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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health &  Wellbeing in the Early Years

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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health &  Wellbeing in the Early Years

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Parents

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:

How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health

Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges

Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.

Helping your child in developing resilience.

Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.

Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

Click above to register!!

Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

Warm regards,
National Parents Council

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Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years June 2026

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Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years June 2026

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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health &  Wellbeing in the Early Years

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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health &  Wellbeing in the Early Years

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Parents

The first five years of your child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. To support you create a nurturing environment, the National Parents Council (NPC), in partnership with St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, is offering a series of free online webinars for parents.

What You’ll Learn:
This programme provides practical insights and strategies, including:

How everyday life shapes your child’s mental health

Supporting your child manage big feelings and cope with challenges

Building and nurturing a strong parent-child relationship.

Helping your child in developing resilience.

Promoting children’s rights for a mentally healthy life.

Practical steps to implement the Five Ways to Wellbeing

The session will last approximately 75 minutes and includes an interactive Q&A with our experienced facilitators. Taking place the week of the 1st of June, sessions will take place at 10am and 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and 10am on Friday Please note, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!

Click above to register!!

Let’s work together to create a positive and supportive foundation for your child’s future.

Warm regards,
National Parents Council

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Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years June 2026

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Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years June 2026

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Support Pathways - info booklet for parents and caregivers of children with additional needs

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Support Pathways - info booklet for parents and caregivers of children with additional needs

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Calm and Connect – Autism Friendly

Come along to Kool Kids Cavan for a relaxed, welcoming space for parents and guardians of children with autism. It’s a chance to take a breather, meet other families, and feel supported in a calm, understanding environment.

We’re open between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, so feel free to drop in whenever it suits you and stay for a while.

From time to time, we’ll have local professionals who work in autism services in Cavan pop in for a chat. It’s a great chance to ask questions, learn about supports in the area, and get a feel for what different services offer, all in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

Whether you’re in the mood to chat, get some information, or just enjoy a quiet cuppa, you’re very welcome.

🗓 Every Tuesday
📍 Kool Kids, Cavan

For more information, contact Edel on 087 220 2088

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Online creative summer camps for young people with long term health conditions

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Online creative summer camps for young people with long term health conditions

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Online creative summer camps for young people with long term health conditions 

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Online creative summer camps for young people with long term health conditions 

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Webinar for students - coping with exam anxiety 

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ISPCC Exam Anxiety Webinar  for Young People

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Webinar for parents - Coping with exam anxiety

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Webinar for parents - Coping with exam anxiety

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Togetherness - FREE online learning pathways that support emotional wellbeing for both grown ups and children

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Togetherness - FREE online learning pathways that support emotional wellbeing for both grown ups and children

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Scan the QR Code for further details.

Resources on brain development, emotional health and parenting. Togetherness can help build healthier relationships and happier lives. these online journeys will help families better understand and manage emotional health in daily life.

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Webwise Parents Hub: https://www.webwise.ie/parents/

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here:

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing:

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat:

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center-

Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/.

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie

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Webwise Parents Hub: https://www.webwise.ie/parents/

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here:

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing:

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat:

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center-

Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/.

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie

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Helps young people to understand that their online actions have consequences.

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Resources so they know where to get help

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About

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson.
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people. This lesson is intended to be appropriate for the 3rd to 5th year demographic.
Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson. This resource is intended to support the delivery of the Lockers Junior Cycle resource on the topic of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, created by Webwise. This talk must be delivered in conjunction with those lessons, in order for this message to be effective. The aim of this visit is to reinforce the message that the making, taking, permitting to be taken, showing, possession and/or distribution of indecent images of minors is a criminal offence. The objective in delivering this talk is to try to prevent this behaviour from happening by empowering students with this knowledge.

This page contains information on preparing for the school visit, provides support materials to help deliver the talk and directs you where to find appropriate follow up information.

Before beginning the lesson read the background information provided in the Lockers resource including Legal Framework outlining Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 also known as Coco's Law (p.5-21).

This is a really sensitive topic and advanced preparation is essential. Being familiar with the background information is vital as questions will arise.

1. Due to the sensitive nature of this material, teacher preparation before each lesson is essential. Inform the students of the upcoming topic that will be explored in class. This offers students the space to emotionally prepare themselves for this topic in advance. Students who may be affected by this lesson can share this with you, so that supports can be provided.

2. Check the students' emotional state, before and after the lesson. This could be done by asking students how they feel about the topic about to be explored, before the lesson and by then asking if their feelings have changed at the end of the lesson. You could also use an ice-breaker game to check how students are emotionally. A simple game involves asking students what the weather is like with them. The students then describe their emotional state through a weather forecast (e.g. "There was a damp and dreary start to the day in Tom Town but things have started to pick up now and we might even get some sun in the evening").

3. It is important that teachers are aware of the school's Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment as well as the DE Child Protection Procedures and that they follow its procedures carefully in cases where students make sensitive disclosures in the SPHE class.

