Emma Hitchen

Senior Participation and Research Officer @ParentingNI

[Education NI @Education_NI]

It is #ParentingWeek 2024 and this year aims to celebrate what makes each family uniquely special.

Our schools and teachers really value your support in helping your children to learn and we encourage you to keep playing that role in supporting your children to be Happy, Learning and Succeeding.

A message to parents from Education Minister @paulgivan:

[EastSide Early Learning Community @EastsideELC]

Parents/caregivers need an early years system that effectively works together to offer the right support at the right time. We are working with a range of partners to ensure we have a joined-up approach for all families.
#ParentingWeek
#ForAllFamilies
@ParentingFocus_

[Family Mediation NI @FamMediation_NI]

Are you looking for more resources on co-parenting after separation and family mediation? We’ve got you covered! Find out more at https://t.co/4tzD8aoL2F #ForEveryFamily #ParentingWeek

@healthdpt @cypsp

[Family Support NI @familysupportni]

Working Parents ❗️During #ParentingWeek check out available Government Financial Assistance with #ChildcareCosts : https://t.co/a8HUAwqRR1

[PlayBoard NI @playboard_]

Play is the most natural way for children to learn, grow, develop, and make sense of the world and their place within it.

As #ParentingWeek draws to a close, read about the power of play in our Play for Parents Guide, explaining why #PlayMatters.

Go to https://t.co/57SXRj5mqN

[Northern Ireland @DiscoverNI]

This Parenting Week, we’re celebrating all families with the theme #ForEveryFamily!

We’ve collaborated with @parentingfocus_org to round up some of the best activities and locations for families of all interests!

#embraceagiantspirit #parentingweek

[National Deaf Children's Society Northern Ireland @NDCS_NIreland]

Huge shout out to all the parents and carers of deaf children and young people across NI during #ParentingWeek celebrating that every family is unique ❤️

[Chris Quinn @ChrisNICCY]

Brilliant to see @ShriekingGreek and feeling blessed to have heard the views of members of @ParentingFocus_ Dads Talk group.

Looking forward to developing partnerships to hear the voices of parents.

Big Parents Survey highlights so many important issues. Thank you 🙏

[Sheena McMullen @mcmullen_sheena]

62,000 children's life chances, health prospects, educational outcomes, social & emotional wellbeing & development at risk. Adding to evidence that we need Anti-Poverty legislation to be prioritised both in London & Belfast. Designing systems that reduce inequality = priority 🙏

[NI Commissioner for Children and Young People @nichildcom]

Commissioner @ChrisNICCY met @ParentingFocus_'s @charlene_brooks & @EmmaHitchen17 today. Chris highlighted the importance of listening to and supporting parents in order to achieve the best outcomes for children.

[BBC The View @bbctheview]

"We are at a crisis point... Childcare is unaffordable. We need a long-term strategy & immediate supports."

@HamiltonAoife @EFCCG

#SundayPolitics | @MarkCarruthers7

[Kevin Duggan @kevinduggan1981]

Smart investments by a new NI Executive are no brainers:
- Childcare
- SureStart
- Parenting Support programmes
- After school play provision

Get the early years right = gets everything right overtime. Invest for longer term outcomes, not quick fixes or photo opportunities!

[Action for Children NI @Actn4ChildrenNI]

If you want to #reimagine what the children’s social care services could look like in Northern Ireland then it’s important that you let your voice be heard!

Click here to respond to the consultation by 1st December https://t.co/o5mhJ87BCW

[Emma Hitchen @EmmaHitchen17]

Great to attend the summit yesterday and hear from young people, parents and governing bodies about the challenges around attendance and how we can solve them. Parental participation in children’s education was a huge factor and something we @ParentingNI are so passionate about!

[Education NI @Education_NI]

DE will today hold an Attendance Summit to discuss the increasing challenges to managing pupil attendance.
The summit will bring together representatives from across the education sector, including Governing Bodies, schools, and young people.
Read more: https://t.co/JEJLSfE71r

[Education NI @Education_NI]

It’s #ParentingWeek2023 and the theme is the #PositivityofParenting.
DE recognises that as their child’s first teacher, parents have an essential role in helping children do well in school and improve their life chances.
Our message to parents:
Full video: https://t.co/miNrzfzjTM

[Emma Hitchen @EmmaHitchen17]

Ending #parentingweek in the most lovely way. My daughter’s school show this morning and now catching up on the bake off with my girls and my #positivitea 💜#positivityofparenting

[Charlene Brooks @charlene_brooks]

Great to have such a strong advocate for parents @profsiobhanon - If we empower and support parents it will lead to better outcomes for children and young people

[Action for Children NI @Actn4ChildrenNI]

We've loved following along with @ParentingNI #ParentingWeek2023 focusing on Positivity of Parenting & celebrating strength, resilience & dedication of parents. They've shared some great insights, including some parenting tips on their channels this week - check them out!

[BBC Question Time @bbcquestiontime]

“Our job is to stand for election and do a job… if you don’t want to do the job get out the way”

The Alliance Party’s Sorcha Eastwood says the DUP’s boycott of Stormont needs to come to an end

#bbcqt https://t.co/ZyXohIi2V5

[Action for Children NI @Actn4ChildrenNI]

We believe all children have a right to education and the uncapped cost of school uniforms and PE kits should not present a barrier for any child @SCUKNI