Schoolchildren from across NI have been helping us push our #COVID19 health advice. Keep your distance, don’t gather in large groups, wear a face covering when required and wash your hands. If you have symptoms, stay at home and book a test. Stopping the spread helps save lives! pic.twitter.com/FwtTMyGete
— Public Health Agency (@publichealthni) April 13, 2021
Category Archives: Education
Bus Safety
Now the kids are back to school, teach your older children how to be safer around school buses. To help keep your post primary children safe, click here to check out our handy guide>> bit.ly/3tqWW2F
The impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
In NCB research about the impact of COVID on children & YP with SEND, parents talked about living in fear of catching the virus & what that would mean for their family. Read more here: ncb.org.uk/about-us/media
Free resources to support Children’s Mental Health
1 in 6 children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem – that’s around 3 children in every classroom. 
Providing support early can help to spot mental health problems before they develop, and help children cope with challenges throughout their lives.
Visit our website for free resources on supporting children’s mental health, including:
free mental health training for schools
activities for schools and families
tips and advice
information on where to access support.
Educational Underachievement in NI Interim Report
The Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement published their interim report. You can read it here: https://bit.ly/3fRj5CX
The full report & recommendations are due within 2 months. Peter Weir personally thanks the panel for their work thus far.
#EveryChildDeservesAChance