<![CDATA[Westminster Special School News Feed - Additional Trainings/Events]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D186%26amp%3Bnid%3D19 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Pizza in a park ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1288 Join our Sensory Support Team for pizza in a park. This event is for children with hearing support/ deafness and their families.

Date and time: 8th July 2025 at 16:00 - 18:00

Venue: Face to Face - Kensington Gardens 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:18:24 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1288 <![CDATA[ Mindfulness for Families ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1292 Join the SLCN and Autism Advisory Team for a relaxation session on mindfulness!

This course will be held on the dates below at 9:45am - 12:45pm

10 February 2026 

16 June 2026

Venue: Kensington Town Hall, Horton Street, London, W8 7NX

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:47 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1292 <![CDATA[ Parental autism awareness course (PAAC) Puberty, Sexual Well-being & Relationships ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1287 Join the Autism team for a 3-week course on Puberty, Sexual Well-being & Relationships!

The dates will take place between 10:00 - 11:30 on the dates below.

10 June - Online (Microsoft Teams link will be given closer to the time) 

17 June - Online (Microsoft Teams link will be given closer to the time)

24 June - Online (Microsoft Teams link will be given closer to the time)
]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:07 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1287 <![CDATA[ Secondary Parents Group - parents/carers of autistic children (10+ years old) ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1274 Join the Autism Advisory Team and connect with fellow families. This is a valuable opportunity to share your experiences and gain insights from others! 

This event takes place online at 4:00 - 5:00pm on the dates listed below:

8 October 2025

19 November 2025

28 January 2026

18 March 2026

13 May 2026

24 June 2026

Please find the flyer below for more information.
]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:16:53 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1274 <![CDATA[ Parental autism awareness course (PAAC 0-10) – EY & Primary ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1273 Join the Autism, Early Years Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy teams for a 6-week online course on Autism!

The Spring 2026 dates will takes place at 10:00 - 12:00 on the dates below.

6 May 2026

13 May 2026

20 May 2026

2 June 2026

10 June 2026

17 June 2026
]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:37:34 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1273 <![CDATA[ Primary Parent Group - parents/carers of autistic children (0-10 years old) ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1272 Join the Autism Advisory Team and connect with fellow families. This is a valuable opportunity to share your experiences and gain insights from others! 

This event takes place online on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 on the dates listed below.

30 September 2025

11 November 2025

20 January 2026

10 March 2026

5 May 2026

16 June 2026

Please find the flyer below for more information. 
]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:57 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1272 <![CDATA[ Family Sign Language ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1269 Learn British Sign Language every Tuesday from 10:00 -12:00

This training will be held at Queen Elizabeth II Jubliee School.

This course is designed for families/carers with children who are known to the Hearing Support Service. Please see the flyer below for more information.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:28:07 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1269 <![CDATA[ Bespoke Training and Bitesize Videos for schools/ parents / carers ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1281 SEN Occupational Therapists offer Bespoke Training on request.

Sensory Circuits might include sensory feeding difficulties, gross motor skills / co-ordination, supporting students with physical needs and OT Toolbox.

This can be held in person or online access as requested by schools.

Join our SEN Occupational Therapists for a Sensory Circuit!

The SEN OT YouTube channel includes videos of our additional training, including sensory circuits, and universal OT strategies to support children and young people: Bi-Borough SEN OT - YouTube

The SEN OT Support Hub is a central online space for occupational therapy support, offering resources, service links, and training opportunities to help children take part in daily activities at home, school, and in their free time. Please visit: SEN OT Support Hub

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:34:35 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1281 <![CDATA[ Coffee Mornings for Families ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1278 Join our Bi-borough Inclusion Service Team and other families for a coffee morning!

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:23:14 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1278 <![CDATA[ Vision Impairment Parental Forum ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1277 Join the Sensory Support Team in our Vision Impairment Parents/Carers Forum.

Date and Time: On request

Venue: Kensington Town Hall

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:20:16 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1277 <![CDATA[ Deaf Awareness Day for Families ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1293 Join the Qualified Teachers of the Deaf for our Deaf Awareness Day!

Date: 3rd December

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Venue: Holland Park Secondary School, Entrance at Airlie Gardens, W8 7AF

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:47:57 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1293 <![CDATA[ CHSWG ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1276 Join the Sensory Support Teams CHSWG Training on 22nd October 2025 scheduled online from 9:30-11:00am!

This training is for parents/carers of children with deafness and hearing loss.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:55:45 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1276 <![CDATA[ Brentford FC Disability Sports ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1296 Brentford FC Disability Sports are hosting two talent day during the October and February Half Term. This includes inclusive football sessions for male and female players (ages 7 - 16) with Cerebral Palsy, who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Partially Sighted.

Dates: Friday 31st October 2025 & Monday 16th February 2026

Time: 13.00 - 15.00

Venue: Indoor 3G Dome, Uxbridge High School Uxbridge, UB8 3PH

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:02:17 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1296 <![CDATA[ Bitesize Videos for Schools/Parents ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1282 Join our SEN Occupational Therapists for bitesize videos!

The SEN OT YouTube channel also includes videos of our additional trainings, including sensory circuits, and universal OT strategies to support children and young people: Bi-Borough SEN OT - YouTube

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:31:35 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1282 <![CDATA[ Make it Happen and Full of Life (bespoke training) ]]> https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1279 Make it Happen is a support network for parents of children with additional needs including those with Autism. They can help parents access information, services and support. It is organised by the Westminster Parents Participation Group. They hold drop-in sessions every two weeks at the Tresham Centre.

For more information please visit their website: https://wppg.org.uk/

]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 16:54:33 GMT https://www.qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk/news/?pid=186&nid=19&storyid=1279