Children and families

This course leads to certification in the Highfield Qualifications Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.

Are you looking to embark on a career as a post-16 teacher or trainer? The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an essential introduction and license for those who work or wish to work as teachers or trainers in further or adult education and work-based learning. It is an ideal qualification for those who have no previous teaching experience or qualifications, as well as those who are already working in the education sector and would like to gain an officially recognised qualification.

This new and exciting 2 day course has recently been awarded "Quality Checked" status by The National Counselling Society, one of the main registration bodies for Counsellors in the UK. Delivered by our resident child therapists, will provide the fundamentals for any trainee therapist or qualified professionals (such as teachers, classroom assistants, support workers ect) to work safely and ethically with young people whilst out in a supervising agency. This course is also suitable for anyone interested in making a difference in a child's life on a personal level also. This course is a precursor to our level 5 post qualifying diploma in counselling children and young people. This course is highly recommended for therapists alike, even those who don't work with children and young people as many of our clients may be "stuck" in a childlike state. Day 1 Ages & stage (Erickson) Carrying out an assessment with a Young Person Importance difference between YP and Adults Models for working with Young People Child Centred Systemic Model encompassing a strengths approach The importance of being outcome based Safeguarding Day 2 Therapeutic Interventions for working with Young People Play modalities - getting to know you Jenga and other board games Strengths based approaches - resilience building, emotional regulations, strength cards, story cubes Self esteem work Benefits of review Self care for the therapist E.O.I can be made by emailing [email protected] Places are limited Cost £100 per person. Concessions available for students and trainees. CPD certificate will be issued for attendance

Join us for this informal chat with one of our LGBT+ foster carers where we discuss what fostering with Barnardo's has been like for them.

Come along to our Ards and North Down area intergenerational network meeting to connect with others interested in intergenerational work and find out opportunities to get involved.

Come along to our Belfast area intergenerational network meeting to connect with others interested in intergenerational work and find out opportunities to get involved.

Come along to our local intergenerational Network meeting to connect with others interested in intergenerational work and find out opportunities to get involved!

The Little Forget Me Nots Trust is hosting a unique event which will be a safe space for families affected by preteen child loss.   October is such a loud month for grieving parents and families.  Baby Loss Awareness Week falls from 9th-15th October, on one hand raising awareness is amazing but it can be too much for many and that is why we want to invite you along to join us as we meet as a community, to show you that you are not alone. We would like to invite you and your close circle to our very special Flower Release at Shaws Bridge to remember our little angels and to mark the beginning of a very loud month.

The 2019 Awards are now OPEN for nominations! Download a nomination form and application pack to nominate your Litter Heroes!

Join us at the Parliament Buildings to launch the initiative and highlight the benefits for those who have already signed up to the Living Wage movement.

This course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams

Join us for this informative discussion on long term fostering vs adoption

Join us on Tuesday 22nd February for the Lower North Belfast ROC Conversation in the McDonald Centre at Crusaders FC.

Challenge yourself to Sleep Out at Banana Block to help MACS put youth homelessness to bed