Useful Links
Rise Parental Advice - Getting Ready for School
RISE NI Have some useful advice for Parents of pupils heading for Preschool - it is equally useful for parents of our new P1 pupils. Click on the link in the title above the picture to access the RISE Interactive Document.
Keeping your child safe online.
The PSNI, working with ParentingNi have produced a short Information video with important advice they have asked us to share: VIDEO LINK
Parent need to have open and honest conversations with children about the dangers that may be online.
When our children go outside to play, we ask who they are playing with and what they are doing. We need to consider doing the same thing for when our children engage online.
Are they speaking to somebody within a game or on social media that is a genuine friend of theirs, or is it an adult impersonating a child to try and groom your child in some way?
Alongside our colleagues at Parenting NI, the PSNI have made a video for how parents can talk to their children about what they are doing online.
PSNI Advice - Online Scam Alert
The Police Service of Northern Ireland would like to take this opportunity to provide some useful Crime Prevention advice which will complement the distribution of the devices.
The electronic information booklets include the ‘Cyber Aware’ brochure and the ‘Little Book of Big Scams.’
Very useful advice and information is available on the Scamwise NI website at www.nidirect.gov.uk/scamwiseni
PSNI Scamwise Booklet and Cyber Aware Brochure
Education Authority Safeguarding
The Education Authority Safeguarding team have asked us to share the following links with our families:
Domestic Abuse help Video - Politicians across parties have come together to produce an awareness raising video (with signposting to helplines)
The HIDEOUT - Website for children with pointers for where they can seek help if needed.
February 2021 Online Safety Newsletter
Newry, Mourne and Down - Safeguarding - You Are Not Alone Campaign
https://www.newrymournedown.org/safeguarding
Resources for children and young people
CAHMS - Good night's sleep guide.
CAHMS Information on dealing with Stress with your children
CAHMS information and advice -Autism
CAHMS Information and advice for parents on ADHD
CAHMS Information and resources for Parents
Young Person's Guide to Mental Health
Family and Health Resources
Windsor Hill PS Website - School App Information
Southern Trust - Phone first information 0300 123 3 111
Education Authority - Latest High 5 Booklet - from Behaviour Support Team
Free School Meals - September 2020
PHA Germ Defence Information Flyer
Children and Young People Strategic Partnership - FYI Issue 60
Southern Area - Locality Planning Group - Child & Young Peoples Strategic Planning Group latest news
Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership - FYI Issue 58 - links to information and courses for parents and families across the Southern Trust
New Year 2022 - Parent Information zoom sessions you may be interested in.
1. Southern Health and Social Care Trust - Regional Nutritional Information Sessions - January 2022
Parenting NI Zoom Sessions - Bounce Back 2022 - a fresh start - invitation to Zoom sessions - 6 week blocks.
Parenting NI latest online course for Parents - Formative Years Session 1 - Sleep
Parentline NI - one to One sessions - Surviving Separation
Parent Line - Support for parents of children finding the transition back to school a challenge
Hideout poster for children
Healthy Eating in School
The Southern Health and Social Services are running a webinar for parents interested in ideas for lunch boxes for the coming year are welcome to register for the webinars - details in picture below. 
Education Authority - Free School Meals - Applications are open for September 2020
It is particularly important this year that applications are made in good time for this support. Windsor Hill PS staff will be available to help if needed from 10th August - please call 028 30264047 or email Miss McKane before coming to school. imckane521@c2kni.net
Healthy Eating in Schools DENI Summary Policy
Education Authority Advice and Support - Issued during Corona Virus Lockdown
New School Day Department of Education letters to Parents
Curriculum and Learning.
Help Your Child with Subtraction
Any primary teacher will tell you that subtraction with exchange, or ‘subtraction with carrying’ as it used to be called, is one of the things that parents ask for help with the most. If it causes you sleepless nights, be assured that you are not the only parent walking the floor over this one.
CCEA have produced a step-by-step guide to subtraction with exchange that you and your child will enjoy!
Tens and Units Subtraction
Link to Video - subtraction with Rosie - TU
Hundreds, Tens and Units
Link to Video - subtraction with Rosie - HTU
Subtraction help cards from CCEA
Education Authority - Third Edition - Literacy Service Newsletter
MEMORY
Memory, and issues with Working Memory can be an issue for some children, making it more of a challenge to retain, recall and in turn apply basic literacy knowledge and skills, which in turn can impact progress. This edition of the newsletter conatins some links and access to support which you may find useful for your child.
The electronic version is available here: LITERACY NEWSLETTER - MEMORY
Alernatively a PDF version is posted below.
