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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 23rd April 2026

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Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

Graphic titled ‘Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 23/04/26’ with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The image features two event posters: one promoting free ‘Food & Health Essentials’ training by the Public Health Dietitians Team, including date, location and registration details, and another advertising a free workshop titled ‘Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing’, with illustrations of children and information on event date, venue and booking.

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

Issue 165 – Southern Area FYI – 23 April 2026

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Welcome to Issue 165 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

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We hope that everyone is back & feeling refreshed after the recent Easter break. It seems that local services & organisations have hit the ground running, as we have a wide range of training opportunities, workshops, events, parenting programmes & activities included in what is another jam-packed edition of our newsletter!

On the next page you will see a call to submit any summer activities you are planning and want to promote for children, young people and families. This makes it easier for parents, carers and practitioners to access this important information. Please also include any local activities you are aware of as well as free / low-cost resources.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Training and resources with Ed Sipler – May 2026

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You are invited to take part in a series of free online training sessions and workshops led by Ed Sipler (South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust) throughout May 2026, aligned with Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026).

All workshops run from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Sign up to any of the workshops is through the Western Trust’s Training Brochure. 

HIEI Training Brochure 2026 – HIEI Training Brochure April – September 2026

Further information: Training & resources – May 2026

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 9th April 2026

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An information slide from Locality Planning Belfast titled “Let’s Explore Behaviour.” It announces the launch of a Northern Ireland–wide resource at the Northern Area Stronger Together event. The slide includes clickable links, sharing guidance, contact email details, and an illustration of three people reading a large, colourful book together, symbolising learning and understanding behaviour.

An information slide from Locality Planning Belfast titled “Let’s Explore Behaviour.” It announces the launch of a Northern Ireland–wide resource at the Northern Area Stronger Together event. The slide includes clickable links, sharing guidance, contact email details, and an illustration of three people reading a large, colourful book together, symbolising learning and understanding behaviour.

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

Clanrye Group Programmes

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Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:

 

  1. Standard Programme (2–3 Years)

This programme is designed for young people aged 16–17, or up to 22 years old if they have a recognised learning difficulty or disability, and up to 25 if they are care experienced. We have expanded the range of occupational areas available, which now include:

  • Construction (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Catering & Hospitality (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Retail & Customer Service (Slieve Gullion and Lurgan)
  • Horticulture (Slieve Gullion)
  • IT Technician (Banbridge)
  • ICT (Lurgan)
  • Business Administration (Armagh and Banbridge)
  • Warehousing (Newry, Armagh and Banbridge)

In addition to vocational training, the curriculum includes:

  • Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills)
  • Personal Development and Employability

Participants will also gain work experience with local businesses, tailored to individual needs to ensure a positive and educational experience.

The timetable incorporates weekly workshops and activities focused on mental well-being, resilience, and employability through interactive sessions, external courses, and community projects.

Subject to Department approval, trainees may avail of taxi transport for training or work placements. 

Attendance is:

  • 9am to 3.30pm – 3 days per week for the first 26 weeks (or 4 days if on placement)
  • 9am to 3.30pm – 4 days per week after 26 weeks

Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work Flyer 

 

  1. Youth Academy Programme (Fast-Track)

This is an accelerated version of the standard programme, designed to be completed within one year. While all terms and conditions remain the same, this option offers one vocational qualification:

  • General Occupational Area

Alongside this, participants complete Essential Skills, Personal Development, and Employability modules.

We currently have groups based at:

  • SRC Model Campus, Newry
  • SRC Lurgan Campus

Depending on demand, we may expand to Armagh and Banbridge.

Clanrye Group Youth Academy Flyer 

 

  1. Apprenticeships NI

ApprenticeshipsNI allows individuals to gain a recognised qualification while working and earning. Participants develop practical skills with an employer while completing a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in their chosen industry.

We offer Apprenticeships in the below vocational areas:

  • Warehousing & Storage
  • Customer Service
  • Retail
  • Horticulture

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

 

You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/.