4. Know your students well and be aware of any possible issues they may have before teaching each lesson.

5. Be aware of all the supports available to you and to the students in your school. It is important to be well informed on the school's Child Safeguarding Statement, Anti-Bullying Policy and Child Protection Procedures before teaching the lessons in this pack.

6. These lessons deal with sensitive issues that can impact on the wellbeing of students in your class. For this reason, it is advisable that teachers have completed the introduction to SPHE two-day course before delivering this programme.

7. Inform your students of the supports available to them and highlight how each support can be accessed. If necessary, arrange for introductions before lessons take place. The school should distribute the list of supports included in Appendix 2 (Lockers) and draw students' attention to this resource.

8. Liaise with the guidance counsellor, pastoral care team or class tutor before embarking on this programme.

9. Leave time for debriefing at the end of the lesson. The suggested activities might sometimes take longer than indicated. Feel free to alter and omit activities to ensure that you address the specific needs of your class.

10. Discuss the content of these lessons with the SPHE team at your school. They may not all be trained in how to deliver these lessons or in how to teach SPHE.

11. Ensure that the principal and parents are aware of the programme and when it will be taught in school. As stated in the Education Act Section 30 2 (e) schools 'shall not require any student to attend instruction in any subject which is contrary to the conscience of the parent of the student or in the case of a student who has reached the age of 18 years, the student'. A sample letter to parents is included in Appendix 4 of the Lockers resource.

12. Establish ground rules around classroom behaviour and etiquette before attempting to introduce the sensitive topics addressed in this programme. Sample ground rules are provided in the lesson.

13. Give students time to develop the level of emotional literacy needed to access all content. It is advised that this topic should no t be introduced until after students have developed appropriate emotional-literacy skills.

14. Follow the guidelines on school visits (see Appendix 3 of Lockers) if inviting someone in to speak on the topics covered in this resource. There are people who speak on this topic but not all of them meet the standards of the Department of Education (DE), according to DE Circular 0043/2018.

15. Promote strong home/school links. Due to the amount of time young people spend online in the home environment, it is important to gain parents support in reinforcing appropriate behaviour online. Webwise provide additional supports to help parents talk with confidence to their children about the benefits and risks of the online environment, including Parent's Guide to A Better Internet available to download at https://www.webwise.ie/ parents/.

It is important that:

1. The age demographic of the students is taken into account - this talk should not be delivered to 1st and 2nd year students, and should be toned down when delivered to 3rd year students.

2. This session does not happen in isolation but is a blended approach used to support materials already covered with the students from the Lockers Resource from Webwise.

3. This talk includes scenarios which cover sensitive issues, for 3rd years use the A scenarios provided for on slides 11-15 only. The B Scenarios are suitable only for 4th year and up.

4. We do not scare the students and just talk at them, but instead engage them in a discussion on this topic as much as possible, so as to help them understand the issues.

5. We engage the parents so that they too have the information necessary to support their children. The Webwise Parents Hub which offers free advice and resources for parents on a range of online safety topics including sexting, consent and respect online. Available at webwise.ie/parents.

Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Responsible

Connected

Aware

Resilient

Respected

Junior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Students should be able to:

1.6: apply decision-making skills in a variety of situation.

1.9: appreciate the importance of respectful and inclusive behaviour in promoting a safe environment free from bias and discrimination.

3.5: Analyse relationship difficulties experienced by young people.

Senior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Examine the role of responsible social networking through virtual communication and its importance for young people.

Explain what sexual harassment is and discuss the law as it relates to online sexual harassment.

Pair work, Scenarios, Q&A

Ensure you have read the guidelines and background information prior to the session.

Check that the ground rules are in place.

Highlight that if there are any disclosures indicating abuse of underage sexual activity you are obliged to report the incident.

Avoid discussing cases familiar to the students, focus discussion on the scenarios presented in the lessons.

Take the time to outline the supports available to students (both inside and outside school), should they be affected by any of the issues discussed in the class and need to talk to someone.

Presentation and Script

'No Excuses' Intimate Images Awareness Campaign

Public Awareness campaign from the Department of Justice Ireland highlighting the issue of sharing intimate images without consent. This short advert, part of the 'No Excuses' campaign, seeks to inform audiences of the recent changes in legislation in Ireland which criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent.

Coco's Law Poster

Lesson Scenarios A

Lesson Scenarios B

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This lesson will help students to understand the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco's Law.

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Helps young people to understand that their online actions have consequences.

Promotes young people to be empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment.

Resources so they know where to get help

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About

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson.
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people. This lesson is intended to be appropriate for the 3rd to 5th year demographic.
Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson. This resource is intended to support the delivery of the Lockers Junior Cycle resource on the topic of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, created by Webwise. This talk must be delivered in conjunction with those lessons, in order for this message to be effective. The aim of this visit is to reinforce the message that the making, taking, permitting to be taken, showing, possession and/or distribution of indecent images of minors is a criminal offence. The objective in delivering this talk is to try to prevent this behaviour from happening by empowering students with this knowledge.

