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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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27.5.21 FREE PARENT TRAINING AND SUPPORT SESSIONS IN THE SUMMER
Thu 27 May 2021Good afternoon,
The Empower Project continues to host webinars online. They are running a series of webinars during June, July & August facilitated by Rebecca McCullough.
"Helping Your Child Understand their diagnosis" - Tuesday 1st June 7.30pm- 8.30pm
During this webinar, Rebecca will be discussing the importance of helping your child understand their diagnosis of Autism.
Guidance will be provided on how to manage this discussion and help your child/young person develop a healthy and positive view of their diagnosis of Autism.
To register for this webinar click on the following Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-your-child-understand-their-diagnosis-tickets-155824275603
“Transition to Secondary School”- Monday 7th June 7.30pm- 8.30pm
After some of the most challenging years in schooling, the importance of helping the transition from primary school to secondary school is more important than ever. In this webinar, Rebecca will be looking at strategies for how to support your child during the transition to a new school.
To register for this webinar click on the following Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transition-to-secondary-school-tickets-155825589533
“Selective Mutism - Week 1”- Tuesday 8th June 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Selective mutism is a confusing and challenging disorder stemmed from severe anxiety. During this three-part webinar, Rebecca will look at what selective mutism is, the challenges it presents and strategies to help support children and young people with selective mutism.
To register for this webinar click on the following Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/selective-mutism-week-1-tickets-155826450107
“Behaviour Webinar” – Thursday 10th June 10.00am – 11.00am
Behaviour is a form of communication. Our roles as adults/key carers or adults is to establish what is trying to be communicated and how to best support it. As adults it is key we help our children and young people establish and develop strategies to support them in their choices with behaviour. During this webinar, Rebecca will be exploring what behaviour is and some key strategies in supporting it for our children and young people.
To register for this webinar click on the following Eventbrite Link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behaviour-webinar-tickets-155827055919
**Find attached the list of courses currently being run by the Empower Project**
The Empower Project organises webinars according to the demand and needs of parents/carers and professionals.
If you need any further information you can contact:
Josie McGuckin - Manager of DADS/Empower Project on 02879301606
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25.5.21 Important update re free school meals and uniform grants for ALL parents
Thu 27 May 202127.5.21 IMPORTANT CHANGE FROM EDUCATION AUTHORITY RE FREE MEALS AND UNIFORMS ***
***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS THIS APPLIES TO THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED AS FREE SCHOOL MEALS AS WELL AS NEW APPLICANTS ***
Many thanks
E Quinn
____________________________________________The Education Authority (EA) will be issuing communications on the EA website and social media
channels to inform parents/ guardians and continues to seek your support to promote awareness
of Free School Meals and Clothing Allowances, and to encourage all potential applicants to apply
for the support available.***Current Eligible Families and New Applicants***
Parents/guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 2020/21 school year will not be
sent a pre-populated form for the 2021/22 school year. All parents/ guardians (including new
applicants) are required to apply on-line from Monday, 7 June 2021 via the EA website
https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals.It is recommended that parents/ guardians apply during the month of June, or as early as possible,
to enable applications to be processed for support to be in place for their children for the new
school year. Parents/ guardians are being advised of the importance of providing valid Bank or
Building Society account details in the claimant’s own name. Payments cannot be made into Post
Office accounts.
**Paper application forms**
Paper copies will not be given out to parents/guardians.**Special Diet**
Parents/Guardians whose child has a Statement of Special Educational Needs (Stage 5) and requires
a special diet should contact the Meals and Uniform Section for a paper application form if they
wish to apply under the special diet criteria.**Free School Meals / Uniform Grants Helpdesk **
The Free Schools Meals and Uniform Grants Helpdesk is operated by staff across the EA Free School
Meals/ Uniform Grants service.
It is available to assist parents/guardians and schools who may have any queries.The Helpdesk
operates Monday – Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm and can be contacted via email:
mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk.The telephone number which should be used for all enquiries is:
(028) 9041 8044.E-mails and telephone calls should no longer be made directly to individual Free School Meals/
Uniform staff as they will be diverted to the Helpdesk for response.Further information including eligibility criteria for the 2021-22 school year and a list of Frequently
Asked Questions to assist with any parental queries can be accessed by logging onto
www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals.
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AQE applications for 2021 (current P6) now open online
Tue 25 May 2021Please see link below for online applications
25.5.21
Dear Parent
Please find information received today in relation to online application to AQE.E Quinn
PrincipalPlease find attached information (in following messages) relating to the AQE application process which opened at 10.00am today. Our office telephone hours are from 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm during term time. If you ever have trouble getting through, please do not hesitate to contact us via this email address and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
As always, if there’s anything we can help you, or any of your parents with, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards
The AQE Office Team
AQE LimitedUnit 3
Weavers Court Business Park
BELFAST
BT12 5GH
028 90224002
aqe.org.uk
