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SUMMARY:Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Practical Strategies for Responding to Trauma in Children (School-Based Approaches)
DESCRIPTION:We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty\, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves. \nThis free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents\, educators\, school staff\, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change\, stress\, and disrupted learning environments. \nAcross the week we’ll explore: \n\nTrauma-informed responses\nSupporting children through uncertainty\nEmotional validation and resilience\nPractical strategies for crisis situations\nMaintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption\n\n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Alexandra Longshaw \nTarget Audience: Teachers\, school leaders\, learning support assistants\, and school counsellors. \nKey Focus: Helping school staff respond compassionately and appropriately to children experiencing trauma. \nKey Concepts / Goals: \n\nRecognising signs of trauma and stress in students.\nTrauma-informed responses in classroom and school environments.\nPractical strategies teachers can implement immediately.\nSupporting emotional regulation and psychological safety in school settings.\nAvoiding harmful responses (punishment\, misunderstanding trauma responses).\nCreating supportive school environments during crisis recovery.\n\n  \nNo registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nClick here to join the session. \nJoining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259407472 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-practical-strategies-for-responding-to-trauma-in-children-school-based-approaches/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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SUMMARY:Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting in the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time and Wellbeing During Home Learning
DESCRIPTION:We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty\, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves. \nThis free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents\, educators\, school staff\, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change\, stress\, and disrupted learning environments. \nAcross the week we’ll explore: \n\nTrauma-informed responses\nSupporting children through uncertainty\nEmotional validation and resilience\nPractical strategies for crisis situations\nMaintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption\n\n  \nSpeaker: Grainne Parish \nTarget Audience: Parents \nKey Focus: Supporting parents to manage children’s screen time in a balanced and healthy way while maintaining wellbeing\, learning engagement\, and family routines during periods of home-based or online schooling. \nKey Concepts / Goals \n\nUnderstanding the role of screens in learning\, connection\, and daily life during disrupted schooling.\nDifferentiating between productive screen use (learning\, communication) and passive or excessive screen use.\nCreating realistic and healthy screen boundaries without increasing family conflict.\nSupporting children’s wellbeing through routines that include movement\, rest\, and offline activities.\nHelping children transition on and off devices more smoothly.\nPractical strategies for reducing screen-related stress for both parents and children.\nEncouraging balance between digital learning\, play\, rest\, and family connection.\n\n  \nNo registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nClick here to join the session. \nJoining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525760514 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-in-the-digital-age-balancing-screen-time-and-wellbeing-during-home-learning/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Insights Psychology DMCC,Well Being Network
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-in-the-digital-age-balancing-screen-time-and-wellbeing-during-home-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260324T203000
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SUMMARY:FREE! Breathwork for Children- supporting emotional regulation in children
DESCRIPTION:FREE Staff training/ADDS sessions – In conjunction with Breathwork for Children\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Teacher CPD via teams with guest speaker Sarah Movassaghi\, founder of Breathwork for Children. As emotional regulation and nervous system awareness become central across education\, workplaces and everyday life\, this introduction to our CPD course looks into the five emotional states that influence children’s behaviour\, attention and readiness to learn. \nDuring the session you will gain practical\, evidence- informed breathwork tools to support regulation\, refocus attention and create calm\, emotionally safe learning environments. \nWho should attend? \nAll Staff – Headteachers\, SLT\, SENCO/ALNCO\, Class Teachers\, TAs\, and LSAs \n\n\n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-breathwork-for-children-supporting-emotional-regulation-in-children/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting Through Chronic Stress: Staying the Parent You Want to Be
DESCRIPTION:We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty\, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves. \nThis free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents\, educators\, school staff\, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change\, stress\, and disrupted learning environments. \nAcross the week we’ll explore: \n\nTrauma-informed responses\nSupporting children through uncertainty\nEmotional validation and resilience\nPractical strategies for crisis situations\nMaintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption\n\n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Daniel O’Neill \nAudience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators) \nKey Focus: Helping parents maintain positive\, values-based parenting during prolonged stress \nKey Concepts / Goals \n\n      Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.\n      Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.\n      Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.\n      Practical techniques:\n\no   Catching children “being good”\no   Intentional positive attention\no   Quality connection time \n\n      Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.\n      Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.\n\n  \nNo registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nClick here to join the session. \nJoining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81887561222 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Insights Psychology DMCC,Well Being Network
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be/
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Parenting Through Chronic Stress: Staying the Parent You Want to Be
DESCRIPTION:We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty\, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves. \nThis free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents\, educators\, school staff\, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change\, stress\, and disrupted learning environments. \nAcross the week we’ll explore: \n\nTrauma-informed responses\nSupporting children through uncertainty\nEmotional validation and resilience\nPractical strategies for crisis situations\nMaintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption\n\n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Daniel O’Neill \nAudience: Primarily parents (also relevant to educators) \nKey Focus: Helping parents maintain positive\, values-based parenting during prolonged stress. \nKey Concepts / Goals \n\n      Understanding the impact of chronic stress on parenting and children.\n      Returning to core parenting principles during crisis.\n      Strategies for reducing the impact of stress on children.\n      Practical techniques:\n\no   Catching children “being good”\no   Intentional positive attention\no   Quality connection time \n\n      Maintaining consistency and emotional safety at home.\n      Supporting children through uncertainty with structure and reassurance.\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom – space allocated on a first come\, first served basis \n  \nNo registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nClick here to join the session. \nJoining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81887561222 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be-am/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Insights Psychology DMCC,Well Being Network
