Parentline NI have an exciting new development!

From Wednesday 8 June 2022 through their helpline 0808 8020 400, they have telephone parent support available for parents/carers who speak Arabic.  New Parent support team members will be able to directly support parents/carers over the phone in Arabic on Wednesday mornings 10am-12pm.

Parents/carers can directly access this service by phoning at the specified time or phoning at any time and leaving a voicemail or by self-referral by emailing parentline@ci-ni.org.uk .

Download Poster – English

Download Poster – Arabic

With the arrival of many Ukrainian families into Northern Ireland, ESOL NI have compiled this list of language related and other practical resources, which you might find useful if you come in contact with Ukrainian speaking new arrivals.

• Language Aid & Other Useful Resources
• Helping With Displaced Ukrainians’ Concerns or Worries
• What Do You Need Resource – Ukrainian/English
• Communication Cards – Ukrainian/English
• Emergency Health Communication Board – Ukrainian/English
• Emergency Health Communication Board – Ukrainian
• My Family Communication Cards – Ukrainian/English
• Emotions Communication Cards – Ukrainian/English
• Workers Rights Leaflet – Ukrainian
• Workers Rights Leaflet – English

English language resources for ESOL teachers and volunteers, specifically about Northern Ireland (with local information and references) are also available.  If you are interested in some of the sample NI specific material, email LParizzi@belfastmet.ac.uk