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Summer Reading Challenge 2021
Introducing the Summer Reading Challenge 2021 Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021; a celebration of nature and action for the environment, in partnership with WWF UK. Arriving online and in libraries across Northern Ireland this summer
Last Update: 05/07/2021
Summer of Play Challenge
Get involved in this year’s Summer of Play !
Useful Links For Staff and Parents of Children in an Education Setting
Pupil Support Services within the Education Authority have been working in partnership with the Regional Integrated Support for Education (RISE NI) Programme. RISE NI is a regional early intervention service which supports children in pre-school educational and mainstream primary school settings by working closely with parents and education staff to help children develop the foundation skills for learning
Childcare Support Fund 18 June 2021
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen today announced a further extension to two Covid-19 childcare support funds.
Registered Childcare Providers Can Access Rapid #COVID19 Testing
Evidence has shown that people infected with COVID-19 can have no symptoms and still transmit the virus to others without being aware. It is important that we take steps to reduce the risk of transmission by identifying those who may not know they have the virus.
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
Latest Childcare Guidance for Group Settings at 21 May 2021
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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