Let’s Get Ready Campaign Day 2 – Keep washing those hands
Click on the following link below
https://www.safefood.net/food-safety-kids/handwashing
to access Safefood’s messages on washing hands the Rufus way.
Boy washing his hands in bathroom
Magic Tables in Meath Libraries
The Magic Table (Tovertafel) is a fun care innovation designed for use by people with dementia, autism and learning disabilities. It consists of a series of interactive light games that are projected on to a table and infrared sensors respond to the hand and arm movement of the players.
The aim of the Magic Table is to create “moments of joy” for the users as well as increasing physical and cognitive activity. Using the Magic Table can bring generations together and create treasured moments with family members and carers. The games are all about enjoyment and wonder and respond to even the smallest movements. Some of the games can be used to trigger memories, reminiscence and to start conversations. Others can help teach about taking turns and help improve co-ordination. Playing the games in a group can improve social interaction as well as being a fun activity.
Book a Session
If you are caring for someone who has Autism, Special Needs, Dementia or Alzheimers then you can book a session on the Magic Table. The table can be booked by individuals, families or groups. Please contact your preferred location below to make a booking or click on the following link for more details on booking
Ashbourne Library [email protected] 01-8358185
Athboy Library [email protected] 046-9432539
Dunboyne Library [email protected] 01-8251248
Kells Library [email protected] 046-9436014
Navan Library [email protected] 046-9097361
Nobber Library [email protected] 046-9052732
Oldcastle Library [email protected] 049-8542084
Slane Library [email protected] 041-9824955
Trim Library [email protected] 046-9436063
Let’s Get Ready Campaign Day 1 – Resources to support transitions back to school
Click on the following link
https://ncse.ie/resources-to-support-transitions-back-to-school
to access resources to support transitions back to school. These resources have been prepared by the National Council for Special Education to help all children, including children with Special Educational Needs prepare for the transition from pre-school to Primary School and the transition back to school.
cute kids with special needs playing with developing toys while sitting at the desk in daycare center
National Youth Council of Ireland on their ‘Share Your Story’ callout
‘The new academic year has arrived and a lot of us are not ‘back to normal’ yet. But the work people in the youth sector have carried out since March to support young people through these challenging times has been invaluable! The National Youth Council of Ireland would like to support you in reflecting with the young people you work with on the skills they gain through your projects and work. With our ‘Share your Story’ callout we are inviting young people to share the story of their individual skills summary journey with us, in any format they like and they could win €100‘.
Submissions are open until the 8th of November 2020.
Click on the link below for further information.
Information for parents of children returning to school
Please see link below from the Department of Education and Skills which will bring you to information for students and their families about returning to school.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/
Back To School Information Leaflet
Please click on the link to access the Back To School Information Leaflet developed by Limerick CYPSC and East Limerick CFSN. The leaflet touches on routines (sleep, screen time and mealtime) as well as how to maintain these routines once established. It also gives tips on communicating with children, managing any anxiety that may present as they return to school and parent self-care.
Meath County Council Community Wellbeing Initiative: new closing date 28th August
Please click on the link below for further information.
https://www.meathppn.ie/2020/08/13/community-wellbeing-initiative-new-closing-date-28th-august/
Face Coverings: Advice from Dept of Health
Please click on the link below for advice on when to wear face coverings and how to make them.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/
LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call – Depart. Justice & Equality
Launched as part of the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy, this funding aims to promote inclusion, protect rights and to improve quality of life and wellbeing for LGBTI+ people in Ireland.
There are two streams of funding, and applications must be submitted electronically.
Scheme A: Supporting Community Services (deadline 31 August 2020)
The application form and comprehensive guidance note is available on https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/LGBTI_Scheme_A
Scheme B: Promoting Visibility and Inclusion (deadline 17 August 2020)
The application form and comprehensive guidance note is available on https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/LGBTI_Scheme_B
Further information is available in the press release below:
https://www.meathppn.ie/2020/08/14/lgbti-funding-call-dept-justice-equality/
Meath LSP COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme 2020
Meath Local Sports Partnership (LSP) as part of the Government of Ireland COVID-19 club small grant scheme is providing support to sports clubs and community groups based in Co. Meath. The grant scheme is designed to support clubs and groups (whose primary focus is the delivery of sport or physical activity), and who do not have the finances to implement COVID-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols.
This grant can cover costs associated with the reopening of sports clubs & physical activity and is intended to support the return to sporting & physical activities only.
The COVID 19 Club Small Grants can be used to support COVID 19 related expenditure dating from 2nd May 2020 onwards (date of publication of Government roadmap to recovery). Meath LSP and Sport Ireland will work together to ensure that the investment is distributed fairly. Every effort will be made to ensure that the wider sports community benefits from this scheme.
There is an upper limit of €1,500 per club/group; applicants will be assessed on demonstrable need. Decision of the committee is final, canvassing will disqualify. Clubs/groups should not feel that they have to apply for the full amount to be considered eligible for support.
This is an online based application – follow link: http://www.meathsports.ie/meath-lsp-covid-19-club-small-grant-scheme/
In exceptional circumstances, paper applications will be accepted (paper forms are available on request).
Conditions of the grant – clubs/organisations must:
- Be based in Co. Meath
- Be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Body or disability sports organisation and/or operate as a not for profit with a primary purpose of encouraging sport and physical activity
- Be open for public membership
If an organisation requires assistance in filling out the application form or has any queries in relation to the grant scheme please contact our office, by email: [email protected] or telephone: 046 9067337.
Closing Date for applications is Monday 31st August 2020 at 3pm.