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Issue 123 – Southern Area FYI – 11 April 2024

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Welcome to Issue 123 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Download Issue 123

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

Did you know the next page tells you things you may not have known about FYI?

Once again, we have a plethora of opportunities, resources and activities for families. However, we know there are more, so keep sending your information & updates through to us!

Thank you to all who responded to our recent survey to review ‘FYI’ and we will have the report in a future edition, along with responses to queries and suggestions.

Locality Development Team (Southern Trust Area)

#LookCloser learning programme on child exploitation and abuse

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We’re delighted to invite you to join us for our latest #LookCloser programme of learning. We have developed our sessions based on learning from The Children’s Society and wider partners to tackle the issues of child exploitation and abuse.

All sessions are free of charge and delivered on Microsoft Teams Live which means:
– Interaction with the presenters and participants will be limited
– There will however, be a Q&A function
– We will use tools such as Menti to provide opportunities for engagement and discussion.

The timetable below has links to each learning event on Ticket Tailor, where you can book on to as few or as many events as you please. All of our sessions have been designed for various professional audiences, so please share these events with anyone you think would benefit from attending.

If you have any questions about our learning events, please contact prevention@childrenssociety.org.uk

Click here for dates, session information and times

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack- Easter Edition

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The Easter Edition of the Children & Young People’s Resource Pack is OUT Now!

Included is a range of resources & information on activities, disability, looking after your mental health and bereavement.

Download here

(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 with contacts who you think would find it useful.

Give your dummy to the Easter Bunny

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The Help Kids Talk Team have teamed up with the Easter Bunny. We will be in Bow Street Mall on Tuesday 2nd April from 10.00am until 1pm. Any child who gives their dummy to the Easter Bunny will receive a surprise gift. There were also be some activity sheets and the team will be on hand to offer some tips around supporting speech and language skills. Pop along to see us and have a chat!

Self-Service Portal for Childcare Providers – Available on Family Support NI

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In recognition of the vital role Childcare Providers offer to parents and families, Family Support NI have created a facility whereby you can update your own profile on Family Support NI.

As the Central Government Register of Childcare Providers in Northern Ireland, Family Support NI (FSNI) is the first point of contact for many parents searching for childcare.  Parents can search for childcare providers close to their postcode, and filter results to find those with current vacancies, who provide services to meet their childcare needs. 

Visit: Self-Service Portal for Childcare Providers – Available on Family Support NI – Family Support Information