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-parenting-through-chronic-stress-staying-the-parent-you-want-to-be-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Insights Psychology - Caring for the Carers: Back-to-School Support Series - Change\, Loss and Adjusting to the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:We know that during times of disruption and uncertainty\, those supporting children often carry a great deal themselves. \nThis free week-long webinar series is designed to support parents\, educators\, school staff\, and counsellors with practical strategies for navigating change\, stress\, and disrupted learning environments. \nAcross the week we’ll explore: \n\nTrauma-informed responses\nSupporting children through uncertainty\nEmotional validation and resilience\nPractical strategies for crisis situations\nMaintaining wellbeing and purpose during disruption\n\n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Rea Powell \nTarget Audience: Parents\, school counsellors\, educators & school staff \nKey Focus: Understanding the emotional impact of disruption and loss during the crisis. \nKey Concepts / Goals \n\n      Understanding grief and the grief cycle in response to sudden changes.\n      Recognising different types of loss:\n\no   Loss of routines and normal school life\no   Loss of friends leaving the country\no   Loss of freedom and predictability \n\n      Normalising emotional reactions (sadness\, confusion\, frustration).\n      Helping children acknowledge and express grief.\n      Practical coping strategies:\n\no   Memory-making and symbolic activities (letters\, drawings\, memory boxes).\no   Validating emotions while encouraging gradual adjustment. \n\n      Supporting children to move forward with new routines and social connections.\n\n  \nNo registration required however spaces are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nClick here to join the session. \nJoining link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83443977802 \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-change-loss-and-adjusting-to-the-new-normal/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Insights Psychology DMCC,Well Being Network
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/insights-psychology-caring-for-the-carers-back-to-school-support-series-change-loss-and-adjusting-to-the-new-normal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260318T131500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 18 March
DESCRIPTION:Teaching oracy and writing has never been more of a priority\, and with the new UK Department for Education (DfE) writing framework\, the demand for a clear\, evidence-based approach is greater than ever. \nWe know the work Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) undertake is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom. \nThis focused series of 10 webinars equips LSAs with practical tools to support oracy and writing across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2. \nEach session builds essential skills—from oral language and sentence construction to genre awareness and targeted interventions. \nThrough this series of webinars LSAs will: \n\nDevelop expertise in how to inspire creativity through talk and play\nScaffold sentence-building\, and apply techniques like oral rehearsal and vocabulary expansion\n\nBy the end of this series of webinars LSAs will feel confident to help pupils become expressive\, accurate\, and purposeful writers. \n  \nWebinar Dates And Topics\n\nWednesday 22nd October 2025 – Laying the Foundations: Building Oral Language for Writing Success\nWednesday 19th November 2025 – From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS\nWednesday 10th December 2025 – Visuals\, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images\, Handwriting and Dictation\nWednesday 14th January 2026 – Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1\nWednesday 11th February 2026 – Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks\nWednesday 18th March 2026 – Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression\nWednesday 15th April 2026 – Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick\nWednesday 13th May 2026 – writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience\nWednesday 17th June 2026 – Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment\nWednesday 15th July 2026 – Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap\n\nThis is an opportunity for strategic investment in your staff and a powerful driver for school-wide improvement. \nBy equipping your LSAs with this training\, you will see: \n\nA direct impact on pupil attainment\nincreased confidence across your team\, and\nA more cohesive\, expert-led approach to the teaching of oracy and writing across your school.\n\n  \nPlease share these details with your LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website – click here to book as many sessions as you like. \nRegistration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/ta-webinars \nMore details about Mighty Writer here \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-18-march/
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260316T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260316T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260112T101505Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Creating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work"
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)\nStay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers. \nEach session is designed to give you fresh ideas\, practical tools\, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child. \n  \nNot sure what it’s all about?\nLouise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here \nWebinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here \nFind out more about Mighty Writer here \n  \nCreating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work\nMonday 16th March\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nCulture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical\, whole-school approaches that really work. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nWe do hope you can join us\, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing. \nPlease register here for this opportunity to share best practice. \n🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph\, Founder\, Mighty Writer. \n✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities. \n✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource\, Mighty Writer\, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016. \nRegistration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-creating-a-culture-of-writing-whole-school-strategies-that-work/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260304T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260304T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260112T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T100731Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "From Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom"
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)\nStay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers. \nEach session is designed to give you fresh ideas\, practical tools\, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child. \n  \nNot sure what it’s all about?\nLouise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here \nWebinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here \nFind out more about Mighty Writer here \n  \nHere’s what else we’ve got lined up for this term…\n  \nFrom Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom\nWednesday 4th March\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nNon-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling – if we structure it right. Explore strategies to turn curiosity into clear\, purposeful writing. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nCreating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work\nMonday 16th March\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nCulture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical\, whole-school approaches that really work. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nWe do hope you can join us\, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing. \nPlease register here for this opportunity to share best practice. \n🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph\, Founder\, Mighty Writer. \n✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities. \n✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource\, Mighty Writer\, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016. \nRegistration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-from-fairy-tales-to-facts-seamlessly-switching-genres-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260218T103914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T075226Z
