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Issue 171 – Southern Area FYI – 3 September 2026

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

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter cover. The page includes the CYPSP (Children & Young People's Strategic Partnership) logo, a tablet held by illustrated hands displaying an 'FYI For Your Information' logo, and colourful blue, green and purple blocks containing education-themed icons including a pencil, books, backpack and paint palette. Text reads 'Issue 171' and '3rd September 2026'

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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

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

Cover image for the Western Area FYI newsletter. The design features the FYI logo on a blue background, alongside the Western Health and Social Care Trust logo and the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. Large white text reads “Western Area FYI” with “September 2026 | Issue 34” beneath. A white banner across the bottom contains an icon of a family and the text “Family Support & Early Intervention Newsletter.”

Download Western Area FYI September Newsletter

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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

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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.

 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 27 August 2026

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Front cover of Belfast Area Outcomes Group Newsletter 27 August 2026 with Graphic promoting the CYPSP Back to School Edition of the Children and Young People's Resource Pack. The image includes the heading "Back to School", information explaining that the resource pack supports children, young people and families with the return to school, and a link to download the free resource pack. The Locality Planning Belfast and CYPSP logos appear at the top of the graphic.

Front cover of Belfast Area Outcomes Group Newsletter 27 August 2026 with Graphic promoting the CYPSP Back to School Edition of the Children and Young People’s Resource Pack. The image includes the heading “Back to School”, information explaining that the resource pack supports children, young people and families with the return to school, and a link to download the free resource pack. The Locality Planning Belfast and CYPSP logos appear at the top of the graphic.

Members of the Locality Planning Group Belfast are encouraged to explore a wide range of new opportunities, resources and events included in the latest update. Highlights include the launch of the new CYPSP Back to School Resource Pack, designed to help children and young people prepare confidently for the new school year, alongside updates from the Together for Families Programme and the Enhanced Family Support Service. 

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The update also features community programmes, training opportunities, funding calls, volunteering initiatives, wellbeing events and support services for children, young people, families and practitioners across Belfast. Topics include mental health awareness, ADHD support, inclusive play opportunities, creative programmes for young people and a range of employment and training opportunities.

Local organisations are encouraged to share relevant information and opportunities with their networks to ensure families and communities can benefit from the wide range of supports available.

For further information or to contribute to future updates, email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Save the Date | Shared Learning Event: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

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Include Youth are pleased to invite you to save the date for our upcoming Shared Learning Event, focusing on the important theme of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

Save the Date poster for the Connected for Change Shared Learning Event, hosted by Include Youth. The event will explore violence against women and girls and features expert panel discussions, workshops, practical learning and keynote speakers. It takes place from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday 8 October at The Gasyard, Derry. Logos for PEACEPLUS, Our Generation and Include Youth appear at the top.

📅 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
🕙 Time: 09:30am to 3:30pm
📍 Venue: Gasyard Development Trust, Derry/Londonderry

 

This event will bring together practitioners, educators, youth workers, community organisations, and key stakeholders to explore learning, good practice, and collaborative approaches to ending violence against women and girls.

Please see the attached Save the Date flyer and feel free to share it with colleagues and networks who may be interested in attending.

The day will provide an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on current challenges, and consider how we can work collectively to create safer communities and better outcomes for young people.

Please reserve this date in your diary. Further information, including the programme, speakers, and registration details, will be shared in the coming weeks.