This page contains information on preparing for the school visit, provides support materials to help deliver the talk and directs you where to find appropriate follow up information.

Before beginning the lesson read the background information provided in the Lockers resource including Legal Framework outlining Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 also known as Coco's Law (p.5-21).

This is a really sensitive topic and advanced preparation is essential. Being familiar with the background information is vital as questions will arise.

1. Due to the sensitive nature of this material, teacher preparation before each lesson is essential. Inform the students of the upcoming topic that will be explored in class. This offers students the space to emotionally prepare themselves for this topic in advance. Students who may be affected by this lesson can share this with you, so that supports can be provided.

2. Check the students' emotional state, before and after the lesson. This could be done by asking students how they feel about the topic about to be explored, before the lesson and by then asking if their feelings have changed at the end of the lesson. You could also use an ice-breaker game to check how students are emotionally. A simple game involves asking students what the weather is like with them. The students then describe their emotional state through a weather forecast (e.g. "There was a damp and dreary start to the day in Tom Town but things have started to pick up now and we might even get some sun in the evening").

3. It is important that teachers are aware of the school's Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment as well as the DE Child Protection Procedures and that they follow its procedures carefully in cases where students make sensitive disclosures in the SPHE class.

4. Know your students well and be aware of any possible issues they may have before teaching each lesson.

5. Be aware of all the supports available to you and to the students in your school. It is important to be well informed on the school's Child Safeguarding Statement, Anti-Bullying Policy and Child Protection Procedures before teaching the lessons in this pack.

6. These lessons deal with sensitive issues that can impact on the wellbeing of students in your class. For this reason, it is advisable that teachers have completed the introduction to SPHE two-day course before delivering this programme.

7. Inform your students of the supports available to them and highlight how each support can be accessed. If necessary, arrange for introductions before lessons take place. The school should distribute the list of supports included in Appendix 2 (Lockers) and draw students' attention to this resource.

8. Liaise with the guidance counsellor, pastoral care team or class tutor before embarking on this programme.

9. Leave time for debriefing at the end of the lesson. The suggested activities might sometimes take longer than indicated. Feel free to alter and omit activities to ensure that you address the specific needs of your class.

10. Discuss the content of these lessons with the SPHE team at your school. They may not all be trained in how to deliver these lessons or in how to teach SPHE.

11. Ensure that the principal and parents are aware of the programme and when it will be taught in school. As stated in the Education Act Section 30 2 (e) schools 'shall not require any student to attend instruction in any subject which is contrary to the conscience of the parent of the student or in the case of a student who has reached the age of 18 years, the student'. A sample letter to parents is included in Appendix 4 of the Lockers resource.

12. Establish ground rules around classroom behaviour and etiquette before attempting to introduce the sensitive topics addressed in this programme. Sample ground rules are provided in the lesson.

13. Give students time to develop the level of emotional literacy needed to access all content. It is advised that this topic should no t be introduced until after students have developed appropriate emotional-literacy skills.

14. Follow the guidelines on school visits (see Appendix 3 of Lockers) if inviting someone in to speak on the topics covered in this resource. There are people who speak on this topic but not all of them meet the standards of the Department of Education (DE), according to DE Circular 0043/2018.

15. Promote strong home/school links. Due to the amount of time young people spend online in the home environment, it is important to gain parents support in reinforcing appropriate behaviour online. Webwise provide additional supports to help parents talk with confidence to their children about the benefits and risks of the online environment, including Parent's Guide to A Better Internet available to download at https://www.webwise.ie/ parents/.

It is important that:

1. The age demographic of the students is taken into account - this talk should not be delivered to 1st and 2nd year students, and should be toned down when delivered to 3rd year students.

2. This session does not happen in isolation but is a blended approach used to support materials already covered with the students from the Lockers Resource from Webwise.

3. This talk includes scenarios which cover sensitive issues, for 3rd years use the A scenarios provided for on slides 11-15 only. The B Scenarios are suitable only for 4th year and up.

4. We do not scare the students and just talk at them, but instead engage them in a discussion on this topic as much as possible, so as to help them understand the issues.

5. We engage the parents so that they too have the information necessary to support their children. The Webwise Parents Hub which offers free advice and resources for parents on a range of online safety topics including sexting, consent and respect online. Available at webwise.ie/parents.

Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Responsible

Connected

Aware

Resilient

Respected

Junior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Students should be able to:

1.6: apply decision-making skills in a variety of situation.

1.9: appreciate the importance of respectful and inclusive behaviour in promoting a safe environment free from bias and discrimination.

3.5: Analyse relationship difficulties experienced by young people.

Senior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Examine the role of responsible social networking through virtual communication and its importance for young people.

