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Causeway Neurodiversity WHAT NEXT Fair

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Causeway Neurodiversity is holding a WHAT NEXT fair.  At Causeway Neurodiversity young people, adults and families are constantly asking what happens after school or what options are out there to support people through their adult years to include education, training, employment, and social and emotional support.  

We have 30 stalls to fill at Lodge Hotel and this will give you and your agency/ service the opportunity to let neurodivergent young people, adult and their families how you can support them in the future.  This event has been funded by the Policing Board as we recognise that those in Education and Employment or in services are less likely to get involved in criminality.  

 

Image with Causeway Neurodiversity logo and text promoting 'What next?' event on Friday 31st January

Image with Causeway Neurodiversity logo and text promoting ‘What next?’ event on Friday 31st January

The event is taking place on 

Date:       Friday 31st January 2025

Time:       11am- 1pm

Venue:      The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine

Education Authority Regional Assessment of Need

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The purpose of the survey is to identify the needs and inequalities facing children and young people and vulnerable groups who experience poor educational, health or social outcomes. Our aim is to listen to and learn from children and young people and act on their views and opinions. Your feedback will inform future decision.

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Image with text and QR code

The survey will close at 4pm on 22nd November 2024

Free Cerebral Palsy Sleep Resource

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The Northern Ireland Cerebral Palsy Register and Queen’s University Belfast are delighted to share with you our free resources on sleep and CP. These resources are the results of Dr Mary-Elaine McCavert’s PhD on sleep disturbances in children with CP and were created alongside children with CP and their parents thanks to the support of the John Glover Memorial Award. 

All three resources (including one for families and one for the GP core team) can be found and downloaded from here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/NorthernIrelandCerebralPalsyRegister/Sleep-disturbances-Cerebral-palsy/ . For your convenience, we have attached the resource for educational staff. We hope this supports you and your pupils with CP, who may also have difficulties with sleep.  

Front cover of teacher resource about sleep and Cerebral Palsy - picture of yellow moon wearing a sleep hat with z z z sitting on purple clouds includes QUB logo and text "dear teacher please don't forget"

‘Back to School’ focus on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

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Image with text promoting lunchbox and snack ideas

Not sure what to put in your child’s lunchbox?

Watch our free “Lunchbox and Snack Ideas” webinar for some inspiration for healthy packed lunches and top tips at https://youtu.be/JN8YfPjGnGs?si=OkQVMhgrqVXMsLKF 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image with text and picture raising awareness of Childhood constipation

Image with text and picture raising awareness of Childhood constipation

A NEW Constipation in children series is now LIVE

You can view it here: Constipation in children – YouTube

These short videos provide information from a Registered Dietitian and Children’s Continence Nurse on:

  • The causes of constipation in children and how to spot it
  • Diet, lifestyle and toileting tips to help prevent constipation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image with text and pictures raising awareness on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

Image with text and pictures raising awareness on Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel

The Childhood and Teenage nutrition video survey 2024 has *LAUNCHED*

It’s your chance to have your say on what videos on childhood and teenage nutrition you want to see on the Public Health Dietitians YouTube channel!

Fill out the short survey at this link https://forms.office.com/e/1SqWt6z360

Please share the attached flyer and link with relevant service users and staff.

Closing date: 1st October

State of the Sector Survey 2024 – School-Age Childcare

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Image with text explaining State of the Sector Survey 2024

Image with text explaining State of the Sector Survey 2024

To ensure that we have a clear understanding of both the opportunities and challenges facing School-Age Childcare providers, PlayBoard in partnership with the School Age Childcare Forum is undertaking a State of the Sector survey. 

The survey is an opportunity for School-Age Childcare providers to share a range of information about practice, workforce and quality within their setting alongside their views on the challenges facing the sector now and in the immediate future. For parents/carers using School-Age Childcare, the survey is an opportunity to have their say and help shape the future of play-based School-Age Childcare Services in Northern Ireland.

 The closing date for completion of both surveys is Friday 4 October.

 Survey links

You’ll find all the information on our website at www.playboard.org/state-of-the-sector-survey-2024-school-age-childcare