Bright Beginnings
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 8th October13:15-14:15
Wednesday 15th October 13:15-14:15
Wednesday 22nd October 13:15-14:15
HALF TERM
Wednesday 5th November13:15-14:15
Wednesday 12th November13:15-14:15
Wednesday 19th November13:15-14:15
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A ONE WEEK BREAK OVER HALF TERM
