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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.

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition

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The Children and Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition is packed with fun, helpful, and supportive ideas to help you feel ready and confident for the new school year!

In this edition you will find:

Cover page for the ‘Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Back to School Edition.’ The background looks like graph paper with blue hole punches at the top. It features school-themed illustrations including a green and purple pen, an orange notebook labeled ‘NOTES,’ a green paperclip, a blue and orange backpack, and green foliage taped to the bottom corner. The CYPSP logo is at the bottom center, with ‘August 2025’ in the bottom right corner.

️ Activities – Fun filled back to school colouring sheets and activities.
 Starting School – Tips and support for little ones taking their first big step into school life.
 Back to School – Ideas to help you settle in, stay positive, and feel prepared.
 Transitions – Support for moving schools, changing classes, or starting something new.
 Lunchbox & Snack Ideas – Yummy, healthy bites to keep your brain and body happy!
 Results Day – Encouragement and advice for handling results with confidence.
 Wellbeing – Tools to help you feel calm, strong, and supported every day.

Download at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/46527/cyp-resource-pack-august-2025-back-to-school.pdf 

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

Resources and activities are free and in the public domain.

Please share with contacts who you think would find it useful.

 

Mental Health Strategy Early Intervention & Prevention Newsletter

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Split image with two sections: Left side has a teal background with white text reading ‘EARLY INTERVENTION & PREVENTION ACTION PLAN UPDATE.’ Right side has a white background with blue and black text reading ‘Mental Health Strategy 2021–2031’ at the top, ‘#3’ on the left, and ‘Summer 2025’ on the right.

Welcome to this third newsletter to share information about the work underway to deliver on the Early Intervention & Prevention Action Plan which focuses on Actions 1 and 2 of the Mental Health Strategy

Mental Health EI&P Newsletter Summer Issue 

Western Area FYI – Issue 21 – August 2025

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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.

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Download Issue 21

(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 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 – Mobile  07880723076     priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Paul Sweeney – Mobile  07387259117     paul.sweeney@westerntrust.hscni.net

 

SBNI Consultation for Children, Young People, Parents, and Carers

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On behalf of the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI), Barnardo’s NI is carrying out a series of consultations for children, young people, parents, and carers. They are seeking to gather opinions and views on what the SBNI should concentrate and focus on in terms of its aims, goals, and priorities in its new strategic plan for 2026-2030.

The purpose of this exercise is to ensure that the views and voices of children and young people, parents and carers are heard and responded to in relation to the safeguarding and child protection system in Northern Ireland.

There will be an opportunity for young people to meet directly with Bernie McNally, the SBNI chair, in addition to the main consultation sessions.

Booking Link

Download Information Leaflet

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