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Clanrye Group Programmes

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Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:

 

  1. Standard Programme (2–3 Years)

This programme is designed for young people aged 16–17, or up to 22 years old if they have a recognised learning difficulty or disability, and up to 25 if they are care experienced. We have expanded the range of occupational areas available, which now include:

  • Construction (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Catering & Hospitality (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Retail & Customer Service (Slieve Gullion and Lurgan)
  • Horticulture (Slieve Gullion)
  • IT Technician (Banbridge)
  • ICT (Lurgan)
  • Business Administration (Armagh and Banbridge)
  • Warehousing (Newry, Armagh and Banbridge)

In addition to vocational training, the curriculum includes:

  • Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills)
  • Personal Development and Employability

Participants will also gain work experience with local businesses, tailored to individual needs to ensure a positive and educational experience.

The timetable incorporates weekly workshops and activities focused on mental well-being, resilience, and employability through interactive sessions, external courses, and community projects.

Subject to Department approval, trainees may avail of taxi transport for training or work placements. 

Attendance is:

  • 9am to 3.30pm – 3 days per week for the first 26 weeks (or 4 days if on placement)
  • 9am to 3.30pm – 4 days per week after 26 weeks

Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work Flyer 

 

  1. Youth Academy Programme (Fast-Track)

This is an accelerated version of the standard programme, designed to be completed within one year. While all terms and conditions remain the same, this option offers one vocational qualification:

  • General Occupational Area

Alongside this, participants complete Essential Skills, Personal Development, and Employability modules.

We currently have groups based at:

  • SRC Model Campus, Newry
  • SRC Lurgan Campus

Depending on demand, we may expand to Armagh and Banbridge.

Clanrye Group Youth Academy Flyer 

 

  1. Apprenticeships NI

ApprenticeshipsNI allows individuals to gain a recognised qualification while working and earning. Participants develop practical skills with an employer while completing a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in their chosen industry.

We offer Apprenticeships in the below vocational areas:

  • Warehousing & Storage
  • Customer Service
  • Retail
  • Horticulture

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

 

You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/. 

Public Health Dietitians Team Newsletter

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Welcome to our Newsletter! A warm welcome to all the new Tutors who have completed training with us this year. We offer tailored sessions for organisations, including health stands and wellness talks. We are also now offering bespoke training. If you have a number of staff wishing to be trained in a particular programme, let us know!

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A colourful newsletter cover for the Public Health Dietitians Team. At the top, there is a row of illustrated flowers. Below, a heading reads “Public Health Dietitians Team.” A blue text box welcomes new tutors, describes tailored training sessions for organisations, and mentions bespoke training options. A pink section titled “In this issue” lists various items including Welcome, Lunch & Learn event, Recent Tutor Training, Health Stands, Public Health Dietitians YouTube, New Protein Resource Box, Team update from Belfast Health Development Unit, and “Is dark chocolate good for you?”. To the right, a small notepad graphic displays the words “Upcoming tutor training dates.” At the bottom are three logos: Health and Social Care, Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland, and Public Health Agency.

A colourful newsletter cover for the Public Health Dietitians Team. At the top, there is a row of illustrated flowers. Below, a heading reads “Public Health Dietitians Team.” A blue text box welcomes new tutors, describes tailored training sessions for organisations, and mentions bespoke training options. A pink section titled “In this issue” lists various items including Welcome, Lunch & Learn event, Recent Tutor Training, Health Stands, Public Health Dietitians YouTube, New Protein Resource Box, Team update from Belfast Health Development Unit, and “Is dark chocolate good for you?”. To the right, a small notepad graphic displays the words “Upcoming tutor training dates.” At the bottom are three logos: Health and Social Care, Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland, and Public Health Agency.

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 5th March 2026

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Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 05 March 2026. The top banner includes the CYPSP logo and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Below, a Belfast City Council badge appears beside a graphic titled ‘Summer Community Diversionary Programme 2026–2028’ with a link to Belfast Summer Community Diversionary Programme | Grants and funding. To the right, text explains that applications are open for the programme, which funds eligible community groups in Belfast to deliver diversionary activities that promote positive cultural expression and reduce anti-social behaviour around 11 July and 8 August. It outlines eligibility, assessment criteria, and states that organisations may only apply in priority locations. At the bottom, a blue footer invites people to share information with the Locality Planning Group via the email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Locality Planning Belfast information update dated 05 March 2026. The top banner includes the CYPSP logo and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Below, a Belfast City Council badge appears beside a graphic titled ‘Summer Community Diversionary Programme 2026–2028’ with a link to Belfast Summer Community Diversionary Programme | Grants and funding. To the right, text explains that applications are open for the programme, which funds eligible community groups in Belfast to deliver diversionary activities that promote positive cultural expression and reduce anti-social behaviour around 11 July and 8 August. It outlines eligibility, assessment criteria, and states that organisations may only apply in priority locations. At the bottom, a blue footer invites people to share information with the Locality Planning Group via the email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Connect North Drop In Sessions March 2026

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Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

 

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you need.

In partnership with Libraries NI, Drop-In sessions are hosted in libraries across the Northern Trust.

No appointment needed—just drop in!

 

At each Drop-In session, you can:

  • Chat with a Connect North Link Worker
  • Learn about local groups, services & events
  • Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting

 

Full list of locations & times check-out our directory for a date and location that works for you:

www.connectnorth.co.uk  

 

To learn more about Connect North or how to refer someone:

Contact: connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net

www.connectnorth.co.uk

X @connectnorthSP

 

Western Area FYI: Issue 28 – March 2026

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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.

A cover page titled “FYI – For Your Information” with logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top. The issue is labeled “Contents – March 2026 : Issue 28.” Below is a blue contents table with the following headings: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.

A cover page titled “FYI – For Your Information” with logos for the Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP at the top. The issue is labeled “Contents – March 2026 : Issue 28.” Below is a blue contents table with the following headings: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.

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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