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SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 4 2nd March 2026
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-4-2nd-march-2026/
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:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T141431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T141500Z
UID:25902-1772271000-1772281800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 28th February 2026
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-28th-february-2026/
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:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T141626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T141826Z
UID:25845-1772128800-1772139600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 26th February 2026
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-26th-february-2026/
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:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T141856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T141929Z
UID:26146-1772100000-1772105400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Vaping and Young People 26th February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nIntended as a tool for smokers to give up\, vaping has increasingly found its way into the youth market\, with children as young as nine reported to use them. This increase in youth vaping\, particularly of cheap and attractive disposable vapes that have proven particularly popular\, have been promoted extensively on social media. Additionally\, the rise of CBD and cannabis being vaped means that young people are increasing their risks of harm to mental health and wellbeing. This course covers: \n\nWhat vaping is\, the risks of CBD and cannabis vaping and the effects.\nWhy it has become so popular and links to the media and youth culture.\nHow children and young people are getting hold of it and what to look out for.\nThe legal status and potential consequences.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/vaping-and-young-people-26th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vaping-and-young-people-web.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T142023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083329Z
UID:25967-1771840800-1771855200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 3 23rd February 2026
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-3-23rd-february-2026/
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:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T142344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083229Z
UID:25965-1770631200-1770645600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 2 9th February 2026
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-2-9th-february-2026/
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:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T142914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T143016Z
UID:25818-1770458400-1770480000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 7th February 2026
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-7th-february-2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T143406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T152035Z
UID:25943-1770197400-1770208200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Work week 2 4th February 2026
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-1-4th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Life-story-work-event-page.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T143619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083040Z
UID:25963-1770026400-1770040800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 1 2nd February 2026
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-february-2026/
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:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T143842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T143911Z
UID:26144-1769680800-1769686200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Online Misogyny 29th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nResearch has found that instances of online sexism and misogynistic ideology is increasing\, with a language and cult following all of its own. This workshop explores how and why boys and young men can be drawn in by charismatic online influencers that with just a few clicks and ‘likes’\, lead to darker corners of the internet and misogynistic extremism. \n\nThe role of online influencers (e.g. Andrew Tate) and why misogynistic philosophy appeals to so many young men and boys\, and how it can shape and influence them.\nPotential indicators and risks of harm from misogynistic ideology\, and safeguarding responsibilities in relation to grooming for misogynistic extremism (Prevent duty)\nTips for positive conversations and ways to challenge at home.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/online-misogyny-29th-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Young-people-and-social-media-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T144100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T144126Z
UID:25941-1769592600-1769603400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Work week 1 28th January 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-1-28th-january-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Life-story-work-event-page.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T152805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T152835Z
UID:25843-1769076000-1769086800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 22nd January 2026
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-22nd-january-2026/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
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:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20251210T100951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102200Z
UID:26702-1768932000-1768937400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Information Event\, Come Meet Our Team & Carers!
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering becoming a foster carer or simply want to learn more about what fostering involves? We’re hosting a Fostering Information Session\, and we’d love for you to join us. \nTuesday 20 January\, 6 – 7.30pm at Crosby Lakeside. \nThis friendly and informative session will give you a real insight into what fostering is all about. You’ll have the chance to: \n\nHear directly from our experienced team\nMeet some of our amazing foster carers\nLearn about the different types of fostering\nUnderstand the support\, training\, and financial allowances available\nAsk questions in a relaxed\, open environment\n\nRegister your place here: Fostering Information Evening 20th January 2026 \n 
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-information-event-come-meet-our-team-carers/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:General event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Information-Event-January.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T153001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131614Z
UID:26140-1768902300-1768919400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodevelopmental Conditions Learning Programme week 3\, 20th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nOver the three sessions  you will learn about neurodevelopmental conditions/specific learning difficulties and associated mental health difficulties. The sessions will cover: \n\nAutism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/C)\nAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)\nSensory Processing /Integration Difficulties (SPD)\nHow to manage everyday challenges and behaviours associated with neurodiversity.\nYou will learn more about Your Local Offer\, disability welfare rights and special educational needs support including Early Help and Education Health Care Plans.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/neurodevelopmental-conditions-learning-programme-20th-january-2026/
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/Neurodevelopmental-conditions-learning-programme.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T153218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T153257Z
UID:25900-1768845600-1768854600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 19th January 2026
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-19th-january-2026/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T153356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131530Z
UID:26138-1768297500-1768314600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodevelopmental Conditions Learning Programme week 2\, 13th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nOver the three sessions  you will learn about neurodevelopmental conditions/specific learning difficulties and associated mental health difficulties. The sessions will cover: \n\nAutism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/C)\nAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)\nSensory Processing /Integration Difficulties (SPD)\nHow to manage everyday challenges and behaviours associated with neurodiversity.\nYou will learn more about Your Local Offer\, disability welfare rights and special educational needs support including Early Help and Education Health Care Plans.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/neurodevelopmental-conditions-learning-programme-13th-january-2026/
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/Neurodevelopmental-conditions-learning-programme.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T153535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T153602Z
UID:25816-1768212000-1768233600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 12th January 2026
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-january-2026/
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:20260106T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225024
CREATED:20250109T153654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T131442Z
UID:26135-1767692700-1767709800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Neurodevelopmental Conditions Learning Programme week 1 6th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nOver the three sessions  you will learn about neurodevelopmental conditions/specific learning difficulties and associated mental health difficulties. The sessions will cover: \n\nAutism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/C)\nAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)\nSensory Processing /Integration Difficulties (SPD)\nHow to manage everyday challenges and behaviours associated with neurodiversity.\nYou will learn more about Your Local Offer\, disability welfare rights and special educational needs support including Early Help and Education Health Care Plans.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/neurodevelopmental-conditions-learning-programme-6th-january-2026/
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:20251212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20251201T121720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T121720Z
UID:26696-1765544400-1765555200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-In @ The Strand Shopping Centre
DESCRIPTION:Our Fostering Team will be back at The Strand Shopping Centre. Drop in anytime to speak with the team\, ask questions\, and find out more about fostering. \nNo need to book.
