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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T111839Z
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UID:25834-1755597600-1755608400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 19th August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nFor children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience\, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect\, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. \nThis helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So\, they ideally need a safe\, emotionally literate and attuned adult (or two!) to help them replay that DVD. They need to have that relationship acknowledged as being central on their journey to recovery. \nFoster carers and social workers who attend this course will learn about \n\nThe impact of trauma on a child’s brain development\nThe consequences of trauma for the child – and how it gets replayed in different environments\nThe foster carer’s task\nRe-parenting on a day-to-day basis\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-re-parenting-19th-august-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112108Z
UID:25808-1755511200-1755532800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 18th August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nAccidents happen\, but do you know what to do in an emergency? \nThis course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation\, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position\, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to treat minor injuries\, bites\, stings\, external bleeding. What to do if a child has a seizure\, chokes\, or goes into hypovolemic shock. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/emergency-paediatric-first-aid-18th-august-2025/
LOCATION:Ainsdale Corporate Learning Centre\, Sandringham Rd\, Ainsdale\, PR8 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Paediatric-First-Aid-Fostering.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112322Z
UID:26075-1752573600-1752579000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Moving Children on to Adoption 15th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis course covers \n\nThe secure base model in the context of transitions.\nHow can the University of East Anglia Model support effective transitions.\nReal life examples of the challenges and rewards of moving children on to adoption.\nImpact on the fostering family of moving children on and how you can seek support.\nHow to access key resources.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/moving-children-on-to-adoption-15th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Moving-to-Adoption-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112955Z
UID:26069-1752487200-1752494400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Series Session 4 14th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThese sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person’s ability to successfully aces learning\, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: \nSession 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning (including how Adverse Childhood Experiences can influence and effect sensory processing and sensory responsiveness) \nSession 2: Deep Dive: Vestibular Sense and Interoception \nSession 3: Deep Dive: Proprioception and tactile senses \nSession 4: Deep Dive: This session will focus on key topics which attendees would like further support or information on. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/sensory-series-session-4-14th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sensory-processing.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T113118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T113144Z
UID:25806-1752314400-1752336000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 12th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nAccidents happen\, but do you know what to do in an emergency? \nThis course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation\, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position\, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to treat minor injuries\, bites\, stings\, external bleeding. What to do if a child has a seizure\, chokes\, or goes into hypovolemic shock. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/emergency-paediatric-first-aid-12th-july-2025/
LOCATION:SING Plus\, 53a Cambridge Rd\, Seaforth\, L21 1EZ
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Paediatric-First-Aid-Fostering.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T113524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T113600Z
UID:25890-1752141600-1752152400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 10th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more \nBook your place\nAs foster carers you have a safeguarding role for the children in your care. \nLearn how children may be harmed by others and how to spot the signs of abuse. Understand the reporting role of the foster carer and how to respond to a disclosure. \nThis course will also provide you with resources available to support you to safeguard your child(ren). \nLearn about the processes involved when an allegation is made and what support is available to foster carers through this difficult time.  Discuss why children make allegations. Learn about the new approach to Safer Caring and how to formulate your family’s Safer Caring Policy. Be aware of peer on peer abuse and plan for safety.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/safeguarding-allegations-safer-care-10th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/father-and-son-playing-soccer_4460x4460-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T113843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T113913Z
UID:26024-1751968800-1751976000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Child Development 8th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \n\nOverview of the health needs of children in care.\nRoles and responsibilities of foster parents in relation to the health of cared for children.\nFoster parents and decision making.\nContact for support with health issues.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/child-development-8th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Core,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chid-development-web.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112846Z
