NICMA – Childminding Matters E-zine

Posted on 6th April 202030th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Please click here to access the second edition of 2020 of NICMA’s ‘Childminding Matters’ e-zine.

Caring for Vulnerable Children – Free online course

Posted on 3rd April 202030th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Please click here for information on Caring for Vulnerable Children – Free online course.

Posted on 3rd April 202030th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Please click here for information on Coronavirus: just letting children play will help them, and their parents, cope.

Sure Start Update Newsletter

Posted on 31st March 202029th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Sure Starts across NI are now offering a vast array of online/virtual services, some included in the attached newsletter, please click here to download.

If you are working with families/groups/ kids of your own it would be really worthwhile checking out the 38 Sure Start projects Facebook pages.

They are live streaming a vast range of play, parenting programmes, family support groups, breastfeeding support etc online that anyone can access.

Coronavirus Advice – Website Links for Parents and Children

Posted on 31st March 202029th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Please click here to see a list of links to websites that provide information and/or resources on explaining coronavirus to children and on supporting children in the current situation.

Play Ideas & Activities

Posted on 31st March 202029th April 2020 by Sharon Gillanders

Please click here for links to a broad range of activities that may be useful within your setting and to share with parents.

We hope that you will be able to dip in and out of it in the challenging weeks that lie ahead. Please note some activities may not be appropriate due to the Covid-19 guidelines, please be selective.