BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Foster with Sefton - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Foster with Sefton
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Foster with Sefton
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T102430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T102500Z
UID:25983-1759399200-1759410000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children Week 4 2nd October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th\, 18th\, 25th September and 2nd\, 9th\, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course.\nWeek 4 All Behaviour is Communication \n\nThe problem with traditional behaviour management approaches for children who have experienced developmental trauma\nExploring own experiences of being responded to as children around behaviour\nDifferent parenting styles in response to children’s emotions and behaviour\nThe importance of connections before correction to build and maintain trust and to help children to learn from correction.\nNervous system arousal – the window of tolerance – bringing children back into balance using Playfulness Acceptance Curiosity and Empathy.\nSensory regulation strategies to help children to be engaged\, alert and calm\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-parenting-for-traumatised-children-week-4-2nd-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-Parenting-for-Traumatised-Childen-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T105108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T105135Z
UID:26131-1759320000-1759325400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Body Dysmorphia 1st October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThe course covers: \n\nThe psychological\, emotional\, and social factors that contribute to body dysmorphia\, including its links to trauma.\nHow to identify the physical\, emotional\, and behavioural signs of body dysmorphia in young people.\nHow to develop strategies for initiating sensitive\, non-judgemental conversations with young people about body image and self esteem.\nIt explores ways to promote healthy body image and self-worth\, focusing on encouraging self-compassion and resilience.\nHow to access support and resources to address body dysmorphia and its effects in young people.\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/body-dysmorphia-1st-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Body-Dysmorphia-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T095947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T083907Z
UID:26092-1759228200-1759233600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 5 30th September 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-5-30th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mindfulness-holding-space-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T105249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T105313Z
UID:26115-1759140000-1759147200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Recording Refresher 29th September 2025
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-29th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Recording-refresher-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T105438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T105505Z
UID:25894-1758965400-1758976200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 27th September 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-27th-september-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T102302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T102332Z
UID:25981-1758794400-1758805200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children Week 3 25th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th\, 18th\, 25th September and 2nd\, 9th\, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course.\nWeek 3 Emotional Attunement & Building Relationship Connections \n\nWhat is emotional attunement and why is it important for traumatised children?\nWhat is contingent responding and how does it relate to helping a child to feel accepted and understood?\nWhy it may be challenging to building an emotional connection with a child who has experiences hurt and betrayal.\nThe importance of therapeutic parenting and being mind-minded for children who have been neglected and abused.\nHow therapeutic parenting increases safety and reduces stress in traumatised children\nIntroduction to Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Principles (DDP)\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-parenting-for-traumatised-children-week-3-25th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-Parenting-for-Traumatised-Childen-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250512T131151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T095732Z
UID:26457-1758650400-1758655800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Information Evening @ Crosby Lakeside
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about fostering but not sure where to start? \nCome along to our relaxed and welcoming Fostering Information Evening and find out everything you need to know. You’ll meet members of our fostering team\, hear from experienced foster carers\, and have the chance to ask any questions you have\, big or small. We’ll talk you through the different types of fostering\, the support and training available\, and what the process looks like if you decide to take the next step. \nEveryone is welcome\, whether you’re ready to start your journey or just gathering information. \nClick her to reserve your space. 