UID:26067-1751882400-1751889600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Series Session 3 7th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThese sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person’s ability to successfully aces learning\, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: \nSession 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning (including how Adverse Childhood Experiences can influence and effect sensory processing and sensory responsiveness) \nSession 2: Deep Dive: Vestibular Sense and Interoception \nSession 3: Deep Dive: Proprioception and tactile senses \nSession 4: Deep Dive: This session will focus on key topics which attendees would like further support or information on. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/sensory-series-session-3-7th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sensory-processing.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T114058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T114131Z
UID:25832-1751707800-1751718600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 5th July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nFor children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience\, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect\, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. \nThis helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So\, they ideally need a safe\, emotionally literate and attuned adult (or two!) to help them replay that DVD. They need to have that relationship acknowledged as being central on their journey to recovery. \nFoster carers and social workers who attend this course will learn about \n\nThe impact of trauma on a child’s brain development\nThe consequences of trauma for the child – and how it gets replayed in different environments\nThe foster carer’s task\nRe-parenting on a day-to-day basis\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-re-parenting-5th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-ReParenting-course.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T114546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T114611Z
UID:26071-1751536800-1751542200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Adverse Childhood Experiences in Hospitals 3rd July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nOur cared for children with complex health needs frequently have hospital visits or medical interventions. As part of our desire to better understand the support needs of our carers who care for children with  disabilities\, this session has been requested. \nThis session explores how hospitalisation itself can contribute to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, such as the emotional impact of separation from parents\, medical trauma\, or prolonged stress. Foster carers and key workers will learn more about how these experiences can shape a child’s long-term emotional well-being and behaviour\, particularly when hospital stays disrupt attachment and stability.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/adverse-childhood-experiences-in-hospitals-3rd-july-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Children-in-hospital-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112725Z
UID:26065-1751277600-1751284800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Series Session 2 30th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThese sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person’s ability to successfully aces learning\, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: \nSession 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning (including how Adverse Childhood Experiences can influence and effect sensory processing and sensory responsiveness) \nSession 2: Deep Dive: Vestibular Sense and Interoception \nSession 3: Deep Dive: Proprioception and tactile senses \nSession 4: Deep Dive: This session will focus on key topics which attendees would like further support or information on. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/sensory-series-session-2-30th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sensory-processing.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T115708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T115722Z
UID:25887-1750960800-1750969800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 26th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more \nBook your place\nAs foster carers you have a safeguarding role for the children in your care. \nLearn how children may be harmed by others and how to spot the signs of abuse. Understand the reporting role of the foster carer and how to respond to a disclosure. \nThis course will also provide you with resources available to support you to safeguard your child(ren) \nLearn about the processes involved when an allegation is made and what support is available to foster carers through this difficult time.  Discuss why children make allegations. Learn about the new approach to Safer Caring and how to formulate your family’s Safer Caring Policy. Be aware of peer on peer abuse and plan for safety.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/safeguarding-allegations-safer-care-26th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/father-and-son-playing-soccer_4460x4460-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T112457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T112530Z
UID:26062-1750672800-1750680000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sensory Series Session 1 23rd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThese sessions will provide you with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how they can affect a child or young person’s ability to successfully aces learning\, play and social situations in the home and school environments. The course covers: \nSession 1: An introduction to sensory processing and executive functioning (including how Adverse Childhood Experiences can influence and effect sensory processing and sensory responsiveness) \nSession 2: Deep Dive: Vestibular Sense and Interoception \nSession 3: Deep Dive: Proprioception and tactile senses \nSession 4: Deep Dive: This session will focus on key topics which attendees would like further support or information on. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/sensory-series-session-1-23rd-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sensory-processing.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T115907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T115931Z
UID:25830-1750356000-1750366800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 19th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nFor children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience\, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect\, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. \nThis helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So\, they ideally need a safe\, emotionally literate and attuned adult (or two!) to help them replay that DVD. They need to have that relationship acknowledged as being central on their journey to recovery. \nFoster carers and social workers who attend this course will learn about \n\nThe impact of trauma on a child’s brain development\nThe consequences of trauma for the child – and how it gets replayed in different environments\nThe foster carer’s task\nRe-parenting on a day-to-day basis\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-re-parenting-19th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-ReParenting-course.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T120135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T120205Z
