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Education Minister Announces £300 Increase in Award to Childminders
September 21st, 2020
Education Minister announces £300 increase in award to childminders - click here for m[...]
Prince's Trust Team Programme
September 18th, 2020
Please click here for information on a opportunity to gain new skills and work experie[...]
Talking to Children About Grief & Loss
September 18th, 2020
Please click here for information on talking to children about grief and loss.
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Outreach & support for families who have a child with a disability
September 18th, 2020
Please click here to view a leaflet on family benefits advice service for families who[...]
Working Together to Promote Mental Wellbeing 2020
September 3rd, 2020
The five HSC Trusts, Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Ser[...]
Ni4kids September Back-To-School Issue Out Now!
September 3rd, 2020
Please click here to view Ni4kids September Back-To-School Issue.
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Covid-19 & Maternity Services Survey
September 3rd, 2020
Have you become a dad or mum during lockdown? Are you a midwife or health visitor? If [...]
Coping with COVID-19 - A guide to support parents & carers of children
August 21st, 2020
Please click here to download ACE’s booklet, ‘What Just Happened’ Coping with COVID-19[...]
BBC Tiny Happy People
August 7th, 2020
Click here to view this month’s website content with the direct URL for each piece of [...]
Parenting through the Pandemic
July 24th, 2020
Parenting NI have written 2 new session topics to help support parents during this challenging t[...]
Additional Support Measures for Children this Summer
July 24th, 2020
Click here for an update on additional support measures for children this summer.
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Sure Start Belfast Lullaby
July 24th, 2020
Click here to listen to Sure Start Belfast Lullaby written with the help of antenatal mums.
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Free School Meals / Uniform Grant 2020/21
July 23rd, 2020
Please click here for information on how to apply for Free School Meals / Uniform Grant 2020/21.[...]
Tiny Happy People launched by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
July 20th, 2020
Tiny Happy People has been launched by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge on [...]
Children are facing a time of change as they return to school
July 9th, 2020
Please click here for information from I CAN Communicate on transition periods and how[...]
Children & Young People Survey – Impact Of Covid-19
June 22nd, 2020
Calling all children and young people aged 5-18 across Northern Ireland – your voice m[...]
Sense NI Newsletter
June 12th, 2020
Please click here to view the Edition 2 of the Sense NI newsletter ‘Making Sense’.
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AWARE - Connections Challenge for young people aged 6-18
June 7th, 2020
AWARE NI are delighted to launch the ‘Connections Challenge’ for young people for the purpose of r[...]
CYPSP Family Support Hubs Newsletter
June 7th, 2020
Please click here to download the CYPSP Family Support Hubs Newsletter Edition 11.
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Keeping fit with the family & BBC's Tiny Happy People
June 2nd, 2020
A new month means a new theme for Tiny Happy People. In June, we're putting a spotligh[...]
NHLP - Slow Cooker Starter Kits
May 26th, 2020
The Northern Healthy Lifestyle Partnership has been working in partnership with Mid an[...]
Supporting Adolescents During Lockdown
May 22nd, 2020
Below are the links to the PHA/NCB blog on supporting adolescents during lockdown:
PH[...]
Learning Through Landscapes
May 20th, 2020
Outdoor environments are so important for children, and at this current time, more so [...]
Early Years Summit: Speech, Language & Communication
May 19th, 2020
Click here for information on the 2020 Early Years Summit: Speech, Language and Commun[...]
Sense NI Newsletter
May 15th, 2020
Please click here to view the Edition 1 of the Sense NI newsletter ‘Making Sense’.
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E-Play - latest news & events from PlayBoard
May 15th, 2020
Please click here to view the May edition of PlayBoard NI's E-Play newsletter.
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Sure Start keeps families busy at home during pandemic - The Irish News
May 15th, 2020
Please click here to view an article in the Irish News 'Sure Start keeps families busy at home d[...]
Parental & Infant Mental Health
May 15th, 2020
Please click here to view a guide to looking after the mental health of you and your b[...]
BBC's Tiny Happy People - Schedule for the Week
May 15th, 2020
Please click here to view the schedule for the week by BBC's Tiny Happy People.
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Parenting NI - Parenting in a Pandemic Survey
April 30th, 2020
Last week Parenting NI launched a survey for you to have your say on how the current s[...]
BBC's Tiny Happy People - 5 activities to try this week
April 30th, 2020
Please click here to view 5 activities to try this week by BBC's Tiny Happy People.
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Play Matters Leaflet - Support for Parents
April 11th, 2020
Please click here to download PlayBoard’s leaflet: Coronavirus – Play Matters more tha[...]
Supporting children with grief and loss
April 10th, 2020
Sadly, at this difficult time, it is more likely that children and young people will e[...]
The Northern Ireland Children’s Spare Time Project – Survey
April 6th, 2020
PlayBoard NI, as part of the UK Play Policy Forum is working with Professor Helen Dodd from Read[...]
