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Sensory and therapeutic play

Sensory / therapeutic play

Assists with sensory difficulties, helps with feelings of frustration and supports play development.

Train Set

Promotes developmental and imaginative play skils

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The Play Specialist Service

I am registered with HPSET (Hospital Play Staff Education Trust) and have to re register every year.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate.

I have my Paediatric Basic Life Support / First Aid and Safeguarding / Child Protection Level 3 certificate.

I have attended Bereavement courses held by Cruse, Child Bereavement Trust and Hospices.

I have participated in Adoption and Attachment Conferences and training including Theraplay.

I have attended conferences and work shops for children and young people with special or additional needs as well as mental health workshops.

I started working as Play Specialist in a local Day Surgery Unit, moving onto an Oncology Unit and then as a Community Play Specialist in the city of London. I then began my Family Therapy / Systemic Practitioner Training.