Smart investments by a new NI Executive are no brainers: - Childcare - SureStart - Parenting Support programmes - After school play provision Get the early years right = gets everything right overtime. Invest for longer term outcomes, not quick fixes or photo opportunities!

"We are at a crisis point... Childcare is unaffordable. We need a long-term strategy & immediate supports." Aoife Hamilton Employers4Childcare #SundayPolitics | Mark Carruthers

Commissioner Chris Quinn met Parenting Focus's Charlene Brooks & Emma Hitchen today. Chris highlighted the importance of listening to and supporting parents in order to achieve the best outcomes for children.

62,000 children's life chances, health prospects, educational outcomes, social & emotional wellbeing & development at risk. Adding to evidence that we need Anti-Poverty legislation to be prioritised both in London & Belfast. Designing systems that reduce inequality = priority 🙏

Brilliant to see 🌈 🍦 and feeling blessed to have heard the views of members of Parenting Focus Dads Talk group. Looking forward to developing partnerships to hear the voices of parents. Big Parents Survey highlights so many important issues. Thank you 🙏

It is #ParentingWeek 2024 and this year aims to celebrate what makes each family uniquely special. Our schools and teachers really value your support in helping your children to learn and we encourage you to keep playing that role in supporting your children to be Happy,

Parents/caregivers need an early years system that effectively works together to offer the right support at the right time. We are working with a range of partners to ensure we have a joined-up approach for all families. #ParentingWeek #ForAllFamilies Parenting Focus

Are you looking for more resources on co-parenting after separation and family mediation? We’ve got you covered! Find out more at familymediationni.org.uk #ForEveryFamily #ParentingWeek Department of Health CYPSP in N.Ireland

Working Parents ❗️During #ParentingWeek check out available Government Financial Assistance with #ChildcareCosts : bit.ly/3OqT5hH

Play is the most natural way for children to learn, grow, develop, and make sense of the world and their place within it. As #ParentingWeek draws to a close, read about the power of play in our Play for Parents Guide, explaining why #PlayMatters. Go to playboard.org/resources/play…

This Parenting Week, we’re celebrating all families with the theme #ForEveryFamily! We’ve collaborated with @parentingfocus_org to round up some of the best activities and locations for families of all interests! #embraceagiantspirit #parentingweek

Huge shout out to all the parents and carers of deaf children and young people across NI during #ParentingWeek celebrating that every family is unique ❤️