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SUMMARY:Let's have a conversation ... about reserves
DESCRIPTION:Join the informal conversation to explore the topic of reserves and reserves policies for childcare providers.  \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar is an opportunity to find out what reserves are\, why a business needs them\, what level of reserves are required\, and implementing a reserves policy. \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Maura Moore \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo book your FREE place go to https://PBReserves170924.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/lets-have-a-conversation-about-reserves/
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SUMMARY:Shaping the future of voluntary work in NI: next steps
DESCRIPTION:Venue: NICVA\, 61 Duncairn Gardens\, Belfast \n\n\n\nThis workshop will share findings from the voluntary sector workshops held in March 2024 and discuss the structures and support needed to move this process to the next stage. \n\n\n\nIn March 2024\, NICVA in partnership with a committee from across the youth work and play sector engaged with over 150 staff and volunteers. Through a series of workshops participants discussed the future sustainability of voluntary youth work. Their insights helped shape an evidence-based research report that captures the current state of voluntary youth work in Northern Ireland and outlines future needs and recommendations. \n\n\n\nThis work has been funded by Dormant Accounts Fund NI and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. \n\n\n\nVisit NICVA’s website to book.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-voluntary-work-in-ni-next-steps/
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SUMMARY:Information session for childcare providers on financial support for working parents
DESCRIPTION:or 7:00 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\nInformation session on financial support available to working parents accessing childcare\, and how this impacts on the viability of registered settings. \n\n\n\nChris Briggs\, Senior Family Benefits Advisor from Employers For Childcare will be delivering an information session to School Age Childcare providers which will give an overview of the financial support available for parents towards the cost of registered School Age Childcare. \n\n\n\nThe session will look at how subsidies can contribute to the financial viability of settings\, as well as the settings’ roles and responsibilities for implementation of these subsidies such as Universal Credit\, Tax Credits\, Childcare Vouchers\, Tax-Free Childcare and the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS). \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, providers will be given information on the new NICSS\, who is eligible\, how they can register and requirements for the scheme. With the implementation of the NICSS it is important for parents to check they are receiving the best form of support in their household circumstances\, providers will discover how they can support parents to achieve this. \n\n\n\nThis FREE online session is suitable for registered childcare owners\, managers\, deputy managers and committee members. \n\n\n\nTo book your place email katherine.lindsay@playboard.co.uk with your name\, contact email\, school-age childcare setting and Childcare Partnership area.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/information-session-for-childcare-providers-on-financial-support-for-working-parents/
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SUMMARY:Shaping the future of voluntary work in NI: next steps
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Waterside Shared Village\, Derry/Londonderrry \n\n\n\nThis workshop will share findings from the voluntary sector workshops held in March 2024 and discuss the structures and support needed to move this process to the next stage. \n\n\n\nIn March 2024\, NICVA in partnership with a committee from across the youth work and play sector engaged with over 150 staff and volunteers. Through a series of workshops participants discussed the future sustainability of voluntary youth work. Their insights helped shape an evidence-based research report that captures the current state of voluntary youth work in Northern Ireland and outlines future needs and recommendations. \n\n\n\nThis work has been funded by Dormant Accounts Fund NI and supported by the National Lottery Community Fund. \n\n\n\nVisit NICVA’s website to book.
URL:https://www.playboard.org/event/shaping-the-future-of-voluntary-work-in-ni-next-steps-2/
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