Fatherhood and Foundations” Darren Beggs, and “It’s men’s work too!” Francis Loye. The bottom section highlights the target audience: senior practitioners, managers, policy leads, employers, and others interested in the sector. A booking link is provided in blue text at the bottom

Promotional poster for an event titled “A Man for All Reasons” scheduled for 27th November 2025 at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The poster features a header with logos for Children’s Services Planning and Men in Childcare. Below the title, the text explains that the workshop will explore barriers, myths, challenges, and opportunities to build a more gender-balanced Early Years, Education, and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. It mentions keynote speakers and panel members sharing good practice examples, recruitment strategies, and creating supportive environments. A sidebar lists speaker topics: “Who Dares Wins” Kenny Spence, “Where are all the men?” Shane Murphy, “Why men matter” Shane Murphy, “Fatherhood and Foundations” Darren Beggs, and “It’s men’s work too!” Francis Loye. The bottom section highlights the target audience: senior practitioners, managers, policy leads, employers, and others interested in the sector. A booking link is provided in blue text at the bottom

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FREE online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops

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Ygam are offering free training on gaming and gambling harm prevention for CYP in Northern Ireland. Our training can either be delivered online or to teams face-to-face and we have many programmes to suit your industry.

Our main programmes include:

  • Parent programme: Online 90-minute course introducing gaming & gambling harm prevention, with tips & tools to help parents/carers navigate and start conversations.
  • Teachers: CPD accredited training which is A 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving educators a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.
  • Youth Workers: A CPD accredited 2 ½ hour online or in person workshop giving youth workers a clearer understanding of gaming and gambling harms, why young people take part and the impacts to them. Along with how to spot the signs and where to go for help.

We also have programmes in Health & Social Care, Early Help, Supporting Children in Care, diverse communities and gaming & eSports.

For more information about our work, visit www.ygam.org or email training@ygam.org

 

Promotional flyer for Ygam's free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included

Promotional flyer for Ygam’s free online specialist gaming and gambling harm workshops. Features a person wearing headphones using a laptop, emphasizing the online format. The flyer targets professionals working with children or young people, offering CPD certification, digital credentials, and access to over 1000 resources. Topics include gaming vs. gambling similarities, loot boxes, signs of harm, advertising, mental health, and support options. Booking via training@ygam.org or www.ygam.org. Logos for Ygam and City & Guilds Assured are included