The King’s Trust Newsletter – October 2026

Banner for The King's Trust Newsletter featuring the King's Trust logo in white on a bright pink background, with the text “The King's Trust Newsletter” and “Northern Ireland, October 2026” in white.October and November can be a challenging time for young people.

As the evenings get darker and the year begins to wind down, some young people may be feeling uncertain about their future, struggling with confidence, looking for work, or considering their next steps in education, training or employment.

The King’s Trust is here to help young people find their next steps by exploring new opportunities, building confidence, developing skills and accessing practical support to move forward with purpose. All our courses are free, and we reimburse travel costs for all our programmes. We can also support with childcare costs where needed.

Whether a young person is looking for a fresh start before the end of the year or wants to build momentum for the future, our upcoming programmes can help them take that next positive step.

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Issue 171 – Southern Area FYI – 3 September 2026

Welcome to Issue 171 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

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Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye! Back to school and we hope we have been able to reflect the wide range of supports and opportunities available across the Southern Trust Area for children, young people and their families in this edition.

Our Locality Planning Groups have resumed meeting this morning in Armagh and will operate at full speed throughout the rest of the year. We welcome anyone working or volunteering to improve outcomes for children, young people & families and you will find our 2026 LPG Meetings Calendar on the page 3. We’ll be delighted to tell you more, if you are interested.

Stay connected!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI: Issue 34 – September 2026

Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

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If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact;

Dr Priscilla Magee – Contact: 07880723076  priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Marty Daly – Contact: 07387259117    martin.daly@westerntrust.hscni.net

Back to School Family Support Hubs Newsletter

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

Colourful “Welcome Back to School” graphic on a black chalkboard-style background. Large yellow script text reads “Welcome,” with bold white chalk-effect text reading “BACK” and multicoloured letters spelling “TO SCHOOL.” Decorative school-themed illustrations include pencils, books, a backpack, stars, confetti, and fireworks in bright colours around the text.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.

 

The King’s Trust Newsletter – September 2026

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August and September can bring a lot of change for young people.

Some might be receiving exam results, leaving school or college, looking for work, thinking about a new direction, or just not sure what they want to do next.

The King’s Trust is here to help young people find their next steps – allowing them to explore their options, build confidence, and find practical support to move towards a future that feels right for them. All our courses are free, and we reimburse travel costs for all our courses. We can also support with childcare costs.

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