Space - Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group
DateWednesday, 9 October, 1:00pm
LocationUnit 19, The Maltings Business Centre, Stanstead Abbots
PriceFree event
About this event
A 6 week play-based group for Parent-Carers and their Neurodiverse Children to play, meet new families, learn strategies and get support.
Join us for 6 weeks of fun, designed for parents and carers and their neurodiverse children aged 0-5 years, who are on the pathway or diagnosed with autism, or communication difficulties.
Event Details:
- Duration: 6 weekly sessions, each lasting 1 hour.
- Format: Play-based group sessions led by experienced staff who model effective communication, interactions, and interventions to support your child's development.
- Curriculum: Our sessions follow a therapeutic, play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice.
What We Offer:
- Guidance on accessing local activities, services, workshops, and courses tailored to your child’s needs.
- Signposting to relevant educational and support services.
- Optional family support through one-off or ongoing calls and/or face-to-face appointments.
- Specialised advice for key transitions, such as starting or moving schools.
Criteria for Participation:
- Children aged 0-5 years
- On the pathway or diagnosed with autism/communication difficulties
This program provides a welcoming environment where you can develop strategies to support your child’s progress and well-being.
***Attendees will benefit most by attending all sessions***
Support Team: The sessions will be facilitated by our SEND Family Support Team who are trained facilitators and also have extensive experience and training to support and train parents and carers of neurodiverse children including: early years inclusion specialism, the nurture programme, Hertfordshire STEPS, mental health first aid, early bird trainers, AET Train the Trainer and Parental Conflict training.
Bright Beginnings will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 9th October 13:00-14:00
Wednesday 16th October 13:00-14:00
Wednesday 23rd October13:00-14:00
Wednesday 6th November 13:00-14:00
Wednesday 13th November 13:00-14:00
Wednesday 20th November 13:00-14:00
Venue
Unit 19, The Maltings Business Centre, Stanstead Abbots
Roydon Road
Stanstead Abbotts
SG12 8HG
Further information
We are an award winning Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD), have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodiverse conditions.
Whether families think their child or young person may be autistic or have ADHD, are going through the diagnostic process, or have already received a diagnosis they are all welcome at SPACE.
We have been running since 2007 and we became a registered charity in 2017. We are staffed by an incredibly hard-working and enthusiastic team of parents and carers and are passionate about supporting our Hertfordshire families. Everything we do is designed to help families navigate local services, build confidence, share knowledge and enjoy social opportunities and activities.
As a local charity our ability to support all of our amazing local families is dependent on the generosity of our supporters. Every donation – no matter how small – makes a real difference. You can find out more about donating or fundraising for us here.