SPACE Stockport

The 2026 dates for our monthly parent and carer meet ups are on the S.P.A.C.E. website. If you have a child with ADHD you are welcome to join us #ADHD spacestockport.org/adhd-parent-su…

The Government has proposed changes to SEND support in England. We’ve put together an overview explaining the key proposals, what this could mean, and how to share your views. Read our overview and find out how you can take part in the consultation: kids.org.uk/overview-propo…

Dr. Russell Barkley just explained ADHD in a way that flips everything parents think they know: It's a delay in the brain's 5 core executive functions—all rooted in the frontal lobe: 1. Ability to stop (inhibit impulses) 2. Use visual imagery (mental rehearsal) 3. Use the mind's voice (internal self-talk) 4. Manage emotions & motivation (mind's heart) 5. Plan & problem-solve — the highest human executive function: generating multiple future options when faced with obstacles. This last one—the "mind's playground"—doesn't fully emerge until late childhood even in neurotypical kids. In ADHD, all five are significantly delayed. That's why: - They can hyperfocus on video games (instant external rewards) but can't start homework (no internal drive or planning). - They blurt, interrupt, or explode emotionally (can't stop or regulate). - They struggle to "think ahead" or see multiple solutions (planning feels impossible). Barkley: "These are not choices. This is neurogenetic executive delay." Understanding this stops blame and shame—and starts real support. If you're a parent, teacher, or have ADHD yourself: which of these 5 feels most delayed for you/your child? What finally helped bridge the gap?

Now That’s What I Call ADHD 🎶🔂

We hold monthly meet ups for parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Our next meet up is on Tuesday 10th March at the Dog & Partridge on the A6 in Stockport. spacestockport.org

“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature.” 🐛 Join our MadLab Hackathon Wed 11 & Thurs 12 March (10–4) at Stockport Museum! Ages 18–35, beginner-friendly, prizes to be won & hot lunch included. 🎟 Free (refundable £5) 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/hackathon-wi… #MadLab #Hackathon #CreativeCoding

If you’re in the U.K. and you’ve been waiting for an ADHD assessment the NHS has started limiting access to ADHD assessments and haven’t notified GPs or patients, so if you’ve been on the waiting list for a while and haven’t heard back this might be why

A playful KS1 is not chaos or no instruction; it's not a lowering of standards or an invitation for an unravelling of curriculum and any formality. A playful KS1 is an informed and effective way of welcoming our children into their learning and a wonderful bridge from EYFS.

NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked @IPSEAcharity to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. specialneedsjungle.com/law-send-not-c…

For many neurodivergent people, seeking mental health support can feel confusing and isolating. By learning more and sharing tailored resources, we can help build support that truly works for neurodivergent communities. 🧡 👉 prevent-suicide.org.uk/neurodiversity…

We are delighted to announce the Shortlisted titles for the Stockport Children's Book Awards 2026. Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators! Best of luck when the children of Stockport get voting later this Spring. #SCBA26

Only 3 local authorities can say how many dyslexic children live in their area, yet around 900,000 dyslexic children are in schools. Our new British Dyslexia Association report ‘Lost in the system: Councils’ blind spot on dyslexia’, calls for dyslexia to be recorded so learners are visible and support can be planned Read more: bit.ly/49RfNeM

Our next monthly meet up for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD takes place on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at the Dog and Partridge spacestockport.org #ADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #Neurodiversity

We're accepting applications for Introduction to Web Development, a four week course for GM residents age 18-30. Decidedly 'not a bootcamp', previous learners have gone on to secure roles at the BBC, Autotrader, Talk Talk, Barclays - and more. tinyurl.com/5n8469tk

🤖 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! After selling out last month, we’ve added a new date – Sat 15 Nov @ Stockroom, Stockport. Then on 22–23 Nov, join us to team build a 6ft robot that’ll go on display in Stockport! 🎟️ Book free (refundable £5): events.madlab.org.uk/events?program…

Join us on Friday 21 November for our FREE webinar, 'Annual reviews - the process and your rights'. Spaces are limited, so book your place🔗: bit.ly/3JUDFUu

Our next monthly meet up for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD takes place on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at the Dog and Partridge spacestockport.org #ADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #Neurodiversity

Our next monthly meet up for parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD takes place on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at the Dog and Partridge spacestockport.org #ADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #Neurodiversity

Our website includes links to lots of online resources that many of our parents have found useful. Our list includes everything from the official NICE Guidelines for ADHD to a storybook about dragons that explains ADHD to young children. #ADHD spacestockport.org/useful-resourc…

Just a reminder that our monthly meet up is this Tuesday - 13th May at 7pm. See you there! #SPACEStockport #ADHDAwareness