BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Playskill.org - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Playskill.org X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://playskill.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Playskill.org 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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T113245Z CREATED:20260512T133058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T113245Z UID:2759-1784060100-1784064600@playskill.org SUMMARY:Housing Adaptations DESCRIPTION:With Caroline Griffiths\, Herts Clinical Quality Lead – Children’s Social care and Adaptations \n\n\n\nVia Teams (online) \n\n\n\nFind out about possible major adaptations to make a family home accessible\, also theprocess for specialist equipment provision for the home and schools. Questions may besubmitted in advance or brought on the day. URL:https://playskill.org/event/housing-adaptations/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T112828Z CREATED:20260512T132919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T112828Z UID:2757-1783455300-1783459800@playskill.org SUMMARY:School Readiness DESCRIPTION:With Liz Chard\, Deputy Head at SEN School \n\n\n\nVia Teams (online) \n\n\n\nWhether your little one is starting school this year or it’s coming up soon\, join us for helpfultips and advice on supporting them to feel ready for school. Questions are very welcome. URL:https://playskill.org/event/school-readiness/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T214500 DTSTAMP:20260605T113038Z CREATED:20260605T112113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T113038Z UID:2819-1782762300-1782769500@playskill.org SUMMARY:Positive Behaviour Support DESCRIPTION:With Our Voice via Teams (Online) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a workshop designed for all parents and carers of children and young people withspecial educational needs and/or disabilities. \n\n\n\nDuring this session you’ll learn what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and how it works\,understand what’s behind behaviours of distress and how to reduce them. This informativesession will provide you with tips and advice to encourage a consistent approach at home\,school and their communities to help them feel more included and engaged. URL:https://playskill.org/event/positive-behaviour-support/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T155337Z CREATED:20260512T135817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T155337Z UID:2766-1782159300-1782163800@playskill.org SUMMARY:Supporting Development of Feeding and Dressing skills  DESCRIPTION:With Jessica Stevens\, OT via Teams (online) \n\n\n\nJoin Playskill Occupational Therapist Jessica Stevens for this informative session on self-feeding and dressing skills. This session will provide practical guidance\, useful strategies\, and real-life tips to support personal care at home. There will also be an opportunity for discussion and questions.  URL:https://playskill.org/event/occupational-therapy/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T213000 DTSTAMP:20260605T112643Z CREATED:20260512T133325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T112643Z UID:2761-1780949700-1780954200@playskill.org SUMMARY:Communication: Attention Skills DESCRIPTION:with Karen Belmont and SaLT Students Via Teams (online) \n\n\n\nKaren and our SaLT Students will be exploring how to support and develop your child’s attention using fun and motivating strategies\, with a focus on early play\, communication and adult interaction.  URL:https://playskill.org/event/communication-attention-skills-2/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T213000 DTSTAMP:20260122T122922Z CREATED:20260122T122921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T122922Z UID:2221-1773691200-1773696600@playskill.org SUMMARY:OT: Fine Motor Skills and Q&A DESCRIPTION:We will cover the key skills needed to use our hands for daily living skills and explain how you can help to develop your child’s fine motor skills. Opportunity for questions too! URL:https://playskill.org/event/ot-fine-motor-skills-and-qa/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T213000 DTSTAMP:20260122T114412Z CREATED:20260122T114411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T114412Z UID:2217-1771876800-1771882200@playskill.org SUMMARY:AAC in Play with Judy King\, Independent Specialist SLT DESCRIPTION:Discover how play can be a powerful pathway to communication. This training session explores how to naturally introduce and model Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) during everyday play. Learn practical\, engaging strategies to support your child to make choices\, express preferences and build communication skills in a fun\, meaningful way. URL:https://playskill.org/event/aac-in-play-with-judy-king-independent-specialist-slt/ LOCATION:via Teams (online) CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260212T105826Z CREATED:20260122T122543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T105826Z UID:2219-1770926400-1770931800@playskill.org SUMMARY:Emotional Wellness DESCRIPTION:Emotional Wellness: Tools for Resilience\, Connection & Self-Care with Teresha Young\, International Wellness & Relationship Coach and Graduate Playskill Parent \n\n\n\nGain valuable tools to navigate the challenges of caregiving while also looking after your own mental and emotional health. This hour-long session will focus on practical strategies to:• Manage stress and emotional overwhelm• Build resilience and inner strength• Balance well-being with caregiving responsibilities URL:https://playskill.org/event/emotional-wellness-tools-for-resilience-connection-self-care-with-teresha-young-international-wellness-relationship-coach-and-graduate-playskill-parent/ LOCATION:via ZOOM (online) CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260122T112802Z CREATED:20260122T111921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T112802Z UID:2200-1769457600-1769463000@playskill.org SUMMARY:New to Playskill Families Training with Karen Belmont DESCRIPTION:Karen will take you through a typical Playskill session giving you an idea of what to expect and why we do what we do. We want you to get ideas about how you can help your child learn through play and fun and let you know about what else Playskill does to support your child and the family. URL:https://playskill.org/event/new-to-playskill-families-training-with-karen-belmont/ LOCATION:via Teams (online) CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T110000 DTSTAMP:20250911T133606Z CREATED:20250911T132858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T133606Z