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Herts Parents and carers can join a free webinar as part of Hertfordshire's NESSie in Ed parenting support service. The webinars are an ideal opportunity for the NESSie team to pass on some useful skills and tools to give parents and carers more confidence in supporting children and young people:
• who struggle to attend school
• who are LGBTQ+ or gender questioning
• with anxiety
• with bereavement and loss
• with self-harming behaviours
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• 8-week online peer support group for parents/carers of children avoiding school. See booking link in first comment.

The latest edition of SEND news is out now. Subscribe below to find out about new online groups to support young people's mental health and read our response to the annual HPCI survey: https://buff.ly/3Q1FBL9

Next Monday brings the first of our TALKING ASD & ADHD workshops for the Summer Term: THE TEENAGE YEARS.

If you are a parent or carer in Hertfordshire, you can book a free place by following this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-asd-and-adhd-the-teenage-years-for-parentscarers-in-herts-661-registration-852246952577

April is . Parenting is a tough job sometimes and can impact your own wellbeing. If you're feeling low and could do with some support, check out our information on wellbeing support for parents on the Local Offer: https://buff.ly/4aP3nSp

Understanding My Autism and ADHD is a comprehensive 6-week programme designed specifically for young people who have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or both.
It is tailored to help young people learn more about neurodiversity and their own experiences.
Through interactive sessions, the young people can discuss their strengths, challenges, and strategies for navigating daily life.

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Understanding My Autism and ADHD is a comprehensive 6-week programme designed specifically for young people who have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or both.

It is tailored to help young people learn more about neurodiversity and their own experiences.

Through interactive sessions, the young people can discuss their strengths, challenges, and strategies for navigating daily life.

*This is part of a wider pilot project for neurodivergent children and young people being commissioned by HCC and the NHS

The 'Within my reach' programme is for parents living together or apart, who are facing conflicts in raising their neurodiverse child. It's an opportunity to enhance relationships, strengthen parenting skills and create a happier home. Self-refer: https://buff.ly/42qZU9l

The neurodiversity support hub is for parents, carers and professionals looking for support for their child or young person on a range of issues related to ADHD, Autism, distressed behaviours and anxiety.
Call 01727 833963 or email [email protected] (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm)

We are delighted to be able to offer 6 additional workshops after the half term break.

For parents and carers in Herts of children with ASD and/or ADHD (no formal diagnosis necessary).

Details and free tickets are available on our Eventbrite page

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/supporting-links-15053924960

Potential Kids has got a whole range of fun activities planned for February ! To find out more and to book an activity, visit their website: https://potentialkids.org.uk/events/

The Sandbox is a free digital service for children and young people struggling with their mental health and is available for anyone registered with a GP in Hertfordshire.

Through The Sandbox you can access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), or one to one support from professional therapists by text, phone, online chat or video call, based on an assessment of the young person’s needs.

Signing up is easy and you don't need a referral from a professional. https://buff.ly/3nJAHXC

If your young person is struggling to attend school at the moment, these free drop-in sessions at Hemel Hempstead's Young People's Centre are designed to enable families to connect and help each other improve the confidence and resilience of their young people.

The next sessions will be happening on:

• 25th January 2024
• 21st March 2024
• 7th May 2024

Read more about Services for Young People's support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance:
https://buff.ly/3TNoKOs

The Local Offer lists loads of SEND courses and workshops like these provided by Add-vance - covering topics from sleep issues, autism and ADHD, to anxiety and applying for an EHCP. Check out our events pages to see if there's something there for you: https://buff.ly/41E1NiQ

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This Sunday! Don’t miss out!

If your child struggles with anxiety and sleeping, show them this advice from three young people:

1/ Wind down
"It's finding what works best for you. Definitely implement some sort of routine to wind-down before bed. You could try yoga, meditation, different breathing exercises or a hot bath."

2/ Remind yourself: you have time
"If you experience anxious thoughts when you're trying to sleep, remind yourself that there will be plenty of time to think about those things in the daytime."

3/ Ask for help
"Don't be scared to reach out. Insomnia is heavy and overwhelming. Not sleeping can affect your everyday life, even simple tasks. Wanting help, whether it's therapy, medication, or anything else, is perfectly okay."

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The neurodiversity support hub is for parents, carers and professionals who are looking for support for their child or young person on a range of issues related to ADHD, Autism, distressed behaviours and anxiety.
They're open from Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. Call 01727 833963 or email them at [email protected]

Please come and join us!

⭐Parenting a Teenager? Live in Hertfordshire?

Talking Teens is your opportunity to join a supporting group of parents who, no doubt, are feeling just as perplexed or frustrated as you are!

Our online courses offer a safe space to listen to others and share your experiences. With highly experienced and knowledgeable facilitators, you'll learn a huge about about parenting a teenager and how to get the best out of this age and stage of family life. No tale will be too shocking or surprising, we promise, we have heard them all!

Call on 07512709556 or email [email protected] to save a space.

The official opening at The Bowes Lyon Centre in Stevenage, one of the Herts Haven café venues, takes place on Tues 17 October, and you're invited! Come along to see how the service can support children and young people, and families in Hertfordshire.

These cafés are a haven of support for children and young people in the county aged 10 to 18, offering free-of-charge, emotional wellbeing support without the requirement of a referral.

There will be exciting activities on the day, as well as refreshments, gift bags and a raffle!😊 If you think that you may drop in, please RSVP to [email protected] to help us plan refreshments.

Bookings are open for our Autumn Term workshops for parents and carers of children with diagnosed or suspected ASD and/or ADHD. These workshops are funded by HCC so are FREE for parents in Hertfordshire.

School Avoidance:
As the parent of a child with additional needs you may see your child struggle with the anxiety of going to or being at school.
If your son or daughter is unable to engage with school, is distressed at the thought of going to school, or displays challenging behaviour when they are going, you are probably extremely worried.

This free workshop has been designed with you in mind.
Thursday 19th October 2023
9.30 to 11.15 am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-asd-and-adhd-school-avoidance-for-parentscarers-in-herts-607-registration-629197084417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Tech Use:
Do you ever find yourself in conflict with your child over their use of the phone, computer or gaming device?
Is it a struggle to get them to switch off?
Do you worry about how to keep them safe online?
Have they ever struggled to manage their behaviour when they have been playing?

If any of those situations are difficult for you, this popular workshop is for you.
Wednesday 15th November 2023
9.30 to 11.15 am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-asd-and-adhd-tech-use-608-for-parentscarers-in-herts-registration-629208608887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The Teenage Years:
Would you like to learn about how the brain develops in the teenage years and how this affects behaviour?
Are you struggling to work out if your child’s behaviour is because they are a teenager or is it their neurodivergence? Does that even matter?
Would you like to be prepared for what is ahead?
Do you want information to support your child through these years?

This workshop explores the teenage years and all the changes we might face.
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
7.30 to 9.15pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-asd-and-adhd-the-teenage-years-for-parentscarers-in-herts-609-registration-629219070177?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Please see our Eventbrite page for full details of each workshop and to book your place.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/supporting-links-15053924960

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Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today❤️

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A message to young people getting their GCSE results today.

We would like to wish our Year 11’s the best of luck with their GCSE results tomorrow.

Regardless of the results, we are incredibly proud of your resilience and the hard work you have put in.

Well done class of 2023! 🎓🍀