Explain what sexual harassment is and discuss the law as it relates to online sexual harassment.

Pair work, Scenarios, Q&A

Ensure you have read the guidelines and background information prior to the session.

Check that the ground rules are in place.

Highlight that if there are any disclosures indicating abuse of underage sexual activity you are obliged to report the incident.

Avoid discussing cases familiar to the students, focus discussion on the scenarios presented in the lessons.

Take the time to outline the supports available to students (both inside and outside school), should they be affected by any of the issues discussed in the class and need to talk to someone.

Presentation and Script

'No Excuses' Intimate Images Awareness Campaign

Public Awareness campaign from the Department of Justice Ireland highlighting the issue of sharing intimate images without consent. This short advert, part of the 'No Excuses' campaign, seeks to inform audiences of the recent changes in legislation in Ireland which criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent.

Coco's Law Poster

Lesson Scenarios A

Lesson Scenarios B

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Visit www.webwise.ie for resources for Parents and Children to help navigate the online world.

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

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Visit www.webwise.ie for resources for Parents and Children to help navigate the online world.

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

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Contact Kellie-Ann on 085 755 7303 if you would like to find out more about our Free Training Academies running throughout Cavan & Monaghan.

kellie-ann.coulter@nowgroup.org

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Schedule of parenting programmes & Workshops jan - Dec 2026

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Parent & Baby / Toddler Group
Join us every Wednesday from 9.30 am – 12 pm at Focus Family Resource Centre, Killeshandra.

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming space for parents and carers while babies and toddlers explore a variety of activities each week, including arts and crafts, creative play, and sensory activities.

All parents, carers, babies, and toddlers are very welcome. Come along, meet others, and have some fun together!

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Woolpack Knitting Group
Join us every Monday from 2pm–4pm at Focus Family Resource Centre, Killeshandra.

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or just starting out, you’re very welcome. Come along for a relaxed afternoon of knitting, chat, and company. New members always welcome!

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Right Support Right Time.

Lots of things can have an impact on our mental health.  Things like money, housing, relationships, loss, ill health, loneliness and pain can lead to worry, stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed by life.

It can be hard to know what support you need and where to find it.

That’s why seven leading expert charities have come together to ensure you receive the Right Support at the Right Time and get wellbeing support that works for you.

Our service offers:

One to one consultation with our expert advocates to find the support that will work for you

Mental health and wellbeing information and awareness sessions

Practical tips and advice to improve your sense of wellbeing and resilience

Expert support and advocacy to help you deal with the issues you are worried about

Support to access to therapeutic physical and mental wellbeing support

Practical planning and support to help you understand your rights and ensure your voice is heard

The service is open to anyone living in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Over the age of 16yrs.

Out Service is open to those living in Cavan, Leitrim, Donegal and Louth

You can get in touch by contacting:

Cavan/Leitrim Support Officer Co-Ordinator Edel Smyth 087 220 2088 edel.smyth@respond.ie

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Meitheal Explanation Video - Changing Futures

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Meitheal Explanation Video - Changing Futures

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Meitheal Information Leaflets for Parents (English)

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Meitheal Information Leaflets for Parents (English)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Children & Young People (English)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Children & Young People (English)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Arabic)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Arabic)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (French)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (French)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Polish)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Polish)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Romanian)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Romanian)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Ukrainian)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Ukrainian)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Irish)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Irish)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Portuguese)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Portuguese)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Russian)

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Meitheal Information Leaflet for Parents (Russian)

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Meitheal data Privacy Notice - to be given to Parents

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Meitheal data Privacy Notice - to be given to Parents

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See attached leaflet for "A simplified Overview" of Meitheal for professionals -explaining the roles of those involved and the steps in the process.

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Fatherhood Project Next Steps:  How you can use these Resources?

Visit the Erasmus+ Fatherhood Partner Website:  https://fatherhoodproject.eu/

Follow the Fatherhood Project on Social Media: Follow on LinkedIn and Facebook

Access all the Resources (Modules, Best Practices, Activities) by logging in to the Moodle Platform https://fatherhoodproject.eu/fatherhood-platform/
(*Instructions on logging in to platform are on slide #24 on attached slides).  Please use these Resources with father groups you work with.

Participate in the Pilot: review the Training Programme Website, Moodle Platform and Resources and provide your feedback by completing a short online feedback survey.

Spread the word: talk to Fathers, community-based organisations, policy makers etc to explain how they can get involved. We believe this project can be part of the solution and can have an impact on systemic change for fathers in Ireland and Europe.

Reach out and network with members of the National Reference Group who contributed to this project:
An Cosán, Childhood Development Initiative (CDI), From Lads to Dads, Men’s Development Network, One Family, Preparing for Life, Tiglin, Treoir

Find out more:

Presentation Slides from Launch: I attach a copy of the slides from the event and a version with the notes, it may help to provide more information.