3rd Edition LIteracy Service Newsletter
NI4Kids - Link to Bank of Ireland Finance Awareness Resource
Youth Financial Wellbeing
Did you know that children as young as 3 can develop awareness of money, and by age 7 have begun to develop money habits for life? At Bank of Ireland UK we know that Financial Wellbeing is a core life skill.
They have developed our Youth Financial Wellbeing Programme to help children understand about all things money.
Parents' Guide to Financial Understanding for your children.
Education Authority Parents Literacy Newsletter parent's link
Literacy Service Newsletter
This edition of the newsletter includes information on Texthelp - Read and Write - software available for everyone to download which can read text to pupils and other useful articles and links. Use the title to access the link which works best in Chrome / Edge browsers. Further information is included in the information letter below.
Community Links.
The SYPSP Translation Hub provides Useful information, a valuable point of contact and support for parents and carers in a range of languages.
Deadline for EU Settled Status - 30th June 2021
The deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme is 30th June 2021. All EU/EEA citizens and non-EU family members MUST apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, this includes those with a permanent residence document. It is important that ALL members of the family apply to the scheme, including children.
If an application is not made by 30th June 2021, EU/EEA citizens and non-EU family members currently living in the UK will become unlawfully resident.
This will prevent access to education, health care, social services, jobs, the rental market, and other rights. Individuals may be subject to removal from the UK. For the children and families in your school, it could mean loss of entitlement to NHS services, impacting on children’s access to vaccinations, and loss of entitlement to benefits affecting Free School Meals and School Uniform Allowance.
STEP can advise and support families completing applications. STEP is funded to deliver the EU Settlement Support Project via Tel: 028 8775 0211 or via Email: euss@strongertogetherni.org
Advice NI can offer face-to-face support to schools to help their families complete their application either in a safe schools’ space or outdoors using the Covid19 Safe Mobile Advice Van. Schools can book a session using the Advice NI Freephone Helpline: 0800 915 4604 or via Email: advice@adviceni.net
Click on the picture below to go to the information video.
Link to EU Settlement Scheme website - Information can be translated into various EU languages
Census 2021
Be a part of Census 2021
Census Day is Sunday 21 March 2021. The census gives us a picture of all the people and households in Northern Ireland. It gathers vital information that helps plan and fund public services, such as transport, education and health. By taking part and encouraging others to do the same, you will help make sure your local area gets the services it needs.
It’s easy to fill in your census questionnaire online. You can complete on any device and it only takes around 20 minutes per household.
1. Use the pack we sent in the post at the start of March which contains your household access code.
2. Go to www.census.gov.uk/ni and select “Start census”.
3. Enter your household access code. You can find this 16 digit code on the letter in your pack.
4. Answer the questions and submit when complete.
What support is available?
Deaf, speech or hearing impairments
The online census questionnaire is compatible with most assistive technologies. At Accessible videos with BSL and ISL - Census 2021 you will find videos using BSL, ISL and subtitles that contain all the information you need to take part. If you have any questions, you can ring our text relay service on 18001 328 2021.
Learning disabilities or cognitive impairments
To help you take part in the census, we’ve created an easy read information leaflet Easy Read - Census 2021.
Blind or partially sighted
Most assistive technologies are compatible with the online census questionnaire, and we have created videos with audio to share important guidance Accessible videos with BSL and ISL - Census 2021. You can also order a braille guidance booklet, which includes information and translations of the census questions or a large-print paper questionnaire pack from our contact centre on 0800 328 2021.
Language support
Guidance booklets are available in 17 languages from Languages - Census 2021. They provide information and translate all the questions in the census questionnaire. If you’d like to ask a question using an interpreter, you can call the free language helpline on 0800 587 2021. If someone is not immediately available, you can book an appointment for later.
Lack confidence online
We aim to make things as easy as possible for everyone, but if you need support to complete your census online, we’re here to help. Our staff are available on the phone or online to provide practical support and guidance. If you prefer, you can request a paper questionnaire from our contact centre on 0800 328 2021.
For more help and advice visit www.census.gov.uk/ni/help or call our contact centre on 0800 328 2021
Easy Read Census Guide Leaflet
NI$ KIDS - February Online Magazine
Bolster Community Newsletter January 2021 (Formerly SPACE)
Parenting Resources and Links
Parentline NI - Back to Basics - February Edition
Newry Sure Start - January Daisy Mail
Kids Ni - Christmas and New Year Magazine
Use the link below to access the Kids NI Latest Magazine. Some additional Christmas reading with competition and prizes to be won.
https://mailchi.mp/ni4kids/ni4kids-christmas-new-year-2021-issue-out-now?e=e5ce7ba1d8
Parenting Programmes
A range of evidence based parenting programmes have been planned for the New Year in the Southern Trust area. See summary below.
