SEND and Inclusion at The Little Gym Harpenden

Committed to providing a safe and inclusive space

At The Little Gym Harpenden, we pride ourselves on our inclusive environment through adaptive teaching. Every child receives individualised instruction, specific positive feedback and support for their skills, including gymnastics, cognitive, social and life skills. Our team all undertaketraining in:

Paediatric First Aid
Allergies and Anaphalaxis
Autism Awareness
ADHD Awareness
Safeguarding SEND
Online PDA Training
SENCO Officers holding Level 3 or Higher
Online Safety in the Early Years
Introduction to the EYFS in the Early Years

Plus many additional qualificationssuch as degrees, NVQs in Childcare, and more.

Outside of the gym we recommend the below services and links to help the families in our community to access support.

Parent/Career additional support and help in your local area –

https://www.add-vance.org/parents/courses/

https://home-startbedfordshire.org.uk/project/send-sleep/

https://sendiasluton.co.uk/support/support-for-parents-and-carers/

https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9996318671&gbraid=0AAAAACZCvpI1mvWbV49th-n4X3J6oSAOC&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-eYV24sDxWUs1GuzGz6sDNnPCl0dskjYMSTh4ZQJY5b7sU3rgPSnORoCL3oQAvD_BwE

https://spaceherts.org.uk/

https://thegrid.org.uk/send-and-additional-needs/support-for-parents

https://thegrid.org.uk/send-and-additional-needs/health-referrals-asd-adhd-therapies

Specific support and guidance for Autism and ADHD –

https://www.add-vance.org/about-us/

Local area support –

Hertfordshire –https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/the-hertfordshire-local-offer.aspx

Bedfordshire –https://cbsendiass.org/

Socialisation for you and your children with additional needs –

https://www.autismbedfordshire.net/support-for-children/l-o-a-f/

https://sendiasluton.co.uk/news-and-events-2/

https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/events/events/

https://spaceherts.org.uk/events/

Check out the friendly Dinosaur Pantosaurus, TALK PANTS helping your children stay safe from sexual abuse –

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/pants-underwear-rule/

Support and guidance from the National Deaf Children’s Society –https://www.ndcs.org.uk/

Our doors are always open and we welcome you to meet with the team to discuss your child, their needs and how we can support your little one. Get in touch with our SENCO by emailing harpenden@thelittlegym.co.uk and we’d be very happy to help.