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SUMMARY:Social Group Hangout for 13 - 21 year-olds - 28 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:✨Join Us for Fun Every Other Saturday!✨ \nThis event is for young people\, regardless of background or experience. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcomed. \nHere’s what’s happening: \n🧩 Chess – Think you’re a chess master\, or want to learn? We’ve got all levels covered – from beginners to grandmasters! ♟️ \n🎲 Dungeons & Dragons – Embark on an adventure with your friends or join an epic campaign! Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. Ready to roll? 🎲✨ \n🎨 Self-led Activities – Whether you’re into crafting\, reading\, or just vibing with your friends\, we’ve got the space for you to do your thing. 🎨✂️📚 \n🕶️ Hangout Zone – If you’re just in the mood to chill\, chat\, and relax\, this is your spot. Come be yourself and enjoy the day! \nIf interested\, please WhatsApp: +971 56 261 6241 \n  \nPlanned dates – please confirm before attending: \n\nFebruary 28\nApril 4\nApril 18\nMay 2\nMay 16\nMay 30\nJune 20\nJuly 4\n\n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/social-group-hangout-for-13-21-year-olds-28-february-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260226T180000
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! Experts discuss 'Belonging & Connection' by The Happy Confident Club
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join The Happy Confident Club and their expert guests to explore — the power of belonging & connection. \nSubmit your own questions\, plus learn from leading experts: \n✔️ Creating an emotionally safe place for children to feel they belong\n✔️ How emotional regulation is the key to feeling safe\n✔️ Bridge the gap between home & school\n✔️ Practical ideas for building connection & belonging in the family \n \nDate: Thursday 26th February 17:00 – 18:00pm UAE / GST (13:00 – 14:00 GMT) \nCan’t make it live? Sign up anyway to receive a free recording so you don’t miss these expert insights. \nMeet Your Expert Speakers 👋 \n  \n\n\n\n\n Nadim Saad  | Parenting Coach\, Author & CEO\n\n\n\nNadim Saad is a bestselling author and parenting expert\, and the founder of The Happy Confident Company. He helps parents and children develop emotional awareness\, confidence\, and strong communication.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Lulu Luckock ​| Education Consultant & Counsellor\n\n\nLulu champions pupils’ emotional well-being to boost learning outcomes\, drawing on specialised Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence training. Lulu created a practical parenting course that positively impacts school communities by fortifying support networks around pupils.\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Simy Slade | Teacher & Assistant Head Pastoral\n\n\nSimy Slade\, Year 5 teacher and Assistant Head Pastoral\, leverages classroom and boarding experience to champion student well-being. Passionate about emotional and social growth\, she implemented the Happy Confident Programme two years ago.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“We can’t wait to share these expert insights\, and inspire harmonious family moments together.” \n  \nLouise Treherne\,\nHead Of Education\, The Happy Confident Company \nLouise Treherne | Head Of Education\, The Happy Confident Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration link:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3017660601048/WN_-DQQoJTJTvmT-IxIIrth6w#/registration \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-experts-discuss-belonging-connection-by-the-happy-confident-club/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260220T073850Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! Thriving Together: Enhancing Wellbeing for Teachers and Students by GESS Talks
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create a school environment where both teachers and students can thrive. \nThis webinar will explore actionable strategies to promote mental health\, build strong relationships\, and foster a culture of care and collaboration. \nFrom managing stress and workloads to integrating resilience practices\, join us to learn how to support the wellbeing of your entire school community. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nSpeakers: \nChairperson: Mohamad Saad\nPrincipal\, Seer Bani Yas Charter School – Aldar Education \nAbhilasha Singh\nPrincipal – Shining Star International School\, Abu Dhabi \nRania Badreldin\nAuthor\, Founder and CEO of The Family Hub \nRob Faulkner\nFounder and Lead Practitioner of Space To Bee – Head of Middle School – Al Dhafra Private School\, Abu-Dhabi \nSee all speakers bios and full events details here \n  \nRegistration link:  https://www.bigmarker.com/gess-education1/thriving-together-enhancing-wellbeing-for-teachers-and-students \n  \n\nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-thriving-together-enhancing-wellbeing-for-teachers-and-students-by-gess-talks/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260223T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260223T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260112T100131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T100131Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Mighty Writer CPD webinar "Continuous Provision and Mighty Writer"
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinars for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs and TAs)\nStay current with Mighty Writer’s literacy CPD webinar series for primary school teachers. \nEach session is designed to give you fresh ideas\, practical tools\, and proven techniques to make writing a joy for every child. \n  \nNot sure what it’s all about?\nLouise talks to David from Mighty Writer about the tool – see the discussion here \nWebinar where Louise discusses the new (July 2025) DfE Writing Framework with Emma Ralph from Mighty Writer – watch the recoding here \nFind out more about Mighty Writer here \n  \nHere’s what else we’ve got lined up for this term…\nContinuous Provision and Mighty Writer\nMonday 23rd February\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nWe teach phonics and sentence structure on the carpet – but the moment children move into Continuous Provision\, that knowledge often seems to vanish. Learn how to make skills stick. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nFrom Fairy Tales to Facts: Seamlessly Switching Genres in the Classroom\nWednesday 4th March\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nNon-fiction can be just as exciting as storytelling – if we structure it right. Explore strategies to turn curiosity into clear\, purposeful writing. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nCreating a Culture of Writing: Whole School Strategies that Work\nMonday 16th March\, 16:00 – 16:45 GMT (8pm – 8:45pm GST / UAE)\nCulture shouldn’t mean extra work – it should make life easier. Discover practical\, whole-school approaches that really work. \nBOOK HERE \n  \nWe do hope you can join us\, or please do pass on to a colleague. Each webinar will be recorded for those who register along with a CPD certificate of attendance and any relevant resources to support you in the teaching of writing. \nPlease register here for this opportunity to share best practice. \n🔊 Speaker: Emma Ralph\, Founder\, Mighty Writer. \n✨ Emma Ralph is a highly experienced teacher and Assistant Head with a flair for helping children to maximise their abilities. \n✨ Emma developed the highly-acclaimed literacy resource\, Mighty Writer\, which was launched at The Education Show in 2016. \nRegistration link for this series of webinars: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/Webinars \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-mighty-writer-cpd-webinar-continuous-provision-and-mighty-writer/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260219T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260219T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260218T073659Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Designing Curriculum for Gifted Learners: Strategies for Differentiation.
