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COVID-19 Latest Advice for Childcare Providers & Key Workers looking for Childcare
Find the latest correspondence for Childcare providers and Key Workers looking for Childcare here.
Sure Starts
Sure Starts across NI are now offering a vast array of online/virtual services, some included in the attached newsletter (See attached at Related Documents).
Telephone Support Lines for Young People
The Education Authority has compiled a list of useful numbers for all pupils
Important News for Childcare Providers - Pause in Routine Inspections
As a consequence of the evolving situation with Covid-19, all Trusts will PAUSE Routine Inspections of registered childcare providers until 27th March. Please see details below :-
Information for Providers of Registered Childcare
Please see below IMPORTANT INFORMATION for ALL Registered CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
N Ireland Childcare Survey 2020 for Parents & Childcare Providers Now Open !
The annual Northern Ireland Childcare Survey 2020 for parents and childcare providers has been launched by Employers for Childcare.
Worried about the welfare of a child?
If you are worried about the welfare of a child
or young person not already known to social services,
please contact your gateway team in your local Health and Social Care Trust.
Are YOU worried or in despair?
Please call lifeline. Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
Child sexual exploitation in N Ireland
If you're concerned about child sexual exploitation or want more information, you can contact a 24-hour
helpline to get confidential advice and support:
Telephone number: 0800 389 1701
Visit NIDirect for more: Child sexual exploitation – protecting children and young people
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