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Fuel the Fun with Smart Snacks

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A collage of three video thumbnails from the Public Health Dietitians series on children’s snacks. The first thumbnail shows three children sitting at a table with snacks, titled ‘How to Build a Healthy Snack for Children’. The second shows a child holding an apple, titled ‘When to Give Children Snacks’. The third is a close-up of a child’s face, titled ‘Do Children Need Snacks?’.

This new series of short videos from Public Health Dietitians are designed to help parents and caregivers make healthy snack choices for their children.

This video series is packed with easy, practical tips you can use straight away – perfect for busy parents, carers, and anyone keeping hungry kids happy.

From what to keep stocked in the fridge or cupboard, to quick, budget-friendly snack ideas that kids will actually enjoy, these videos have you covered. You’ll also find handy advice on timing, portion sizes, and planning ahead—making it easier to keep little tummies full and fuelled with the nutrition they need.

✨ The first three videos are ready to watch now on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVutsY_gd5AYnalVYTCXNoKDh9anjQ9P2

For even more tips, check out the full article here:
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/snack-smart-summer-new-video-series-helps-parents-healthy-snack-tips-kids

FSH Newsletter – August Edition

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The August edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available at:  https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/46617/fsh-newsletter-aug2025.pdf

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

As summer begins to wind down and the back-to-school buzz starts to build, we’re here to help you make the most of the season and prepare for the months ahead. Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional working with families, this edition is packed with useful updates, local services, and seasonal activities to support you and those you work with.

We have been busy gathering a fantastic mix of information—from fun end-of-summer events to practical resources for the new school term. We know this time of year can be a mix of excitement and stress, so we hope this newsletter brings a bit of ease, inspiration, and connection.

It is also packed full of information for parents/carers, early years, children & young people with a disability,  mental health and wellbeing advice,  Helplines and much more – make sure you download your copy now!

Previous editions of the newsletter are available at  http://www.cypsp.hscni.net/family-support-hubs  under Family Support Newsletter section.

Trust Trap Campaign Launch – Partner Toolkit

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Today the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have launched the Trust Trap online safety campaign.

Promotional graphic with a blue-to-purple gradient background. Left side features the Police Service of Northern Ireland logo and name; right side shows the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland logo with three human figures. Center text reads ‘TRUST TRAP: YOU’RE NOT TO BLAME’ with a blue box below containing the words ‘CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT’.

Trust Trap, delivered under the Online Safety Strategy, combines paid and organic social media advertising to help educate young people and adults about online abuse prevention and how to report it. The campaign aims to reduce the number of children falling victim to fake profiles, grooming and sextortion, while also reassuring those in crisis that they’re not to blame and that support is available.

 

To support the launch, SBNI/PSNI have created a Partner Toolkit with key messages and assets to help you share the campaign across your networks and social media channels.

 

Download the toolkit: https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/online-safety/trust-trap

Issue 153 – Southern Area FYI – 14th August 2025

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Welcome to Issue 153 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

“Promotional graphic for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups under CYPSP. A hand holds a tablet displaying ‘FYI For Your Information, Issue 153, 14th August 2025.’ Icons for email, phone, globe, and person appear on the right side.”

Download Issue 153

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

With summer hurtling towards a close, preparations for the next school year are under way.  For those young people (and their families!) who have received their long-awaited A-Level results today, we have included vital links to support from the Careers Service to help for the next steps – See Pages 3-5.

 We encourage those organisations and services providing support and information on mental health and wellbeing to visit Page 40, for further information on adding your details to the Minding Your Head website, which aims to include all support available for all across Northern Ireland. This is a chance to get free promotion of your service.

See you in the next school year!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Introduction to Good Governance Toolkit – Youth Action Northern Ireland

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You are warmly invited to attend an interactive launch event on Thursday 18th September 10.30-1.30pm in Belfast! The Good Governance toolkit is a useful resource for youth work staff, board members, and anyone involved with youth committees.

Some of the practical exercises in the toolkit  will  be showcased at the event, each can be adapted to help youth groups and charities support good governance through all their operations.

Please RSVP to helen@youthaction.org  by Tuesday 9th September with any dietary requirements

A flyer for an event titled 'Introduction to: Good Governance Toolkit' organized by YouthAction Northern Ireland. The workshop promotes good governance and purposeful leadership through practical activities.

A flyer for an event titled ‘Introduction to: Good Governance Toolkit’ organized by YouthAction Northern Ireland. The workshop promotes good governance and purposeful leadership through practical activities.