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Latest Advice For Parents and Childcare Providers 29 June 2020
Department of Health have issued new Guidance for Childcare Providers and Parents. Please see below Guidance issued to Childcare Providers - To be shared as widely as possible with parents.
Current Keyworker list will no longer apply from 29th June
The NI Executive has announced that the current Key Worker list will no longer apply from 29th June meaning ALL parents can access childcare from this date.
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.
Covid-19 Infection Prevention and Control Training
A training resource has been published for ALL registered childcare settings and providers
Financial Support to Childcare Providers during Covid-19
It is important to note that, depending on your circumstances, you may or may not be eligible for some form of support – however make sure you take advice, so you do not miss out on any support for which you are eligible.
Guidance for Proper Hand Washing
Resources for proper hand washing.
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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