Published - June 10, 2021

National Parents & Carers Virtual Conference 2021

We are partnering with Witherslack Group for an unmissable virtual conference covering a broad range of SEN support and advice. Witherslack Group are the leading provider of schools and children’s homes for children with special educational needs.

Delivered by a range of experts within the field, this virtual conference will share important advice and knowledge, whilst proudly celebrating neurodiversity.

Virtual Event: National Parents & Carers Virtual Conference 2021 – Celebrating Neurodiversity through positive support

Date: Thursday 8th July

Time: 10.30am onwards

Tickets: £8 (early bird discount of £5 per person until 21st June)

All proceeds will be donated to the ADHD Foundation: Neurodiversity Charity.

Live bitesize webinars will be streamed throughout the day. Here is a taster of what presentations will take place:

  • What should parents expect from the school Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)?
  • What is the best kind of school for children with SEN?
  • A young person’s perspective: What parents needs to know about their child’s ADHD
  • A young person’s approach: Helping teachers support the mental health of young
  • people with ADHD
  • ADHD & Girls
  • Why and how can we celebrate neurodiversity?
  • Special Educational Needs: Transitioning from early years to primary
  • The Recovery Curriculum: Supporting and nurturing our children’s mental
  • health after the pandemic
  • Celebrating the talent, ability and joy of neurodiverse children and adults
  • There will also be a special guest appearance from Patricia Kelly, wife of Gene Kelly and ambassador for neurodiversity.

We hope you can join us for what promises to a day full of celebration, expert advice and acknowledgment of the heroic efforts that have been made families across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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