News Archive
Write-Minded presented at the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists’ (IASLT) biennial conference
Last week, at the IASLT’s biennial conference, Write-Minded presented the findings of a study which explored the suitability of the Observational Rating Scale (ORS) as an oral language screening tool for primary school...
Great Expectations, youngballymun’s third annual conference, showcases innovative practice demonstrating real results
youngballymun was delighted to host Great Expectations, its third annual conference, on Monday 14th November in the Axis Centre in Ballymun.
youngballymun’s annual conference – Great Expectations
International and local evidence on why literacy, learning and wellbeing transform children’s chances
youngBallymun host Zambian literacy educators.
Write-Minded hosted a group of literacy educators from Zambia on October 24th in the RECO, Ballymun.
youngballymun hosts ‘groundbreaking’ forum on Infant Mental Health
youngballymun was delighted to host the first ever National Infant Mental Heath Practice and Policy Forum on Friday 7th October in Buswells hotel.
Reversing the Summer Slide “If you don’t use it you lose it!”
There is lots of recent research to show that children’s reading levels decline during the summer months if they are not engaged in activities with a literacy focus. US President Barack Obama called this the “Summer Slide” when...
youngballymun’s work with Early Years Centres in the 3>4>5 Learning Years
youngballymun’s work with early years centres in the 3>4>5 Learning Years strand is undertaken in close partnership with Barnardos. This work supports the integrated implementation of Síolta quality standards and the...
Dina School Graduations June 2011
232 children received their certificates in eight Dina School graduations in schools in Ballymun. Parents and families joined school Principals, teachers, school completion programme staff and the youngballymun Incredible Years...
Youth Centred Practice Training - Jigsaw-youngballymun
Dr. Gillian O’Brien, Clinical Coordinator, Jigsaw youngballymun and Jimmy Bell, Ballymun Regional Youth Resource were interviewed by Noel McGuinness on NEAR fm about the new Jigsaw youngballmyun training programme entitled...
Launch of Big Dreams, a family book about reading
youngballymun is a complex community change initiative that is working to improve the learning and well-being outcomes for all children and young people in Ballymun. Adopting a life-cycle approach from pregnancy and infancy...
5 Literacy Lessons for the New Government
On January 31st Moya, Dylan, Jamie and Sean launched youngballymun’s 5 Literacy Lessons for the Next Government ...
Ready, Steady, Grow celebrates the ‘graduation’ of the first group of parents and babies who joined the service back in December 2009!
The Ready Steady Grow PCPS programme is delivered in close partnership with the HSE Public Health Nurse team and is for all babies from 3months to 18months living in Ballymun. We opened our doors on 1st December 2009 and...
Jigsaw-youngballymun deliver attachment seminars on the work of Daniel Hughes Ph.D
Jigsaw youngballymun is always looking to bring new and relevant learning to staff working with young people in Ballymun. Dr. Gillian O’Brien, Clinical Coordinator of Jigsaw youngballymun has a particular interest in working with...
Towards a Bolder and Brighter Future - Colm O’Gorman
Colm O'Gorman is a campaigner, regular media commentator and contributor, who has written extensively on social justice and human rights. He is founder and director of One in Four which supports women and men who have...
Our second Breakfast Buddies literacy initiative took place on March 16th
Our second Breakfast Buddies literacy initiative took place on March 16th in the Axis Centre.
Our focus this time was on the importance of reading to children and how to create book lovers. It was a fun, fact filled morning...
youngballymun "Getting Involved" Brochure Feb-Jul 2011
youngballymun - connected proven services at every vital stage improving every child's life
Ballymun is working together to ensure that you, your child and family get the support you need to thrive - every milestone along...
Incredible Years hosted a training programme for Group Leaders
Dina in the Classroom Training for Group Leaders
Photo: Teachers, parents, school completion staff and Incredible Years Parent Programme Group Leaders
In March 2011, Incredible Years hosted a training programme...
Jigsaw youngballymun and Headstrong hosted a seminar led by Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jim White on Monday the 31st January 2011.
Dr. Jim White presented on STEPS the community based mental health model of service provision he has developed in South East Glasgow. This event took place as part of the ongoing Jigsaw Learning Network which provides...
Safe Harbour for Stormy Seas: Supporting the Ballymun Family Support Team
On alternating Mondays, beginning 24 January through to 14 March, 2011, youngballymun and their Infant Mental Health Consultant Bonnie Daligga, in partnership with Mary Kelly, Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing...
Literacy Round Table - 13th January 2011
Following on from our a round table discussions on literacy policy and strategy in September as part of Language, Literacy and Learning week, youngballymun is progressing our work in this area by holding a further meeting of the...
youngballymun Learning Community Fund
youngballymun has set up a Learning Community Fund of €300,000 to cover the academic years 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12. The fund is being administered by the Ballymun Jobs Centre. To be eligible for funding you must be a...
Professor Patrick McGorry visits Jigsaw youngballymun
We are delighted and privileged to announce a special lunchtime lecture with Professor Pat McGorry. He is Executive Director of Orygen Youth Health, a world-renowned mental health organisation for young people....
3,4,5 Children Thrive is youngballymun’s Second Annual Conference
3,4,5 Children Thrive is youngballymun’s second annual conference bringing together experts, professionals and practitioners from the fields of policy, research and practice to present from their experience and look to the future...