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dr. Kimberley L. Chandler\nDate: 19 February 2026\nTime: 9pm Dubai time\nLanguage: English\nLocation: Zoom virtual platform\n\nRegister to attend here \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-designing-curriculum-for-gifted-learners-strategies-for-differentiation/
CATEGORIES:External Training,Gifted and Talented Network
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-designing-curriculum-for-gifted-learners-strategies-for-differentiation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160312Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! "SEL and Emotional Literacy in Schools" with The Happy Confident Company\, February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Louise talks to Kate Taylor\, Head of Schools and Louise Treherne\, Head of Families from The Happy Confident Company about social and emotional learning (SEL) and Emotional Literacy in Schools. \nIn this webinar we will cover: \n\nThe importance of emotional literacy for children\nOur free SEL programme\, FEELIT® and how to integrate it into an already full timetable\nWhat is the Happy Confident Schools Program?\nThe importance of a holistic approach to wellbeing and creating links between school and home\nOur Happy Confident Club for families to support a holistic approach and strengthen connections\nTime for questions\n\n  \nKate Taylor – Head of Schools\nKate has over 20 years of professional expertise and lived experience of supporting young people at every stage of their development. With a teaching career spanning both primary and secondary education\, her experience includes Pastoral Head of Key Stage 3\, Head of PSHE\, and Teacher of Geography at Key Stages 3\, 4 and 5\, as well as classroom teaching in EYFS and Key Stage 1. Alongside her school-based work\, Kate has also worked as a pre-school nanny and is a mother to 3 children of her own. \nKate leads the Schools arm of the Happy Confident Company\, working closely with schools\, MATs and school groups worldwide\, to maximise the impact of the programmes. \nLouise Treherne – Head of Families\nLouise has 12 years of teaching experience in the independent sector\, including 5 years as a senior deputy head at a London prep school. She is also a qualified coach working 1:1 with children\, teens and parents\, focusing on managing emotions\, building confidence and self-acceptance. Louise’s past experiences in the classroom\, combined with her coaching role provides the company with an incredible Head of Families\, able to help parents nurture not only their children’s wellbeing\, but also create deeper connections within the whole family\, and with the wider community. \n  \nUnable to join live? \nRegister to receive the recording \n  \nFind out more about The Happy Confident Company and the FEELIT® programme here \n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details [if required]\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-sel-and-emotional-literacy-in-schools-with-the-happy-confident-company-february-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training,Well Being Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Social Group Hangout for 13 - 21 year-olds - 14 February
DESCRIPTION:✨Join Us for Fun On 14 February!✨ \nThis event is for young people\, regardless of background or experience. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcomed. \nHere’s what’s happening: \n🧩 Chess – Think you’re a chess master\, or want to learn? We’ve got all levels covered – from beginners to grandmasters! ♟️ \n🎲 Dungeons & Dragons – Embark on an adventure with your friends or join an epic campaign! Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. Ready to roll? 🎲✨ \n🎨 Self-led Activities – Whether you’re into crafting\, reading\, or just vibing with your friends\, we’ve got the space for you to do your thing. 🎨✂️📚 \n🕶️ Hangout Zone – If you’re just in the mood to chill\, chat\, and relax\, this is your spot. Come be yourself and enjoy the day! \nIf interested\, please WhatsApp: +971 56 261 6241 \n 
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/social-group-hangout-for-13-21-year-olds-14-february/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T131500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:FREE! High-Impact LSA Literacy Training with Mighty Writer - 11 February
DESCRIPTION:Teaching oracy and writing has never been more of a priority\, and with the new UK Department for Education (DfE) writing framework\, the demand for a clear\, evidence-based approach is greater than ever. \nWe know the work Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) undertake is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom. \nThis focused series of 10 webinars equips LSAs with practical tools to support oracy and writing across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2. \nEach session builds essential skills—from oral language and sentence construction to genre awareness and targeted interventions. \nThrough this series of webinars LSAs will: \n\nDevelop expertise in how to inspire creativity through talk and play\nScaffold sentence-building\, and apply techniques like oral rehearsal and vocabulary expansion\n\nBy the end of this series of webinars LSAs will feel confident to help pupils become expressive\, accurate\, and purposeful writers. \n  \nWebinar Dates And Topics\n\nWednesday 22nd October 2025 – Laying the Foundations: Building Oral Language for Writing Success\nWednesday 19th November 2025 – From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS\nWednesday 10th December 2025 – Visuals\, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images\, Handwriting and Dictation\nWednesday 14th January 2026 – Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1\nWednesday 11th February 2026 – Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks\nWednesday 18th March 2026 – Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression\nWednesday 15th April 2026 – Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick\nWednesday 13th May 2026- writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience\nWednesday 17th June 2026 – Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment\nWednesday 15th July 2026 – Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap\n\nThis is an opportunity for strategic investment in your staff and a powerful driver for school-wide improvement. \nBy equipping your LSAs with this training\, you will see: \n\nA direct impact on pupil attainment\nincreased confidence across your team\, and\nA more cohesive\, expert-led approach to the teaching of oracy and writing across your school.\n\n  \nPlease share these details with your LSAs and they can book easily via the Mighty Writer website – click here to book as many sessions as you like. \nRegistration link: https://www.mightywriter.co.uk/ta-webinars \nMore details about Mighty Writer here \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-high-impact-lsa-literacy-training-with-mighty-writer-11-february/
