OUR Generation launches Transgenerational Trauma Awareness Day 15 December
OUR Generation is launching the inaugural Transgenerational Trauma Awareness Day on 15 December 2021. OUR Generation aims to halt the transgenerational impact of trauma and build emotional resilience and peace for generations to come. On 15 December, the project aims to [...]
Job opportunity – Senior Research Coordinator (re-advertisement)
Job Role: Policy & Research Salary: £29,636 - £31,371 per annum Hours per week: 35.00 Closing date: Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 5:00pm PlayBoard is the leading agency for the promotion, development and delivery of play in Northern Ireland. This vibrant organisation is [...]
Kilcooley Primary School is TOPS!
Kilcooley Primary School in Bangor is the latest school to receive PlayBoard's Taking Outdoor Play Seriously (TOPS) Award. The school received the prestigious award for their commitment to children’s learning and development through their dedication to improving their outdoor play [...]
Daycare survey – Impact of Covid-19 on maternity cover
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 [...]
McIlveen announces further measures to support childcare providers
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 [...]
Universal Credit updates with Employers for Childcare – Webinar 9 December
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, [...]
Education Minister launches play programme
Twenty schools from across Northern Ireland have been selected to participate in a new play programme funded by the Department of Education. The play programme which focuses on Covid-19 recovery, will support the schools to enhance their outdoor play offer and improve children’s [...]
Webinar – Festive programme planning
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 [...]
PlayBoard NI’s Radio Ulster Appeal
Tune in to Radio Ulster this Sunday to hear PlayBoard's Appeal, sharing the work of our organisation and highlighting the importance of play. You can listen to the Appeal on Radio Ulster on: Sunday 31 October at 9:55amMonday 1 November [...]
Ballymena Primary School coming out TOPS
Congratulations to Ballymena Primary School on achieving their TOPS Award! This week, staff from PlayBoard were delighted to visit Ballymena Primary School to present pupils and staff with their Taking Outdoor Play Seriously Award. The TOPS Quality Assurance Programme and [...]