UID:25961-1750154400-1750165200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 6 17th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-6-17th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Foundations-to-Therapeutic-Parenting-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T120359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T120437Z
UID:25959-1750068000-1750078800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 5 16th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-5-16th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Foundations-to-Therapeutic-Parenting-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T120535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T120601Z
UID:25804-1749895200-1749916800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 14th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nAccidents happen\, but do you know what to do in an emergency? \nThis course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation\, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position\, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to treat minor injuries\, bites\, stings\, external bleeding. What to do if a child has a seizure\, chokes\, or goes into hypovolemic shock. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/emergency-paediatric-first-aid-14th-june-2025/
LOCATION:SING Plus\, 53a Cambridge Rd\, Seaforth\, L21 1EZ
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Paediatric-First-Aid-Fostering.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T120726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T120753Z
UID:25802-1749722400-1749744000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 12th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nAccidents happen\, but do you know what to do in an emergency? \nThis course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation\, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position\, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to treat minor injuries\, bites\, stings\, external bleeding. What to do if a child has a seizure\, chokes\, or goes into hypovolemic shock. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/emergency-paediatric-first-aid-12th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Ainsdale Corporate Learning Centre\, Sandringham Rd\, Ainsdale\, PR8 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Paediatric-First-Aid-Fostering.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T120911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T120940Z
UID:25956-1749549600-1749560400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 4 10th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-4-10th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T121043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121111Z
UID:25954-1749463200-1749474000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 3 9th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-3-9th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T121212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121235Z
UID:26059-1749117600-1749123000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodiverse Experience of Coming to Hospital 5th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis session will help foster carers and key workers understand neurodiversity – such as autism\, ADHD\, and sensory processing differences – and its impact on children in hospital settings. We will explore the overlap between neurodiversity and trauma\, recognising how both can shape behaviour and responses to stress. \nUsing real-life examples\, we’ll discuss challenges that neurodiverse children face in medical environments\, such as sensory overload and communication barriers\, and share practical strategies to support them before\, during\, and after hospital visits. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/neurodiverse-experience-of-coming-to-hospital-5th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T121411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121435Z
UID:25952-1748944800-1748955600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 2 3rd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-2-3rd-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T121605Z
UID:25945-1748858400-1748869200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 1 2nd June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nFoundations for Therapeutic Parenting is a six-week programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. Kim Golding designed the group work specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised due to attachment problems\, trauma\, and loss or separation. Informed by attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\, it consists of three modules: \n1 Understanding the challenges of parenting a child impacted by trauma \n\nWhat blocks trust and openness to shared experiences in relationships\nWhy do children impacted by trauma\, miscue\, sending off confusing signals?\nThe challenges of parenting children living in shame\n\n2 Therapeutic Parenting\nBuilding connections \n\nNoticing – are our children and are we open and engaged?\nHow we can maintain an attitude of Playfulness\, Acceptance\, Curiosity & Empathy (PACE)\n\nSupporting behaviour \n\nWhy traditional behaviour management methods need adapting for children impacted by trauma\nWhat is ‘Connection with correction’?\nHow can emotional regulation using PACE and Mind minded parenting be combined to promote positive behaviour?\n\n3 Looking after self \nUnderstanding attachment  history \n\nReflecting on the importance and relevance of early relationship experience when parenting children\nExploring the importance of maintaining resilience as a parent\nReflect on blocked care and the possible impact for you.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/foundations-to-therapeutic-parenting-week-1-2nd-june-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting,Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T131847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T131915Z
UID:25828-1748080800-1748091600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 24th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nFor children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience\, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect\, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. \nThis helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So\, they ideally need a safe\, emotionally literate and attuned adult (or two!) to help them replay that DVD. They need to have that relationship acknowledged as being central on their journey to recovery. \nFoster carers and social workers who attend this course will learn about \n\nThe impact of trauma on a child’s brain development\nThe consequences of trauma for the child – and how it gets replayed in different environments\nThe foster carer’s task\nRe-parenting on a day-to-day basis\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-re-parenting-24th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T132056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132121Z
