Category Archives: Parenting

Deferral for September 2022

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Deferral of Pre-School or Primary school places

Deferral for September 2022

Parents or guardians of some children can now choose to defer school places by one year. This means that children born between 1st April and 1st July  (including both dates), or any premature child who was born before 1st April but was due to be born on or after 1st April, are eligible to defer pre-school or primary school this year if they choose.  For further information see: https://nidirect.gov.uk/articles/deferral-pre-school-or-primary-school-places

Autism NI USING STRUCTURE‼

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Autism NI USING STRUCTURE‼

We understand that having a daily structure is important for the autism community. Whether it be for a young autistic person trying to adapt to completing school work, or an autistic adult adapting to a new work and social routine, this can be really challenging. We have created a guide to using a structured approach, including timers and to-do lists to support autistic individuals.

You can download this resource on our website: https://www.autismni.org/using-structure

Are you in distress or despair – call Lifeline Now

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Are you in distress or despair – call Lifeline Now

There is always someone available to take your call day or night when you call the crisis helpline Lifeline on 0808 808 8000. If you are in distress or despair or if you need to help someone else in distress, call Lifeline to get the support you need. It’s available 24/7 and is free to call from mobiles and landlines.

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