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Update Childcare (COVID 19) - 16th October 2020
• Schools close for two weeks • All childcare remains open (with the exception of school based provision)
Last Update: 21/10/2020
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
A letter has been issued today from Michael Mc Bride (Chief Medical Officer) to all parents and carers of children in childcare (see downloadable PDF Below) also Department of Health Guidance for Childcare Providers (see downloadable PDF below)
Education Minister announces £300 increase in award to childminders
Education Minister Peter Weir has today (21 Sept 20) announced an increase in the award to childminders from the Childcare Recovery Support Fund.
Training Resources for Childcare Providers
A training resource has been published for ALL registered childcare settings and providers
Childcare Recovery Support Fund (Early Years Organisation)
The Childcare Recovery Support Fund is now live.
Requests to open childcare settings during COVID19
Support for Full Daycare and School Aged Childcare Settings (Excluding Childminders) who wish to open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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