Published by The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
It’s National Story Telling Week! A great opportunity to encourage young minds to get creative and let their imaginations run wild. Sometimes children are afraid of giving writing a try as they are worried about what their peers will say or that they will get things wrong. If you are writing about National Storytelling Week, … Read more
New Children’s Book, Hailed “Hi-Jinx Mayhem”, Causes Calamities with Two Hapless Grannies! The latest instalment of the hilarious and tumultuous ‘Annie’s Grannies’ series, ‘Annie’s Grannies in Decorating Disaster’ urges young readers to grab an apron, take cover and prepare for an adventure that could end up on the messy side. It stems from the author’s … Read more
Premier League legend Mark Bright is supporting a Crystal Palace FC Foundation scheme, using the power of PE to transform children’s lives. The Healthy Eagles programme, run in partnership with Sutton Council, is aimed at inactive or less confident children who find it difficult to take part in PE lessons or go to a sports … Read more
Illuminate their imagination at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium this February Half Term with an enlightening extravaganza all about the brilliant science of light. Running daily from 10 – 27 February (10am to 5pm), the Science Centre will have a bumper programme of live shows, demonstrations, busking activities and lots of hands-on fun to … Read more
According to several documented studies, music therapy provides many benefits to children with learning disabilities. Exposure to music helps in building communication capabilities, enhances motor skills coordination and improves the psychological and mental wellbeing of kids with handicap. Music therapy soothes, motivates and facilitates physical movement while serving as a channel to express emotions. It … Read more
Alisha Mitchell, 19, is campaigning to stop young people getting involved in gangs A young woman from London has created a film showing the impact that gang life has on families. Alisha Mitchell, 21, knew someone who was in a gang and saw the effect that it had on their loved ones. Her film shows the thoughts … Read more
‘Developing Research for the Children’s Residential Care Sector’ Where: The Mulberry Bush School, Linden House Annexe. Click here for map link When: Tuesday 31st January 2017 Time: 10.00 – 15.00 (registration from 09.30) Cost: £45.00 including lunch For: Residential practitioners, providers, researchers and academics This event is CPD accredited. The day will offer talks and workshops … Read more