NICMA - Childminding Matters E-zine
April 6th, 2020
Please click here to access the second edition of 2020 of NICMA's 'Childminding Matters' e-zine.[...]
Caring for Vulnerable Children - Free online course
April 3rd, 2020
Please click here for information on Caring for Vulnerable Children - Free online cour[...]
April 3rd, 2020
Please click here for information on Coronavirus: just letting children play will help[...]
Sure Start Update Newsletter
March 31st, 2020
Sure Starts across NI are now offering a vast array of online/virtual services, some i[...]
Coronavirus Advice – Website Links for Parents and Children
March 31st, 2020
Please click here to see a list of links to websites that provide information and/or r[...]
Play Ideas & Activities
March 31st, 2020
Please click here for links to a broad range of activities that may be useful within y[...]
Childcare Providers Guidance Public Health Advice
March 30th, 2020
Please click the links below to download 2 hand washing posters:
Hand Wash Poster[...]
COVID-19 Guidance for Employees
March 30th, 2020
Please click here for more COVID-19 guidance for employees.
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COVID-19 Guidance for NI Businesses & Employers
March 30th, 2020
A full range of business support measures have been made available to businesses and e[...]
Family Benefits Advice Service
March 30th, 2020
Please click here for information from Employers for Childcare - Family Benefits Advic[...]
Autism Services
March 30th, 2020
Autism Services/CAMHS/RISE NI teams are compiling a website of useful resources for pa[...]
Help Kids Talk
March 30th, 2020
Please click here for ‘Help Kids Talk’ contact details
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Useful Resources for Families & Practitioners
March 23rd, 2020
Please click here to download a publication of local Family Support Services in Ferman[...]
Sure Start
March 20th, 2020
Sure Start Projects in Northern Ireland are working hard to continue to provide suppor[...]
COVID-19 Support for Community & Voluntary Groups
March 20th, 2020
Minister outlines initial support for Community and Voluntary Groups as they pull together to re[...]
British & Irish Sign Language Public Health Information - COVID19
March 16th, 2020
The PHA has made available two videos in British and Irish Sign Language, covering the[...]
COVID-19 Information for Providers of Registered Childcare
March 10th, 2020
The situation in relation to COVID-19 is a changing one and the Public Health Agency ([...]
Preterm Birth E-learning Resource for Education Professionals
March 9th, 2020
Please click here to view information on supporting preterm born children in school.
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Coronavirus Advice - Public Information Awareness Campaign
February 28th, 2020
In relation to the recent ‘Public Information Awareness Campaign’ for the Coronavirus [...]
Child's Emotional Health Workshop
January 17th, 2020
Parenting NI are offering all schools, organisations and community groups etc. the opp[...]
Early Years Course
November 11th, 2019
Please click here for information on an Early Years course being offered by Child Brai[...]
Family Support Hubs Newsletter October 2019
November 11th, 2019
Please click here to download the CYPSP Family Support Hubs Newsletter for October 201[...]
Parent-Infant Foundation – 1001 Days: A special time requiring a special response
November 4th, 2019
Please click here for information from the Parent-Infant Foundation – 1001 Days: A spe[...]
Parenting Week from 21st – 25th October 2019
October 9th, 2019
We’re delighted to offer you the opportunity to avail of some resources as part of Par[...]
The Power of Walking Conference – 14th November
October 8th, 2019
The Public Health Agency, Sport NI and Outdoor Recreation NI are holding a conference [...]
Early Years Leadership and Governance Conference 2019
October 8th, 2019
Please click here to download information on Early Years Leadership and Governance Con[...]
Skills Focus and InnovateUs Programmes
October 8th, 2019
Please click below to download flyers on the Skills Focus and InnovateUs programmes wh[...]
PlayBoard NI Conference 20 November 2019
September 17th, 2019
Please click here for information on PlayBoard NI Conference being held on 20th Novemb[...]
1000 life-changing days – short video from EuroHealthNet
August 12th, 2019
Please click the link below to view a video from EuroHealthNet that explores the effec[...]
Is my child ready to be left home alone?
July 24th, 2019
How to decide when it’s safe for your child to be home on their own, and how to find a[...]
10th Annual Northern Ireland Childcare Survey Launched
June 24th, 2019
Employers For Childcare launched its 10th Annual Northern Ireland Childcare Surve[...]
E-Play PlayBoard NI - May 2019
May 14th, 2019
Please click here to download PlayBoard's E-Play Issue 20.
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Video Supporting SEND with Technology
May 10th, 2019
Please click here to watch a video to find out 4 ways you can use technology to suppor[...]
Health Promotion Dietitians Training & Information Brochure
May 9th, 2019
Please click here to download a Health Promotion Dietitians Training & Information Bro[...]
Short film – Childcare Lasts a Lifetime!
April 30th, 2019
Please watch the Belfast Childcare Partnership’s Short film – Childcare Lasts a Lifetime[...]
