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Dear Parents,

Is your little one about to start primary school? We know that this is an exciting yet challenging time for both you and your child. The transition from pre-school to primary school is a significant milestone, and we’re here to help make it as smooth and positive as possible.

Join us for our free ‘Transitions from Pre-school to Primary School’ sessions!

📅 Dates: Tuesday 27th August – Thursday 29th August
⏰ Times: 10:00am and 7:30pm

These sessions are completely free and are designed to provide you with practical advice, tips, and support on how to best prepare your child for this big step. Whether you’re concerned about how your child will settle into a new environment or looking for ways to support their emotional and social development, our expert-led sessions have you covered.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical Tips: Learn strategies to help your child adjust to their new routine.
• Emotional Support: Understand how to ease any anxieties both you and your child may have.
• Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your pressing questions from our experienced facilitators.

Who Should Attend?

All parents and guardians with children transitioning from pre-school to primary school this September are welcome. Whether you prefer a morning or evening session, we’ve got options that fit your schedule.

How to Register:

To book your place at these free sessions, simply click on the link below and choose the session that suits you best. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ensure your child’s smooth transition into primary school.

Register Now

We look forward to seeing you at one of our sessions and supporting you through this important phase of your child’s journey.

Warm regards,

National Parents Council

Inclusive Multi-Sport Summer Camp suitable for teenagers with additional needs aged 13-17 years.

The camps will take place outdoors over two days and will see a variety of sports and activities take place including GAA, Soccer, Badminton, Hockey & Basketball. We encourage participants’ siblings to join in the activities also. All parents will be asked to remain for the duration of each day.

Date: Tuesday August 13^th – Wednesday August 14^th

Time: 11am- 1pm

Venue: Meath & District League Grounds Navan

Cost: €10 per family

To book a place, please contact Terry on 046-9067887 or email [email protected]

Let’s Talk About Suicide is a free online suicide prevention training programme that helps people to develop their skills to keep others safe from suicide. It helps participants to identify people who are at risk, confidently ask about the topic of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them stay safe. Click here to register: https://traininghub.nosp.ie/

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QQI Level 4 Advanced Manufacturing course starting in Aerbridge House, Dunshaughlin Business Park, in September 2024. Click on the attached flyer below for more information and booking details.

A beautiful, new, free illustrated story book ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide, has been launched this morning.

Written by Patricia Forde and illustrated by visual artist Bronagh Lee, this new HSE resource will empower parents or carers to have difficult conversations safely with their child around this sensitive topic.
The content in SafeHarbour has been developed by bereavement experts, professionals and people with lived experience.

It is accompanied by ‘Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers’, which outlines how parents or carers can practically use the book. The guide is also helpful for any professionals who would like to integrate Safe Harbour into their work to support a child who has been bereaved by suicide.
Safe Harbour is dedicated to bereaved children and families in Ireland.

Visit here for
– More information on Safe Harbour
– Downloads of Safe Harbour and Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers
– Accompanying audio resources
-Information on bereavement supports

Safe Harbour, and the accompanying guide, are also available in print. To request printed copies, email [email protected].

Produced by HSE Dublin and the Midlands, HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention and Irish Childhood Bereavement Network within Irish Hospice Foundation. With support from HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups) Ireland, Pieta and Barnardos Ireland.