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Northern Ireland
Childminding Association

Peer Support

NICMA childminding peer support groups and ‘drop in’ centres

Childminding Support & Buddy Groups and ‘Drop-in’ Centres provide a support network to childminders who work in isolation and offer a range of activities including

  • Social activities

  • Training

  • Guest Speakers

  • Support

  • Advice and sharing of information.

Support Groups

Peer support networks take various forms - from constituted groups, to less formal buddy groups and WhatsApp chats. New faces will be made very welcome.


If you are interested in attending your local Group, or joining a WhatsApp chat, please contact  the NICMA staff member as detailed below to confirm what is available in your area.

NICMA Contact Details Development and Engagement Officers Southern HSCT (Armagh, Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Dromore, Banbridge, Dungannon, Newry, Augher, Kilkeel) ellie.mckenna@nicma.org 07739753187 Western HSCT Lower Western (Omagh and Fermanagh) grainne.scullion@nicma.org 07517472271 Upper Western (Derry/Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady) clare.mcgillion@nicma.org 07533514789 South Eastern HSCT (Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Castlewellan, Bangor, Newtownards, Donaghadee, Portaferry, Comber, Holywood) info@nicma.org 02891811015 Belfast HSCT (North Belfast, West Belfast, South Belfast, East Belfast, Dundonald, Carryduff, Moneyreagh) lisa.logan@nicma.org 07593581542 Northern HSCT Northern Sector (Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Causeway Coast & Glens) paula.mclaughlin@nicma.org 07593131039 Central Sector (Cookstown, Magherafelt) grainne.scullion@nicma.org 07517472271 South Eastern Sector (Carrickfergus, Larne, Newtownabbey, Doagh) Lisa Logan: lisa.logan@nicma.org 07593581542
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