EITP Trauma Informed Practice Resources
April 19th, 2019
The following EITP Trauma Informed Practice Resources are now available for you to downloa[...]
Northern Childcare Partnership Conference - 27 March 2019
April 12th, 2019
The Northern Childcare Partnership Conference was held on 27th March 2019 to look at Charac[...]
Introducing Parentline NI
April 2nd, 2019
Children in Northern Ireland & Relate NI have been commissioned to deliver a free regi[...]
Play Matters - Playing Outdoors
April 2nd, 2019
With the clocks going forward, the evenings are now longer so what a great time to encoura[...]
Play Matters TV Campaign
March 14th, 2019
The Play Matters TV campaign has gone live on UTV, ITV breakfast and daytime C4. https://y[...]
Early Years Expert Clare Devlin on screen time, shopping and a good old empty box
February 15th, 2019
Please click here to view news article - Clare Devlin advises parents on how best to spend quality[...]
Play Matters - Playing with nature, mud and getting dirty
February 1st, 2019
Who can remember being outdoors building dens, climbing trees, making perfumes fro[...]
The health impacts of screen time: a guide for clinicians and parents
January 21st, 2019
Please click here for information on the health impacts of screen time, a guide for clinic[...]
Digital Citizen Project
December 20th, 2018
This Libraries NI project will tackle the serious digital skills deficit in Northern Irelan[...]
Play Awareness Sessions For Parents
November 21st, 2018
Please click here for information on PlayBoard’s Play Awareness Sessions For Parents.
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Playing in all weathers…
November 6th, 2018
Please click here for information on playing and having fun in the winter weather!
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Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12
November 5th, 2018
Please click here to download a copy of the updated Minimum Standards for Childminding and [...]
Free Pre-school Places
September 12th, 2018
In Northern Ireland, children are entitled to a ‘funded’ pre-school place in the year [...]
The 2018 Big Parenting Survey – Parenting NI
September 10th, 2018
Since 1979, Parenting NI has been supporting parents across Northern Ireland. We[...]
Good News Story – Strabane Sure Start
August 14th, 2018
Please click here to download a newspaper article on a young girl who took her first s[...]
Health & Safety in a Childminding Setting Digital Learning Course
August 10th, 2018
A web-based interactive digital learning course – Health and Safety in a Childminding [...]
Groups apply for up to £1,000 in Funding
July 19th, 2018
Power NI Brighter Communities was founded in 2018 to support groups across the country[...]
Play Matters - Outdoor Fun in the Sun
July 10th, 2018
Please click here for some playful ideas for outdoor fun in the sun.
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Play Matters - Playing Outdoors
June 28th, 2018
Playing Outdoors is critically important for children of any age and we encourage you [...]
Employers for Childcare Annual Childcare Cost Survey - Have your say
May 17th, 2018
Employers for Childcare have just launched their ninth Annual Childcare Cost Survey an[...]
PlayBoard’s E-Play Newsletter Issue 7
April 30th, 2018
Please click here to view PlayBoard’s E-Play Newsletter Issue 7.
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Western Childcare Partnership Conference
April 17th, 2018
Please click here for information on the Western Childcare Partnership Conference whic[...]
Northern Childcare Partnership Conference
April 17th, 2018
Please click here for information on the Northern Childcare Partnership Conference whi[...]
Play Matters
March 23rd, 2018
Please click here for information on a new Play Messaging Campaign which forms part of[...]
Presentations from Northern Childcare Partnership 14th March 2018
March 14th, 2018
Family Benefits Advice Service
Chris Brigg, Employers for Childcare
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Sure Start Celebrating the Importance of the Early Years
February 20th, 2018
The Childcare Partnerships within the Health & Social Care Board and the Department of Educ[...]
Certificates of Exemption for Vehicles Used in Connection With Childminders and Nurseries / Day Care Providers
January 16th, 2018
Please click here for information on Certificates of Exemption for vehicles used in connection w[...]
Safefood - Start Campaign
November 13th, 2017
Please click here for information on Safefood new Start Campaign
This 5 [...]
Milestones: Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
September 25th, 2017
Please click here for information on Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development[...]
Early Intervention Transformation Programme Workstream 1 Newsletter
September 25th, 2017
Please click here to download the Early Intervention Transformation Programme Workstream 1[...]
Guide to Tax-Free Childcare & Childcare Vouchers Schemes
September 18th, 2017
This is a critical time for parents to make an informed choice about what form of financia[...]
Northern Ireland Universal Credit Information
September 18th, 2017
Northern Ireland Universal Credit Information Booklet, dated Sept 2016 from the Department[...]
Holiday Hunger Mapping
August 21st, 2017
Researchers at Northumbria University are currently undertaking an evaluation in[...]
Early Childhood Workforce Development Survey
June 5th, 2017
Responses to the ‘Early Childhood Workforce Development Survey 2017’, being carried out on behalf of[...]
Grant Tracker – Information on Accessing Funding
June 5th, 2017
Please click here for information on potential funding sources which early years/childcare[...]