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March 12, 2024 in News, What's on

2024 Annual Conference – Helping to make meaning out of loss with Rachel Tegg

We would love you to join us for our 2024 Annual Conference – Helping to make meaning out of loss. The 2024 Conference brochure can…
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March 12, 2024 in News, What's on

Early Bird Fee For Conference 2024!

📢📢 DON'T MISS OUT!!!!📢📢 Book your place today for our 2024 Conference using the link below to secure the EARLY BIRD fee!⬇️ Book your space…
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November 28, 2023 in News

Play Therapy Indonesia Conference 2023

  Monika Jepchott spent an incredible weekend in Jakarta diving deep into the world of play therapy! 🌏✨ Attending the Play Therapy Indonesia Conference 2023.…
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November 22, 2023 in News, What's on

Exciting Opportunity in Northern Ireland

  We are delighted to announce that a new pilot funding opportunity has arisen in Northern Ireland. This opportunity is to work with a small…
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November 10, 2023 in News, What's on

Save the date for our Annual Conference 2024!

Make sure you put the date in the diary for 2024 - June 22nd. Our 2024 Annual Conference will be held at the East Sussex…
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October 6, 2023 in News

We are hiring! Join the team as an Assistant Course Director

Click here for further information If you are passionate about Play Therapy , want more children to have the chance of a better future, we…
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October 5, 2023 in News

🎥 Exciting Updates on Our YouTube Channel! 🌟

  🎥 Exciting Updates on Our YouTube Channel! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce a captivating series of interviews now gracing our YouTube channel, featuring the…
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September 28, 2023 in News

Podcast on Play Therapy Featuring Juliette Miller

  An amazing podcast featuring Juliette Miller speaking about the benefits of Play Therapy. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or online.…
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February 9, 2023 in News

PTUK has been awarded The Choice Award by the PSA

We are incredibly proud to have been nominated and to win The Choice award from the Professional Standards Authority for our continued work to collect…
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August 8, 2022 in News

08/08/22 – A New Start for Children’s Mental Health or ‘Business As Usual’?

On 5th September, the Conservative Party will announce the name of its new Leader and our new Prime Minister. This will be just a few…
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July 15, 2022 in News

15/07/22 – EDM brought to the House of Commons by Tony Lloyd MP

Tony Lloyd MP has tabled an Early Day Motion called "The Draft Mental Health Bill". Mental health across the UK has hit an all time…
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July 8, 2022 in News

08/07/22 – Draft Mental Health Bill: EDM (Early Day Motion) 251

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has agreed to step down but that is no reason whatsoever for the vital and historic reform of the 1983…
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May 16, 2022 in News

16/05/22 – Transforming Children And Young People’s Mental Health Implementation Programme

The Government announced its intention to introduce a draft Bill to reform the 1983 Mental Health Act in the recent Queen’s Speech list of Bills.…
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April 25, 2022 in Uncategorized

PTUK/PTI Members Raise Over £2,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

We are delighted to announce that the two charity webinars delivered by our Clinical Team last month raised a grand total of £2,070! All funds…
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April 11, 2022 in News

10/04/22 – Letter from Will Quince MP: Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Will Quince MP has replied to Wera Hobhouse MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House and…
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March 29, 2022 in News

29/03/22 – The Child Mental Health Charter Campaign Is Holding The Government To Account!

THE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CHARTER CAMPAIGN IS HOLDING THE GOVERNMENT TO ACCOUNT! The Health and Social Care Select Committee, Chaired by Jeremy Hunt MP, published…
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March 21, 2022 in News

18/03/22 – Munira Wilson’s Private Members’ Bill: Mental Heath Provision (Children and Young People)

'On Friday 18th March Munira  Wilson's Private Members' Bill: 'Mental Health Provision (Children and Young People) had its Second Reading in the House of Commons. The…
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March 10, 2022 in News

How Are We Supporting Ukraine?

