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Parent Mornings in Antrim and Carnlough – February/March 2016

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A number of Parent Mornings will be held in Antrim and Carnlough to provide support to parents living within the rural localities.

The four week parent programme has been implemented to meet the needs of the parents and provide the necessary support including:

– Paediatric Emergency First Aid
– Mental Health Awareness
– Behaviour Management
– Time out for me

For more information on times, dates and venues please click on the relevant link below:-

 Antrim Parent Mornings

Carnlough Parent Mornings

To RSVP for these sessions:
Contact Sandra Anderson, CYPSP Participation Officer Phone: 028 2563 6609 Or Email: sandral.anderson@northerntrust.hscni.net

 

 

Children’s Mental Health Week 2016 – Survey

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The Family Wellness Project are undertaking a survey on ‘Talking to your Children about Mental Health’ as part of Children’s Mental Health Week 8-14 February 2016.

Children’s Mental Health Week campaign hopes to raise awareness of the benefits of getting children support at the earliest possible opportunity, and to encourage parents/carers to talk openly with children about their feelings and getting help.

To complete the survey please click on the link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/5QZ8RTC

Staying Safe Online – 13 February 2016

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An Internet Safety Presentation will be held on Saturday, 13 February 2016 from 9.30am – 2.30pm in Newry Leisure Centre, Patrick Street, Newry.  Those presenting will include Carol Todd, whose daughter Amanda took her own life after suffering online abuse; PC Laurie McCann, Toronto Police; NSPCC; PSNI Public Protection Branch; and Anita Dennison, a local Diana Award recipient.

This event is free and is open to all Parents, Carers, Youth Workers, Teachers, Coaches or anyone that works with or cares for kids.  Register for this FREE event by calling the PCSP on 0300 013 2233 or emailing pcsp@nmandd.org   Click here for flyer

Who’s Responsibility is it?

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Parenting NI are currently working with the Department of the Environment and consulting with parents on plans to extend seat belt legislation for children (aged 3 – 13) on buses and coaches.  The Department of the Environment (DoE) welcome your views on where responsibility should lie for ensuring that seat belts are worn by such young passengers. You are invited to complete this short online voluntary survey (should take 10 minutes).  This survey is anonymous and you may skip any question you do not wish to answer:  http://doe2016.questionpro.com

The Incredible Years Northern Ireland (IYNI) Co-ordination Project – Survey

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The Incredible Years Northern Ireland (IYNI) Co-ordination Project wants to hear from all organisations involved in the delivery of Incredible Years in Northern Ireland.  This short survey is designed to:

  • help update the NI map on availability of Incredible Years programmes; and
  • find out if and how the IYNI Co-ordination Project has supported organisations.

 PRIZE DRAW!!! All delivery organisations who submit a survey return by 4 March 2016 will be entered into a draw to win a camcorder and SD cards to support group leaders in delivering Incredible Years with fidelity.

Please follow the link below to complete and submit your survey: https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=145337876140

NOTES:

  1. Survey responses must be received by 4 March 2016 to be eligible for the prize draw.
  2. This is a follow-up survey to the IYNI 2014 Survey and is open to all IY Delivery Organisations (including schools) whether or not a response was submitted in 2014.
  3. Please share this post with others who have an active interest in the implementation of Incredible Years.  The IYNI map can only be as complete as the information received allows.
  4. If you experience any issues in completing the survey, please contact NCB on 028 9087 5006 or at owhitford@ncb.org.uk