Families in Focus Parent Network Free Zoom Sessions for Parents
The Parent Network offer free one-off Zoom Sessions on a variety of subjects for parents of those with diagnosed or suspected SEND.
Please follow the link for details of sessions, including those taking place next week:
Free Parenting Courses from Families in Focus for Parents of Children with diagnosed or suspected SEND
Please find below the details of two free courses being offered by Families in Focus in the spring term. Courses are available to those living in Hertfordshire with SEND or suspected SEND.
There is a 10 week course entitled: ‘A Complete Guide To Parenting Children With SEND’ and a 6 week course entitled: ‘Handling Anger In Your Child With ADHD or Autism’. Each course is running several times at different times.
All the details about how to book are in the flyers below.
Angels Autism and ADHD Support
Angels Support Group aim to support families with children with ADHD and/or Autism (including suspected ADHD/Autism) to help parents/carers build their knowledge and confidence in order to meet the needs of the child or young person they care for.
They offer:
Parent support group meetings led by a facilitator face to face and virtually over Zoom where you can chat with other parents and share ideas and experiences;
Evening support group meetings over Zoom;
Speaker Sessions and Workshops on ADHD and Autism;
Angels 1 to 1 – individual appointments with Specialist Support Practitioners to help with particular issues at home and school;
A website and Facebook page, plus a private, moderated Facebook group for members.
Please see the flyer below for details of how to contact them. Self-referrals are accepted, as well as those made by professionals. Should you wish for any support in making a referral, please do not hesitate to contact me: senco@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Just Talk Week
This week is ‘Just Talk’ week. Please find below a flyer offering free courses for parents and carers to support children’s wellbeing.
Parents’ views sought
Please find below the DSPL 1 survey for parents to complete. This is for parents and carers of children with SEND living and attending school in North Herts. This will help inform DSPL planning for 2021/22.
Free workshops for parents of children with ASD/ADHD
NESSie and Angels support group are offering free workshops for parents. CLick on the links to book a place.
Supporting a Child with ASD / ADHD with Bereavement and Loss
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 1-2:30pm
https://nessieined.com/events/bereavement-and-loss
Just Talk Campaign – Supporting Mental Health for Children and Young People with Neurodiversity
Tuesday 16th November 2021 1-2.30pm
Or 23rd November 2021 1-2.30pm
Bringing up confident children (with ASD/ADHD) online group
Family Lives are offering a weekly online group to the parents of children with ASD or ADHD (flyer attached) which aims to give parents support to help their children become happier and more confident.
The sessions are running on a Thursday evening from 7pm-9pm, starting on 11th November and ending on 16th December.
Sessions will cover :
* ADHD – a whole-family issue
* Understanding your child’s behaviour
* Helping your child manage their feelings and outbursts
* Balancing support of siblings
* Learning new parenting strategies to address challenging behaviour and to make a difference in your family life
If you would like to join the group, you can make a self-referral using this link: Family Lives Referral Form. Alternatively, I am happy to support with making referrals. You can email me at: senco@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Angels support group
Please find below a flyer about the Angels Support Group, for the parents of children with a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, or awaiting a diagnosis of either of these.
Angels offer group support, as well as individual sessions, and guest speakers. Sessions are free, although a donation of £1 is requested, if possible.
If you would like to become a member of Angels, you can use the following link to do so:
https://angelssupportgroup.org.uk/join-us/membership-application-form/
If you would like any further information, please email the address at the bottom of the flyer.
Hitchin Mental Health Recovery Team
Please find below an information leaflet showing resources parents and carers can access, including supporting children to return to school and coping with change.
Send Covid Study
A survey has been circulated for parents of children with SEND, and indeed the children themselves, to give their opinions about the impact of Covid. If you would be interested in taking part in the survey, please find the link below.