CATEGORIES:EAL/ELL Network,English Network,External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T170000
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SUMMARY:FREE Edurio Book Club: Learning As If Life Depended On It - 10 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learning As If Life Depended on It\nIn an exclusive live discussion\, Olli-Pekka Heinonen\, Director General of the International Baccalaureate\, joins Ernest Jenavs\, co-founder at Edurio to discuss his newly published book\, Learning As If Life Depended on It (November 2025). \nThis is a rare opportunity for international school leaders to engage directly with one of the sector’s most influential figures immediately following the release of this ground-breaking work. \nInternational school leaders face a complex\, rapidly changing landscape. From climate issues to technological shifts\, traditional methods of control and scheduling are often no longer enough to prepare students for the future. \n  \nIn this session\, Olli-Pekka Heinonen draws on his extensive experience to explore how schools can adapt. He will discuss why we need to move beyond rigid systems to meet the needs of a modern world. \nEdurio CEO Ernest Jenavs will join the discussion to connect these ideas to reality. Using global data\, they will examine how trust and wellbeing\, rather than control\, drive sustainable success in schools. \nThis session is a strategic dialogue rather than a standard book review. Olli-Pekka will share practical insights from his new book\, challenging us to rethink how we lead. \nTogether with Ernest Jenavs\, he will discuss how you can navigate uncertainty in your schools. We will focus on replacing anxiety with systems built on genuine connection and collective learning. We invite you to ask your own questions and explore what actually works in practice. \nYou’ll take away \n\nLeadership insights from Olli-Pekka Heinonen on the changing role of global education.\nPractical ways to rethink how school communities learn and live together.\nStrategies to build trust and wellbeing\, moving away from heavy-handed measurement.\nData-backed insights from Ernest Jenavs\, linking Olli-Pekka’s philosophy to the lived experience of staff and pupils.\n\nRegister here to attend this session: https://home.edurio.com/events/book-club-with-olli-pekka-heinonen/ \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nOlli-Pekka Heinonen\nDirector General of the International Baccalaureate \nA global authority on education systems\, Olli-Pekka Heinonen has served as Director General of the International Baccalaureate (IB) since 2021. Previously\, he led the Finnish National Agency for Education and served as State Secretary to the Finnish Prime Minister. His political career includes tenures as Minister of Education and Science and Minister of Transport and Communication. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nErnest Jenavs – Co-founder and CEO at Edurio \nErnest is the CEO of Edurio\, England’s leading stakeholder feedback platform for schools and school trusts. He is a frequent public speaker both in the UK and internationally on the effective use of stakeholder feedback in schools and has published extensive research on stakeholder feedback\, staff wellbeing and school improvement. \n\n\n\n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-edurio-book-club-learning-as-if-life-depended-on-it-february-2026-2/
LOCATION:Webinar – FREE
CATEGORIES:External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Team Teach Behaviour Support Training - Abu Dhabi February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Team Teach for Behaviour Support Training in Abu Dhabi\, 10 February 2026\nTeam Teach is a leading provider of Behaviour Support Training. \nWe support over 13\,000 settings globally\, to positively transform behaviour support and provide strategies that equip staff with the tools they need to understand behaviour\, foster consistent staff behaviour & responses\, and help reduce crisis incidents. \nOur training provides you with a toolkit of strategies you can rely on\, and promotes respect\, teamwork\, personal safety\, preventative skills and de-escalation. \nOur courses will help you to: \n🧩 understand behaviour as a form of communication \n🧩 create a positive behaviour culture in your school or setting \n🧩ensure teachers and staff are confident in the latest approaches to behaviour support \n🧩 reduce classroom or workplace disruptions \n  \nBehaviour Support Training – Level One \nThis course is for anyone working in low-risk settings wanting to develop a better understanding of behaviour and be more confident supporting children and young people. \nYou will have a wide range of practical\, person-centred de-escalation skills and positive behaviour strategies\, to respond to behaviour in a way that is reasonable\,\nproportionate\, necessary and respectful. \nWho is the course for?\nThe Behaviour Support Training Level One programme is ideal for staff groups working in low-risk settings with children or young people. \nWhat’s included?\nThis 1-day course provides you with the expertise and confidence to apply a set of proven de-escalation strategies\, and to utilise personal safety & disengagement techniques if required\, while focusing on keeping yourself\, colleagues and students safe. \nYour certification:\nOnce you’ve successfully completed the 1-day course\, your certificate is valid for 24 months. \nPrice: £175 GBP (~875 AED) per person \nQuestions?\nPlease get in touch any time:\n📧 international@teamteach.com\n📞 +44 (0) 203 832 8875 \nClick here for session flyer or book your space here. \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/team-teach-behaviour-support-training-abu-dhabi-february-2026/
LOCATION:Al Karamah School\, Al Karamah School\, Al Karamah St - Al Manhal - W14 01\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:External Training
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260209T143000
