Potential Kids

Potential Kids Providing learning, social & sports opportunities to neurodivergent children, young people & families

Social & Learning Activities, Teaching & Training for Neurodiverse Children and Young People (Autism, ADHD and related conditions) their siblings and families

💜🌟 Happy Volunteers’ Week! 🌟💜This week, we celebrate and thank all the incredible volunteers and trustees who give their...
01/06/2026

💜🌟 Happy Volunteers’ Week! 🌟💜

This week, we celebrate and thank all the incredible volunteers and trustees who give their time, energy, skills, and dedication to support our charity and community.

From supporting activities and events to helping with governance, fundraising, and behind-the-scenes tasks, every contribution helps make a real difference to the lives of the children, young people, and families we support.

Our volunteers and trustees bring passion, commitment, experience, and kindness, helping us grow, develop, and continue providing valuable opportunities for our community.

Thank you for everything you do. We truly couldn’t do it without you. 💜

🌟 THIS WEEK AT POTENTIAL KIDS | 1st–7th JUNE 🌟We have a fantastic week of activities for neurodivergent children, young ...
01/06/2026

🌟 THIS WEEK AT POTENTIAL KIDS | 1st–7th JUNE 🌟

We have a fantastic week of activities for neurodivergent children, young people, siblings, and parents/carers.

Monday 1st June

🐲 Dungeons & Dragons (12+, 18+)
⏰ 12:30pm–3:30pm
📍 The Zone @ The Galleria

Tuesday 2nd June

💻 Coding & Game Design (Home Ed, Age 6–12)
⏰ 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 The Zone @ The Galleria

👦🏾 Connect (Primary Age)
⏰ 4:30pm–6:00pm
📍 The Zone @ The Galleria

Thursday 4th June

🌿 Bushcraft/STEM (Home Ed, Age 4+)
⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Potential to Grow Garden

👥 Teen Group (12+)
⏰ 5:00pm–6:30pm
📍 The Hub @ The Galleria

🤸 Trampolining (Age 5+)
⏰ 5:30pm–6:30pm
📍 Gosling Sports Centre

Friday 5th June

👩🏻‍🌾 Gardening for Wellbeing
⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm
📍 Potential to Grow Garden

🌸 Parent/Carer Wellbeing
⏰ 12:30pm–2:00pm
📍 Potential to Grow Garden
✨ Guest speaker: Danielle Jata-Hall from pdaparenting

🍕🎨💍 Parent/Carer Social Evening – Pizza, Art & Jewellery Making
⏰ 6:30pm–9:30pm
📍 Potential to Grow Garden

We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces this week. Whether you’re looking to learn something new, make friends, enjoy the outdoors, or simply connect with others who understand, there’s something for everyone. 💜

📅 Book your place:
potentialkids.org.uk/events

🌟 NEW Activities Starting Soon!We’re excited to be launching a range of new sessions for children, young people, home-ed...
01/06/2026

🌟 NEW Activities Starting Soon!

We’re excited to be launching a range of new sessions for children, young people, home-educating families, and the wider community.

💻 Coding & Game Design (Home Education Session)
📅 Starts Tuesday 2 June
⏰ 1:00–2:30pm
👥 Ages 6–12 | 💷 £10
@ The Zone

Create fun retro-style video games while learning coding basics using Microsoft’s beginner-friendly MakeCode Arcade software. Perfect for young creators and budding programmers.

🔧 Community Tech Support Drop-In
📅 Starts Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10:00am–1:00pm
👥 All ages (children must be accompanied) | FREE
@ The Zone

Need help with technology? Avery, our IT expert, will be on hand to help with email issues, device setup, passwords, online safety, and general tech questions. No appointment needed and no question is too small.

📩 Bookings: potentialkids.org.uk/events

31/05/2026

Share, connect, and find support at our friendly parent/carer group meetings in Letchworth.

Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday the 3rd June.

No need to book, just come along.

Discuss what's challenging and celebrate what's going well over a cuppa.

