Training for School Age Childcare providers based in the Western Health & Social Care Trust and Western Childcare Partnership area. A number of School Age Childcare settings are currently struggling to recruit a Leader and/or Deputy Leader’s post. As an interim measure, WHSCT may permit another member of staff (usually [...]
We are delighted to share our new podcast - The Play Pod. Listen now on PodBean at http://playboardni.podbean.com or find us on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Episode 3 - PlayBoard's Shauneen McCusker talks with two local teachers who recently led their primary schools in achieving the Taking Outdoor Play [...]
Webinar for School Age Childcare providers. Date: 15 March 2022Time: 10:00 - 11:00am or 7:00 - 8:00pmPlatform: ZoomBook: https://pbparticipationengagingwithchildren150322.eventbrite.com What does Participation in Playwork mean to you? Participation in the playwork context is about “the process of sharing decisions which affect one’s life and the life of the community in [...]
Early Years and survey partners including PlayBoard, NIDCO and Altram have been working closely with the Departments of Health and Education to support the sector over the Covid-19 period as part of a Childcare Reference Group.A new Covid Closure Scheme has just opened to support eligible settings who have followed PHA guidelines and are/were required [...]
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen today announced an extension to the Covid-19 Childcare Temporary Closure Fund for the period 1 October to 31 December 2021. The fund will provide continued support for childcare providers who have been forced to close temporarily due to a Covid-related incident within their provision. Applications to the [...]
Webinar for School Age Childcare providers. Date: Thursday 9 DecemberTime: 10:00 – 11:00amPlatform: ZoomBook: https://pbuniversalcreditupdatesemployersforchildcare91221.eventbrite.com Changes to Universal Credit have been announced which will apply from October and December 2021. The changes include help with ‘upfront’ childcare costs for those moving into work, where eligible parents will be able to claim a grant [...]
Webinar for School Age Childcare providers. Date: Tuesday 23 November Time: 10:00 - 11:00am or 7:00 - 8:00pm Platform: Zoom December is a time for celebration in many cultures such as: Bodhi Day (Buddhist)Saint Nicholas Day (Christian)Hanukkah (Jewish)Pancha Ganapati (Hindu)Christmas Day (Christian)Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English)Kwanzaa (African American) and more. [...]
Webinar for School Age Childcare providers. Date: Tuesday 16 November 2021Time: 10:00 – 11:00amPlatform: ZoomBook: https://pbstaffretention161121.eventbrite.com Those working in school age childcare know only too well, the impact the pandemic has had on their staff. Many childcare employees are stressed to the point of burnout. Staff sickness is increasing and many are leaving [...]
Webinar for School Age Childcare providers. Date: Tuesday 9 November 2021Time: 10:00 - 11:00am or 7:00 - 8:00pmPlatform: ZoomBook: https://pbhowinclusiveisyoursacsetting091121.eventbrite.com Join us on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 10:00am or 7:00pm. Do you have BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) families that attend your setting? Would you like more information about [...]
Date: Thursday 4 November 2021Time: 10.00am - 12.00pmPlatform: Zoom PlayBoard wouldn’t be the organisation that it is without its members! We would be delighted if you would join us for our AGM and Seminar on Thursday 4 November. Our Seminar, being held on Outdoor Classroom Day, will focus on Covid-19 [...]
