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APPLY NOW for a pre-school / primary school place in the school year 2022/2023.
APPLY NOW via the Citizen Portal for a pre-school / primary school place in the school year 2022/2023. (Closes 12 Noon 28 January 2022)
Last Update: 18/01/2022
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Latest DoH COVID19 Guidance for Childcare Providers & Parents of Children in Childcare
Please refer to updates to this Guidance from DoH contained in the letters of October 8th 2021 and January 6th 2022 on this website
Extension to the Covid19 Temporary Closure Fund for the Period 1 October to 31 December 2021
An extension has been announced to the Tempoary Closure Fund for the period 1 October to 31 December 2021.
Employers For Childcare
12th Northern Ireland Childcare Survey and Useful Information
Access to Rapid COVID-19 Testing for Family Support and Childcare Providers
As schools return and restrictions have eased many childcare businesses have introduced additional COVID safety measures to provide reassurance to those using and working within these services. The Department of Health is encouraging all family support and child care providers to register their interest for Rapid COVID-19 testing.
Training Resources for Childcare Providers
The Childcare Partnerships/Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), have developed a FREE Web-based Interactive Digital Learning Course COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Training for Childcare Settings.
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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