UID:1841-1764667800-1764673200@playskill.org SUMMARY:Under 5s Festive Stay and Play DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun informal morning playtime for the little ones; toys\, sensory tent\, learn Makaton signs to Christmas tunes and refreshments! \n\n\n\nFor under 5s and their adults. URL:https://playskill.org/event/under-5s-festive-stay-and-play/ LOCATION:Stanborough Park Centre\, Stanborough Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church\, 609 St Albans Road\, Watford\, Hertfordshire\, WD25 9JL CATEGORIES:Respite and social,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T213000 DTSTAMP:20250911T135755Z CREATED:20250911T131545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T135755Z UID:1835-1763410500-1763415000@playskill.org SUMMARY:EHCP Annual Reviews DESCRIPTION:with Sarah Palmer\, Partner at Enable Law. \n\n\n\nThe EHCP (Educational Health and Care Plan) Annual Review is a key meeting to check whether your child’s plan is still meeting their needs. Sarah will share best practice\, useful questions to ask\, and tips on how to approach these meetings with confidence. Bring your questions too. \n\n\n\nOnline via Teams. URL:https://playskill.org/event/ehcp-annual-reviews/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T213000 DTSTAMP:20250911T140441Z CREATED:20250911T131328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T140441Z UID:1833-1762805700-1762810200@playskill.org SUMMARY:Target setting with your therapist DESCRIPTION:with Faye Chappell\, Playskill Physio. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a practical and supportive session focused on setting meaningful goals for your children with your therapists. This training will help you understand how targets are developed\, why they matter\, and how you can be actively involved to set achievable\, child centred goals that support everyday life. \n\n\n\nOnline via Teams. URL:https://playskill.org/event/target-setting-with-your-therapist/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T213000 DTSTAMP:20250911T151312Z CREATED:20250911T122845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T151312Z UID:1829-1759868100-1759872600@playskill.org SUMMARY:Preparing your child for medical procedures DESCRIPTION:with Dianne Wootten\, Family Lead. \n\n\n\nDianne we will share practical strategies\, tips and advice to help your child feel more at ease during medical procedures and the whole experience less overwhelming for everyone. With tips on building trust\, using simple language\, and helping your child feel safe\, you’ll feel more confident to handle everything from check-ups to more complex treatments. Ideal for parents\, caregivers\, and anyone who wants to make medical visits smoother and less stressful for kids. \n\n\n\nOnline\, via Teams. URL:https://playskill.org/event/preparing-your-child-for-medical-procedures/ LOCATION:via Teams CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T213000 DTSTAMP:20250627T095637Z CREATED:20250627T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T095637Z UID:1301-1751919300-1751923800@playskill.org SUMMARY:Wills\, Trusts & Guardianship DESCRIPTION:with Michelle Seddon\, Legal Director at Foot Anstey LLP (sister firm of Enable Law) \n\n\n\nThis training session will provide essential information on creating Wills\, Trusts\, and Powers of Attorney\, with a specific focus for families with special needs children. We’ll cover the legal landscape\, key considerations\, and practical steps to help you plan effectively for your family and child’s future. Please do bring your questions as well. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event\n\n\n\nBefore securing your place on any event\, please see our Fundraising terms. URL:https://playskill.org/event/wills-trusts-guardianship/ LOCATION:Online: Microsoft Teams CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playskill.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/training-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T213000 DTSTAMP:20250627T095745Z CREATED:20250627T095247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T095745Z UID:1297-1751400900-1751405400@playskill.org SUMMARY:Fine Motor Skills DESCRIPTION:Fine Motor Skills with Claire Lancaster\, Playskill OT \n\n\n\nClaire will cover the key skills needed to use our hands for daily living skills and explain how you can help to develop your child’s fine motor skills. Questions welcome! \n\n\n\nRegister for this event\n\n\n\nBefore securing your place on any event\, please see our Fundraising terms. URL:https://playskill.org/event/fine-motor-skills/ LOCATION:Online: Microsoft Teams CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://playskill.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/training-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T233000 DTSTAMP:20250324T105029Z CREATED:20250323T135913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T105029Z UID:702-1743154200-1743204600@playskill.org SUMMARY:Parent/Carer Breakfast: Pop In and Play with Pastries! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun morning with refreshments\, some playtime for the little ones\, and a chance to connect! The Playskill team and Family Support will be available to offer advice\, answer any questions you have\, and discuss ways to support our fundraising efforts. \nBook this event URL:https://playskill.org/event/parent-carer-breakfast-pop-in-and-play-with-pastries/ LOCATION:Adeyfield Free Church Centre\, Maylands Avenue\, Hemel Hempstead\, Hertfordshire\, HP2 4GZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playskill.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pastry-meet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T213000 DTSTAMP:20250323T140610Z CREATED:20250323T122222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T140610Z UID:679-1742847300-1742851800@playskill.org SUMMARY:Emotional Wellness with Teresha Young DESCRIPTION:Emotional Wellness: Tools for Resilience\, Connection & Self-Care with Teresha Young\, International Wellness & Relationship Coach and Graduate Playskill Parent \nGain valuable tools to navigate the challenges of caregiving while also looking after your own mental and emotional health. This hour-long session will focus on practical strategies to: \n\nManage stress and emotional overwhelm\nBuild resilience and inner strength\nBalance well-being with caregiving responsibilities\n\nBook this event URL:https://playskill.org/event/emotional-wellness-with-teresha-young/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playskill.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Emotional-wellness.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR