We are pleased to announce the next Northern Devon Forum for Practitioners Inclusive of all Neurotypes (PINN Forum). This, our 7th event, brings together service providers and professionals whose work by nature of being 'in the community', reaches and supports neurodivergent people.
Your participation will help shape the future of neurodiversity advocacy and service provision in Northern Devon.
We welcome those working in health, education, social care, and similar sectors; working in support roles, advisory roles, clinical and careers roles, or in educational provision, amongst others. You don't need to be a neurodiversity 'specialist' - this is about building connections between services and learning from each other for the benefit of our shared service users.
THEME: 'The Wins and Losses in Neuroinclusive Community Engagement'.
EXPECTED SCHEDULE:
9.45 - Arrival: settle in, opportunity for teas and coffees
10.00 - Welcome and introduction
10.20 - 'Guest Panel Presentation: Moving Through Systems' (what’s hard, what helped, and what can be done differently)
11.15 - SHORT BREAK
11.35 - 'Small Group Discussions' (peer reflections and feedback activity)
12.45 - Closing remarks and feedback
1.00 - Optional networking/close of PINN
The Growforward Project has an on-site cafe and welcomes anyone who would like to stay after the event to order lunch.
EVENT AIMS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
Networking: Connecting with fellow practitioners with shared interests in neurodiversity to expand your professional network.
Knowledge Sharing: Exchanging insights and learning from the latest research and practices in neurodivergent support.
Collaborative Discussions: Working together to develop actionable and achievable solutions for challenges and barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals.
Service Awareness: Enhancing awareness of, and signposting to, local services and opportunities that benefit neurodivergent service-users.
Peer and Action Learning: Space for in peer-to-peer learning and best practice exchanges; fostering cross-disciplinary understanding and collaboration.
Joined-Up Working: Laying the groundwork for collaborative efforts to support autistic and neurodivergent communities, and drive wider systemic change.
Focus Groups: Creating opportunities for specialised focus groups to discuss specific areas of practice.
We look forward to seeing you!
Places are initially limited to two practitioners from any one setting or organisation. There may be additional spaces available depending on demand. Please let us know if you need this.
The event will formally run until 1.00pm and will include networking opportunities. The space will remain available for extended networking until 1.30pm.
FOR THE ACTIVITY:
Ahead of the event, you may wish to find a resource, document or process from your own work, to bring along, that you would value fresh perspectives on. This is entirely optional, but having a wide range of real examples in the room will help make the activity more practical, relevant and useful.
You might like to bring:
- an enquiry or referral form;
- an appointment letter or email;
- a photo of a waiting room or client space;
- a leaflet, handout or information sheet;
- another everyday touchpoint encountered by customers/clients/visitors.
VENUE:
Our venue is: the Growforward Project at Chelfham Mill, EX32 7LA.
Chelfham Mill is around 4 miles outside of Barnstaple, reached by following Goodleigh Road. There is a bus stop outside, with buses travelling from Barnstaple and Bratton Fleming.
Parking is free and on-site.
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Northern Devon PINN Forum - Autumn 2026
A £5 charge is requested as a small contribution to venue, materials and refreshments.
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£5.00 |
The Growforward Project
Chelfham Mill
Chelfham
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7LA
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