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@ParentPEG

A group of passionate people aiming to ensure policy makers include, and listen to, the voice of parents. Co-Founders @NaomiMcburney & @Robinson_Linds.

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We have asked the Education Minister to step in & remove the worry for children, young people & parents by urging schools to adopt a reasonable & flexible approach upon the return to school. Expensive #SchoolUniforms are a choice that schools have made despite Department guidance

ParentPEG's tweet image. We have asked the Education Minister to step in & remove the worry for children, young people & parents by urging schools to adopt a reasonable & flexible approach upon the return to school. Expensive #SchoolUniforms are a choice that schools have made despite Department guidance

The Education Minister is failing to adequately address the cost of school uniforms. Instead she is dodging questions that pose potential solutions. This response does nothing to alleviate the pressures that parents are under right now.



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Helpful guide to the Healthy Start scheme (who is eligible, how to claim etc) available on our website employersforchildcare.org/parents/downlo… Our advisors can help families make sure they are receiving all the financial support they are entitled to - call 0800 028 3008 for personalised advice

📢📢 HALF of eligible families entitled to apply to the Healthy Start Scheme in NI have not done so. It provides up to £442 per year to purchase food & milk. Can you help push out? healthystart.nhs.uk @AdviceNI @AdviceSpace_ @NBAPAdvice @ArdoyneAdvice @WSN_NI @ParentActionNI



We are now entering the season when #parents once again have to dig deep to pay for summer #SchoolUniforms as the crested polo shirts and summer uniforms begin to make an appearance. Parents need to see change in the midst of this challenging financial climate @DEpermsec

ParentPEG's tweet image. We are now entering the season when #parents once again have to dig deep to pay for summer #SchoolUniforms as the crested polo shirts and summer uniforms begin to make an appearance. Parents need to see change in the midst of this challenging financial climate @DEpermsec

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Parenting can be difficult sometimes but remember you are not alone in feeling this way. Don’t forget that you are doing your best and you are an amazing parent! Parenting NI offers a range of resources, programmes and support for parents, find out more: www.parentingni.…

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. Parenting can be difficult sometimes but remember you are not alone in feeling this way. Don’t forget that you are doing your best and you are an amazing parent! Parenting NI offers a range of resources, programmes and support for parents, find out more: www.parentingni.…

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It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, supporting your child’s mental health, especially talking to them about looking after their mental health, can be challenging. Here are eight steps you can take to support your child’s mental health. @Place2Be #letsconnect

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, supporting your child’s mental health, especially talking to them about looking after their mental health, can be challenging. Here are eight steps you can take to support your child’s mental health. @Place2Be #letsconnect

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Cuts on education "terrify" @nichildcom @ShriekingGreek - she says "I have never been more angry with our politicians" and "this is a consequence of not having an Executive making budget decisions" Podcast 📲 @BBCSounds


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DAY 3! Heating in Schools is today’s topic.

SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 3!

Heating in Schools is today’s topic.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 3!

Heating in Schools is today’s topic.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 3!

Heating in Schools is today’s topic.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 3!

Heating in Schools is today’s topic.

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DAY 1 Today is the first of our week long campaign highlighting the current ways in which the cost of living crisis is affecting students in NI. The issue we are addressing today is Food Poverty.

SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 1

Today is the first of our week long campaign highlighting the current ways in which the cost of living crisis is affecting students in NI.

The issue we are addressing today is Food Poverty.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 1

Today is the first of our week long campaign highlighting the current ways in which the cost of living crisis is affecting students in NI.

The issue we are addressing today is Food Poverty.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 1

Today is the first of our week long campaign highlighting the current ways in which the cost of living crisis is affecting students in NI.

The issue we are addressing today is Food Poverty.
SSUofNI's tweet image. DAY 1

Today is the first of our week long campaign highlighting the current ways in which the cost of living crisis is affecting students in NI.

The issue we are addressing today is Food Poverty.

Parent Engagement Group Reposted

😍👇👇👇 Check out this great interactive document packed with TONS of FREE dyslexia resources. @NI_Teachers @curriculumni @Education_NI @QuercusDyslexia @SENACNI @ParentActionNI @ParentPEG @TPL_NI @nichildcom @disabilityni @DisabilityEdUK @ChildLawCentre

Thank you all for your feedback for the #sor document I created. As a mother to a dyslexic 12 year old, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Quebec & advocate for #dyslexia & #sor I had to create one about dyslexia docs.google.com/presentation/d…

melbrethour's tweet image. Thank you all for your feedback for the #sor document I created. As a mother to a dyslexic 12 year old, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Quebec & advocate for #dyslexia & #sor I had to create one about dyslexia docs.google.com/presentation/d…


A very useful resource @Ed_Authority @Education_NI

NEW! Resource for schools out today. We all want children to have a great experience at school, and not be held back by school costs. Based on interviews and surveys carried out with over 1,900 parents, it features helpful tips and suggestions for schools to consider.



