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School Costs Survey 2015: Factsheet
No full textInformation sheetIn total, 1,404 parents completed Barnardos School Costs Survey 2015. The majority of respondents (946) had children attending primary school while the remaining 458 respondents’ children were in secondary school
Parenting Positively: Helping Teenagers to Cope with Domestic Abuse
Get PDFBookletDomestic abuse is one of the most difficult situations parents and young people can face. It challenges our beliefs and values about family life. The secrecy and stigma that surround it make it difficult for people who experience it to seek help and support. It is hoped that the information in this booklet will in some way help teenagers and parents to live a life free from violence and abuse. It will also help you to understand: The ways domestic abuse affects young people and their development; How to listen to teenagers so that you know what is happening with them; How to talk to your sons or daughters about their experience to help them to understand what is happening in their lives; The impact domestic abuse can have on you as a parent; Steps you can take to try to ensure young people’s safety while dealing with your situation
Digital in Schools: A Barnardos Survey (Infographic)
No full textInfographicGraphic breakdown of Barnardos Digital Schools Survey 2015
Free Primary Education: Make it a Reality (Infographic)
No full textInfographicInfographic showing the cost of universal education
Early Years eNews: Issue 1
No full textNewsletterIn this issue of Childcare eNews we look at Barnardos response to the Children and Family Relationships Bill. This Bill will lead to greater equality for children in the eyes of the law no matter who is bringing them up. We also take a look at developments in early years education and care including an update on pre-school inspections and two studies outlining the benefits of early years education. There is news of children's internet usage in Ireland, a recent rally organised by the Association of Childhood Professionals, the evaluation results of the Triple P Parenting Programme and more
Note: This is a Legacy Copy of this Publication. Parenting Positively: Coping with Death; for Parents of Children Between 6 and 12
No full textBookletThis booklet is one in a series on Parenting Positively. Parenting is a very rewarding job but one which can be difficult at times, especially when parents are faced with challenging situations. The aim of this series is to provide information and guidance to parents of children between the ages of 6 and 12 to help create a positive, loving and supportive relationship between you and your child. The series covers general parenting skills as well as complex life issues such as bullying, bereavement, separation and domestic abuse. There are booklets for parents outlining children’s understanding of a particular issue and how you can support them. There are also booklets for parents to read with their children, which may help your child to better understand what is happening and help you as a parent to answer any questions he or she might have. Each booklet also gives further resources that you can follow up for more information and help on the issue covered
Early Years eNews: Issue 4
No full textNewsletterIn this issue of Childcare eNews we bring you details of Rise Up, Barnardos new campaign against child inequality. With one in eight children in Ireland now living in consistent poverty, many are going hungry, are without a waterproof coat or live in a poorly heated home. Barnardos is calling on politicians to commit to tackling child inequality. The decisions made by the next Government will shape our society and have the power to change Irish children’s futures for the better. We also bring news of The Report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Future Investment in Early Years and School Age Care and Education Services which proposes how best to invest in childcare services over the coming years
Parenting Positively: Coping with Domestic Abuse; for Parents of Children between 6 and 12
No full textBookletThis booklet is one in a series on Parenting Positively. Parenting is a very rewarding job but one which can be difficult at times, especially when parents are faced with challenging situations. The aim of this series is to provide information and guidance to parents of children between the ages of 6 and 12 to help create a positive, loving and supportive relationship between you and your child. The series covers general parenting skills as well as complex life issues such as bullying, bereavement, separation and domestic abuse. There are booklets for parents outlining children’s understanding of a particular issue and how you can support them. There are also booklets for parents to read with their children, which may help your child to better understand what is happening and help you as a parent to answer any questions he or she might have. Parent’s booklets also give further resources that you can follow up for more information and help on the issue covered
Early Years eNews: Issue 2
No full textNewsletterIn this issue of Childcare eNews we celebrate the passing of the Children's Referendum enshrining children's rights into Ireland's Constitution. This marks a new beginning for Ireland's children, giving equal protection to all children. We also take a look at the latest investments in early years education and care and a new consultation process put in place to ensure investment delivers more affordable, accessible and high quality early years and school-age care and education
Note: This is a Legacy Copy of this Publication. Parenting Positively: Coping with Death; for Children Aged 6 to 12
No full textBookletThis booklet will help you to understand more about death and the feelings we all have when someone we care about, like a parent, a brother or sister, a grandparent or a friend, has died. It would be best to read this with an adult that you feel comfortable with and can talk to