Every Cloud Play & Creative Arts Therapy

22/06/2026

Just to let you know that in response to the warm weather, all therapy rooms are now up and running with air conditioning so that therapy sessions can continue with minimal disruption.

This will be in place right through to the end of the summer term. 😎☁️

18/06/2026

A great workshop for parents here from the fabulous team at The OLLIE Foundation 😊☁️

⚠️ New start time for Empowering Conversations

Please note, we've moved the start time slightly due to a clash with the World Cup semi-finals kicking off at 8:00pm that evening ⚽

💬 Would you know how to help if a young person was struggling?

Join The OLLIE Foundation for Empowering Conversations, a free online session designed specifically for parents and carers.

This supportive and practical session on su***de awareness will help you feel more confident in supporting the young people in your life.

You'll learn:
✔️ How to start difficult conversations with confidence
✔️ Behaviours that may indicate someone needs support
✔️ Practical tools to help keep young people safe
✔️ Where to find help for yourself or someone you care about

📅 Wednesday 15 July
🕖 New time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
💻 Online
🎟️ Free to attend

No prior knowledge is needed – just come with your questions.

Book your free place via the link below or scan the QR code on the post: https://theolliefoundation.org/what-we-do/calendar/

Together, we can help create a culture where young people feel able to talk openly, seek help and find support 🧡

17/06/2026

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BAPT :

Play is children’s primary form of communication. Children tell us about their inner world through play long before they are able to link words to their experiences through language. Through play, children can experiment with, process and master different skills and experiences. They form a sense of who they are, whilst learning to understand that other people can be different from them. Relationship skills, such as being able to trust, respect, empathise, share and co-operate with people, can be developed through play.

Play Therapy, therefore, is a form of counselling for children that builds on this developmentally appropriate form of communication through play. It enables children to explore difficult experiences in a safe environment. The trust, acceptance, boundaries, modelling and reflectiveness of a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® working alongside a child playing can enable them to:

Feel more confident in expressing their thoughts and feelings
Develop their emotional vocabulary by accessing the language the Play Therapist relates to their experiences
Develop more socially appropriate behaviour
Improve their self-image and self-esteem
Improve concentration and organisation
Become more confident and creative in their play

12/06/2026

Sad news to wake up to today. Proud to be a Play Therapist Team that shares Garry’s wisdom, insights and skills through our delivery of therapy, CPRT and training.

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The play therapy world lost one of its great voices today. Dr Garry Landreth gave us Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), and amplified a vision, first articulated by Axline and the Guerneys, of what our work could be beyond the playroom door. Founder of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas, the largest play therapy training program in the world, his reach has touched practitioners, families, and children across the globe. This quote from his 2012 APT History Speaks interview has stayed with me for years. His work lives on in every parent who learns to truly listen and every child who feels understood. The door is open.

12/06/2026

Our incredible , Pippa is almost at 50% of her target! Please consider sponsoring her if you are able. Every penny raised goes directly towards supporting children access therapy where no other funding is available.

Gloucestershire Fostering
No Child Left Behind
Cheltenham BID

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Iʼm raising money to provide therapy for children/youth. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

12/06/2026

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The clinical, psychological intervention of Play Therapy is used in support of children who need to process complex trauma, grief, emotional difficulties and other early childhood experiences, unlike other play roles, such as informal therapeutic play workers, play specialists, childcare workers or play workers.

In the UK there can be a shortfall in understanding there is a great difference within these roles. With this in mind BAPT continues to build awareness of the distinctions between each role, showing the public that in the UK the distinction lies in the areas of clinical depth, training, professional regulation, and the goals of the intervention.

Encouraging parents, teachers and professionals to explore a person or businesses credentials before engaging and employing a Play Therapist who will be qualified to an MA ot MSc level and registered to an appropriate body, such as BAPT or PTUK.

07/06/2026

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24/05/2026

Could you be an and Run Cheltenham 2026 for us? They have 10k and Half Marathon places available.

Every penny raised helps us support children and young people who need our help where finance is a barrier.

Check out the fundraising page on our website for a link to our fundraising pack or DM us your email address

Photo: 2025 SuperHeroes from a fabulous day 😊☁️

23/05/2026

This gorgeous, supportive friendship captivated me throughout More examples of this on our various screens please! 😊☁️

The BBC series and its breakout teen stars are a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainment

22/05/2026

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What support is available during May half term?

1. Community food support
Families can access free or low‑cost food support in their local area, including:
- Food banks
- Community fridges
- Community pantries and local food projects

You can find food support near you using the Feeding Gloucestershire food map:
👉www.feedinggloucestershire.org.uk/food-map

2. Half‑term food provision with activities
During February, May and October half term, a small number of sessions are available that include:
- A free meal for children and young people eligible for Free School Meals
- A safe, supportive space, with activities alongside the meal

These sessions:

Are not part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Run outside the main school holiday periods
Have limited places, with priority given to children and families who need the most support

Bookings are made through the Family Hubs system:
👉 https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/half-term?smart=onboarding


3. Urgent or crisis support

If you are experiencing a food or financial crisis, or need help urgently, support is available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

You may be able to get:

-Emergency food support
-Help with essential costs
-Access to wider family support services

Find out more and apply here:
👉https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/crisis-resilience-home

If you usually receive FSM vouchers and are worried about food during the holiday, please use the support options above.

4. Other support and resources for families

You may also find help through:
Family Hubs services: advice, support and activities

👉 https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Local voluntary and community organisations offering food and family support

Need help finding the right support?

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, or need help accessing support, you can:
- Speak to your child’s school
- Contact your local Family Hub
- Use the online resources and booking systems linked above

Support is available, and you do not need to manage alone.