Launch Photos: You can view the full album of photos on Facebook from the Launch Event here.

Launch Recording: A recording of the event will be available on the Fatherhood Project YouTube Channel/ Project Website in the near future.

Fatherhood project | An Erasmus+ KA2 project

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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Supports and Services for People who have been Bereaved

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Supports and Services for People who have been Bereaved

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Children’s Grief - Irish Childhood Bereavement Network 

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Useful Resources www.hse.ie/grief Irish Childhood Bereavement Network www.childhoodbereavement.ie icbn@hospicefoundation.ie Irish Hospice Foundation Further suggested reading is available from our Thérèse Brady Library, library@hospicefoundation.ie Bereavement & Loss Hub www.bereaved.ie Bereavement Support Line Freephone 1800 80 70 77. Available Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm. In partnership with the HSE. Produced by Irish Hospice Foundation’s Bereavement Education & Resource Centre info@hospicefoundation.ie (01) 679 3188 www.hospicefoundation.ie Registered 114617 CHY6830. Registered 20013554 A joint initiative by HSE and IHF in response to COVID 19.

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Grief is our natural response to loss. While everyone grieves in their own way, it’s important to remember that feeling irritable, confused, relieved, bitter, angry or guilty is just as much a part of grieving as feeling sad and lonely

Useful Resources www.hse.ie/grief Irish Hospice Foundation Further suggested reading is available from our Thérèse Brady Library, library@hospicefoundation.ie Bereavement & Loss Hub www.bereaved.ie Bereavement Support Line Freephone 1800 80 70 77. Available Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm. In partnership with the HSE. Produced by Irish Hospice Foundation’s Bereavement Education & Resource Centre info@hospicefoundation.ie (01) 679 3188 www.hospicefoundation.ie Registered 114617 CHY6830. Registered 20013554 A joint initiative by HSE and IHF in response to COVID 19.

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Supporting yourself and others with Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Supporting yourself and others with Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Email: Yourmentalhealth.ie

Contact Number: 1800 111 888

https://audioboom.com/channels/5013394

https:// www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/minding-your-wellbeing-programme.html

www.stresscontrol.ie

www.mymentalhealthrecovery.com

www.mentalhealthireland.ie

www.suicideorsurvive.ie

www.translateireland.ie

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QR codes to linked videos on feelings for teens  from Carlow CYPSC: Really practical advice through animated videos 

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Being a teenager can have lots of ups and downs. Sometimes, it can be difficult to know how to manage strong feelings, or to ask other for help.

This series of short videos have been created specifically for teenagers. They provide helpful information about coping with common mental health difficulties, and where you can go if you need some support.

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Being a teenager can have lots of ups and downs. Sometimes, it can be difficult to know how to manage strong feelings, or to ask other for help.

This series of short videos have been created specifically for teenagers. They provide helpful information about coping with common mental health difficulties, and where you can go if you need some support.

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We provide a free, confidential, specialist information service for parents not married to each other, living together or apart, their extended families, and those working with them. Information is available on Legal, Social Welfare, and Parenting issues.

We help parents who are not married to each other better understand complex family law issues, specifically access and custody, maintenance and guardianship, we also promote shared parenting and provide parenting tips to help parents develop good parenting relationships.

We believe children born to unmarried parents should have the same rights as those born to married parents.

We believe that children have a right to be loved and cared for by both parents, where possible.

We advocate for changes in the constitution to ensure that that all parents have the same rights regardless of their marital status or gender.

We develop policies to influence and advance the reform of the Family Law system.

We campaign for a systematic review of how public services and social welfare is delivered to reflect the changing family structures of the 21st century.

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News Release issued by Treoir Tuesday March 4th 2025. Treoir has today welcomed progress on payment of the Bereaved Partners Pension to unmarried partners, but has called for consultation before final details come into effect. Treoir's statement follows news today that the Cabinet has approved that a Bill be published which...

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Family Support Clinics Cavan - Drop in Clinics

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Family Support Clinics Cavan - Drop in Clinics

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Focus FRC Killeshandra / Teach Oscail Cavan Town / Virginia Library / Church Street Centre Ballyconnell / CCLD Office Belturbet / Cootehill Clinic / Heritage Centre

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The directory is a centralised virtual location that helps individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find supports and services to assist them.  It allows users to filter by county and category. There are a number of categories to choose from depending on an individual’s circumstances. These categories include Homeless and Homeless Preventions Services, Services for Foreign Nationals, Disability Services, Financial Advice and Supports etc. The full list can be viewed in the directory. This directory is equally useful for practitioners working in the homelessness sector or ancillary to same.

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Homeless Prevention Services Directory | The Housing Agency

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The directory includes organisations from across Ireland that provide essential supports and services to households experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Its goal is to help prevent homelessness and assist individuals in exiting homelessness as quickly as possible.