PTUK and PTI have been horrified by the recent events unfolding in Ukraine which are causing immense trauma to the people living there, in particular,…
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February 8, 2022 in Uncategorized

07/02/2022 – Children’s Mental Health Week: 7th – 13th February

Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 comes at a time when the mental health of children and young people is discussed as never before. It will…
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November 8, 2021 in News

06/11/21 – BBC Documentary on Counselling and Psychotherapy

‘PTUK endorses this statement provided by the PSA  and are pleased that the BBC have been notified about this important matter. However, the need for…
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October 27, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Useful Resources for PTUK/PTI Registrants

We are delighted to share the following new resources with you: Child Mental Health Charter – there has been lots of new information released over…
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October 18, 2021 in News

18/10/21 – Sir David Amess MP: A Tribute

Left to right: Mary Glindon MP, Holly Lynch MP, Dani Worthington, Moorside Primary School; Sir David Amess MP, Monika Jephcott, Chief Executive, PTUK; Jeff Thomas,…
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October 8, 2021 in News

08/10/21 – Play therapy should be an integral part of Scottish education – Gwen Galbraith

The original article can be found here. When With Kids was set up 13 years ago, we had no idea that one of the biggest…
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October 8, 2021 in News

08/10/21 – World Mental Health Day: 10th October 2021

World Mental Health Day this year marks 18 months since the world-wide onslaught of Covid-19 and despite some tremendous medical and scientific advances (most notably…
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October 6, 2021 in News

06/10/21 – Daily Mirror’s Mental Health Campaign: ‘Failing Our Kids’

During the week of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, ‘The Daily Mirror’ has launched a mental health campaign, calling upon the Prime Minister to…
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October 4, 2021 in News

Conservative Party Conference: The Questions

As the Conservative Party Conference opens in Manchester, the Child Mental Health Charter Campaign hopes that the party of Government will answer the following questions:…
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September 30, 2021 in Uncategorized

Remembering Violet Oaklander

Many of you will by now have heard the sad news of renowned Child and Adolescent Therapist Violet Oaklander, who passed away peacefully at home…
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September 9, 2021 in Uncategorized

Professional Standards Authority Re-Accredits PTUK for Another Year

We are delighted to announce that Play Therapy UK and it’s Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists have once again been re-accredited by the…
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August 24, 2021 in Uncategorized

Nursery World talks about Coronation Street Episode – Tuesday 24th August 2021

NURSERY WORLD ARTICLE The play therapy workforce have spoken out against comments made during an episode of Coronation Street that ‘play therapy is touchy, feely…
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August 18, 2021 in News

Coronation Street Episode – Monday 16th August 2021

Very Important Information  It has come to our attention that ITV aired an episode of Coronation Street on 16/08/21 at 19.30pm during which the following…
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July 29, 2021 in Uncategorized

Updates to Supervision Requirements

From September 2021, PTUK expects all trainees to return to face-to-face supervision. Certified Play Therapists can access Skype Zoom supervision if there are no supervisors…
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June 4, 2021 in Uncategorized

Children sharing sand trays?

Government guidance. Members are asking whether with changes in restrictions when the children go back to school, can they go back to sharing sand trays?…
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May 12, 2021 in News

Latest Covid Statement – August 19th

Latest Covid Statement - Update Contains the latest information on guidance and requirements for Play Therapy. The COVID-19 restrictions are changing, we are advised to…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016 – Don’t miss the celebrations of PTI’s 30th Anniversary!

Only 3 weeks left to the PTUK Conference 2016, don't miss the celebrations of PTI's 30th Anniversary! Why Wait? Book Now!
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016 – Early Bird Discount Extended to 9th May 2016!

PTUK CEO Monika Jephcott has announced that due to the May Bank Holiday the PTUK Conference 2016 Early Bird Discount has been extended until 9th…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

One Day Introductory Course at Trafford Hall in Chester

Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce an additional One Day Introductory Course will be held at Rosebery House in Edinburgh on 24th April 2016 due…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Another One Day Introductory Course at Trafford Hall in Chester

PTUK CEO Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce that a One Day Introductory Course will be held at the delightful Trafford Hall in Chester on…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Looking for a taster of Play Therapy near London?

