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Developing the Writing Skills of Children with Autism
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar on February 25th from 4- 5pm. Unlock the potential of young writers with autism in our upcoming webinar, “Developing the Writing Skills of Children with Autism.” This session is designed to equip educators, parents, and caregivers with effective strategies to support and enhance the writing abilities of children on the autism spectrum.
Key Topics:
Understanding the unique challenges and strengths in writing for children with autism
Practical techniques to foster writing skills
Creating an inclusive and supportive writing environment
Utilising tools and resources to aid writing development
About our Presenter
Nicola Musgrove is a renowned expert in the field of autism, bringing a wealth of experience from both her professional and personal life. With years of experience in the classroom and extensive research into autistic behaviors, Nicola has a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths associated with autism.
As the mother of two autistic children, Nicola speaks with authenticity, compassion, and a profound knowledge that resonates with parents, educators, and young people alike. Her unique perspective combines professional expertise with personal insights, making her an exceptional guide for this important conversation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Nicola’s expertise and gain practical tools to support the young people in your life. Register now to secure your spot!

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Supporting Young People to Understand their Autistic Identity
2025-03-25 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar on March 25th from 4- 5pm. This webinar is designed to support young people in understanding their autistic identity. This session will provide valuable strategies and perspectives to help young individuals embrace their uniqueness and navigate their experiences with confidence.
Key Topics:
Understanding autism and its diverse presentations
Strategies for self-advocacy and self-awareness
Building a supportive environment at home and school
Resources and tools for ongoing support
About our Presenter
Nicola Musgrove is a renowned expert in the field of autism, bringing a wealth of experience from both her professional and personal life. With years of experience in the classroom and extensive research into autistic behaviors, Nicola has a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths associated with autism.
As the mother of two autistic children, Nicola speaks with authenticity, compassion, and a profound knowledge that resonates with parents, educators, and young people alike. Her unique perspective combines professional expertise with personal insights, making her an exceptional guide for this important conversation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Nicola’s expertise and gain practical tools to support the young people in your life. Register now to secure your spot!

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Emotionally Available Schools
2025-04-01 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for this webinar, ‘Emotionally Available Schools’, which might just re-frame your thinking about emotional well-being in schools. It will take place on April 1st 4-5pm.
We are honoured to have Roger Mitchell presenting this session. Roger is a dedicated trustee for nurtureuk, an organisation committed to the emotional well-being of children. He also serves as the Headteacher at Ripple Primary, where his leadership and passion for nurturing young minds have made a significant impact. With a wealth of experience in education and a deep commitment to fostering supportive learning environments, Roger brings invaluable insights to our discussion. Please join me in welcoming Roger Mitchell.
In this session Roger will present the journey the school has been on to get where it is today.
When Roger Mitchell arrived as Acting Head at Ripple Primary School in 2005 it was not a happy school. With the staff team splintering from a lack of leadership following the long term illness, and then death, of their Headteacher, attendance and outcomes were low and behaviour was not good amongst both the children and the adults.
But Ripple has now proclaimed itself to be an ‘Emotionally Available School’ and a recent visitor, consulting on the SENDAP Review for the DfE, has recently written to say:
“At a time of negativity around SEND and inclusion, you and your school are a beacon of hope and proof it can be done. It seems like this is your time to take your ideas to the world. We certainly need them.”

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