Upcoming Workshops and Events at Whitley Park. Our events are a great way to connect with other families and gain information on a variety of topics. Events run every term, and we can often accommodate preschool siblings with their parents to allow as many of our families as possible to attend.
For more information, please contact Sarah Rooke (Children and Family Worker) or Chloe Owens (Senior Mental Health Lead) via the school office.
Friday 6th February 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Technology and mental health coffee morning
Chloe and Sarah will be talking about the impact of technology and mental health, sharing guidance about talking to your children about their online experiences, myth-busting and fake news and sharing information and resources on safe technology use. Sign up here.
Friday 13th February 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Becoming Mums
This is a 4-week programme created with parent feedback, where you'll learn practical, budget-friendly life hacks like decorating a cake on a budget, mending and refreshing clothes, and taking part in relaxed crafts. A great opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and enjoy time with other mums in a friendly, supportive space. All materials and refreshments are provided. Pre-schoolers/toddlers welcome (toys provided). Sign up via Sarah Rooke (Children and Family Worker) srooke@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk
Friday 27th February 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Becoming Mums
This is a 4-week programme created with parent feedback, where you'll learn practical, budget-friendly life hacks like decorating a cake on a budget, mending and refreshing clothes, and taking part in relaxed crafts. A great opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and enjoy time with other mums in a friendly, supportive space. All materials and refreshments are provided. Pre-schoolers/toddlers welcome (toys provided). Sign up via Sarah Rooke (Children and Family Worker) srooke@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk
Friday 13th March 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Becoming Mums
This is a 4-week programme created with parent feedback, where you'll learn practical, budget-friendly life hacks like decorating a cake on a budget, mending and refreshing clothes, and taking part in relaxed crafts. A great opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and enjoy time with other mums in a friendly, supportive space. All materials and refreshments are provided. Pre-schoolers/toddlers welcome (toys provided). Sign up via Sarah Rooke (Children and Family Worker) srooke@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk
Thursday 26th March 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Becoming Mums
This is a 4-week programme created with parent feedback, where you'll learn practical, budget-friendly life hacks like decorating a cake on a budget, mending and refreshing clothes, and taking part in relaxed crafts. A great opportunity to learn new skills, get creative, and enjoy time with other mums in a friendly, supportive space. All materials and refreshments are provided. Pre-schoolers/toddlers welcome (toys provided). Sign up via Sarah Rooke (Children and Family Worker) srooke@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk
Friday 27th March 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Coffee Morning Guest: School Nurse
Sarah and Chloe will be joined by the School Nurse. She will be available to talk about a variety of topics such as sleep, eating and toilet training. There will be an opportunity for a Q and A. Sign up here.
Friday 1st May 2026, 9.00-11.00am
Male Caregivers Meet
Join our termly group for men in our Whitley Park community. This is an informal opportunity to come together in a supportive environment with fellow male caregivers. Dads, step-dads, male carers, grandfathers, adult siblings and uncles are all welcome. This group is hosted by Sarah and Chloe.
Friday 15th May 2026
Trauma and adverse experiences.
More details to follow. Sign up here.
Friday 26th June 2026
Male Caregivers Meet
Join our termly group for men in our Whitley Park community. This is an informal opportunity to come together in a supportive environment with fellow male caregivers. Dads, step-dads, male carers, grandfathers, adult siblings and uncles are all welcome. This group is hosted by Sarah and Chloe.
Friday 10th July 2026
Zones of Regulation at home
Chloe, our SMHL will be sharing information about how ZoR is used in school and how you might adapt this to support regulation and communication at home. Sign up here.