New ‘Walking on Eggshells’ non violence resistance programme for parents/carers resident in the Southern Trust area who are experiencing child to parent violence.
This programme commences on Monday the 27th of January from 7:00 to 9:00 PM online for eight weeks.
Details in relation to how to make a referral/secure a place on the programme are on the attached flyer.
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Our Cost of Living Crisis resource provides details of targeted resources & support for families & children struggling with the current cost of living crisis. This document is live and will be updated regularly.
Download Cost of Living Resource
If you would like to include info on your service, please email louise.dickson@hscni.net
Oral health differs greatly based on where you live.
The Innovation Lab would like parents help to take their children through a survey asking questions about oral health.
Survey Link: https://ilab420850.typeform.com/to/k8xZaq4k
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th June saw 2 massively successful events to showcase support services in the Armagh locality area.
On Friday 9th June, 66 services hosted information stalls to highlight support for all ages in the Armagh area. The event was held at City of Armagh Hotel and funded through Ark and Tringle Housing along with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council.
On Saturday 10th June a youth event was held at the EA Youth Service’s Epicentre Youth Centre and open to the 11+ age group. Around 170 young people took part in a wide variety of activities ranging from Arts & Crafts and African Drumming to Boxercise and Dungeons and Dragons. A total of 22 activities were offered along with free pizza, fruit kebabs and refreshments. The event was a joint effort from 11 member services of Armagh Locality Planning Group and funded by CYPSP, CiNI, SHSCT and ABC Council.
Both events were agreed at a previous meeting of Armagh LPG to highlight the support services available for all ages in Armagh with a particular emphasis on activities for children and young people.
South Eastern Regional College (Lisburn, Newtownards and Downpatrick Campus) are currently recruiting for the next cohort of Level 5 Leadership for Children’s Care Learning and Development (Management) students through the Higher Level Apprenticeship programme, beginning in September.
This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children’s care, learning and development. It confers occupational competence to work in a management role within a regulated Early Years setting.
There is no cost to the employer or the student for tuition, registration and examination fees (subject to approval from the Department for the Economy), however Higher Level Apprentices should be paid for their hours in college as part of the programme.
General Entry Requirements:
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible a person must, as a minimum, meet each of the
following criteria:
Apprentices cannot be self-employed or in a job role where their wages are covered by any public funds.
*** (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) – Higher Level Apprentices should be paid for their hours in college as part of the programme, even if those hours are outside of their normal working day.
To apply for this course or if you would like any further information on the course content and eligibility, please contact:
David Gore, Apprenticeship Development Manager Email: dgore@serc.ac.uk