UID:25799-1747476000-1747497600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 17th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nAccidents happen\, but do you know what to do in an emergency? \nThis course will provide you with the skills to assess an emergency situation\, and how to deal with an unresponsive child through using the recovery position\, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator. Learn how to treat minor injuries\, bites\, stings\, external bleeding. What to do if a child has a seizure\, chokes\, or goes into hypovolemic shock. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/emergency-paediatric-first-aid-17th-may-2025/
LOCATION:SING Plus\, 53a Cambridge Rd\, Seaforth\, L21 1EZ
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250129T103953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T112911Z
UID:26307-1747301400-1747317600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sefton Fostering Service Conference 15th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more \nJoin us for our annual conference. This year’s theme is around health and wellbeing. We are delighted to have Dr Karen Treisman MBE as our guest speaker focusing on conversations that heal. Colleagues from Health Services will also be joining us to share how to access services for our children and you. \nPlaces will go quickly so book your place now. \nDoors open from 9:30am. Hot drinks and lunch are included in the day. \nProgramme \n10:00    Welcome\n10:10    Senior Leaders \n10:20    Sefton Foster Care Association\n10:30    Foster Talk\n10:40    Sefton cared for children – Mental Health Services Overview\n10:55    Breath work with Gosia\n11:00    Dr Karen Treisman\n12:00    Lunch\n1:00      Panel Q&A \n2:10      Summary and thank yous\n2:30     Close \nGet in touch with your Supervising Social Worker to make childcare arrangements. \nThere is free parking at the Hotel on a first come first served basis. Additional parking is available at the Floral Hall Car Park. Sefton Foster Carers can have free parking at the Floral Hall Car Park with a valid parking permit.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/sefton-fostering-service-conference-15th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Waterfront Southport Hotel\, Promenade\, Southport\, PR9 0DZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T132216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132246Z
UID:26018-1747044000-1747051200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:How Infant Feeding Supports Relationship Building in Cared for Babies 12th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nWhen you’re feeding a baby\, there’s much more going on than just providing nourishment. Find out more by taking this course. \nThis course explores how infant feeding practices foster emotional bonding and attachment between caregivers and babies. It covers the impact of responsive feeding\, the role of eye-contact\, touch\, and communication\, and strategies to strengthen caregiver-infant relationships. The course emphasises feeding as a foundation for emotional and developmental support.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/how-infant-feeding-supports-relationship-building-in-cared-for-babies-12th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T132412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132436Z
UID:25935-1746610200-1746621000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Work week 2 7th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nHelp the children you care for make sense of their life. \nKatie Wrench outlines her therapeutic Life Story Work model in two interactive sessions. The model is underpinned with the goal of providing children with opportunities to acknowledge the multiple losses in their life and work towards developing an account of their life they can make sense of. \nThe course covers: \n\nSupporting children to build a sense of safety\nTechniques to promote emotional literacy.\nSupporting children to build resilience and self-esteem.\nThe importance of information sharing in identity integration.\nLooking to the future\, whilst keeping happy memories safe.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/life-story-work-week-2-7th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T132609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132636Z
UID:25881-1746525600-1746536400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 6th May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more \nBook your place\nAs foster carers you have a safeguarding role for the children in your care. \nLearn how children may be harmed by others and how to spot the signs of abuse. Understand the reporting role of the foster carer and how to respond to a disclosure. \nThis course will also provide you with resources available to support you to safeguard your child(ren). \nLearn about the processes involved when an allegation is made and what support is available to foster carers through this difficult time.  Discuss why children make allegations. Learn about the new approach to Safer Caring and how to formulate your family’s Safer Caring Policy. Be aware of peer on peer abuse and plan for safety.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/safeguarding-allegations-safer-care-6th-may-2025/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T193639
CREATED:20250113T132812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T132839Z
UID:25824-1746093600-1746104400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 1st May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nFor children and young people to recover from early traumatic experience\, whether caused by maltreatment or serious neglect\, they need to replay the DVD of their earlier life with a safe parenting person. \nThis helps them to rewire their brain for a productive and satisfying life. So\, they ideally need a safe\, emotionally literate and attuned adult (or two!) to help them replay that DVD. They need to have that relationship acknowledged as being central on their journey to recovery. \nFoster carers and social workers who attend this course will learn about \n\nThe impact of trauma on a child’s brain development\nThe consequences of trauma for the child – and how it gets replayed in different environments\nThe foster carer’s task\nRe-parenting on a day-to-day basis\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-re-parenting-1st-may-2025/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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