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Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition

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Back to School Starts Here! 

A colourful cover page for the CYPSP Children & Young People’s Resource Pack. The CYPSP logo appears at the top of a notebook-style page with the title “Children & Young People’s Resource Pack.” Below, the subtitle reads “Back to School, Edition” and “August 2026.” The page is set against a blue patterned background and decorated with school-themed illustrations, including a purple backpack, stacked books, a blue alarm clock, a lightbulb doodle, and spiral notebook-style graphics.

A colourful cover page for the CYPSP Children & Young People’s Resource Pack. The CYPSP logo appears at the top of a notebook-style page with the title “Children & Young People’s Resource Pack.” Below, the subtitle reads “Back to School, Edition” and “August 2026.” The page is set against a blue patterned background and decorated with school-themed illustrations, including a purple backpack, stacked books, a blue alarm clock, a lightbulb doodle, and spiral notebook-style graphics.

The countdown to a new school year is on!

Whether you are getting ready for your very first day, moving up to a new school, packing lunches, preparing for exam results, or supporting a young person through a big transition, we have gathered together a range of resources to help make the journey a little easier.

Packed with activities, wellbeing tips, practical advice and useful signposting, there is something for children, young people and families of all ages.

Here’s to a year filled with confidence, curiosity, learning and lots of reasons to smile!

Download your free copy at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/48924/cyp-resource-pack-august-2026-back-to-school.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.

Neuro Nook

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Neuro Nook is coming to Magnet Young Adult Centre (Hill Street, Newry).
Join Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergency, for an inclusive and welcoming pop-up café
Poster for Neuro Nook, an inclusive pop-up café run by Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergence. The colourful poster features hand-drawn hearts, paint-brush accents and an illustration of a cup of coffee. Text reads: “Creative Minds – Young People. Big Impact.”, “Created by young people, for everyone” and “A pop up café open to all.” Event details: Thursday 16th July, 5–8pm, The Magnet Young Adult Centre. The poster highlights “Good Drinks • Great Vibes • All Welcome” and describes the event as “a safe, friendly space to connect, relax and be you.” The closing message reads: “Community. Understanding. Inclusion. Together we make a difference.” Logos for Magnet Y.A.C., Youth Engagement Service, HSC Public Health Agency and Young Social Innovators appear at the bottom, alongside social media icons and the handle @creativemindsgroup.

Poster for Neuro Nook, an inclusive pop-up café run by Creative Minds, a group of young people raising awareness of ASD and neurodivergence. The colourful poster features hand-drawn hearts, paint-brush accents and an illustration of a cup of coffee. Text reads: “Creative Minds – Young People. Big Impact.”, “Created by young people, for everyone” and “A pop up café open to all.” Event details: Thursday 16th July, 5–8pm, The Magnet Young Adult Centre. The poster highlights “Good Drinks • Great Vibes • All Welcome” and describes the event as “a safe, friendly space to connect, relax and be you.” The closing message reads: “Community. Understanding. Inclusion. Together we make a difference.” Logos for Magnet Y.A.C., Youth Engagement Service, HSC Public Health Agency and Young Social Innovators appear at the bottom, alongside social media icons and the handle @creativemindsgroup.

Summer of Fun Awaits: SEAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

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Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Families across the South Eastern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, with the launch of the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group (SEAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering Ards and North Down, Colin, Down, Lisburn and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.

Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

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Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.

Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.

Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book

Mindset leaflet 

Gaming or Gambling Concerns?

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Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Free, Confidential Counselling for Young People (Ages 11-17)

If you are worried about gaming or gambling habits—either your own or someone else’s—support is available.

Dunlewey Addiction Services is offering free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 across the Belfast and Southern Trust areas.

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