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Therapeutic Play Skills Practitioner training in Malaysia
CAE Malaysia shared a 2026 Therapeutic Play Skills Practitioner programme, with 15 days of in-person training across three blocks. Advertised training dates are 12-16 September,…
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Play and creative activities support children and families in Cibal
A September 2026 update from Play Therapy Indonesia and Bentara Campus describes psychosocial activities with children and families following the Flores earthquake. In Cibal, Manggarai,…
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Bridging with Love workshop information from Hong Kong
Roberts Block Creative Arts Therapy Centre has shared workshop information for Bridging with Love, featuring Dr Pandora NG Oi Kwan. Learning goals include building trust…
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Gerakan Indonesia Bermain brings play to 41 schools
Gerakan Indonesia Bermain (GIB), a movement pioneered by PTI Indonesia since 2016, marked Indonesia Children's Day on 23 July 2026 with activities across 41 schools.…
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Play Therapy Thailand announces training plans for 2027
Play Therapy Thailand has shared plans to welcome its ninth Certificate cohort in Bangkok in 2027. The Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills flyer lists February-March…
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Play Therapy Thailand shares a year of learning and growth
In February 2026, Bangkok welcomed the Certificate Course in Therapeutic Play Skills for its eighth consecutive year. Alongside developing therapeutic knowledge and practical skills, students…
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Celebrating Sarah Bentley’s Leadership of the Child Mental Health Charter Committee
After eight years of outstanding dedication and unwavering commitment to improving children's mental health through the Charter, Sarah Bentley is stepping down as Chair of…
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Play Therapy UK Annual Conference June 2026
The 2026 Annual Conference was a HUGE success. 230 people attended the conference at the Forest or Arden Hotel near Birmingham and over 150 joined…
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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
