Cuppa and Chat Sessions

Our Cuppa and Chat sessions are an opportunity for parents/carers to meet and chat with other parents of children of similar ages and with members of the EASA team. We will usually have a short presentation (10 – 15 minutes) on a particular theme to tell you about support available in that area or to share a few quick tips. The rest of the time will be informal, with refreshments available.
Please do register for the session(s) you want to come to so that we can make sure we have enough seats, refreshments and team members to greet you. Our maximum number is 30 people per session. Those who turn up without registering may be turned away if we have reached capacity.
If you register and are then unable to attend, please contact us to cancel your place as this space can be offered to someone else on our waiting list.
Please note: Our Cuppa and Chat sessions are not suitable for young children. We understand that some parents may need to bring young children with them otherwise they can't attend. We want to be accommodating but ask that parents with children sit near the back of the hall, or use the outdoor area during the presentation, and bring something quiet to keep children entertained. Letting young children run around is distracting for presenters and other parents and could be dangerous.
EASA kindly asks that if you can no longer attend an event or training, please cancel your booking in advance via your confirmation form in order to free up the space for other families or settings who have need of our service. Failure to cancel may incur a charge.
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Audience | Presentation Theme | Registration |
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Thursday 12th February 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
All Age Phases
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Fusion of Hearts & SENDIASS by guest speakers |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 12th March 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Early Years and Primary aged children |
NEAT and NEST by Jo Bowers |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 19th March 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Secondary and Post 16 children and young people |
Homework by Linda Nevin-Drummond |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 16th April 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
All Age Phases |
Intro to the Neuroinclusive Education Network (formerly AET) by Rachel Walker Supporting Oral Hygiene Dental Therapists |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 14th May 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Early Years and Primary aged children |
Masking in School by Rachel Walker and Lekiska Brown |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 21st May 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Secondary and Post 16 children and young people |
Masking in School by Rachel Walker and Lekiska Brown |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 11thJune 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Early Years and Primary aged children |
Preparing for Transitions and Summer Activities by Lekiska Brown and Jacky Stevenson |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 18th June 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Secondary and Post 16 children and young people |
Preparing for Transitions and Summer Activities by Rachel Walker and Marsha Walton |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 9th July 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Early Years and Primary aged children |
Keeping Routines by Jessica Lambert-Patel |
Registration Link |
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Thursday 16th July 2026 9:30am-11:00am |
Secondary and Post 16 children and young people |
Planning Ahead by Jessica Patel and Lydia Fox |
Registration Link |

