What a lovely relaxing time we all had on our summer Waterways Experience today. The weather was kind for most of the day as we meandered gently down the beautiful Grand Union Canal for a perfect mix of fun, adventure and tranquility. There were plenty of opportunities for everyone to participate in the experience and … Continue reading Canal Boating
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Here it is! Our SPACE Summer Flyer showcasing all the things exciting activities we have coming up in the summer holidays. We are so pleased to be back doing some of our activities in-person again! We are really looking forward to making new friends and catching up with old ones over the summer. Our groups … Continue reading What’s coming up in August
Wondering what needs to happen at your EHCP Annual Review? In this online workshop, Liz Stanley took us through the legal process for an annual review, the timeline, the process in Herts and what the school, the LA and you can do to ensure a good solid annual review of an EHCP. We happen to … Continue reading EHCP Annual Reviews Workshop
Liz Stanley and Christine Armstrong recently facilitated a Check In and Chat Zoom session to help attendees think about and prepare for the summer holidays. As Liz said, love ‘em or loathe ‘em they are about to be here and a little bit of preparation in advance can help to ensure that the children and … Continue reading Summer Holidays Check in and Chat
We were recently joined by Susan Brooks, Educational and Child Psychologist, who led a workshop on Understanding and Supporting Emotional Regulation covering: The impact of Sensory ProcessingArousal levels and AnxietyUnderstanding our own emotional regulation andHelpful strategies for supporting our children Susan went through so much useful information! She started the workshop by talking about what … Continue reading Understanding and Supporting Emotional Regulation
This week’s Check in and Chat was hosted by Liz Stanley, SPACE’s Training Lead, who led us through a whistle stop tour of SPACE’s Understanding Autism and ADHD Workshop. We covered: What is Autism and ADHDThe characteristics of Autism and ADHDExecutive Functioning and Emotional RegulationThe impact of a dual diagnosis There was so much helpful … Continue reading Check in and Chat: Autism and ADHD
After months of our Virtual Zoo Zoom events with Ranger Stu it was absolutely amazing to be back in person at our first LIVE animal encounters of the year. The children were very brave, holding and stroking lots of the animals from birds to invertebrates, reptiles and mammals. They learned lots of fun facts too! … Continue reading LIVE! Ranger Stu Animal Encounters
What a joy to be back watching SPACE families enjoy some completely uninhibited outdoor play at our exclusive sessions at The Patch. The Patch is a very special place, set in beautiful countryside surroundings and everyone was made to feel so welcome by Liz who runs it. There is always so much for the children, … Continue reading Outdoors play at The Patch
Harley has known that he is autistic since he was diagnosed when he was 3. We call it his Superpower. He likes to chat and often when we are out and about he may strike up a conversation with someone, tell them that he is 'tistic (as he puts it!) and ask them if they … Continue reading #Harley’s 3 miles for SPACE
Online Check in and Chat - Talking Teens On today's Check in and Chat we were joined by Sandra Mahoney, DSPL4's transition worker for post 16s. Sandra was employed by DSPL4 (Borough of Broxbourne; from Hoddesdon to Waltham Cross) following a consultation with parents, schools, settings and other stakeholders in the area which found post 16 … Continue reading Check in and Chat – Talking Teens: Post-16 transitions