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-drop-in-the-strand-shopping-centre-2/
LOCATION:Strand Shopping Centre\, 73 The Hexagon\, \, Merseyside\,\, Bootle\, L20 4SZ
CATEGORIES:General event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20251126T121345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T121345Z
UID:26689-1764939600-1764950400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-in @ The Strand Shopping Centre
DESCRIPTION:Our Fostering Team will be at The Strand Shopping Centre. Drop in anytime to speak with the team\, ask questions\, and find out more about fostering. \nNo need to book. \n 
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-drop-in-the-strand-shopping-centre/
LOCATION:Strand Shopping Centre\, 73 The Hexagon\, \, Merseyside\,\, Bootle\, L20 4SZ
CATEGORIES:General event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250109T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T154053Z
UID:26054-1764669600-1764678600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Transitions 2nd December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place\nExplore and acknowledge the child’s journey of grief. \nHow to prepare a child for a new beginning. \nHow to acknowledge and deal with the emotions the foster family experience when a child leaves.\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/managing-transitions-2nd-december-2025/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Core,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250110T152954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T153024Z
UID:26046-1764151200-1764162000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meeting the Education and Health Needs of Cared for Children 26th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nLearn about the role of the Virtual School in education. \nChallenges for children in educational settings \nLearn about your role and responsibilities in relation to the health of the children in your care. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/meeting-the-education-and-health-needs-of-cared-for-children-26th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Core,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250110T153225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T153313Z
UID:25898-1763978400-1763989200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 24th November 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-24th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Formby Professional Development Centre\, 225 Park Rd\, Formby\, L37 6EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250109T103043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T103129Z
UID:25840-1763805600-1763827200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 22nd November 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-22nd-november-2025/
LOCATION:SING Plus\, 53a Cambridge Rd\, Seaforth\, L21 1EZ
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250110T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T154116Z
UID:25939-1762939800-1762950600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Work week 2 12th November 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-2-12th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250110T153617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T153821Z
UID:25838-1762594200-1762605000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 8th November 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-8th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250110T153844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T153912Z
UID:25937-1762335000-1762345800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Life Story Work week 1 5th November 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-1-5th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20251015T110618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T110618Z
UID:26669-1761647400-1761658200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thinking about fostering but not sure where to start?
DESCRIPTION:Pop down for a friendly chat with our team at Dunes Leisure Centre. \nIt’s a great opportunity to ask any questions\, and find out what fostering is all about. Whether you’re seriously considering it or just a bit curious\, everyone’s welcome. \nWe’d love to see you there! \n 
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/thinking-about-fostering-but-not-sure-where-to-start/
LOCATION:Dunes Leisure Centre\, Southport\, Victoria Way\, Southport\, PR8 1RX
CATEGORIES:General event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250113T100400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T084052Z
UID:26099-1761042600-1761048000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 8 21st October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nAttending this course provided me with both the techniques and importantly\, the opportunity to practice mindfulness. I would recommend it wholeheartedly. \nSefton Foster Carer \nElspeth is a member of the Mindfulness Association\, a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy practitioner and senior supervising social worker and trainer. This programme supports your wellbeing to enable you to be equipped\, both mentally and physically\, to be able to support the children and young people in your care. The course will be guided by two qualified facilitators (Elspeth and one other) in order to safeguard participants’ wellbeing in the best way possible. The course has been designed to support those that are experiencing heightened anxiety\, who are experience vicarious trauma in the care of others\, have experienced stressful periods following allegations or those that wish to focus on their wellbeing. \nThe session plan for the 8 weeks is as follows: \n\nAn introduction. What is mindfulness? Is this for you and is this the right time?\nMy breath\, my body.\nFinding your touch stone. Safe Space\nMindful movement\nA psychology of life – being the observer of your thoughts\nAttitude\, mind the gap\nFinding insight as times of big decisions\nOur whole journey to mindful life\n\nThe programme is designed to be attended each week consecutively. The intention is that the learner grows in understanding each week and can use their new abilities to become increasingly more mindful in different areas of their life and practice. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/mindfulness-based-holding-space-week-8-21st-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T225025
CREATED:20250113T100747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T100943Z
UID:25812-1760954400-1760976000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 20th October 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-20th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Ainsdale Corporate Learning Centre\, Sandringham Rd\, Ainsdale\, PR8 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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