Dungannon Area Schools Networking Event – 23 October 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Sharon

Promotional graphic for the Dungannon Area Schools Networking Event. Large white and yellow text on a black background announces: “Dungannon Area Schools Networking Event”. Event details include Friday 23rd October 2026, 2pm to 5pm, and Integrated College Dungannon, shown alongside calendar, clock and location icons. On the right, a tilted notepad-style photo frame contains an image of people gathered at information stalls in a school hall or gymnasium. Yellow accents and a soft yellow glow highlight the design.

CYPSP invites school staff from across the Dungannon Area to attend an upcoming networking event focused on raising awareness of local support services for children, young people and families.

Friday 23^rd October 2026
2pm to 5pm
Integrated College Dungannon

Local services will be in attendance, hosting information stalls and sharing details of the supports available to schools, pupils and families in the area.

Primary & Post-Primary School Staff are welcome to drop in at any time across the afternoon and light refreshments will be provided. There will also be FREE Mini Health Checks available for ALL attendees. Just let us know how many from your school are coming by e-mailing: localityplanning@ci-ni.org.uk

If you are a Service Provider, register your information stall for FREE here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DZRSQD9

Download Information Flyer – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Dungannon-Area-Schools-Networking-Event-2026-Flyer.pdf

Issue 171 – Southern Area FYI – 3 September 2026

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Louise

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

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Louise

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

Become a CYPSP Member

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Louise

Help share a better future for Children and Young People

The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) is seeking new partners to help improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland’s strategic multi-agency partnership for Children’s Services Planning, CYPSP brings together leaders from Statutory Agencies, Health and Social Care, Education, Local Government and the Voluntary and Community Sectors to drive collaboration, influence priorities and deliver meaningful change.

Becoming a CYPSP Partner offers a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence strategic decision-making, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and champion the voices of children, young people and families. CYPSP is looking for senior leaders who are committed to partnership working, collective leadership and improving outcomes through collaboration.

If you believe that better outcomes are achieved when organisations work together, we encourage you to find out more about becoming a CYPSP Partner. Partners are normally appointed for a three-year term and play an important role in shaping the future of Children’s Services Planning across Northern Ireland.

If you are interested in applying, please complete and return the application form by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026 to info@ci-ni.org.uk.

Further information

📄 Recruitment Flyer

📄 New member Information Pack

📄 Member application: Essential Criteria

📧 For more information or to express an interest in becoming a CYPSP partner, contact: cypsp@hscni.net

Back to School Family Support Hubs Newsletter

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Yvonne

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.