Stuart Buchanan
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Head of Advocacy & Impact at @ymcadublin. Chair of @playboard_ni. All views are my own.
Joined November 2010
Join PlayBoard and @ncn4children online on 22 January, 12–2pm, for a first-look at the results of our recent survey on children and young people’s #play in #Ireland. Find out more and register at https://t.co/h5Fenky0gj
#ProgressingPlayInIreland
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NCN & @playboard_ invite Children and Young People to complete our Survey on PLAY in Ireland. Further Details: https://t.co/sER0f238to Please complete the survey via the link below or QR Code on Poster. Thank you! https://t.co/lDPxKXOhYz
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Join us for our 39th AGM @NICVA on 14 November at 10am. The event will review our work over the past year in leading the play agenda. Following our AGM, we will share findings from our recent State of the Sector – School-Age Childcare survey. Book: https://t.co/sX4M6abH8p
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We're hiring! Play Participation Officer - Spaces to Be Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, join our exciting new project to deliver key training & play development activities, working with practitioners, parents, children & young people. ➡️ https://t.co/N493ulTa4Y
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State of the Sector Survey 2024 – School-Age Childcare To ensure we've a clear understanding of the opportunities & challenges facing School-Age Childcare providers in NI, PlayBoard in partnership with the School Age Childcare Forum is undertaking a State of the Sector survey.
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📣 We're calling for €15m increased investment in youth services and highlighting the role of youth work in promoting social cohesion in our communities in our Pre-Budget Submission launched today https://t.co/oPQKQZLa3I
#YouthWorkChangesLives #Budget2025
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Join #TeamPlayBoard! We're hiring: 🟣Service Delivery & Development Coordinator 🟣Play Participation Officer (4 Posts) 🟣Administrator Go to https://t.co/jy8WkOscZ0
#jobsni #nijobs
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Our 3 year pilot of YMCA Dublin's Alternative Suspension programme ended last week, marking a period of remarkable success for all involved! We are seeking support to expand and permanently embed this programme into YMCA Dublin Youth Services. Learn more: https://t.co/U9WiyryqvW
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Calling all educators working within the ECCE scheme. We would love to hear your thoughts on what constitutes #quality in #EarlyChildhoodEducation
https://t.co/3OHKxoVUk6
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This week, @rodericogorman launched Equal Start, a new model of supports to help children experiencing disadvantage access early learning & childcare. Find out more at https://t.co/nNzVWbpOeW
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Equal Start, the new funding model from @dcediy launched this week at our Aungier St Hub to ensure families experiencing disadvantage have equitable access to early childhood learning and childcare services #YMCADublin #EqualStart #Childcare #CommunitySupport
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Help us make a difference to the lives of children and young people! View our opportunity to join PlayBoard's Board of Trustees at https://t.co/tGPkjNIAsF
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Delighted to welcome Minister @rodericogorman, officials from @DCEDIY & ELC sectoral reps into @ymcadublin for today's launch event. Looking forward to seeing #EqualStart make a difference for children experiencing disadvantage - and society as a whole. #YMCAchildcare
Minister @rodericogorman has today launched Equal Start - a major new model of government-funded supports to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access and meaningfully participate in early learning and childcare. Read the press release at: https://t.co/pVlwIwBP1u
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As Childhood Services Week draws to a close, we're filled with gratitude for an incredible week of celebration here at YMCA Dublin’s community hub! We're thrilled to share a recent review left by one of our families: #ChildcareServicesWeek
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@maemurrayfdn @GildernewColm @LizK1988 @NickDMathison @naomi_long @paulgivan @RobinSwann_MLA @conormurphysf @CArchibald_SF @gordonlyons1 @dcediy 𝘈𝘋𝘈𝘗𝘛 𝘮𝘺 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 aims to support local authorities, voluntary organisations, housing associations, schools, private play providers and other organisations to design and build inclusive play parks that meet the needs of all children. 👉
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You can support our work by voting using your blue token when you're shopping at Tesco Temple Bar in Dublin city center 🙏 We are still included in the current round of the @TescoIrl Community Fund. @TescoIRLnews
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📢STATEMENT📢 See below for comment on today's breaking news👇 If you have been affected by the coverage today, or become so in the days and weeks ahead the @dsahelpline is available 24/7 on 0808 802 1414, on webchat on https://t.co/1D7eCD8jWt or via email help@dsahelpline.org.
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YMCA Dublin is expanding its team and we are searching for a dynamic Communications Officer to join us part-time. Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for Community Engagement? This could be the perfect role for you! Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/h9YTLlq3Pb
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Since 2014, Bright Start funding has supported the growth and development of the School-Age Childcare sector across NI. In the absence of confirmed funding following 31 March 2024, we are continuing in our best efforts to highlight its critical importance. #SaveBrightStartFunding
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Enjoyed taking part in panel on childcare at @allianceparty conferen &provide reflections on @ymcadublin experience of policy, funding & delivery in RoI. It's vital that NI Executive properly invests in affordable, flexible & quality childcare - for everyone's benefit.
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