As part of our work with local preschools and primary schools to support children’s transition from preschool to primary school, Better Finglas has created the ‘Steps to School Photobook’. This is a picture book with photos of local schools to help children engage in conversations about going to primary school. The Home School Community Liaison Coordinators were […]
Baby Stay and Play in St. Helena’s Family Resource Centre
The Baby Stay and Play group provides a quiet space in the local community for parents to play with their babies and meet other parents. The group also allows an opportunity for babies to make new friends. Group facilitators will be available to answer any questions parents may have on their baby and parenting. All […]
Wizards of Words Expands to More Schools
In September 2016, the Barnardos Wizards of Words Reading Programme will be offered in two more schools; Mother of Divine Grace Primary School and Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin. Wizards of Words is a school-based reading programme where each child is matched with a mature adult volunteer tutor, aged 55 or over. This programme is available to […]
Triple P Parenting Seminars Available in September 2016
Building on the success of the Triple P Parenting Groups and Workshops in the past year, Better Finglas and the twelve newly trained Triple P facilitators are pleased to offer seminars beginning in September 2016. A Triple P seminar is a great way to find out the basics of positive parenting. It is packed with […]
‘Steps to School’ Packs Given to All Children Starting School in September
Beginning primary school can be a challenging time for both children and their parents. Aware of these challenges, the families of all children starting primary school in Finglas in September 2016 were given a ‘Steps to School’ transition pack. The ‘Steps to School’ packs are the result of the work of Early Years Settings, Primary […]