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Want more information in Introducing Family Foods to your baby and living in Cavan or Monaghan?

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Want more information in Introducing Family Foods to your baby and living in Cavan or Monaghan?

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NUMBERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM: CAVAN AND MONAGHAN

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You are not alone, we are here to help!

Please see attached list of Numbers and Supports available.

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NUMBERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM: CAVAN AND MONAGHAN

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Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath

One to One Support

Access to Free Educational Programs specifically for Family Members

Low Cost Counselling

Access to Weekly Peer Support Groups

Contact: 087 904 6405 / www.fasn.ie

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Based in Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

Confidential and Free

Contact: 087 904 6405 / www.fasn.ie

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Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Service Pieta

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Suicide Bereavement Service

Monaghan Out Service, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Cavan Outreach Service, Cavan Town Co. Cavan

Call to book an appointment: 0818 1111 26

24/7 Helpline: 1800 247 247

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Support following the Loss of a loved one through suspected suicide

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Please see attached numbers and names of support services available in the Cavan and Monaghan area

HUGG Suicide Bereavement Support Group:

For more information on attending a HUGG group Telephone 01 513 4048 monitored answering machine Email support@hugg.ie HUGG also have an online support group for adults and one specifically for young people between 18 and 25 years. See www.HUGG.ie for more information.

Pieta Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer (SBLO):

Maria McBrien Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Telephone 085 870 6591 Email maria.mcbrien@pieta.ie

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Safe Harbour is an illustrated storybook for children who have been bereaved by suicide. It has been developed by bereavement experts (professionals and people with lived experience) to help a child with their grief by encouraging conversation and developing their understanding of death and suicide.

To order the Safe Harbour storybook and guide, or to access an audiobook, podcast, worksheets, and other resources, scan the QR code or visit: www.childhoodbereavement.ie/safeharbour

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NEW YOUTH CLUB STARTING SOON! 🎉Thursday, 25th September | 4.30 pm – 6 pm FOCUS Family Resource Centre, Killeshandra (just a short walk from the bus stop!)Hey Secondary School Students — this one’s just for YOU! Come hang out after school, make new friends, play games, and take part in loads of fun activities! Coming straight from the bus stop in Killeshandra — we’re nearby and ready to welcome you! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided! Everyone is welcome — bring your friends and join the fun! For more info or to sign up: 📞 049 4364065

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Alcohol and drugs and the impact on young people's mental health

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Alcohol and drugs and the impact on young people's mental health

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Alcohol Drugs  their impact on Young People's Mental Health A5 Leaflet Nov 2025 (Low Res)

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Webwise Parents Hub: https://www.webwise.ie/parents/

Topic Generator: https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/

Instagram:

Instagram Family Centre provides tools for parents and carers to supervise their teenager’s account, including staying up to date with who follows them, and who they follow, and view their daily time spent on the app, and set daily time limits.

More information on this is available here:

https://familycenter.instagram.com/dashboard/

https://familycenter.instagram.com/uk/

TikTok:

TikTok has Family Pairing options which allows parents/carers and their teenagers to set up safety settings based on their individual needs. This includes restricting content that may not be appropriate; selecting privacy settings on the TikTok account; restricting Direct Messages; setting screen time limits; and other useful tools.

TikTok Family Pairing:

https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety#4

https://support.tiktok.com/en/account-and-privacy/account-information/screen-time
Snapchat:

The Snapchat Family Centre provides tools for parents/carers to supervise who their teenager is interacting with.

https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7121384944788-What-is-Family-Center-

Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those that provide parental controls to allow parents to manage their child's privacy settings, approve or block apps that your child, set time limits, manage your child's account and data settings, and manage app downloads and purchases.

Apple:

https://www.apple.com/uk/families/
Google Family Link:

https://families.google/familylink/
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10315823 - YouTube Kids and/or supervised experience on YouTube.
Microsoft:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/family-safety
Amazon Fire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG2LBLF5V2T8XUX8

The popular games consoles also offer free parental controls and easy step by step guides to setting them up, including:

Xbox: xbox.com/en-IE/parental-controls

Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/parental-controls/

Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
Many internet service providers also offer parental control. Some of the following links may be useful:

Virgin Media: https://www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
Vodafone: https://securenet.vodafone.ie/.

DigiWeb: https://digiweb.ie/parental-controls/

Jane McGarrigle

Project Officer - Webwise,

Talent Garden,

Claremont Avenue,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9

t: 087 708 1792

email janemcgarrigle@pdst.ie

www.webwise.ie

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Helps young people to understand that their online actions have consequences.

Promotes young people to be empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment.

Resources so they know where to get help

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About

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson.
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people. This lesson is intended to be appropriate for the 3rd to 5th year demographic.
Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Welcome to the What is Coco's Law? Lesson. This resource is intended to support the delivery of the Lockers Junior Cycle resource on the topic of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, created by Webwise. This talk must be delivered in conjunction with those lessons, in order for this message to be effective. The aim of this visit is to reinforce the message that the making, taking, permitting to be taken, showing, possession and/or distribution of indecent images of minors is a criminal offence. The objective in delivering this talk is to try to prevent this behaviour from happening by empowering students with this knowledge.