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SUMMARY:Team Teach Behaviour Support Training - Dubai February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Team Teach for Behaviour Support Training in Dubai\, 9 February 2026\nTeam Teach is a leading provider of Behaviour Support Training. \nWe support over 13\,000 settings globally\, to positively transform behaviour support and provide strategies that equip staff with the tools they need to understand behaviour\, foster consistent staff behaviour & responses\, and help reduce crisis incidents. \nOur training provides you with a toolkit of strategies you can rely on\, and promotes respect\, teamwork\, personal safety\, preventative skills and de-escalation. \nOur courses will help you to: \n🧩 understand behaviour as a form of communication \n🧩 create a positive behaviour culture in your school or setting \n🧩ensure teachers and staff are confident in the latest approaches to behaviour support \n🧩 reduce classroom or workplace disruptions \n  \nBehaviour Support Training – Level One \nThis course is for anyone working in low-risk settings wanting to develop a better understanding of behaviour and be more confident supporting children and young people. \nYou will have a wide range of practical\, person-centred de-escalation skills and positive behaviour strategies\, to respond to behaviour in a way that is reasonable\,\nproportionate\, necessary and respectful. \nWho is the course for?\nThe Behaviour Support Training Level One programme is ideal for staff groups working in low-risk settings with children or young people. \nWhat’s included?\nThis 1-day course provides you with the expertise and confidence to apply a set of proven de-escalation strategies\, and to utilise personal safety & disengagement techniques if required\, while focusing on keeping yourself\, colleagues and students safe. \nYour certification:\nOnce you’ve successfully completed the 1-day course\, your certificate is valid for 24 months. \nPrice: £175 GBP (~875 AED) per person \nQuestions?\nPlease get in touch any time:\n📧 international@teamteach.com\n📞 +44 (0) 203 832 8875 \nClick here for session flyer or book your space here. \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/team-teach-behaviour-support-training-dubai-february-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260207T120000
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SUMMARY:Sentient Beasts for children aged 12 to 14 - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce the Sentient Beasts Pilot Programme — a one-of-a-kind learning experience designed to help children build confidence\, communication skills\, and emotional intelligence through play\, storytelling\, movement\, and connection. \nThe programme has been developed by teachers and psychologists\, and run in partnership with Louise Dawson — one of the UAE’s most respected inclusion experts. \nThis 6-week course offers a safe\, empowering space where children learn to:\n✨ Understand and manage their emotions\n✨ Build stronger social and communication skills\n✨ Develop resilience and confidence through cooperative play\n✨ Strengthen emotional regulation in real-world settings \nIf you want your child to take part in this transformative experience\, please complete our Expression of Interest form or secure your space below and join us for the pilot launch of something truly special. \nSessions are designed for neuro diverse children and/or children with emotional regulation difficulties. \nSession 1: 10am to 11am\, for children aged 8 to 11 \nSession 2: 11am – 12pm\, for children aged 12 – 14 \nDownload the event leaflet here \n  \n📩 To receive the expression of interest form or learn more\, email: ben@louisedawson.com \nTogether\, let’s help our young people grow into emotionally intelligent\, confident\, and compassionate humans. \n  \n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details [if required]\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/sentient-beasts-for-children-aged-12-to-14-february-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
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SUMMARY:Sentient Beasts for children aged 8 to 11 - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce the Sentient Beasts Pilot Programme — a one-of-a-kind learning experience designed to help children build confidence\, communication skills\, and emotional intelligence through play\, storytelling\, movement\, and connection. \nThe programme has been developed by teachers and psychologists\, and run in partnership with Louise Dawson — one of the UAE’s most respected inclusion experts. \nThis 6-week scheme offers a safe\, empowering space where children learn to:\n✨ Understand and manage their emotions\n✨ Build stronger social and communication skills\n✨ Develop resilience and confidence through cooperative play\n✨ Strengthen emotional regulation in real-world settings \nIf you want your child to take part in this transformative experience\, please complete our Expression of Interest form or secure your space below and join us for the pilot launch of something truly special. \nSessions are designed for neuro diverse children and/or children with emotional regulation difficulties. \nSession 1: 10am to 11am\, for children aged 8 to 11 \nSession 2: 11am – 12pm\, for children aged 12 – 14 \n  \n📩 To receive the expression of interest form or learn more\, email: ben@louisedawson.com \nTogether\, let’s help our young people grow into emotionally intelligent\, confident\, and compassionate humans. \n  \n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details [if required]\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/sentient-beasts-for-children-aged-8-to-11-february-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Muscat:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Muscat:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260108T163007Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Symposium with Louise Dawson & GEMS Wellington School\, Qatar
DESCRIPTION:Achieving Excellence Together\nThis is your opportunity to hear from leading inclusion specialists from across the Middle East and learn useful\, practical skills you can take away to implement in your daily practice. \n\nNetwork with other professionals working in Qatar\nMiddle East experienced facilitators leading interactive workshops\nAchieve excellence through collaboration and workshops\nMeet some leading educational companies\nReceive free trials\, logins\, demonstrations and a goody bag\nand join us for lunch\n\nCost 250 QAR / 250 AED\nSign up online for quick online payment\, or email louise@louisedawson.Com for an invoice. \nWe recognise that some schools will need a business registered invoice for payment.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us to facilitate this separately. \nConfirmed Speakers\nGlenn Pilley\, Head of Inclusion\, GEMS Wellington School\, Qatar \nLouise Dawson – International Inclusion Consultant\nLouise is an international speaker & trainer with over 20 years experience implementing outstanding provision across multiple countries\, curriculums and challenges. A specialist in supporting school improvement\, Louise works with Governments\, Schools and Families promoting inclusion. \nSiobhan Brady – International Inclusion Consultant \nSandra Tibbles – Beyond Inclusion – Consultant \nLeah Vahanian – School Design Coordinator & IB / ELL Teacher – Fairgreen International School  \nWorkshops\n\nReferral & Identification\nTeam Around The Child\nInclusive Environments\nSupporting Teachers\nEffective Goal Setting\nClassroom Strategies\n\nWe Will Be Joined By Our Partners…\n\nMighty Writer\nJigsaw Education Group\nMore Partners confirming soon\n\nDraft Agenda\nThis agenda is shared for indicative purposes only. Speaker and workshop details are being finalised and will be shared here and to registered participants. \n \n  \n\nPlease be aware that some people have had issues trying to book spaces on our events. We believe this is an issue with specific mobile networks in the UAE. We apologise for this issue\, which is beyond our control.\nIf you experience this issue please click on this link media@louisedawson.com or send an email to media@louisedawson.com with the event and date\, your name(s) and the email address(es) of the person or people you would like to book on to the event. \n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/inclusion-symposium-with-louise-dawson-gems-wellington-school-qatar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260206T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260114T104518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T202840Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Network meetings & come along to meet our Partners - 6th February '26