Minister Pat Carey launches youngballymun’s Literacy Language and Learning Week
Minister Carey affirmed the vital importance of the work of youngballymun with its emphasis on research informed practice and focus on outcomes for children and families.
‘The range of work encompassed by youngballymun...
Jigsaw youngballymun ‘Get Connected’ Mental Health Week
Our theme for mental health week 2010 is ‘Get Connected.’ Getting connected to family, friends, communities, schools or professional help, if needed, is key to positive mental health in young people.
New & Exciting Programme of Events - August to December 2010
Events & new exciting developments
Here is our busy and stimulating programme of events over the next few months. Please browse through the list and see if there's something of interest for you, your family...
Listen to Trinity FM
This radio episode was produced by the Errigal students of Trinity Comprehensive as part of their oral language and literacy programme, with the support of youngballymun’s Write-Minded, and as a follow-on to their use...
Jigsaw Wraparound Facilitators Graduation 2010!
Jigsaw youngballymun was delighted to see all sixteen new WAF’s graduate from our first round of training for 2010. John McFadden of The Aisling project and Francesca McGuinn from Teen Between gave a speech about their...
Telling Women’s Stories
Telling Women’s Stories has been a collaborative initiative between Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre, Drop in Well Family Resource Centre and youngballymun
Thoughts on completing the Incredible Years Parents Programme
My name is Suzanne Conroy and I just completed the Incredible Years Parent Programme. At the beginning of the programme I was nervous about attending the group. But the other parents were in the same boat as me....
Dina in the Classroom Training for Group Leaders
In March 2010, Incredible Years hosted a training programme for Group Leaders in the delivery of the Dina in the Classroom Programme. Teachers and Special Needs Assistants from Incredible Years Schools, Staff from Whitehall...
Graduation of Incredible Years Parents
The Incredible Years Basic Parent Programme graduation took place on the 30th of March in BRYR Ballymun. Fifteen participants graduated from the programme. There were eleven mums, three dads, and one grandmother. The...
Progress Partners Plans youngballymun Implementation Plan January 2010
youngballymun has embarked on a challenging journey - a journey to measurably improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people in Ballymun. This plan describes the history and mission of...
youngballymun ACTION REPORT January - June 2010
the ACTION REPORT gives an at-a-glance overview of youngballymun and indicates the direction the work will take in the coming months. If you would like copies delivered to your home, group or service just call us on or email...
Infant Mental Health Training Week With Dr. Deborah Weatherston
The week Monday 11th January to Friday 15th January is dedicated to the Infant Mental Health strand of Ready, Steady, Grow, building on the momentum generated by our A Child Is Born Conference and the Infant Mental Health...
Infant Mental Health Masterclasses, 11th December, 2009
Eighty colleagues from across Ireland attended the first youngballymun masterclass series on the theme of Infant Mental Health. The participants included practitioners in early years, health, education and social and family...
A Child is Born Conference 10th December, 2009
youngballymun hosted its first annual conference on December 10th 2009 in the Axis Arts Centre, with President Mary McAleese delivering the key note address.The President emphasised the vital importance of the ‘early engraving’...
Incredible Years Shines Through for youngballymun
Carolyn Webster-Stratton celebrates with incredible parents, incredible children and incredible teachers in Ballymun!
Carolyn Webster-Stratton was ‘incredibly moved and somewhat overwhelmed’ to see the Incredible Years...
New edition of youngballymun's Action Phase Brochure July-December 2009
The new edition of the youngballymun Action Phase Brochure, a summary of update of the work programme for the period July - December 2009 available to download
Dina School ends for this year for a hard working group of Junior Infants!
In June school principals, parents, teachers, BEST, CAFTA and youngballymun joined in the celebrations for Junior and Senior Infant classes who completed Dina School. Mums, dads, aunties, grandparents and younger siblings...
Jigsaw-youngballymun Wrap-Around Facilitator Training Graduation
Forty-two workers from 17 different agencies that work with teenagers and young adults in Ballymun have completed a six module training programme in Wraparound Facilitation and graduated on Tuesday the 28th April 2009. Teachers,...
Breakthrough Thinking on Literacy Learning
youngballymun hosted a presentation by Dr. Timothy Shanahan in Drumcondra Education Centre on his hugely successful framework to improve literacy in school settings.
Exciting new Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service for Ballymun
December 12th 2008 saw the launch of Jigsaw youngballymun - the innovative community-based system of care that supports young people aged 12-25 to achieve better mental health and wellbeing. The service brings together the best...
Director General of the Office of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs meets with youngballymun
Sylda Langford, Director General of the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, met with youngballymun on July 1st 2008. The meeting provided an opportunity for youngballymun to report on progress to date and to...
Incredible Years!
May and June was all about Incredible Years in youngballymun.
On May 29th seventeen dedicated teachers from St. Jopseph's Junior, Virgin Mary Boys and Girls and Holy Spirit Boys all completed.....
Atlantic Chief Executive visits Ballymun
Gara La Marche, Chief Executive of Atlantic Philanthropies, was in Ireland on a brief visit in March 2008 and he took the time from his busy schedule ....