This page contains information on preparing for the school visit, provides support materials to help deliver the talk and directs you where to find appropriate follow up information.

Before beginning the lesson read the background information provided in the Lockers resource including Legal Framework outlining Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 also known as Coco's Law (p.5-21).

This is a really sensitive topic and advanced preparation is essential. Being familiar with the background information is vital as questions will arise.

1. Due to the sensitive nature of this material, teacher preparation before each lesson is essential. Inform the students of the upcoming topic that will be explored in class. This offers students the space to emotionally prepare themselves for this topic in advance. Students who may be affected by this lesson can share this with you, so that supports can be provided.

2. Check the students' emotional state, before and after the lesson. This could be done by asking students how they feel about the topic about to be explored, before the lesson and by then asking if their feelings have changed at the end of the lesson. You could also use an ice-breaker game to check how students are emotionally. A simple game involves asking students what the weather is like with them. The students then describe their emotional state through a weather forecast (e.g. "There was a damp and dreary start to the day in Tom Town but things have started to pick up now and we might even get some sun in the evening").

3. It is important that teachers are aware of the school's Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment as well as the DE Child Protection Procedures and that they follow its procedures carefully in cases where students make sensitive disclosures in the SPHE class.

4. Know your students well and be aware of any possible issues they may have before teaching each lesson.

5. Be aware of all the supports available to you and to the students in your school. It is important to be well informed on the school's Child Safeguarding Statement, Anti-Bullying Policy and Child Protection Procedures before teaching the lessons in this pack.

6. These lessons deal with sensitive issues that can impact on the wellbeing of students in your class. For this reason, it is advisable that teachers have completed the introduction to SPHE two-day course before delivering this programme.

7. Inform your students of the supports available to them and highlight how each support can be accessed. If necessary, arrange for introductions before lessons take place. The school should distribute the list of supports included in Appendix 2 (Lockers) and draw students' attention to this resource.

8. Liaise with the guidance counsellor, pastoral care team or class tutor before embarking on this programme.

9. Leave time for debriefing at the end of the lesson. The suggested activities might sometimes take longer than indicated. Feel free to alter and omit activities to ensure that you address the specific needs of your class.

10. Discuss the content of these lessons with the SPHE team at your school. They may not all be trained in how to deliver these lessons or in how to teach SPHE.

11. Ensure that the principal and parents are aware of the programme and when it will be taught in school. As stated in the Education Act Section 30 2 (e) schools 'shall not require any student to attend instruction in any subject which is contrary to the conscience of the parent of the student or in the case of a student who has reached the age of 18 years, the student'. A sample letter to parents is included in Appendix 4 of the Lockers resource.

12. Establish ground rules around classroom behaviour and etiquette before attempting to introduce the sensitive topics addressed in this programme. Sample ground rules are provided in the lesson.

13. Give students time to develop the level of emotional literacy needed to access all content. It is advised that this topic should no t be introduced until after students have developed appropriate emotional-literacy skills.

14. Follow the guidelines on school visits (see Appendix 3 of Lockers) if inviting someone in to speak on the topics covered in this resource. There are people who speak on this topic but not all of them meet the standards of the Department of Education (DE), according to DE Circular 0043/2018.

15. Promote strong home/school links. Due to the amount of time young people spend online in the home environment, it is important to gain parents support in reinforcing appropriate behaviour online. Webwise provide additional supports to help parents talk with confidence to their children about the benefits and risks of the online environment, including Parent's Guide to A Better Internet available to download at https://www.webwise.ie/ parents/.

It is important that:

1. The age demographic of the students is taken into account - this talk should not be delivered to 1st and 2nd year students, and should be toned down when delivered to 3rd year students.

2. This session does not happen in isolation but is a blended approach used to support materials already covered with the students from the Lockers Resource from Webwise.

3. This talk includes scenarios which cover sensitive issues, for 3rd years use the A scenarios provided for on slides 11-15 only. The B Scenarios are suitable only for 4th year and up.

4. We do not scare the students and just talk at them, but instead engage them in a discussion on this topic as much as possible, so as to help them understand the issues.

5. We engage the parents so that they too have the information necessary to support their children. The Webwise Parents Hub which offers free advice and resources for parents on a range of online safety topics including sexting, consent and respect online. Available at webwise.ie/parents.

Students will be able to recognise the key offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020. Students will understand that their online actions have consequences for both themselves and others and that they are accountable for their actions. Students will feel empowered to speak up about online sexual harassment and know where to go for help if it occurs.

Responsible

Connected

Aware

Resilient

Respected

Junior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Students should be able to:

1.6: apply decision-making skills in a variety of situation.

