Killunaght Childcare

02/03/2023

09/06/2022

28/04/2022

One of my biggest peeves!! One of the most dangerous things to do 😪

27/04/2022

In two days time, parents/guardians will receive the outcome of their Pre-school and P1 application for September 2022.

If you applied online, updates on your child’s pre-school/school place will be published on our Citizen Portal from 10am on Thursday, 28 April. You can log in by visiting:

➡️ https://pupilservices.eani.org.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en

💻 Your login details will be the email address and password that were used at the time of your initial application. You can check these details by visiting the link above and re-setting your password if necessary. This will avoid any delays in viewing your outcome on the day of announcement.

If you applied using a paper application, you will receive information on your child’s pre-school/school place by email/letter on 28 April.

Parents who have a child with a statement of special educational needs awaiting Pre-school/P1 placement will be updated on the application process by their SEN link officer or school by 10 June, not via the Citizen Portal.

12/04/2022

Kinder products have been recalled from supermarkets and the chocolate factory in Belgium has now been shut down.

06/04/2022

⚠️ PARENT ALERT ⚠️

This is Huggy Wuggy - a sinister character that children are coming across online.

Parents are being urged not to let their children watch terrifying TikTok and YouTube videos of the killer teddy.

The bear sings about "hugging and killing" and asks those watching to "take their last breath".

Police have issued a warning over the character after some kids have been seen recreating the bear's actions on the playground.

One line says: "I could hug you here forever, til you breathe your last breath together."
It continues: "My teeth sharp and ready, in my grasp, yeah they're deadly".
The blue bear also invites people to "lean in for a spine-breaking embrace".

For further advice checkout the Safer Schools NI App:

Top Tips for helping your children :

If your child hasn’t mentioned Huggy Wuggy or Poppy Playtime, don’t name it. You may pique their curiosity which in turn could lead to them searching out the content for themselves on platforms they might have access to.

If you hear a child in your care mention Huggy Wuggy, pause and remain calm. It could be that they have overheard conversation about in school or online, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have viewed content or have a full understanding of who Huggy Wuggy is.

Ask them about the content they enjoy watching online, and if anything they’ve seen has ever made them or their friends upset or scared.

If they have seen anything upsetting, reassure them that they are safe. It’s important children know they can come and speak to you without fear of judgement. If necessary, ask them to show you the video or game, and follow appropriate reporting procedures if you are concerned.

If you see content on social media or in the news regarding Huggy Wuggy or Poppy Playtime, think before you share it publicly. It may be more helpful to share a credible article with practical advice privately, e.g. through private messaging.

Use our Trusted Adult Resources to teach young people about the importance of seeking help if something worries or upset them.

If your child is having nightmares or is anxious about something they’ve watched, it’s important to have a conversation about expressing their feelings. You can use our emotions journal to help your child express complex emotions.

Read our Online Safety Review of Poppy Playtime to learn more about the game and download our Safety Briefing.

Refer to our Online Challenges article for more information on responding to challenges.

14/01/2022

Have you ever wondered about your child's little worries. This may help.

03/12/2021

Check out our new parenting room, located on Level 4! 🤩

This room now adds to the many different facilities we offer here at Foyleside. From adult changing facilities, to sensory rooms and now parenting areas - we can make a shopping trip stress free! 👏

If you have any queries about the facilities or services we offer, please get in touch or visit Customer Service on level 3.

18/08/2021

Relaxation of the rules on self-isolation and new guidance for childcare settings.