PACE Child and Family Services 25/03/2026

May 19th 2026

We were pleased to have Lucy Sharpe, a Physiotherapist from PACE come and speak to us about the service, what they’ve learned so far as a service, and what programmes they have put in place in the way of support for children. She has been a physio for 21 years…

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Our January speakers – Helena and Diana

March 4th 2026

Helena spoke to us about Craniosacral therapy (CST) which is an alternative therapy that she practises. It comes from an osteopathic condition which beleives that the bones are not fused and the brain has mobility. She works from the head down to the tail bone. She works with people with…

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Spectrum – find out more about this great charity here

January 18th 2026

Spectrum is a multi-award-winning, parent-led children’s charity. We provide events and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. Spectrum  

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Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie

January 17th 2026

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/12/mattel-launches-its-first-autistic-barbie

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Charlotte Ramsdale – Mindset Awareness 19/11/2025

November 21st 2025

At this month’s coffee morning, we were so pleased to have Charlotte Ramsdale come and speak to us about mindset awareness and self care.  We all know that parenting our families with SEND can often be fraught and stressful, so self care is so important. Parenting SEND children/young people can…

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Paul Isaacs 17/09/2025

September 19th 2025

We were so pleased to have Paul Isaacs back on Wednesday 17th September to speak to us about his autistic experience and that of others he has mentored. Paul Isaacs bio Born in 1986, Paul was born a month premature. The birth was difficult, resulting in foetal distress, placental abruption,…

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Authentically Emily – bestselling author

September 4th 2025

https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/about  

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Terrific talk with Toni

June 9th 2025

We had a fantastic talk from Toni who shared her wealth of knowledge about nurturing youngsters with SEND and fostering positive relationships within the family. Toni has many years of experience of running nurture groups at Newtown School and elsewhere. It was such an informative and affirming morning and all…

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SEND Protect Talk 23/05

May 7th 2025

We were so pleased, thanks to Rachel, to have Cara, Lisa, and Oscar come to speak to us about financial planning for our SEND children and families. SEND Protect offer “information and guidance on financial services appropriate for SEND families”. They offer direction from qualified experts who can help create…

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PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance – SPACE talk 19th March 2025

March 20th 2025

We were very pleased to have Hilary back to speak to us about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). She is mum to two girls, one with the PDA profile, she is a member of a local PDA support group and a Trustee of the PDA Society. Overview: PDA did nearly get…

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