Emotionally Based School Avoidance Parent Group – Southern Trust Area

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Sharon

Are you a parent or carer in the Southern Trust area supporting a child experiencing emotionally based school avoidance?

Join this supportive online session to connect with others who understand the challenges.

Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Time: 7 – 8pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Hosted by: The Parent Participation Service

To receive the Zoom link, please email: ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk

Graphic promoting an online Parent Group for Emotionally Based School Avoidance. It invites parents and carers in the Southern Trust area to connect and share experiences. The session is scheduled for Tuesday 30th September from 7–8pm and will be held online. Participants are asked to email ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk to receive the Zoom link. The event is supported by the Parent Participation Service and features logos for CYPSP and Children in Northern Ireland, along with a visual of puzzle pieces with people on them symbolizing connection and support.

Issue 154 – Southern Area FYI – 4th September 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Louise

Welcome to Issue 154 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Promotional graphic for the Southern Area Locality Planning Groups, part of the Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). A white pinboard in the top left reads ‘SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS’ in blue and purple. The CYPSP logo and tagline appear in the top right. An illustration of hands holds a tablet showing a circular ‘FYI For Your Information’ logo. Bottom left text reads ‘ISSUE 154 4th September 2025.’ The background features colorful icons of a pencil, books, backpack, and artist palette

Download Issue 154

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

3^rd September saw the Baton of Hope event held across Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council areas. We were fortunate to meet and chat with a lot of people and welcome them to this their first taste of ‘FYI’!

Another bumper edition with amazing opportunities, resources and events, most for free too!

Please feel free to share this with anyone you work with and keep your flyers coming for the next edition!!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Western Area FYI – Issue 22 – September 2025

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Louise

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

Newsletter titled ‘FYI – For Your Information’ from the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP, dated September 2025, Issue 22. It lists contents including Family Support, Youth Support, Cost of Living, Neurodiversity, Infant Mental Health/Breastfeeding, Digital Safeguarding, Addiction, Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health, Training/Conferences, Western Sure Start Projects/Childcare Partnership/Family Support Hubs, Useful Links and Informative Media Links, and CRIS Leaflet

Download Issue 22

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

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 – Mobile 07880723076 priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Paul Sweeney – Mobile 07387259117 paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

Connect North Library Drop in Sessions September & October 2025 (Northern HSC Trust Area)

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Sharon

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

A number of Connect North Library Drop in’s are being held across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in September and October.

This is an exciting opportunity that allows people to call into their local library to speak directly to a Connect North Link Worker for support with no appointment needed.

Check out the links below for drop in session dates and times:

In Safe Hands Campaign – NSPCC/Helpline & Childline

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Louise

In Safe Hands campaign new posters to highlight British Sign Language (BSL) access:

NSPCC helpline poster featuring British Sign Language (BSL) signs for “help” at the top. Below, the text reads “Need help?” with a search bar showing “Search NSPCC Helpline.” The bottom section offers advice for those worried about a child, available in English and BSL. Contact options include downloading the SignVideo app, scanning a QR code, visiting nspcc.org.uk/helpline, or emailing help@nspcc.org.uk

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Promotional poster for Childline Deaf Zone. The top features the text “NEED HELP?” with two illustrations of British Sign Language (BSL) signs. Below is a search bar labeled “Childline Deaf Zone.” The poster explains how deaf individuals can get support, including contacting Childline via the SignVideo app or visiting childline.org.uk/deaf-zone. A QR code is included for quick access. The Childline logo and tagline “ONLINE, ON THE PHONE, ANYTIME” appear at the bottom.