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COVID-19 Childcare Options and Associated Guidance
Find the latest guidance for Childcare Providers, Key Workers and Vulnerable Children. See Latest Department of Education Updates at bottom of Page
Childcare Partnerships
Childcare Partnerships offer information and support to childcare providers, parents and employers in Northern Ireland.
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).
Playboard NI - Leading The Play Agenda
PlayBoard NI has produced a new information sheet in cooperation with the Department of Education’s Play Matters to assist teachers, playworkers, parents and those offering care to children in these challenging times, to consider how they might provide quality play opportunities and experiences.
Helplines NI
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE All of the helplines listed on helplinesni.com are still operational unless otherwise stated and are continuing to provide information, advice and guidance on a wide-range of health and wellbeing needs.
Telephone Support Lines for Young People
The Education Authority has compiled a list of useful numbers for all pupils
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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