Useful Information
The ISPCC have a number of programmes available for children
(and parents of children)
who are suffering from anxiety.
Click here for more information or contact Nicola if you would like a referral form.
EV Inspectorate December 2023 Newsletter.pdf
We are appealing for anyone who has ever considered fostering or would like some information about becoming a foster carer to please reach out to us.
Currently there are less than 4,000 foster carers across Ireland with over 5,000 children in foster care and we are appealing to schools and local communities to spread the word for the ongoing need for foster carers.
Foster care provides a safe, secure and stable home environment for the most vulnerable in our society and are a core part of ensuring children who need foster care are cared for in a loving, home environment.
Stress Control November 2024
The online Stress Control Programme is currently live for free evidenced based stress prevention and stress management to improve mental wellbeing. Following the sessions and the timetable above and attached. As well as the YouTube videos there are free resources available on www.stresscontrol.ie. Please share and promote on your own communication channels.
International Men’s Day Webinar 2023
Register Here to join us on Thursday 16th November, 12pm – 1.15pm, to celebrate International Men’s Day through hearing from men sharing experiences that have prompted them to become advocates for men’s health and wellbeing. We have a great line up of speakers planned who will share their expert insights into working with men and boys to make a difference.
Vaping and E-cigarettes: Get the Facts Webinar
HSE Health and Wellbeing are inviting you to attend our upcoming Vaping and E-cigarettes: Get the Facts Webinar, taking place on November 22nd 11am - 12.30pm. If you would like to attend, please register here. Vaping is an emerging risk to the health of children and young people and we will share the facts on trends, current research and the environmental impact of vaping, hear from young people themselves as well as proving useful information for parents, guardians and teachers to protect children and young people from the harms of vaping.
We continue to work with parents and guardians, schools, the Department of Education, Department of Health and all stakeholders to ensure we protect children and young people from the harms of smoking and E-cigarettes. Please find links to information and resources here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/tobaccocontrol/resources/e-cigarette-resources.html.
Go to the HSE Health and Wellbeing Website & our Ezine for more, listen to our HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, follow on Twitter, subscribe free on YouTube & join our Mailing List.
Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids
With school routines starting again and parents getting to grips with what to put into those lunchboxes and what to avoid. Marian McBride, Dietetic Lead, HSE Health & Wellbeing discusses the importance of a balanced diet to ensure children develop a healthy relationship with food. With tips on how to introduce healthier foods into children’s daily diets. Marian gives ideas on what to include, recognising that parents are busy, she explains that it’s about frequency and taking those different opportunities to introduce healthier options.
HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
For more information and ideas visit: https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/healthy-eating
Please get in touch to find out more about our podcast series or the work of HSE Health and Wellbeing Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie
Go to the HSE Health and Wellbeing Website & our Ezine for more, listen to our Podcast, follow on Twitter, subscribe free on YouTube & join our Mailing List
The Lunch Bag Company have recently relaunched their service in our school and are looking to inform new parents and pupils who don't use their service or know about it. For more information check out https://www.thelunchbag.ie/
Easter Camps
Cycle Against Suicide talk for parents with Dr Blanaid Gavin
Following an unprecedented interest in Cycle Against Suicide's recent information talk with Dr. Blanaid Gavin https://people.ucd.ie/blanaid.gavin on 'Understanding Anxiety in Teenagers', parents can now register for access to the recording.
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
In this session, Dr. Gavin talks about what anxiety is, why it happens, when to be concerned, and how to help.
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
Dr. Gavin also discusses what is known about the causes and consequences of depression and what is known to aid recovery.
This recording is free to all parents.
For access, parents can register at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/parent-talks/
School Attendance Information for Parents from Tusla, the child and family agency
There is a webinar taking place on Tuesday the 28th of February from 7.00pm to 8.15pm called Healthy Eating Habits for our National School Children.
The main speaker is Dr Colette Reynolds and she will be giving some tips, information and guidance around this topic. You can register for this free webinar using this link: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/PlanetYouthHEH or through the www.planetyouth.ie website.
Parents can also submit questions on the night or in advance by email to info@planetyouth.ie.
Cycle Right for Parents and Guardians has now been launched for parents and guardians wishing to explore the skills and road safety training offered through Cycle Right.
While many schools have taken part in training with qualified, registered trainers round the country, other schools have not yet had that opportunity, but parents and guardians may wish to access the road safety for novice cyclist content to be able to work through with children. elearning.cycleright.ie
The course modules include
Preparing to Cycle
Teaching a Child to Cycle
Features of the Road Environment
Turning Left and Right
Cycling with a Child
Cycle Against Suicide with Dr. Blanaid Gavin: https://people.ucd.ie/blanaid.gavin is hosting an information evening for parents.
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
In this session, Dr. Gavin will talk about what anxiety is, why it happens, when to be concerned, and how to help.
𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
In this session, Dr. Gavin will discuss what is known about the causes and consequences of depression and what is known to aid recovery.
Taking place via zoom on Thursday, March 9th - 7 pm to 9 pm, this event is free to all parents.
For parents wishing to join, please register at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/croke-park-hour/