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Summer of Fun Awaits: SEAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

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Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Families across the South Eastern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, with the launch of the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group (SEAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering Ards and North Down, Colin, Down, Lisburn and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.

Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers

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Webpage banner titled “Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers” within an Online Safety Hub resource library. The left side has a dark blue background with white text and an orange button labeled “SBNI (The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland).” The right side shows a preview image of a video titled “Privacy Settings and Parental Controls – Information for parents and carers,” with Childnet and SBNI logos displayed.

Webpage banner titled “Online Safety Mini Webinars for Parents and Carers” within an Online Safety Hub resource library. The left side has a dark blue background with white text and an orange button labeled “SBNI (The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland).” The right side shows a preview image of a video titled “Privacy Settings and Parental Controls – Information for parents and carers,” with Childnet and SBNI logos displayed.

Short mini webinars offering practical support to help parents and carers recognise and respond to key online harms.

Supporting children online can sometimes feel challenging, especially as the digital world continues to change.

Each mini webinar lasts around 15-20 minutes and includes practical tips, conversation starters and signposting to further support. They are suitable for parents, carers, wider family members and professionals supporting children and young people.

Topics include privacy settings and parental controls, group chats and peer pressure, online bullying, image sharing, harmful content and online grooming – covering everything from everyday online use to more serious risks.

Created by Childnet and supported by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI), the mini webinars reflect real life experiences shared by families.

Watch the mini webinars here https://onlinesafetyhub.safeguardingni.org/online-safety-mini-webinars-for-parents-and-carers/ 

Further advice, resources and support for families, professionals and young people are available on the SBNI Online Safety Hub – Northern Ireland’s central resource for online safety.

Help Kids Talk – Basic Awareness and Level One training

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Book your free place online at the Kelp Kids Talk website or email helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk 

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

Promotional poster showing an adult and a young child looking at a book together. The “Help Kids Talk” logo appears in the top right. Large text reads: “Parents and carers! You are so welcome to attend our free monthly online training.” Two training options are listed: “HKT Basic Awareness Training,” which explains how everyday interactions support children’s brain development, speech and language, and long-term outcomes (approximately 1 hour), and “HKT Level One Training,” focusing on speech, language and communication development for ages 1 to 10, with strategies and guidance on referrals (approximately 2 hours). The poster invites viewers to book a free place online via the Help Kids Talk website or by emailing helpkidstalk@resurgamtrust.co.uk, with a QR code included.

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/. 

Help Kids Talk

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Help Kids Talk is an award winning project within Early Intervention Lisburn (EIL) which is led by the Resurgam Community Development Trust, the SEHSCT Speech and Language Therapy Team, Barnardo’s NI, and Early Intervention Lisburn partnership. Help Kids Talk is funded by the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. The Help Kids Talk vision is that “everyone will work together to help kids talk”.

The project is a community-wide initiative and aims to ensure everyone with responsibility for babies, children or young people, prioritises their speech, language, and communication development. This project will result in a positive impact across all areas of a child’s life including educational attainment, mental health and wellbeing, social relationships, and employability later in life.

 

Help Kids Talk | NI | Lisburn | Speech and Language NI
Help Kids Talk is a community-wide partnership project that supports speech, language and communication development for children and young people aged 0-18 in Northern Ireland.
Resources - Help Kids Talk
In this section you will find advice sheets and checklists on attention & listening, adult-child interaction, supporting children with unclear speech, creating a communication rich environment and using visual supports. You will also find a resource sheet highlighting the benefits of speaking in your home language within your family setting.
Bite Size Series - Help Kids Talk
Welcome to the Help Kids Talk Bitesize Series. In these short recorded clips, we hear from the lived experience of children, young people and adults, with various difficulties relating to speech, language and communication. We also hear from their parents and from professionals, who offer tips and advice about how best to offer support.
Help Kids Talk Parents and Caregivers Training
Help Kids Talk Basic Awareness and Level 1 Training NI. All courses are delivered by highly experienced speech and language therapists.

 

We run a social media campaign based around 12  key messages of the month, which have been developed as guidance for parents, carers and practitioners to promote early attachment and SLC skills. https://www.facebook.com/helpkidstalk