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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

• School-Age Childcare providers – https://bit.ly/SACSoS2024
• Parents/carers – https://bit.ly/ParentsSoS2024

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

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to attend our annual Infant Mental Health Conference online on Thursday 3rd October to hear about developments in research, policy and practice as we work together across Northern Ireland to support babies and their families.

Keynote speakers include: 

• Dr Karen Bateson – Joint CEO/Executive Director of Oxford Parent Infant Project (OXPIP)
• Graham Shulman – Lead for NHS Lanarkshire Infant Mental Health Service, and joint Head of Child Psychotherapy in CAMHS NHS Lanarkshire

This is a partnership event, co-hosted by members of the Regional Infant Mental Health Implementation Group, including the Public Health Agency, Health and Social Care Trusts, and voluntary/community members of the Stronger from the Start Alliance.

Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to register.

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IMH Conference 2024 – Speak up for Babies – Giving our most vulnerable the best start

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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.

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

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