🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Children with SEN in Northern Ireland leave school without the same levels of qualifications as children who do not have SEN. Early intervention and timely assessment are essential to improve levels of attainment. Read about our recommendations to help deliver change for

"It doesn't have to be this way. The asylum system shouldn't make people homeless" A powerful new report by our members Jesuit Refugee Service UK lays bare the realities facing many people who come through the asylum system and receive a refusal - incl. hardship, destitution and homelessness. ⬇️

Big congratulations to Thomas McCann his conferring today 👏 A number of Pavee Point workers will also be graduating with their BA in Social Science Community and Youth Work 🎉

🚨 Please note a weeks extension to this important consultation on the current Welfare Supplementary Payments which include the Bedroom Tax and the Benefit Cap. It now closes on Friday 13th September. These are important payments particularly for women Women's Consortium Reclaim the Agenda

🧵1/2 Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (NI) 2024 are now in effect for new tenancies granted on or after 1 September 2024. Existing tenancies granted before 1 September 2024, have until 1 December 2024 for properties to become compliant.

New research from Child Poverty Action Group tells us that 109 kids are being pulled into poverty EVERY DAY the two-child limit remains in place. The government must act now, Liz Kendall, Rachel Reeves, Bridget Phillipson should scrap it at the #Budget. #AllKidsCount The Labour Party

We have launched a 12-week public consultation on the Councils’ Draft Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan (2024 – 2028). To view the consultation and complete a response by Tuesday 31 December, you can visit the Council’s website at midulstercouncil.org/consultations

Tackling hate crime must be a priority, and we all have a role in building a more welcoming, diverse, and equal society. By promoting positive attitudes and challenging hate, we can create real change in our communities. Learn more about what we're calling for to end hate crime

We agree with Cliff Edge Coalition NI that Eradicating Poverty should be a priority area in our Programme for Government See the Cliff Edge Coalition NI response & a template letter you can use to let NI Executive know that poverty must be a priority area for our Government ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Women's Support Net Advice NI STEP The People's Kitchen Belfast SVP - Ireland Excellent, thank you Women's Support Net ... just finalising the Advice NI response which is consistent with this Would just flag the following which respondents might want to consider ...

Our Solicitor, Eamonn McNally, was on Good Morning Ulster this morning to discuss the welcome announcement of additional funding for children's respite services. You can listen back in full from just after 2:07 at bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Just a week left to tell NI Executive that they missed a key priority area - Eradicating Poverty ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Here's a link to the Cliff Edge Coalition NI response & a temple letter you can use for your own response: lawcentreni.org/news/cliff-edg……

Advice NI and RCN are excited to host Living Wage NI's first Living Wage week celebration event on Friday 8th November with Lauri McCusker and Fintan McAliskey for our guest speakers. Sign up the the event here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-wage-…

Lots of great research in the CVS on the impact of poverty on families/children. Listening to & valuing this research is a good way for Communities NI to be closer to these issues....Read Women's Consortium research on the impact of the #CostOfLivingCrisis on women bit.ly/44UPleX

Could you (or someone you know) be Children's Law Centre (CLC)’s new Policy and Public Affairs Officer? This (part time) role is open for applications until December 1st. Details ⤵️ childrenslawcentre.org.uk/work-with-us/

To note, there is still time to claim Pension Credit and so qualify for a #WinterFuelPayment Where a Pension Credit claim lodged (but no decision) before Winter Fuel Payment eligibility deadline (21 Dec), WFP will still be made if PC backdated to WFP qualifying week (16-22 Sept)

We have issued an Invitation to Tender to design, develop and deliver a piece of Legislative Theatre to raise awareness about the cause and impact of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and homelessness, as well as seeking to influence changes in policy and practice. The

#Toybox were thrilled to attend the launch of the report "You Do Not Know What You Have Not Lived: Linking Families and Communities - Family Support Learning Report" at STEP Dungannon. #FamilySupport

Do you want to work with a team of legal experts who are passionate about children's rights? We are recruiting for a Solicitor at CLC. You can find the candidate information pack and application form at childrenslawcentre.org.uk/work-with-us/

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to several Assembly Questions from Gerry Carroll MLA regarding the new Intercultural Education Service Arrangements for children living in NIHE Non-Standard Accommodation. nia1.me/58w