We can provide information and strategies in areas such as:

🏫Education: Ensuring your child's needs are met
🌈 Condition Understanding: Gaining clarity and knowledge
💗 Family Wellbeing: Addressing the emotional impact
🌈 Emotional Regulation: Building coping skills
🌈 Sensory Needs: Creating supportive environments
🚽Toileting: Practical guidance and support
😴 Sleep: Developing healthy sleep routines
🍽️Eating: Strategies for managing difficulties
🥺Anxiety: Understanding and reducing worries
🏫School Avoidance: Addressing emotional barriers
🌈Diagnosis: Navigating the process and pathways
⚖️Rights & Discrimination: Understanding and advocating for your child

SPLASH TIME! 💙💦Our Water Wipeout sessions are back at Lee Valley White Water Centre — a brilliant chance for neurodiverg...
31/05/2026

SPLASH TIME! 💙💦
Our Water Wipeout sessions are back at Lee Valley White Water Centre — a brilliant chance for neurodivergent children, young people, siblings, and families to enjoy a fun‑sized inflatable obstacle course in a supportive, confidence‑boosting environment.

Think: leaping, sliding, laughing, and making summer memories together.

📅 June–August
👧 Ages 8+
💷 £10 subsidised
📍 Lee Valley White Water Centre

Book your spot: www.potentialkids.org.uk/events
Let’s make waves this summer 🌊✨

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back on Friday 5th June for a very special session with Danielle Jata-Hall from P...
29/05/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back on Friday 5th June for a very special session with Danielle Jata-Hall from PDA Parenting.

💜 In case you don’t already know the amazing Danielle…

Danielle Jata-Hall is an Autistic/ADHD parent of three neurodivergent children and the award-winning blogger behind PDA Parenting. She has worked in education supporting many children and young people with SEND, run parent support groups, and is a public speaker, advocate, and online campaigner.

She is the author of Black Rainbow and I’m Not Upside Down, I’m Downside Up: Not A Boring Book About PDA. 📚

If you haven’t got a copy of Black Rainbow yet, signed copies of Danielle’s books will be available to purchase on the day. 🌈✍🏽

Join us for an informal discussion and Q&A on PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Parenting in our beautiful Potential to Grow Garden. 🌸

📅 Friday 5th June
⏰ 12:30–2:00pm
📍 Potential to Grow Garden, The Galleria, Hatfield
🎟️ Free to attend, but booking is essential: potentialkids.org.uk/events

Parents, carers, and neurodivergent adults are all welcome.

We hope to see you there! 🌿📚💜🌈

29/05/2026

Our free weekly online workshop and support sessions help to empower parents of neurodivergent children. Join our trained team every Tuesday morning (term time) to gain practical tools, expert knowledge, and a community of support.

Details:

Time: Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm

Format: Online Workshop + Open Q&A

Don’t miss out on our upcoming sessions! Our next session on Tuesday 2nd June is on understanding demand avoidance and PDA.

Join us to receive your weekly Zoom invites: https://angelssupportgroup.org.uk/join-us/membership-application-form/

29/05/2026

Our next online parenting course starts this September. The complete guide to parenting children with Autism and ADHD is a really informative comprehensive course to help you understand and support your child and create a more harmonious family life.

For more information visit FamiliesInfocus.co.uk or if you have any questions or to reserve a place email [email protected].

27/05/2026

🥵CANCELLED🥵
Due to the extreme heat tomorrow’s trampolining session has been cancelled. Emails and refunds have been sent out this morning.
Apologies

Tuesday 26th May & 16th June🛼 Roll Your Own Way!Get your skates on for our monthly sensory-friendly, neurodivergent roll...
24/05/2026

Tuesday 26th May & 16th June
🛼 Roll Your Own Way!
Get your skates on for our monthly sensory-friendly, neurodivergent roller skating sessions! This judgment-free zone is built for maximum comfort and pure fun.

✨ What to Expect
* Lower Volume Beats: Music is turned down low to prevent sensory overload.
* Dimmed Lighting: No harsh, flashing, or bright disco lights on the rink.
* No Judgement: Roll, glide, or use skate aids at your own exact pace.
* Spacious Floor: Spaces are limited to keep the environment relaxed.

Address

The Galleria
Hatfield
AL100XR

Website

https://mypk.team/, https://potentialkids.org.uk/

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