ASD and Supporting your Child with the War in Ukraine
Some children and young people with ASD are struggling to understand the current situation in Ukraine. Talking about war to children can be very difficult.
The Child and Adolescent Autism Service in Belfast Trust has produced this guide to support you in talking to your child… we hope you find it helpful.
Click Here: https://bit.ly/35QVgIS
Signs of Type 1 Diabetes
Children can develop Type 1 Diabetes at any time – Parents don’t ignore signs of #type1diabetes and don’t let the pandemic put you off seeking help. If symptoms develop, get your child’s blood sugar checked that day. For further information see http://pha.site/type1
Deferral of Pre-School or Primary school places
Parents or guardians of some children can now choose to defer school places by one year. This means that children born between 1st April and 1st July (including both dates), or any premature child who was born before 1st April but was due to be born on or after 1st April, are eligible to defer pre-school or primary school this year if they choose. For further information see: https://nidirect.gov.uk/articles/deferral-pre-school-or-primary-school-places
Annual Parental Payments.
Please see attached graphic relating to the extension of Annual Parental Transport Payment Claims. Please note you can only make a claim if you have been notified that you are entitled to a claim.
https://www.eani.org.uk/parental-payment
GCSE Revision Guides
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen, has announced an investment in GCSE Revision Guides to support pupils preparing for their examinations.
This is one element of a wide range of additional support which has been put in place to support pupils taking public examinations in summer 2022.
Further information – https://bit.ly/3KnSlGo
