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Training Resources for Childcare Providers
A training resource has been published for ALL registered childcare settings and providers
Last Update: 27/11/2020
Government support with childcare costs during the Covid 19 pandemic
New protections for working parents eligible for help with their childcare costs
Covid 19 Childcare Update 6 November 2020
Financial Support and Guidance for the Childcare Sector during Covid 19 (Information Briefing 4.0)
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
Latest Childcare Guidance for Group Settings at 28 October 2020
Update Childcare (COVID 19) - 16th October 2020
• Schools close for two weeks • All childcare remains open
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.
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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