Online parenting groups relating to ADHD or parenting pre-teens/teens
Family Lives are delivering free onlie parenting groups during Covid-19 to support parents. The groups, funded by Herts County Council, are aimed at parents of :
· Pre Teens/Teens showing challenging behaviour and/or where there is a family first assessment, child in need or child protection plan
· Children with ADHD
Please find further details below, including information on how to book a place in one of the groups.
Coronavirus – Information for Children
With reports of many more children worrying about the Coronavirus as the lockdown continues, please find below some resources aimed at reassuring children and helping them to understand what is going on.
- A children’s guide to coronavirus from the Children’s Commissioner:
- A free downloadable book for children illustrated by Axel Sheffler
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/CoronavirusABookForChildren.pdf
- A short book to support and reassure children under the age of seven about Coronavirus
in a number of different languages.
Home Schooling Online Survey
Herts Parent Carer Involvement wants to hear from parents across Hertfordshire who have children aged 0 to 25 years with SEND about how they are managing during the lock down and closure of schools and other education settings. They will use your feedback to inform their on-going discussions with Herts County Council around what is working and what needs improving.
They are asking parents to find 5 minutes or so to complete the online survey which is open until 25th May.
HCC Consultation
Below is the link to a consultation on the way HCC delivers SEN information, advice and support to families. Click on the link if you would like to have your say.
Schools and Families Advice Line
The ‘Schools and Families Advice Line’ is a new service, offering emotional wellbeing advice and early help to children, families and schools. The flyer, with details about how to access the advice line, is below.
Angels Support Group
Please see below the link to the Angels Support Group, with details about how they are continuing to offer support during the summer term, including both Support Group Meetings, via Zoom, and one to one appointments via either Zoom or WhatsApp.
SEND News – April
Below is the link to the April edition of SEND news, featuring stories and updates about how services are continuing to support families of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities despite the fact that face to face meetings cannot take place.
https://sendnews.hertfordshire.gov.uk/april-2020/latest-news-and-updates/welcome
BBC Bitesize – Parents’ Toolkit: SEND
In addition to three new lessons each weekday, for each year group, BBC Bitesize is offering a Parents’ SEND Toolkit, including practical resources, activities and support to help families during lockdown. It can be accessed from the link below.
Stay at Home Superheroes!
Please see below for a link to a lovely little book that might help children who are finding the lockdown difficult and frustrating.
Young People’s Helpline – age 10 plus
Hertfordshire Mind Network have launched a new early intervention and prevention helpline for children and young people aged 10-17 in Herts. The helpline will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to talk to a Young People Advisor or Mentor who will provide emotional support, advice and information, signposting and discuss coping strategies. For opening hours and more information please visit the website https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/young-peoples-helpline . The helpline number is 01923 256391.
Opening times at the moment are:
Mon, Wed, Fri – 13:00 – 16:30
Tues, Thurs – 17:00 – 19:30
Sat – 10:00 – 13:00
They are also able to offer support to parents either through this line, or their 18+ 24/7 line – reached through the same number.