Willowbridge School

Hop into Easter with the new edition of Children & Young People’s Resource Pack! 🐇💛

Packed with egg‑cellent crafts, wellbeing tools, disability and bereavement support, safety tips and so much more — it’s full of ideas to make the season fun, colourful and supportive for everyone.

Explore it, download it & share it to spread some Easter positivity! 🌼

Download your free copy at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/47763/cyp-resource-pack-easter-2026.pdf

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).

Resources and activities are free and in the public domain.

NOW Group are hosting an open day on 10 April 10am – 4pm, 27c East Bridge Street BT74 7BW.

Skills for Life and Work programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for young people who are leaving or have left school and want to gain skills, qualifications, work-based experience, and training to help them move into work, further training, or an apprenticeship.

What the programme offers:

• Up to 30 hours a week of training and workplace experience
• A weekly Education Maintenance Allowance of £40
• On Program Bonus payments as young people progress through their training
• Support with travel and childcare costs (depending on circumstances)

A framework of qualifications is delivered under SfLW, which are follows:

• Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT
• Vocational Qualification in chosen area
• Personal Development and Employability qualifications

Vocational subjects to choose from:

• Catering & Hospitality
• Retail & Customer Care
• Creative Media
• ICT

Who can join?

• Young people aged 16–21*

*Eligibility criteria applies*

• 16-18 (Do not need to have disability)
• 19-21 (Do need evidence of disability, this can be as simple as a letter from school or GP)

This programme helps young people build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and get regular workplace experience – all designed to prepare them for their next step.

Thanks

Marie

Marie Maguire

Employment Co-ordinator (South West)

Tel: [tel://(004428%2090436400)/]+44 (0)28 9043 6400  

Mob: +44 (0) 7818749712  

Web:   www.nowgroup.org 

For eligibility, the childcare sector includes anyone involved in providing paid care and education for children, typically from birth to primary school age.  This covers a range of settings such as nurseries, childminders, an preschools, where children receive structured care and early education.  

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