Looking for a taster of Play Therapy near London? Our one day courses fill up quickly, UJC in Waterloo is full but book now for…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Glasgow One Day Introductory Course at Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank

Glasgow One Day Introductory course the the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank on 27th February - details here.
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

One Day Introductory Course running in Bournville, West Midlands

APAC CEO Monika Jephcott announces One Day Introductory course in Bournville, West Midlands on 19th March - details here.
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTI President Monika Jephcott Announces the Play Therapy Asia Conference

President of PTI Monika Jephcott announces Play Therapy Asia Conference starting 15th October - "Harnessing the Power of Metaphor in Therapy with Children"
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Play Therapy Indonesia Announces Course Dates For The Coming Year

Play Therapy Indonesia has announced courses for the coming year, as follows: Filial Play start 14th & 18th March 2016, Jakarta Filial Play Follow up…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Courses at Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor

Monika Jephcott announces the start of the MA in practice based play therapy at Old Windsor, Berkshire. See Course Dates
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Unique Qualification at Course in Canada

It was announced by Monika Jephcott that the play therapy course starting at Adler College, Toronto, in April will be unique for Canada as the…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Adler Play Therapy Colloquium 2016, Canada

The keynote speech at Adler College in Toronto will be held by Monika Jephcott CEO of PTUK on 10th of April - Click Here For More…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Courses running at Trafford Hall in Chester

PTUK CEO Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce courses running at Trafford Hall in Chester - Click Here For More Details
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Glasgow Venue Offering One Day and Certificate Courses in 2016

Monika Jephcott and APAC are pleased to announce new courses running at a brand new venue in Glasgow. Further details about the Golden Jubilee Conference…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Counselling Children and Young People Accredited Course

Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce that our Counselling Children and Young People using Creative Arts course has successfully been accredited by The National Counselling Society.
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Venue and Certificate Course Announced at The Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor in Berkshire

APAC CEO Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce a brand new venue and Certificate course at the Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor! Click Here For Details.
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

First to go MA Cohort through Leeds Beckett University

Monika Jephcott and the APAC team are pleased to announce that our first MA cohort to go through Leeds Beckett University successfully passed through the…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Summer School 2016 Announced – Open for Bookings

Monika Jephcott has announced that the Summer School 15 day intensive training in Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma courses which is held at the tranquil…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New APAC Training Venue – in Bournville, Midlands

APAC and CEO Monika Jephcott are pleased to announce a BRAND NEW venue in the Midlands - The Beeches at Bournville - with both accredited Introductory…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016 – Website Details and Booking Form Now Available!

PTUK CEO Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce that the PTUK Conference 2016 web page and booking form are now available - book now to…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016 Preview: Keynote Announced

Professor Angie Hart is the Academic Director of Cupp. She is also Professor of Child, Family and Community Health in the School of Nursing and…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

ENABLE Conference 2015 – A Great Success!

Monika Jephcott, CEO of PTUK, and Jeff Thomas, Registrar and Research Director of PTUK, presented at the Enabling 2015 conference in London on Thursday. The…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Manchester One Day Course Announced

We are pleased to announce a new One Day course at Pinewood on Wilmslow, Manchester for Saturday 16th April 2016. More details available HERE.
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016

Monika Jephcott, CEO of PTUK, is announcing PTUK's Conference in Old Windsor, Berkshire for 2016. The main Conference day will be on 18th of June…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK CEO Monika Jephcott to present at ENABLE 2015 Conference

The ENABLE Conference is a visionary conference designed to bring together leading experts to provide actionable insights for early years professionals. The conference aims to…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Barnsley Diploma Now Starting 15th April 2016

The Diploma in Play Therapy to be held at The Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Barnsley will be starting on 15th April 2016. If you would…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Bristol One Day Course Date Announced

PTUK and Monika Jephcott are pleased to announce that there will be a new One Day Introductory Course at The Engineers House, Bristol on 16th…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Edinburgh One Day Course Date Announced

PTUK and Monika Jephcott are pleased to announce that there will be a new One Day Introductory Course at Rosebery House, Edinburgh on 23rd April…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK on Facebook

If you were not aware PTUK is now on Facebook. Please come and visit us there, we invite you to discuss Play Therapy and ask…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Conference 2016