1.9: appreciate the importance of respectful and inclusive behaviour in promoting a safe environment free from bias and discrimination.

3.5: Analyse relationship difficulties experienced by young people.

Senior Cycle Social Personal and Health Education.

Examine the role of responsible social networking through virtual communication and its importance for young people.

Explain what sexual harassment is and discuss the law as it relates to online sexual harassment.

Pair work, Scenarios, Q&A

Ensure you have read the guidelines and background information prior to the session.

Check that the ground rules are in place.

Highlight that if there are any disclosures indicating abuse of underage sexual activity you are obliged to report the incident.

Avoid discussing cases familiar to the students, focus discussion on the scenarios presented in the lessons.

Take the time to outline the supports available to students (both inside and outside school), should they be affected by any of the issues discussed in the class and need to talk to someone.

Presentation and Script

'No Excuses' Intimate Images Awareness Campaign

Public Awareness campaign from the Department of Justice Ireland highlighting the issue of sharing intimate images without consent. This short advert, part of the 'No Excuses' campaign, seeks to inform audiences of the recent changes in legislation in Ireland which criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent.

Coco's Law Poster

Lesson Scenarios A

Lesson Scenarios B

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This lesson will help students to understand the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco's Law.

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Our digital Hub provides guidance and practical tips to all who engage with young people in order to better equip parents/carers in navigating the challenges of online life with young people.

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The Digital Ready Hub is packed with expert videos, articles, tips, guides and more.

As wonderful as the online world can be, it can also feel a little overwhelming for parents and carers at times. Between viral challenges, password security, online grooming, the age of digital consent, 'deep fakes' and much more, it's vital to stay abreast of all the changes that are happening on a daily basis.

Our 'Digital Ready Check' is a quiz-based exercise that lets you know how you are faring in key areas of digital resilience and safety, and help you learn more about the areas that we can support you with.

Whether you're a Digital Scholar or a Digital Apprentice, there's lots you can do to ensure children are equipped to cope with any negativity they may experience online and become resilient, empathetic digital citizens.
The Digital Ready Hub is provided with the support of Vodafone Ireland Foundation. We would like to thank all in Vodafone Ireland for their continued support of ISPCC.
Disclaimer: All content on the Digital Ready Hub was researched and produced by ISPCC. All effort was made to ensure information was correct at the time of publishing. If you have any queries please contact: [email protected]

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Visit www.webwise.ie for resources for Parents and Children to help navigate the online world.

Click on link below to watch an Online Safety Webinar for Parents with Dr. Colman Noctor.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

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Cavan Youth Participation Group Video - Internet Safety

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How to be Safe while Navigating the Internet?

This video created by Cavan Youth Participation Group highlights Safety when using the Internet

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International Protection Accommodation Services (UPAS) Parenting Guide

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Tusla - A short guide for parents who are newly arrived in Ireland

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My Mind - Free Counselling for Ukrainians

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My Mind - Free Counselling for Ukrainians

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My Mind provide 6 free individual sessions with a psychologist online for all Ukrainians in Ireland aged 18 and over. 4 Ukrainian-speaking therapists carry out the sessions.

To receive free sessions, a Ukrainian needs register on the website mymind.org/join and write an email "I want to receive free sessions for Ukrainians" to office@mymind.org

The link has step-by-step instructions in Ukrainian from their website

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Безкоштовні послуги для громадян України

MyMind надає безкоштовну психологічну допомогу та психотерапевтичні сеанси українцям, які постраждали від подій в Україні і зараз живуть в Ірландії. Послуги фінансує HSE Ірландії. Вони надаються українськими фахівцями з психічного здоров'я в онлайн режимі. Щоб отримати безкоштовні сесії потрібно:

1. Зареєструватися на нашому сайті та створити обліковий запис.

2. Написати імейл на office@mymind.org про те, що ви вже зареєструвалися.

3. Менеджер нашої команди зможе додати до вашого профілю спеціальний код, який відкриє доступ до безкоштовних сесій.

За будь-якими питаннями стосовно консультацій, вибору психолога та бронювання сесій ви завжди можете звернутися до нашої команди за імейлом office@mymind.org або телефоном 0818 500 800

MyMind is delighted to extend free counselling and psychotherapy sessions to Ukrainian refugees, supported by the HSE. For more information contact 0818 500 800 or office@mymind.org.
*free sessions subject to availability and funding - early booking is advised

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Безкоштовні послуги для громадян України

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The TLC KIDZ Project is a community coordinated response for children and mothers in recovery from domestic violence and abuse.

The Project seeks to create a common vision and shared responsibility among services in supporting the recovery of children. At the core of the TLC KIDZ Project is the TLC KIDZ Programme.

This is a 12 week group work programme for children and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse. The children’s group and mother’s group run concurrently on the same week and cater for children aged between 5-17 years old.