DESCRIPTION:Please note revised times\, to align with school pick-up times! \nJoin us for a FREE Friday morning session where we will have our only chance this term for our networks to meet face-to face. \nCome along and meet some of our Partners in person and meet your peers for coffee\, cake\, and conversation. \nThis will be the ONLY opportunity to network in-person this term. \nCome along to speak directly and informally to our partners whilst they are in Dubai for the Optimus Education MENA Inclusion & Wellbeing Summit – find out how their solutions can support YOUR school and empower YOUR students. \nPartners we are expecting to be in attendance on the day include: \n💜 Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)\n💜 Everway (formerly TextHelp)\n💜 Dynamis\n💜 Holistic Educational Care\n💜 Jigsaw Education\n💜 Mighty Writer\n💜 Nessy\n💜 Orbit Educational Care\n💜 Widgit\n💜 youHQ \nTea\, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from all of our networks. \n\nPlease be aware that some people have had issues trying to book spaces on our events. We believe this is an issue with the du/Virgin Mobile networks. We apologise for this issue\, which is beyond our control. \nIf you experience this problem booking for our events please send a email to media@louisedawson.com with your name(s) and school/organisation and we will book you onto the event. \n  \nTo book your space at this event…\n\nUsing the + and – buttons in the “Tickets” dialog box select the number of tickets you require\n\n*** If you do not select the number of tickets you required you will be unable to progress with your order *** \n\nClick on the “Get Tickets” button\n\nOn the next screen… \n\nAdd your name as the “purchaser” of the ticket(s)\nAdd your email address [this is the address the confirmation details will be sent to]\nEnter your payment details [if required]\nClick on the “Get Tickets” or “Purchase Tickets” button at the foot of the page to complete your order\n\n  \nYou will receive an on-screen order confirmation\, and you will also be sent two emails to the email address you entered\, which will include: \n\nYour tickets\, and\nYour purchase receipt\n\n  \nIf you do not receive your purchase receipt or tickets please ensure you have checked your spam or junk folder!
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-come-along-to-meet-our-partners-06-february-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20251119T152930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T101020Z
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SUMMARY:Elklan - Face-to-face training - "Speech and Language Support for 5-11s" - February to April 2026
DESCRIPTION:A practical training course for those teaching or supporting children in primary schools.\n  \nCourse Sessions\n\nWhat is involved in communication?\nNon-verbal communication and adult-child interaction\nSocial communication skills\nListening and attention skills\, understanding spoken language\nMemory and independent learning\nHelping children to understand abstract language\nPromoting vocabulary development\nDeveloping expressive language and narrative skills\nSupporting children with unclear speech and the link between speech\, language and literacy\nHelping children who stammer and linking it all together\n\n  \nCourse Dates:\n\nFriday 6th February 2026\, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm\nHalf-Term break\nFriday 20th February 2026\, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday 6th March 2026\, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm\nBreak\nFriday 3rd April 2026\, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday 17th April 2026\, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm\n\nTimes are shown as in Dubai/GST \n  \nVenue\n\n\nVictory Heights Primary School\nDubai Sports City\nDubai\nPO BOX 454959 \n\n\nPrice\nThis course is priced at £460.00 per person to include Language Builders for 5-11s and the accreditation fee. \n  \nFind out more about Speech and Language Support for 5-11s and its content here. \nRegister here now to secure your place! \nhttps://elklan.co.uk/Apply/Dubai5-11s \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/elklan-face-to-face-training-speech-and-language-support-for-5-11s-february-to-april-26/
LOCATION:Victory Heights Primary School\, Dubai Sports City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260128T063931Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! Introduction to Behaviour “Management” with Team Teach - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this free webinar you’ll hear from experienced educators at international schools in Asia and the Middle East about their experiences with behaviour\, and about the impact that Team Teach training has had in their organisations. \nWe’re delighted to be joined by our guests: \n\nDenise Kenny\, Counsellor\, Pastoral (Whole School) at Jumeirah Baccalaureate School\, Dubai\nChris Timms\, Deputy Head of Early Years (DUCKS) / Deputy Child Protection Officer / Lead Safeguarding Trainer (Academic) at Dulwich College Singapore\nRaj Ladva\, Head of Early Years\, Kings College International School\, Bangkok\n\nWe hope you can join us. \n\n\nRegister for the webinar\n\n\nBusy on the 4th February?\nRegister anyway and we’ll send you the recording to watch when you have time. \n\nFind out more about Team Teach here \nTeam Teach will be running one-day Level One Behaviour Support training courses in Dubai on Monday 9th February and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday 10th February. \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis event or training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-introduction-to-behaviour-management-with-team-teach-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:External Training
