On World Maternal Mental Health Day, we are pleased to support Maternal Mental Health Alliance's #MMHAdvocacyDay and join their call for MPs to value new and expectant mothers’ mental health as much as their physical health.

Get involved: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/advocacy-day #StrongerTogether #WMMHD24

Delighted to speak at today's Belfast Metropolitan College event to champion the vital role the #ChildcarePartnership and SPPG early years team plays in supporting the sector and its workforce of early years professionals

Mairead Mc Mullen Kevin Duggan Really great to hear everything you are doing to support our workforce. The regional approach and work involved particularly around the FSNI website is brilliant. We will get ours all updated this week !! As employers we really appreciate your hard work & dedication

Pleased to see the second edition of this book published. Our effort to encourage a balanced and compassionate approach to assessment and risk. us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/asse…

Disadvantaged children are most at risk of missing out in a system that focuses on children of working parents in higher income families

Domestic violence services reporting housing is an escalating issue as women and children have to spend up to a year in a hostel before they can be housed, which in turn means less options for those who are trying to leave very dangerous situations

For anyone who works with victims of DV or policy on DV. The disturbing but compelling ⁦BBC Northern Ireland⁩ podcast that adds so much to our knowledge and understanding. A must listen to for social workers ⁦BASW Northern Ireland⁩ ⁦Marcella Leonard⁩ ⁦ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Parents are struggling to provide for their family and be the parent they want to be, which affects their own mental health. Parents view two child limit policy as unfair, punishing, and a hindrance to children's early development.CYPSP in N.Ireland

Really important that childcare providers keep their details on Family Support NI updated to help parents find vacancies in their local area.

Most working parents can claim support with paying for registered childcare - call the Family Benefits Advice Service on 028 9267 8200.

A rich morning of learning for multiagency professionals Department of Health SPPG development day reflecting on child sexual exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation

The closing date for this post is Friday 19 April - still time to apply!

Great new facility for providers and parents. This website is the public register for childcare in Northern Ireland as required by law, so best place to begin your search! CYPSP in N.Ireland

New #NuffieldFunded Institute for Fiscal Studies report on the impact of Sure Start on educational performance. Findings show improvements in the academic attainment of children from low-income backgrounds who had access to a Sure Start centre. Ruth Maisey manages the grant. ow.ly/TaYi50Rb68o

After many years of service on the Board of Governors, our Chair, ⁦Pauline Leeson⁩ is leaving us. We are so grateful for the unwavering commitment she has demonstrated to ensure the betterment for all the children in our community. Thank you and we will miss you very much.

Much loved Augie has been missing yesterday morning.
He has been seen around East Belfast - Connswater/ Newtownards Road.
Please let me know (in comments or DM) if you see him.

Relational and communication skills of social workers are important aspects that contributed to perception of effectiveness of child welfare services.

Childhood poverty is toxic, and there are other forms of disadvantage which impair a child's life chances.

Having a home in conflict or chaos is one of them, irrespective of economic status.

As per this new report, parent-infant relationships are an important factor.

Do you provide a support service to Families in N I ? 📢Tell us about it ! FamilySupportNI.gov.uk is a platform to #ShareInformation about different types of Support Services available bit.ly/3tE4qEc

'If you provide a supportive environment to children in their early years, and invest in their futures the results will be transforming' investment must follow the evidence #SureStartWorls

It’s not just creepy old dudes. Being taken advantage of sexually can happen to anyone. Be alert to anyone who suddenly wants to get involved in your life. Our animation shares info on how to stay safe or seek help #CEnomorein24 #STOPCE VOYPIC Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland YouthAction Northern Ireland