All programmes are being delivered through zoom at present and are available across the Southern Trust area. Please contact Miss McKane who will help with registration if you would like to avail of any of these courses.
For a full list including programmes provided by Sure Starts please visit our webpage http://www.cypsp.org/ebpp/ Details on classification levels, anticipated outcomes are available in the attached flyer (1) NI Evidence Based Programmes.
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Programme |
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Start Date |
Facilitated by/Referral |
Website |
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Early Years |
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Mellow Bumps Programme-flyer attached (2) |
Mums to be 20-30 weeks gestation |
February 10th 10.30am-12.30pm |
Specialist Health Visitor/Promoting Wellbeing e: mellow.parenting@southerntrust.hscni.net t: 028 37 564489 Maureen McSorley |
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Incredible Years Autism & Speech & Language delay programme |
Parents of Children 2- 5 years and in some cases up to 7 years |
January 21st 10am-11.30am |
Autism Services & Parenting Partnership Referral to: Parenting Partnership Tel: 07880474747 |
http://www.incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/autism-spectrum-language-delays/ |
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Incredible Babies Programme |
Parent and Babies Birth-12 months |
April 28th 10am-11.30am |
Parenting Partnership Tel: 07880474747 |
http://www.incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/babies-curriculum/ |
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School Age |
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Incredible Years School Age |
Parents of children 5-12 years |
11th January Evenings 7.30-9pm |
Parenting Partnership Tel: 07880474747 |
http://www.incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/school-age-basic-curriculum/ |
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Incredible Years School Age |
Parents of children 5-12 years |
13th January 10am-12pm |
Homestart Newry/IY Mentor Homestart Newry
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http://www.incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/school-age-basic-curriculum/ |
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Teen Programmes |
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Parents Plus Adolescent Programme-flyer attached (3) |
Parents of adolescents |
18th January 10am-12pm |
Bolster Community, Newry |
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Odyssey Parenting Your Teen-flyer attached (4)
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Parents of adolescents |
25th January 7pm-8.30pm |
Parenting NI Freephone 08088010722 |
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NI Evidence Based Parenting Programmes Information leaflet. Zoom Programmes
Education Authority - Children and Young People Support Services Parents' June Newsletter
The Family Support Hubs continue to be open for referrals during the current situation. They will try to access Family Support agencies during this time but this will be subject to individual projects ability to respond.
If you want to advise us of any changes to service provision or have particular needs you want to source during the current situation please contact Helen.dunn@hscni.net and we will try to connect with the appropriate information.
LINK TO CYPSS Parents' June Newsletter
If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find these web and document links useful.
Evidence Based Parenting Programs form the SHSCT
Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) - November newsletter- lots of links to useful information, with links specifically to Newry
Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) - October newsletter- lots of links to useful info from our area.
Parentline - Back to Basics Update
Education Restart - New Day
We are preparing to welcome our P7 pupils back to school on Monday 24th August with our P2 - P6 pupils returning on Tuesday 1st September.
Further guidance and specific information for our school will be issued on this page by Wednesday 19th August.
In the mean time please have a look at the letters and information leaflet issued by the Department of Education on Thursday 13th August outlining their aims and recommendations to parents. If you have any specific questions or queries please feel free to email Miss McKane at any time.
Links from the Education Authority to support parents working at home with children who benefit from additional help.
The following information is aimed at supporting parents during this phase of remote learning.
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Are there parents who may may benefit from extra support at this time to support their child’s education whilst at home?
If so, consider ways in which these parents could support their children’s learning through different mediums.
https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/literacy-service
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Are there parents who have children with special educational needs?
These parents will already be aware of the capability of their children but please be mindful they may come to you for extra support or to clarify issues. DE also have a resource available that you may find helpful https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/resource- file_Part1.pdf
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EA SEN teams can also be contacted for support
The Education Authority’s Literacy Service provides support for pupils, schools and parents in the area of specific learning difficulties in literacy (SpLDs)/dyslexia is available to help
https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/literacy-service
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Parents who have children with special educational needs?
These parents will already be aware of the capability of their children but please be mindful they may come to you for extra support or to clarify issues. DE also have a resource available that you may find helpful https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/resource- file_Part1.pdf
EA SEN teams can also be contacted for support