Parent Workshop: Developing Independence

Parent Workshop: Developing Independence

Learn practical strategies to encourage independence with daily activities like feeding, dressing and toileting.

By Children's Occupational Therapy at Hackney Ark

Date and time

Location

Hackney Ark

Downs Park Road London E8 2FP United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 45 minutes

Details:

  • A group session for Hackney parents led by Occupational Therapy
  • When: Friday, 26th September 2025, 9:45am - 11.30am
  • Where: Hackney Ark

    Group session aims:
  • To introduce factors that may impact on your child's independence in daily activities like toothbrushing, washing and dressing.
  • To identify a goal that you want to work on with your child.
  • To introduce general strategies to support your child to work towards their goal.
  • To share ideas and learn from other parents/carers and occupational therapists.
  • To give you a chance to trial strategies and then feedback in your individual follow up session about how things are going.
  • Please note, this session does not provide support around behaviours that challenge.

Important information:

  • This workshop is for residents of the London borough of Hackney only. Please do not book a ticket if you do not live in Hackney.
  • Please ensure you fill in all mandatory questions on the order form at the point of booking. If you do not submit this information your order will be cancelled.
  • By booking your ticket you confirm you attendance at the group session.
  • This is an NHS funded intervention. If you are no longer able to attend please ensure that you cancel your ticket so that your space can be offered to another family.
  • If you identify an OT goal during the workshop and would like to access further support. you will have the option to book an individual follow-up slot at the end of the session
  • Please see FAQ's section below for further details

Frequently asked questions

Am I eligible to attend this workshop?

If your child is under 18 and you live in Hackney then you are eligible to attend this workshop. If you are currently receiving/have recently received input from our Occupational Therapy service, please contact us or discuss with your OT before booking: 0207 014 7025.

What if I require an interpreter to access the workshop?

Please advise us if you require an interpreter and we will arrange for one to be present.

Can my child attend the workshop with me?

Unfortunately, this workshop is designed for parents only, so we recommend arranging childcare for your child during the event.

Can I bring a member of my child's school/nursery staff?

Yes. School/nursery staff are welcome to join the final session of the webinar series. Please let the OT know.

School/nursery staff cannot attend this workshop with me. Are there other workshops they can attend?

We offer workshops specifically tailored for education staff. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensory-and-emotional-regulation-workshop-for-school-staff-tickets-777723631317?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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