Monika Jephcott, CEO of Play Therapy UK, is pleased to announce that the PTUK Conference 2016 will be held at The Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor,…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Play Therapy in Greece

After the success of the first certificate course in Greece, that ended on 6th of September 2015, Play Therapy Greece runs the second certificate course…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK Latest Research Results

Monika Jephcott CEO of PTUK is pleased to announce the latest research results. They show that the average improvement is 77% of children receiving Play…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

APAC Learning Management System (ALMS) Updated For 2015

For those studying one of our accredited courses Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce that ALMS has been updated with a new look and method…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Summer School 2015 – Student Quotes

Post graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play 'This is an extremely well organised course. The teaching is clear and straightforward. The materials are available, lots of…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Summer School 2015 – Another Successful Year!

Monika Jephcott, APAC CEO, would like to thank all those who attended the Summer School at La Mouline, France this year. All students successfully completed…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Major Revision to PTUK’s Demand Model

Monika Jephcott, Chief Executive of Play Therapy UK announced a major revision of PTUK's Demand Model for the UK showing the need for 23370 therapists…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

NUI Galway Summer School 2015

We are pleased to announce that all Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma students attending the Summer School at the National University of Ireland (Galway) completed…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New Introductory Course Announced at Epiphany House, Truro, Cornwall

APAC CEO Monika Jephcott is pleased to announce a brand new one day introductory course at Epiphany House in Truro, Cornwall, on the 5th December…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Summer School 2015 Started in La Mouline, France

Monika Jephcott welcomed students on the Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma courses from 20 countries at La Mouline, France for the Intensive 15 days Play…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Professional Standards Update – Caerus Review and Plans

There has been excellent progress in our registrants use of Caerus to revalidate in 2015. 69% had submitted their applications by the end of February…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

Launch of STORYPLAY PQ Course

Monika Jephcott introduced Dr Joyce Mills who gave the keynote address at this years PTUK conference. She is the world’s ‘guru’ in generating therapeutic metaphors…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK 2015 Conference – Record Attendance

This year’s conference, held at Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth, achieved a record attendance - 620 delegate days, over the week. The plenary session, with over 200…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK 2015 Conference – PTI Award

Monika’s address at this year’s PTUK conference concluded with a Play Therapy International award to Jeff Thomas for his outstanding contribution to the profession over…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

New APAC training venues

The Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC) is the only training provider accredited by Play Therapy UK to provide entry to the Register of…
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March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

PTUK 2015 Conference – Minding Metaphors

Monika Jephcott opened the plenary session with an inspiring address. She spoke spontaneously from her heart showing her passion for helping as many children as…
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The latest developments in play therapy

This page is your opportunity to announce events, express views etc about playtherapy.  Just send them to contact@ptukorg.com – we reserve the right to publish or not!

As you may be aware the government has provided all Universities with comprehensive guidance on how courses should be delivered during the current lockdown period, which is due for review in mid February.

Chichester University and APAC have been in discussion to clarify how the essential face to face elements of your course can continue at this time, taking into consideration the government guidance.

An important element of that guidance is that for courses that rely on professional practice to support the learning and teaching we are able to continue to offer COVID-19 secure environments in which to do so.

We will prioritise face-to-face teaching and practical teaching to meet the intended learning outcomes and any requirements of relevant professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRB) if your course includes these elements. This will ensure that your course retains its full professional status.

This applies to your course delivered by APAC, validated by Chichester University.

Please note the following specific measures agreed by the University and APAC

  • We will permit the duration of your course to extend by a period of 6 months if you commenced prior to September 2020, and for 3 months if you started after September 2020. If individual circumstances require any additional time to complete the course this will be agreed between APAC, LBU and individual students.
  • APAC will contact individual employers to confirm fitness to practice in cases where a job offer is received close to the conclusion of the course and there is supporting information to assure APAC and the Employer that employment can commence with clinical qualification to follow.
  • APAC has shared comprehensive risk assessments for their own course delivery teams as well as the COVID-19 secure risk assessments at venues where face to face delivery will take place. This assures the University that appropriate health and safety considerations have been made and the essential face to face sessions can be undertaken.

Please contact APAC on the following email address should you have any questions:  contact@ptukorg.com