The Butterfly Room

12/02/2026

Booking now open for our March events and activities – including our Easter Party!

Spring is in the air (or at least just around the corner) and we hope you will be able to join us at SPACE – either cooking up a feast from the comfort of your own home, trying aerial gymnastics, or getting in the zone at Gaming Club. Lego lovers can get creative with their builds at Lego Club, and for families craving a little thrill – Indoor Climbing, and Roller Skating might take your fancy. Our much-loved Doughnutting event returns for the Easter holidays, and we’re also delighted that fishing season is back again! For art lovers, try your hand at Graffiti or painting pottery towards the end of the month.

We hope you will be able to join us at our Easter Party in the first week of the Easter Holidays too, a firm favourite for you, and us here at SPACE!

To book tickets and see what else is on - head over to the ‘SPACE Hertfordshire’ Eventbrite. With limited tickets up for grab - book your activities now! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/events-and-activities-2831209

12/02/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: WEEK OF SEND | 16–20 MARCH 2026 🚨

Something big is coming.

If you’re a parent or carer navigating SEND and feeling stretched, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn - or a teacher or professional wanting clearer, more confident SEND practice - Week of SEND is for you.

This is a full week of live SEND learning, guidance and support, all in one place.
Clear. Practical. Accessible.
No jargon. No overwhelm. Just support that makes sense.

✔ EHCPs
✔ Appeals & tribunals
✔ Pathways & referrals
✔ Myth‑busting
✔ Ask‑the‑expert clinics
✔ Replays included

Hosted inside the Sunshine Academy, Week of SEND is designed to help you move from feeling under pressure to feeling clear, confident and informed.

We’ve supported 80,000+ families and professionals since 2017 - and this week brings that expertise together in one powerful, supportive space.

📅 16–20 March 2026
🎟 Parents £10.99 | Professionals £19.99
Cancel anytime. One subscription. Everything included.

👉 Save your place now:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

This feels like your people.
This finally makes sense.

👉 Sign up here:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

12/02/2026

Please know on mental health week that mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience, let's try to start listening to the way you talk to yourself.
We hope the little pick me ups in the centre waiting room did just that, a little something for you all.

09/02/2026

On mental health week know that seeking support is brave, asking for help is a huge step and something to be proud of.
Healing takes time, strength is found in vulnerability, and rest is productive.
What can you do today that is kind to yourself? Be it some self acceptance, taking 5 minutes to read? Or going to bed a bit earlier? Take a moment, pause you've got this.

09/02/2026

It's so important to be open about mental health with our children.

Talking to a young person about mental health can feel daunting, yet it can have a real impact.

This Children’s Mental Health Week, take a look at these tips to help you start the conversation.

Head to our website for more advice 👉 https://bit.ly/2TymdHK

21/01/2026

🌟FREE online workshop 🌟
Encouraging Independence in Neurodivergent Young People (Ages 8–18)

Neurodivergent young people often need extra support to build key life skills such as communication, organisation, problem-solving, resilience and self-regulation.

In this free online workshop, you’ll gain practical strategies and tools to help boost confidence, support development, and empower long-term independence — at a pace that works for each young person.

🗓 Friday 16 January
⏰ 10.00–11.30am
💻 Online
💜 Free to attend

✨ Can’t make it live? No problem.
Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the recording after the session

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/encouraging-independence-in-neurodiverse-young-people-ages-8-18-tickets-1976734286463

Spaces are limited - don’t miss out ✨

21/01/2026

Free online workshops

23/12/2025

I wanted to take a moment to truly thank the whole team for all they do every day and especially at Christmas time. To Laura, Jassy, Giulio, Jasmine, Kat, Ashley, Meggan, Joy, Rommy, Beth, Andri, Karen, Rachel, Tamsin, Naomi, Melissa, Amy, Christine, Nichola, Jennifer, Keely and Emma thank you, may you have a slow down, restful time for replenishing and smiling with your loved ones. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to all of our families, often going above and beyond, you are all amazing and very much appreciated.
Merry Christmas
Claire xx

23/12/2025

Wishing you all a Christmas, however this may look, from staying at home and eating nuggets to going to the park at 8am. You do what works for you, take a minute to breathe and know you are truly amazing, four all you do for your families! Your children need you and to them you are their would. So thank you to all you wonderful parents out there. ###

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

28/11/2025

There were many mentions of children hitting in the comments yesterday.

When a child hits, it’s easy to see defiance.

But what if we paused and looked deeper?

This post explores what’s really going on—and how we can respond with calm, not control.

NOW AVAILABLE - WHEN A CHILD HITS: a PARENT & EDUCATOR TOOLKIT.
Electronic download available at link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.