Special Educational Needs
NESSie are offering a forum which aims to: Help parents to develop an understanding of and the language of the SEN system Support parents to understand and describe their child’s needs Discuss how best to work effectively in partnership with professionals. Provide a space to explore how to manage the pressures of supporting a child/ren with additional needs. Date/TimeMonday, 25 January 202110:00 am – … Read more
Please find below a flyer giving details of upcoming online courses for parents, being run by NESSie, to support children’s wellbeing.
Please see below for details of free online 6 week courses for parents. The introductory course: Understanding Autism and ADHD, is usually very popular. As booking has opened up already, consider booking a place quickly, if you are interested, to avoid disappointment.
Please find below the link to access the latest edition of SEND News, with information about what is available in Hertfordshire for children with SEND and their parents. https://sendnews.hertfordshire.gov.uk/send-news-17-november-2020/things-to-do-in-hertfordshire/a-wellbeing-extravaganza-evening-just-for-you
16th – 22nd November 2020 Please see the attachments below for details of a free webinar for parents offered by NESSie about ‘Anxiety in Children and Young People’ as well as information about a variety of other free webinars taking place during Hertfordshire ‘Just Talk’ week.
The national charity Contact (formerly Contact a Family) has arranged a series of free virtual workshops on an number of different topics. Please click onto the appropriate link below to book onto a workshop. They are continually adding new dates, so if there is not a workshop suitable for you do try again later. There is a … Read more
Please see below for the winter newsletter from ADD-vance, The Autism and ADHD Trust. There is some useful information, including a telephone helpline and private Facebook page, as well as courses for parents and a family coaching service.
I have been informed of a new, free parent support group for parents awaiting Speech and Language Therapy for their children. There are so many referrals to the Speech and Language Therapy Service at the moment and families are often waiting for long periods without support. This not-for-profit support group, run by an excellent, private … Read more
ADD-vance are offering lots of dates for their introductory 6-week course: Understanding ADHD and Autism The course is designed for parent/carers of children aged 5 to 14 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism. Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group. Learning outcomes include:• Understanding ADHD, Autism and … Read more
This forum is designed to give parents/carers of children aged 4 to 15 years awaiting assessment or displaying traits of ASD and/or ADHD support with specific issues that may arise during transition back into education. Monday, 5 October 2020 1pm to 2:30pm OnlineSee flyer for booking details. This course is provided by NESSie, Supporting Positive … Read more
