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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T205902
CREATED:20250109T135822Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T205902
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:20260725T205902
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:20260725T205902
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
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CREATED:20250109T133931Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T205902
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:20260725T205902
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:20260725T205902
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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