# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 01:15 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 01:15 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A 6 week group for Parent-Carers and their Neurodiverse children to play, meet new families, learn strategies and get support.About this EventBright BeginningsA 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 yearsOn the pathway or diagnosed with autism/communication difficultiesThis 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 October13:15-14:15Wednesday 15th October 13:15-14:15Wednesday 22nd October 13:15-14:15HALF TERMWednesday 5th November13:15-14:15Wednesday 12th November13:15-14:15Wednesday 19th November13:15-14:15PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A ONE WEEK BREAK OVER HALF TERM https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/12243410-e404-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h587-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stanstead-abbotts/bright-beginnings-early-years-play-based-group/100001977378617675 - **Event Categories**: workshops, half-term, health-wellness, kids, mental-health - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stanstead Abbotts - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Maltings Business Centre - **lat**: 51.7870916 - **long**: 0.0079591 - **full address**: The Maltings Business Centre, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ddb9bae100c4787bfa17ce41b0dd85ea4aeb152d1ef3f238b70d6808fe8a610-rimg-w1200-h1403-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766936664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group being held? - **A:** Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 01:15 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 01:15 pm at The Maltings Business Centre, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group? - **A:** Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group is organized by SPACE HERTFORDSHIRE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bright Beginnings: Early Years Play-Based Group is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stanstead Abbotts, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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