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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
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:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T141222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083659Z
UID:25969-1772445600-1772460000@seftonfostering.co.uk
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Foundations-to-Therapeutic-Parenting-web.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T141033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T141107Z
UID:26119-1772704800-1772713800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Recording Refresher 5th March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nWhat do foster carers need to record and why? \nWhat is child-centred recording? \nWe will also cover the legal context to foster carer recording\, practical guidance and Sefton’s recording and confidentiality policies. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/recording-refresher-5th-march-2026/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Recording-refresher-web.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T140451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T140521Z
UID:26150-1772798400-1772803800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Young People to Understand the Impact of Social Media and the Internet 6th March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis introductory workshop explores online culture and the use of social media by young people to better understand the role it has for them in friendships\, learning and personal development\, along with the potential risks. The course covers: \n\nHow and why young people choose the platforms they use on social media.\nPotential risks from harmful content\, including online pornography and influencers promoting misogyny and other forms of extremism.\nTips for having positive conversations about managing social media use\, staying safe online and the Online Safety Act.\n\n  \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/supporting-young-people-to-understand-the-impact-of-social-media-and-the-internet-6th-march-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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T140304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T140337Z
UID:25847-1772875800-1772886600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 7th March 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-7th-march-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:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083756Z
UID:25971-1773050400-1773064800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 5 9th 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-5-9th-march-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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T135822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T135854Z
UID:25904-1773136800-1773147600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 10th March 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-10th-march-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:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T135519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T135519Z
UID:25820-1773309600-1773331200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 12th March 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-march-2026/
LOCATION:Ainsdale Corporate Learning Centre\, Sandringham Rd\, Ainsdale\, PR8 2PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T135034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T083838Z
UID:25973-1773655200-1773669600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Foundations to Therapeutic Parenting week 6 16th 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-6-16th-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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T134345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T134419Z
UID:25822-1774087200-1774108800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 21st March 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-21st-march-2026/
LOCATION:SING Plus\, 53a Cambridge Rd\, Seaforth\, L21 1EZ
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20250109T133931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T134135Z
UID:26080-1774260000-1774265400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Moving Children on to Adoption 23rd March 2026
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-23rd-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20260311T113501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T113501Z
UID:26765-1774951200-1774962000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-In @ Strand Shopping Centre
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of Fostering? \nCome and meet our team at the Strand Shopping Centre.  Learn more about this fantastic role\, the support you’ll receive and\, how you could become part of Sefton’s fostering family. \nJust drop in anytime between 10am – 1pm for a friendly chat\, we’d love to meet you.
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-drop-in-strand-shopping-centre-2/
LOCATION:Strand Shopping Centre\, 73 The Hexagon\, \, Merseyside\,\, Bootle\, L20 4SZ
CATEGORIES:General event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20260505T102020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T103146Z
UID:26786-1778583600-1778590800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-In @ Strand Shopping Centre
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTo celebrate Foster Care Fortnight\, we’re hosting a drop-in session. \nThis is a great opportunity to meet our fostering team\, ask questions\, and learn more about what fostering really involves. Whether you’ve just started thinking about it or are ready to take the next step\, our team will be on hand to offer guidance\, share experiences\, and talk you through the support available. \nPop in and see us!
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-drop-in-strand-shopping-centre-3/
LOCATION:Strand Shopping Centre\, 73 The Hexagon\, \, Merseyside\,\, Bootle\, L20 4SZ
CATEGORIES:General event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T223700
CREATED:20260505T102725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T103019Z
UID:26789-1779447600-1779454800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-In @ Tesco Extra\, Southport
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight\, we’re hosting a drop-in session. \nThis is a great opportunity to meet our fostering team\, ask questions\, and learn more about what fostering really involves. Whether you’ve just started thinking about it or are ready to take the next step\, our team will be on hand to offer guidance\, share experiences\, and talk you through the support available. \nPop in and see us!
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-drop-in-tesco-extra-southport/
LOCATION:Tesco Extra Southport\, Town Lane\, Kew\, Southport\, PR8 5JH
CATEGORIES:General event
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