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Please share! Parenting NI, though our Solus programme, is asking single parents about the financial challenges they face and the support they have found helpful in our latest survey: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KB9K5P8

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. Please share! Parenting NI, though our Solus programme, is asking single parents about the financial challenges they face and the support they have found helpful in our latest survey: 
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KB9K5P8

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Our 2021/22 Impact report showed a number of issues that presented themselves across our range or services. Are these issues that affect you as a parent? Check out our range of resources & programmes that can help at all stages of the parenting journey at parentingni.org

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. Our 2021/22 Impact report showed a number of issues that presented themselves across our range or services. Are these issues that affect you as a parent? Check out our range of resources & programmes that can help at all stages of the parenting journey at parentingni.org

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Would be so disappointing if Dept of Education budget pressures impact any plans to widen access to school uniform grants. All the more reason why we need legislation to cap these costs for everyone

This is worrying for #parents already struggling to afford #SchoolUniforms who may be hopeful of an increase in grant support. Even more reason for the introduction of legislation with an embedded price cap to protect all families from excessive school uniform costs! #PutACapOnIt

ParentPEG's tweet image. This is worrying for #parents already struggling to afford #SchoolUniforms who may be hopeful of an increase in grant support. Even more reason for the introduction of legislation with an embedded price cap to protect all families from excessive school uniform costs! #PutACapOnIt


This is worrying for #parents already struggling to afford #SchoolUniforms who may be hopeful of an increase in grant support. Even more reason for the introduction of legislation with an embedded price cap to protect all families from excessive school uniform costs! #PutACapOnIt

ParentPEG's tweet image. This is worrying for #parents already struggling to afford #SchoolUniforms who may be hopeful of an increase in grant support. Even more reason for the introduction of legislation with an embedded price cap to protect all families from excessive school uniform costs! #PutACapOnIt

A new budget for Northern Ireland has been set at Westminster, with the Education Department told it will need to make significant cuts #Stormont bbc.in/3Xrs80W



👏An excellent briefing from @CPAGScotland to the @scotgov as they consult on #SchoolUniform statutory guidance. 'School costs can be impossible to afford for families on lower incomes. Uniform represents one of the most significant costs.' Read more 👇 bit.ly/3ObPjs5


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Loads more examples like this - it's so hard for so many right now and they really need help to afford the basics and get through this winter ⬇️

WSN_NI's tweet image. Loads more examples like this - it's so hard for so many right now and they really need help to afford the basics and get through this winter ⬇️

Parent Engagement Group Reposted

It's the last day of #ParentingWeek2022! If you're looking for looking for budget friendly activities check out our free family day out guide created with @DiscoverNI All the places on the map are free to enter (parking costs may apply) & are great spots to visit as a family.

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. It's the last day of #ParentingWeek2022! If you're looking for looking for budget friendly activities check out our free family day out guide created with @DiscoverNI. All the places on the map are free to enter (parking costs may apply) & are great spots to visit as a family.

This is welcome news. So many families will need this relief!

Education Minister @MMcIlveenDUP has announced £5.5 million for a school holiday food grant until March 2023. More ➡️ education-ni.gov.uk/news/mcilveen-…

Education_NI's tweet image. Education Minister @MMcIlveenDUP has announced £5.5 million for a school holiday food grant until March 2023.

More ➡️ education-ni.gov.uk/news/mcilveen-…


In 2007 @OFTgov wrote to schools, incl NI schools urging them to end exclusive deals.This prompted #SchoolUniform guidance to be developed by @Education_NI @BBCNewsNI revealed in August 22 the guidance isn't working as they revealed 1 in 4 post primary schools benefit from deals!

ParentPEG's tweet image. In 2007 @OFTgov wrote to schools, incl NI schools urging them to end exclusive deals.This prompted #SchoolUniform guidance to be developed by @Education_NI @BBCNewsNI revealed in August 22 the guidance isn't working as they revealed 1 in 4 post primary schools benefit from deals!
ParentPEG's tweet image. In 2007 @OFTgov wrote to schools, incl NI schools urging them to end exclusive deals.This prompted #SchoolUniform guidance to be developed by @Education_NI @BBCNewsNI revealed in August 22 the guidance isn't working as they revealed 1 in 4 post primary schools benefit from deals!

Parent Engagement Group Reposted

Confused about what Cost of Living support is available to you? Check out our latest Cost of Living guide, which will give you information on benefits, government support schemes & other help available. adviceni.net/cost-of-living

AdviceNI's tweet image. Confused about what Cost of Living support is available to you? Check out our latest Cost of Living guide, which will give you information on benefits, government support schemes & other help available. adviceni.net/cost-of-living

Parent Engagement Group Reposted

In our recent Parent Mental Health, Wellbeing and Cost of Living survey, over two thirds of parents said their financial situation had deteriorated over the last six months, read more here: parentingni.org/parents/parent… #ParentingWeek #ParentingWeek2022

ParentingFocus_'s tweet image. In our recent Parent Mental Health, Wellbeing and Cost of Living survey, over two thirds of parents said their financial situation had deteriorated over the last six months, read more here: parentingni.org/parents/parent…    

#ParentingWeek #ParentingWeek2022

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