November at SPACE

In November, we celebrated an inspiring teacher who ran 5K daily for 31 days to raise funds for SPACE. Our first Bright Beginnings course for early years families came to an end with some brilliant feedback, we participated in #PurpleTuesday and so much more - read on to find out what we got up to this month.

New vacancy – Lending SPACE Manager

We are hiring a compassionate individual to manage our Lending SPACE community hub, supporting families with neurodivergent children. The role requires vision, collaboration with staff and volunteers, and line management responsibilities. This part-time position offers 20 hours weekly, hybrid working and a salary of £13,867 pro rata. Closing date: December 10, 2023.

October at SPACE

We have had an absolutely fang-tastic October at SPACE. It's been ghoulishly good fun with Halloween parties, quizzes and crafts; half term Doughnutting fun on the slopes; celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Week - including the launch of our new dyslexia assessments - and ADHD Awareness Month; the launch of new on-demand webinars and more fundraising superstars taking on challenges for SPACE. Read on to find out more about what we got up to in October.

Navigating the SEND World Post 16 – a free, on-demand webinar

Our free and on-demand webinar, "Navigating the SEND World Post-16," offers essential guidance for parents and carers of neurodivergent young people transitioning to adulthood. It covers healthcare, education, social services, financial planning, and legal rights, aiming to equip families with the knowledge to foster independence, make informed decisions and confidently support their young person’during this critical period.

Essential Strategies for Improving Sleep in Neurodiverse Families – a free, on-demand webinar

This free and on demand webinar in partnership with The Sleep Charity, offers essential tools for families dealing with sleep challenges, particularly those with SEND. It covers sleep routines, environmental adjustments, and managing neurodiverse needs, providing strategies to create calm bedtimes and effectively handle sleep-related issues.

The Language of Anger – a free, on-demand webinar

Navigating anger in neurodivergent children can be challenging for parents and carers. In this free, on-demand webinar we look at why anger happens, how it can be a normal (and even healthy!) emotion, and what we can do to help our children manage it. Strategies including breaking the anger cycle and using the ABC method, offer insights and practical tools so we can support our children’s emotional regulation.