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Back to School Family Support Hubs Newsletter

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The Back to School edition of the Family Support Newsletter is now available: – https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/48999/fshnewsletter_aug2026.pdf

As summer holidays come to an end and a new school year begins, many families will be busy getting back into routines, preparing school bags, and helping children and young people settle into the months ahead. While this time of year can be exciting, it can also bring a few worries and challenges, especially when children are starting a new school, moving up a year group, or adapting to new routines.

In this edition, we’ve gathered together a range of information, activities and support services to help families make the transition back to school as smooth as possible.

Whether you’re looking for practical advice, local opportunities, or information about the support available in your area, we hope you’ll find something useful inside.

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 27 August 2026

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Front cover of Belfast Area Outcomes Group Newsletter 27 August 2026 with Graphic promoting the CYPSP Back to School Edition of the Children and Young People's Resource Pack. The image includes the heading "Back to School", information explaining that the resource pack supports children, young people and families with the return to school, and a link to download the free resource pack. The Locality Planning Belfast and CYPSP logos appear at the top of the graphic.

Front cover of Belfast Area Outcomes Group Newsletter 27 August 2026 with Graphic promoting the CYPSP Back to School Edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack. The image includes the heading “Back to School”, information explaining that the resource pack supports children, young people and families with the return to school, and a link to download the free resource pack. The Locality Planning Belfast and CYPSP logos appear at the top of the graphic.

Members of the Locality Planning Group Belfast are encouraged to explore a wide range of new opportunities, resources and events included in the latest update. Highlights include the launch of the new CYPSP Back to School Resource Pack, designed to help children and young people prepare confidently for the new school year, alongside updates from the Together for Families Programme and the Enhanced Family Support Service. 

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The update also features community programmes, training opportunities, funding calls, volunteering initiatives, wellbeing events and support services for children, young people, families and practitioners across Belfast. Topics include mental health awareness, ADHD support, inclusive play opportunities, creative programmes for young people and a range of employment and training opportunities.

Local organisations are encouraged to share relevant information and opportunities with their networks to ensure families and communities can benefit from the wide range of supports available.

For further information or to contribute to future updates, email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 21 May 2026

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Graphic titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 21/05/26” with CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logos. The left side shows a report cover reading “How are Children & Young People doing in NI? Northern Ireland Outcome Monitoring Report with Trends 2017–24/25” and “Improving Outcomes,” alongside a photo of hands holding a page with charts and graphs. The right side highlights key findings from the report, including fewer children but growing need, health improvements alongside emerging concerns, rising disability and mental health pressures, strong educational attainment with attendance challenges, increasing numbers of looked-after children, and ongoing poverty and inequality. A footer invites contact via email for sharing information with the Belfast Locality Planning Group.

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

 

Christmas Edition Family Support Newsletter

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The Christmas edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47245/fsh-newsletter-dec2025.pdf  

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As we approach the festive season, this edition is filled with events, activities, and services designed to support families across our region during what can be both a joyful and challenging time of year. Whether you are a parent, carer, or professional working with families, we hope you find something helpful and uplifting within these pages.

This newsletter is a celebration of the incredible work happening in our communities and the commitment of everyone involved in supporting families. It’s also a reminder that help is always available, no one should feel alone during the holidays.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

Regards,

Children’s Services Team