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/fostering-information-evening-crosby-lakeside/
LOCATION:Crosby Lakeside Activity Centre\, Crosby Coastal Park\, Cambridge Rd\, Waterloo\, L22 1RR
CATEGORIES:General event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T095801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T083836Z
UID:26090-1758623400-1758630600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 4 23rd September 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 4 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-4-23rd-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mindfulness-holding-space-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T105705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T105728Z
UID:25836-1758564000-1758574800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Re-Parenting 22nd September 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-22nd-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Essential,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-ReParenting-course.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T105926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T105952Z
UID:25810-1758362400-1758384000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Emergency Paediatric First Aid 20th September 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-september-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:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T102030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T102059Z
UID:25979-1758189600-1758200400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children Week 2 18th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th\, 18th\, 25th September and 2nd\, 9th\, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course.\nWeek 2 Blocked Trust and Miscuing \n\nWhat is blocked trust/epistemic mistrust and how does it develop?\nHow toxic shame impacts on a child’s sense of self and behaviour\nMiscuing – hidden and expressed needs and learned dysfunctional ways of attempting to get needs met\nIndicators of miscuing\nHow to respond to help a child\, who has learned to protect themselves through miscuing\, to express their needs in healthier ways\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-parenting-for-traumatised-children-week-2-18th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-Parenting-for-Traumatised-Childen-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T110636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T110702Z
UID:26112-1758110400-1758114000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Time: When there is a Plan for Children to Return to Parents 17th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nHow to approach family time when the plan is for the child to return home to their parent(s). \nThis course will highlight the key practice principles with Family Reunification. It outlines laws and policies guiding reunification. As a fostering family\, you emotionally invest in the child’s wellbeing\, the challenge of managing family time during a transition plan is considered. Practical ideas to promote effective communication and coping strategies will be discussed alongside lessons learned from real-life examples. \nThis course was requested by experienced foster carers who noted that this aspect of their role was particularly challenging. This session will offer guiding principles and a thinking space to consider next steps for families supporting their children to become reunited with their birth family. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/family-time-when-there-is-a-plan-for-children-to-return-to-parents-17th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Children-return-to-parents-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T095609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T083709Z
UID:26088-1758018600-1758025800@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 3 16th September 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 4 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-3-16th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mindfulness-holding-space-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T110904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T110928Z
UID:26106-1757930400-1757941200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Domestic Abuse Awareness 15th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis course covers: \n\nHow to develop your understanding of domestic abuse\nThe impact of domestic abuse on children\nMethods and strategies that support children’s needs\n\nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/domestic-abuse-awareness-15th-september-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/domestic-abuse-awareness-web2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T101843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T101926Z
UID:25975-1757584800-1757595600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children Week 1 11th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nThis 6 week course runs from 10am – 1pm on the following dates. 11th\, 18th\, 25th September and 2nd\, 9th\, 16th October. You will need to attend all 6 dates to complete the course.\nWeek 1 Attachment & Trauma \nBrain Development\, Trauma & Attachment \n\nHow do attachment relationships support the development of a child’s healthy brain\, mind & body?\nWhat is the circle of security?\nWhat is primary maternal/paternal preoccupation and why is it important?\nHow attachment interfaces with Trauma\nAttachment strategies- how they develop\nHow attachment strategies affect a child’s behaviour\n\n 
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/therapeutic-parenting-for-traumatised-children-week-1-11th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Progression,Therapeutic Parenting,Therapeutic Parenting for Traumatised Children,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-Parenting-for-Traumatised-Childen-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T111230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T111255Z
UID:26101-1757505600-1757511000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding and Supporting Eating Difficulties 10th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nLearn how trauma\, loss and attachment challenges can influence a young persons’ relationship with food. Find out how to identify physical\, emotional and behavioural indicators of eating challenges in children and young people. \nDiscuss eating difficulties with young people in a way that is non-judgemental and supportive. \nHow to access further support and resources to meet the unique needs of young people in your care. \nJessica is passionate about helping carers and staff that support them enhance their practice and feel confident in navigating this thorny issue. \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/understanding-and-supporting-eating-difficulties-10th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Eating-difficulties-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T111429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T111455Z
UID:26032-1757498400-1757505600@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Promoting Independence 10th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Read more\nBook your place \nAs a foster parent you have a key role in promoting independence of the children in your care. \nHear advice from care-experienced young people based on their life experience. \n“I feel more inspired to see my practice as a carer as an opportunity to coach and prepare our children for adulthood.” Sefton foster carer \nBook your place
URL:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/event/promoting-independence-10th-september-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/Promoting-Independence-web2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T095444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T083544Z
UID:26085-1757413800-1757421000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 2 9th September 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 4 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-2-9th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mindfulness-holding-space-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T095111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T083619Z
UID:26082-1756809000-1756816200@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Holding Space week 1 2nd September 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 4 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-1-2nd-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Specialist training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mindfulness-holding-space-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T111626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T111735Z
UID:25892-1756375200-1756386000@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safeguarding\, Allegations & Safer Care 28th August 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-28th-august-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250714T115832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T101453Z
UID:26561-1755597600-1755608400@seftonfostering.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fostering Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about fostering but not sure where to start?\nPop down to our drop-in session for a relaxed chat with our friendly team. There’s no pressure and no need to book\, \nJust come along\, ask your 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/fostering-drop-in/
LOCATION:Dunes Leisure Centre\, Southport\, Victoria Way\, Southport\, PR8 1RX
CATEGORIES:General event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Drop-in.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
CREATED:20250113T111839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T111905Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seftonfostering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Therapeutic-ReParenting-course.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151724
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR