Our website has lots of really interesting resources for parents, carers and practitioners!
This month, please take the time to view our 90 second films on different aspects of speech, language and communication. We would really appreciate your feedback!
You can watch them by clicking on the link below.
https://helpkidstalk.co.uk/bite-size-series/
Welcome to the Summer edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children and Young People’s services and Families across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups. Check out all the new services and free training courses.
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(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 wish to advertise any upcoming programmes or activities or good news stories, please see the guidance on the back page.
Don’t forget to share with your contacts
Noelle.Hollywood@setrust.hscni.net
Mobile number
07872422101
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Young People aged 16 to 21 years who live in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area are invited to apply to be part of the Youth Voice programme.
Newry, Mourne and Down Youth Voice will provide young people with the opportunity to:
This two-year programme will be facilitated by the Community Planning Partnership within Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in collaboration with the Education Authority Youth Service along with other statutory partners.
The Youth Voice group will meet on a weekly basis to identify and take forward common issues relating to young people in the local area along with opportunities for residentials and to participate in study visits to UK or Ireland.
Everyone is invited to apply regardless of background, abilities, or interests.
We require representatives from right across the geographical spread and underrepresented groups to ensure the diverse needs of young people in the area are heard.
Please click here: https://forms.office.com/e/wkUJXjsGbp
For more information visit: Youth Council
MyBnk is hosting a FREE live webinar lesson to give teens the tools to stay safe in today’s digital world. Join us for The Big Money Ready Lesson on Thursday 26th June!
This 45-minute interactive session will cover:
Online scams
Phishing
In-game scams
Shopping scams
By the end of the lesson, learners will know some of the different types of online scams, be able to recognise key features of online scams, and know actions that can be taken if they have been scammed or are worried they have been scammed.
Event Details:
What: The Big Money Ready Lesson – Financial Scams & Digital Safety
When: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Where: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Who it’s for: Secondary schools, youth organisations, and young people aged 11–18
Cost: Completely FREE
Our goal is simple: help the next generation become money smart and scam safe. Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, parent, or someone who supports young people — this is an opportunity to equip them with knowledge that truly protects.
Signup and more info here: https://www.mybnk.org/big-money-lesson/
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The research team which includes six universities from across the UK would really appreciate your help in spreading the word. It explores how benefits vary across all 4 countries of the UK and how this impacts families with dependent children.
As a central part of the project, we’re holding a series of 14 online discussion workshops with parents and carers in receipt of benefits to hear about their experiences and what needs to change. The workshops are open to parents/carers across the UK who receive at least one UK benefit, such as Universal Credit, PIP, or Tax Credits, or who are receiving asylum support.
The discussions will take place in small, friendly online groups where participants can share their personal experiences and ideas for policy change. To thank them for their time, we are offering £50 in Love2Shop vouchers for each 2.5 hour workshop they attend, with the opportunity to take part in up to two workshops on different topics relating to social security (e.g. employment support, free school meals, welfare mitigations).
Uisce from the research team would be delighted to arrange a Zoom call if you’d like to discuss this further and can be reached on 07552 285828 or safety-nets-project@york.ac.uk
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