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LOCATION:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-introduction-to-behaviour-management-with-team-teach-february-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260114T175045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181537Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar! Global Classrooms\, Diverse Voices: Fostering Inclusion in Student Learning - Louise Dawson with CASTrips
DESCRIPTION:🆓 Join us for a FREE webinar “Global Classrooms\, Diverse Voices: Fostering Inclusion in Student Learning” \nOverview\nLed by an inclusion specialist\, this webinar rethinks what inclusive\, engaged education can look like outside the classroom. \nDiscover practical strategies to support diverse students beyond the classroom through inclusive curriculum design\, community-based learning\, and real-world experiences. \nJoin CAS Trips for a practical and inspiring professional development webinar led by inclusion specialist Louise Dawson\, exploring how educators can create inclusive\, globally relevant learning experiences outside the classroom. \nDesigned for international educators\, especially CAS Coordinators\, teachers\, and school administrators\, this session focuses on how to build supportive\, accessible “global classrooms” that meet the needs of all learners. \nLouise will share actionable tools for supporting students with diverse academic\, social\, emotional\, and physical needs during off-site activities\, fieldwork\, and community engagement projects. The session is designed with everyday application in mind\, offering concrete strategies you can immediately bring into your teaching practice. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn\n▶️ Practical approaches to supporting diverse learners during off-site activities\, field trips\, and Service Learning\n▶️ How to create inclusive global classrooms through cross-cultural communication\, universal design\, and structured planning\n▶️ Ways to leverage community spaces from parks to malls; for meaningful\, accessible curriculum-based learning\n▶️ Tools for preparing students socially\, emotionally\, and physically for learning outside of traditional classroom environments\n▶️ Real examples of inclusive experiential learning\, drawn from international school practices \n  \nWhat to Expect\n▶️ A concise and engaging 45-minute workshop led by Louise Dawson\n▶️ A clear structure with takeaway strategies you can implement immediately\n▶️ A 10-minute interactive Q&A for sharing challenges and discussing real scenarios\n▶️ Ideas aligned with global-mindedness\, wellbeing\, accessibility\, and curriculum learning outcomes \n  \nRegister Now\nSecure your space on this webinar now! \nBook Here \n 
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-webinar-global-classrooms-diverse-voices-fostering-inclusion-in-student-learning-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:External Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260114T100048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T100201Z
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SUMMARY:UAE Positive Behaviour Interventions with Dynamis - February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Relationships\, Crises and Responses at Your School\nUnderstand and respond to behaviours through a strategy of non-escalation\, using primary prevention wherever possible\, with de-escalation and last-resort holding strategies to keep everyone safe where they are needed.\n\nUAE-specific Legal Issues (Tried and Trusted)\nTrauma Awareness\nBehaviour Planning\nDe-escalation Skills\nStaff Safety and Teamwork\nPositive Handling and “Holding” Interventions\n\n  \nCost: 1\,000 AED per person. Contact Dynamis for group discounts. \nWant to find out more about Dynamis and their approach? Watch this webinar where Louise talks to Gerard O’Dea \n  \nDisclaimer \nThis training is organised by an external organisation and Louise Dawson Professional Development and Management Training cannot accept any liability or responsibility for the content or quality of the training. \nPayment is made directly with the external training partner and any conversation about delivery of the training\, payment\, refunds\, etc should be addressed directly to the external company. \nIf you have concerns about any content of the training then please let us know so we can raise them with the training provider on behalf of all delegates/attendees.
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/uae-positive-behaviour-interventions-with-dynamis-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Dynamis Training and Insights,External Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dynamis Training & Insight":MAILTO:info@dynamis.training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260126T080843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T080843Z
UID:10000318-1769868000-1769875200@louisedawson.com
SUMMARY:Social Group Hangout for 13 - 21 year-olds - 31 January
DESCRIPTION:✨Join Us for Fun On 31 January!✨ \nThis event is for young people\, regardless of background or experience. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcomed. \nHere’s what’s happening: \n🧩 Chess – Think you’re a chess master\, or want to learn? We’ve got all levels covered – from beginners to grandmasters! ♟️ \n🎲 Dungeons & Dragons – Embark on an adventure with your friends or join an epic campaign! Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. Ready to roll? 🎲✨ \n🎨 Self-led Activities – Whether you’re into crafting\, reading\, or just vibing with your friends\, we’ve got the space for you to do your thing. 🎨✂️📚 \n🕶️ Hangout Zone – If you’re just in the mood to chill\, chat\, and relax\, this is your spot. Come be yourself and enjoy the day! \nIf interested\, please WhatsApp: +971 56 261 6241 \n 
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/social-group-hangout-for-13-21-year-olds-31-january-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131926
CREATED:20260113T141257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T141426Z
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SUMMARY:FREE! Coffee morning & hangout session - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Everyone Is Welcome! \nJoin us for a relaxed and welcoming coffee morning for everyone\, where families can connect\, chat and simply ‘be’. \nKids & teens can: \n💠 Hangout \n💠 Dance \n💠 Read \n💠 Play games and socialise \n💠 Have fun together \nParents can: \n💠 Meet other families \n💠 Connect & chat over coffee \n💠 Share experiences in a supportive environment \nSaturday 31st\, January \n10:00am-12:00pm \nTo help us with  catering please book your space here
URL:https://louisedawson.com/event/free-coffee-morning-hangout-session-31-january-2026/
LOCATION:Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Network Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dream It Possible Ballet and Performing Arts Training":MAILTO:info@dreamitpossible.ae
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