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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

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. 

Download your copy Here

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.

The King’s Trust Newsletter – September 2026

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King’s Trust newsletter banner with the King’s Trust logo in white on a red background. White text on the right reads “The King's Trust Newsletter” and “Northern Ireland, September 2026”.

August and September can bring a lot of change for young people.

Some might be receiving exam results, leaving school or college, looking for work, thinking about a new direction, or just not sure what they want to do next.

The King’s Trust is here to help young people find their next steps – allowing them to explore their options, build confidence, and find practical support to move towards a future that feels right for them. All our courses are free, and we reimburse travel costs for all our courses. We can also support with childcare costs.

View September 2026 Newsletter

 

PHA Funded Motivational Interviewing Workshops / Mentoring Programme

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We have now confirmed the schedule for our PHA funded Introduction toPromotional banner for the “Advanced Motivational Interviewing: Deliberate Practice and Mentoring Programme 2026” by Glenn Hinds Motivation and Coaching Consultants, funded by the Public Health Agency. The image features two people in a coaching conversation, with programme details highlighting skills development, personalised coaching, structured feedback, and deliberate practice. Dates shown are workshops on 7-8 September 2026, online delivery, four individual coaching sessions, deliberate practice from September to December 2026, trainers Glenn Hinds and Dr Paulette O’Mahony, and a recognised certificate of completion. A circular badge reads “Practice. Feedback. Grow.” Motivational Interviewing workshops and our Advanced Motivational Interviewing with Mentoring Programme running between September and December 2026.

Please click on the link below to see the dates available if you are interested in attending either training course:

https://www.glennhinds.com/events/

The programme is open to practitioners across Northern Ireland who work with people affected by substance use, mental health and suicide prevention, or smoking cessation.

The Introduction to Motivational Interviewing is a three day programme that provides participants with a practical foundation in using Motivational Interviewing to strengthen engagement, explore ambivalence and support positive behaviour change.

For those who have already completed an Introduction to Motivational Interviewing programme, applications are also open for our Advanced Motivational Interviewing with Mentoring Programme. This includes two online classroom days followed by four individual mentoring sessions, providing participants with personalised feedback and support to further develop their MI practice.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at    Training@glennhinds.com