SBNI Trauma Informed Practice Online Training Brochure

Training brochure cover from SBNI showing a group walking a winding path through a bright, scenic landscape, representing recovery and resilience

This brochure outlines training modules on understanding the impact of adversity and trauma informed practice currently available to support practitioners across Northern Ireland. All courses contained in this brochure are free for practitioners, funded by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland.

The SBNI acknowledges that recognising and responding to the imprints of childhood adversity and trauma, will remain an integral part of achieving better outcomes through the implementation of trauma-informed approach across organisations in Northern Ireland. Growth, healing and recovery can only happen in the context of trauma responsive environments, policies, systems and organisations.

When we consider adversity and trauma in the workplace and in our organisations, this can help in understanding our own responses and needs and also in our thinking about the responses and needs of the people we work with.

The SBNI continues to work to help its member agencies and other related bodies to:

► have an awareness of adverse childhood experiences;

► be aware of the impact of adversity and trauma on development across the lifespan;

► be able to identify what supports resilience to cope with adversity; and

► embed a trauma informed approach in their work.

The SBNI is committed to providing support to enable member agencies & partners to develop trauma informed practice to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of the children in Northern Ireland and the adults they develop into.

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Issue 156 – Southern Area FYI – 16 October 2025

Welcome to Issue 156 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups, of the Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). The design features a blue banner with the group name, the CYPSP logo, and an illustration of hands holding a tablet displaying the ‘FYI – For Your Information’ logo. The issue number and date (Issue 156, 16th October 2025) appear in the bottom left corner. A set of icons on the right side represents communication tools, including email, phone, web, and verified contact

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With the half-term breaking coming up, the next edition of ‘FYI’ will be circulated in three weeks’ time, on Thursday 6th November. (We’ll send out a reminder closer to the time!).

In the meantime, Monday 20th October sees the start of Parenting Week and so, in this edition, we have included a wide range of support and opportunities for parents & carers, and encourage as many people to avail of these resources as possible.

As always, keep sharing ‘FYI’ with your families and colleagues and feel free to send us any flyers or information to share with close to 600 contacts who regularly receive this newsletter.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI – Issue 23 – October 2025

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

Cover page of the ‘FYI’ (For Your Information) newsletter from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated October 2025, Issue 23. The newsletter includes sections on Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health and Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training and Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects, Childcare Partnership, Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media, and a CRIS Leaflet

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If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact:

Dr Priscilla Magee – Mobile  07880723076     priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117     paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

Fuel the Fun with Smart Snacks

A collage of three video thumbnails from the Public Health Dietitians series on children’s snacks. The first thumbnail shows three children sitting at a table with snacks, titled ‘How to Build a Healthy Snack for Children’. The second shows a child holding an apple, titled ‘When to Give Children Snacks’. The third is a close-up of a child’s face, titled ‘Do Children Need Snacks?’.

This new series of short videos from Public Health Dietitians are designed to help parents and caregivers make healthy snack choices for their children.

This video series is packed with easy, practical tips you can use straight away – perfect for busy parents, carers, and anyone keeping hungry kids happy.

From what to keep stocked in the fridge or cupboard, to quick, budget-friendly snack ideas that kids will actually enjoy, these videos have you covered. You’ll also find handy advice on timing, portion sizes, and planning ahead—making it easier to keep little tummies full and fuelled with the nutrition they need.

✨ The first three videos are ready to watch now on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AYnalVYTCXNoKDh9anjQ9P2

For even more tips, check out the full article here:
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/snack-smart-summer-new-video-series-helps-parents-healthy-snack-tips-kids

Trust Trap Campaign Launch – Partner Toolkit

Today the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched the Trust Trap online safety campaign.

Promotional graphic with a blue-to-purple gradient background. Left side features the Police Service of Northern Ireland logo and name; right side shows the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland logo with three human figures. Center text reads ‘TRUST TRAP: YOU’RE NOT TO BLAME’ with a blue box below containing the words ‘CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT’.

Trust Trap, delivered under the Online Safety Strategy, combines paid and organic social media advertising to help educate young people and adults about online abuse prevention and how to report it. The campaign aims to reduce the number of children falling victim to fake profiles, grooming and sextortion, while also reassuring those in crisis that they’re not to blame and that support is available.

 

To support the launch, SBNI/PSNI have created a Partner Toolkit with key messages and assets to help you share the campaign across your networks and social media channels.

 

Download the toolkit: https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/online-safety/trust-trap