Action Mental Health: Your voice matters

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Louise

A promotional flyer with two age categories displayed: “Ages 14–17” and “Ages 18–25.” The flyer states “Your voice matters!” and explains that the Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel is conducting a youth‑led scoping exercise to better understand emotional and mental health challenges faced by young people across Northern Ireland. It invites young people to take part in a survey and instructs them to choose the survey based on their age, with two shortened web links provided. There is also a small Action Mental Health logo at the bottom.

The Action Mental Health Regional Youth Panel are carrying out a youth-led scoping exercise to better understand the emotional and mental health challenges young people face across Northern Ireland. You can help us by taking part in this survey.

Youth Panel Flyer

Choose the survey based on your age;

Ages 14-17

Ages 18-25

Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) 2025-26

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Louise

A banner featuring three logos. On the left, the YAFTAs logo with a large gold star and smaller stars, and the text “YAFTAs” in elegant script, followed by “Youth and Future Talent Awards” in smaller print. In the center, the Education Authority logo with a green and blue abstract shape and the text “ea Education Authority.” On the right, the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council logo with a green and blue design and text in both Irish and English: “Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin” and “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.”

Newry, Mourne & Down Youth Voice are a district wide consultative group under the Northern Ireland structure of Youth Voice which gives young people the opportunity to engage with decision makers and have a say on local issues. The group is supported by the Education Authority.

The Awards

The Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) were created in 2012 by the Newry & Mourne Youth Council to help raise the positive profiles of the work young people are involved in across our district. The aim was to highlight the “unsung heroes” who don’t normally receive recognition. This year will be the ninth awards ceremony and they will be hosted within the council area. All aspects of this programme have been designed and managed by young people for young people. An independent panel will shortlist the nominations, without knowing names of nominees or nominator, so they cannot be influenced with their decisions.

YAFTAs nomination invitation letter

YAFTA categories and how to nominate

The King’s Trust Newsletter – January 2025

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Louise

Red background with a white logo of three stylized figures forming a crown shape, next to the text “King’s Trust” and “50 Years.”

This year marks our 50th anniversary and we’re proud to be celebrating five decades of working for young people.

For 50 years, we’ve helped generations of young people to build brighter futures – and we’re just getting started.

We have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.

View January 2025 newsletter

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Christmas Edition

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Sharon

Cover page of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – Christmas Edition, December 2025. The design features festive illustrations including snowmen, Christmas trees, bells, holly, and gifts around the border. The CYPSP logo is at the top, followed by the title ‘Children & Young People’s Resource Pack’ in bold, and a yellow label stating ‘Christmas Edition December 2025

It’s Christmas!!!!

We are excited to share the Christmas Edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – packed with fun, creative, and seasonal activities to support children, young people, and families across Northern Ireland.

Whether you are a parent, carer, youth worker, teacher, or young person looking for something exciting to do on the run up to Christmas, this pack is bursting with:

Creative Crafts & Activities – from doodling prompts to festive garlands
Inclusive Resources – neuro-friendly Santa letters and sensory-friendly tips
Wellbeing & Kindness Calendars – promoting mental health and positive actions
Bereavement Support – gentle ways to remember loved ones during the holidays

Download your free copy here: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/47234/children-young-peoples-resource-pack-christmas-dec-25.pdf

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device. Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).

Resources and activities are free and in the public domain.

Please share widely with colleagues, families, and community groups! ️

The Children’s Service Planning Team

#CYPSP #ChristmasFun #SupportingFamilies #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #ResourcePack

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Halloween Edition

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Sharon

Spooky Season is Here!

Poster promoting the Children & Young People’s Resource Pack for Halloween. Features spider webs, a hanging spider, and two smiling pumpkins. Text reads: “CYPSP Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Halloween Edition, October 2025.”

We are excited to share the Halloween edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – packed with fun, creative, and seasonal activities to support children, young people, and families across Northern Ireland.

Whether you are a parent, carer, youth worker, teacher, or young person looking for something exciting to do this half-term, this pack is bursting with:

– Creative crafts to spark imagination
– Halloween-themed games and puzzles to keep little minds active
– Wellbeing tips to support emotional health
– Fun ways to celebrate safely with friends and family

Download your free copy here:
https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/46988/children-young-peoples-resource-pack-oct-25-halloween.pdf