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3271520425260Family Support informationFamily Support informationSENDServiceContact detailsWhat is offered?How to referSupporting Links 709556 / 01442 300185info@supportinglinks.co.ukProvide parenting support through courses, workshops and 1:1 mentoring of parents and children throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.Self-referral Families in Focusfamiliesinfocus.co.uk01442 219720Provides parenting courses that support parents, grandparents and adoptive parents in their local community to bring harmony, balance and enjoyment to family life. Free courses available across Hertfordshire.Self-referral Parent Networks - Families in Focusfamiliesinfocus.co.uk01442 219720Support Groups for parents caring for children with AUTISM, ADHD, PDA, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Learning Difficulties, Additional Needs and or Chronic IllnessGroups are held at various locations across Herts.Just turn up, no referral requiredNatural Flairnatural-flair.co.uk01992 446051Sharon.lawton@natural-Natural Flair offers a wide range of award-winning coaching and training to parents and carersSelf-referralSpace.ukKaren Spencer - 07989 472865 (Hatfield, St Albans & Welwyn)spaceherts@Space is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting parent/carers of children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or a related condition.We meet up several times a month in term time and have either a speaker or a coffee & chat session. Our meetings are held in Bishops Stortford, Cheshunt, Hatfield, Hertford, Hoddesdon, St Albans, Stevenage, Ware and Welwyn. We also organise and host workshops run by various organisations and arrange social events.Just turn up, no referral requiredSENDIASS 555847sendiass@.ukWe provide impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and young people and children with SEND.Contact us for?help with?information and advice on: SEND?policy and practice, what services are available locally, personal budgets, legislation on SEND, ways to resolve a disagreement or make a complaint, including mediation, education, Health and Care (EHC) needs?assessment and those in the process of developing a plan, training and events focused on SEND related topics.Self-referralPALMS (Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability and Mental health Service), works across the county providing a specialist multi-disciplinary approach to children and young people aged 0-19 who have a global learning disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families.The range of interventions PALMS will offer includes:?Workshops, PBS group, therapeutic work and intensive support.Self-referral or via professionalFamily Lives.uk0808 800 2222Family Lives is a national family support charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. We’re here for you. We listen, support and never judge. We believe that happy children come from happy families.We provide support through our helpline, extensive advice on our website, befriending services, and parenting/relationship support groups. Nearly all of our services are accessible at no charge to parents and you can contact us 365 days a year.Self-referralNational Autistic Society (NAS) Helpline: 0808 800 4104Founded in 1962, we are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Our goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. We are the UK's largest provider of specialist autism services. Our trained staff and volunteers bring passion and expertise to the lives of 100,000 autistic people every year. In this section, you'll find services directed towards autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.Self-referralCerebra 328 1159enquiries@.ukOffering support to families with brain injured children.Self-referral and online supportCaudwell Children 3001348charity@348Caudwell Children is a national charity based in Staffordshire dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children in the UKSupport includes: Family support, equipment, therapy, treatment, supported breaks and an Autism service.Self-referralSNAP (Special Needs Activities and Play) 863813At SNAP (Special Needs Activities and Play), we aim to provide stimulating play opportunities and good quality childcare, tailored to meet the needs of children and young adults with special needs. ? We aim to provide parents/carers with affordable respite care from well trained and experienced staff. Our playschemes run during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays and are based in various special schools - Hemel (Collett School/Hobbs Hill Wood School), St Albans (Watling View School/Fleetville Junior School) and Hatfield (Southfield School). We also run our playschemes during the February, May and October half-term holidays. A day at SNAP starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm.Also available:Venturers (14 -19 yrs) Our Venturers group is an activity based group for young adults with Mild Learning Difficulties, aged 14-19. It involves regular outings to various locations such as bowling, the cinema, Phasels Wood, the seaside and many more. We always ask our service users to input their ideas for future trips and like to provide plenty of variety. Venturers often use Mencap's minibus or public transport to travel to their activity locations. The group runs from 9:30-3:30 and meets one weekend a month, as well as twice a week on average during school holidays.Independent Living Group? Our Independent Living Group is running once a week on Tuesday evenings between 5pm - 8pm, for 13-19 year olds. This session will ?start as a Buy-Cook-&-Eat session and will develop to focus on other Independent Living Skills, reflecting the interests of the individuals attending. Adventure Activities A stimulating workshop allowing young adults (10-19 years) to explore activities in a safe and fun learning environment, including activities such as den building and nature trails. Activities will run once a month on a Saturday during term time. Self-referralDSPL 5 262556 or 07799 740219hmann-smith@greenlanes.herts.sch.uk(Hannah Mann-Smith, DSPL5 Manager and SEND Lead)DSPL (Developing Special Provision Locally) is a Hertfordshire-wide partnership approach where parents, staff in early years settings and schools, further education colleges, local authority officers and representatives from other agencies, work together as part of an Area Group, reviewing and developing the range of provision and support services available to their local community that :Meets the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), aged 0-25, as close to home as possible.Improves outcomes for wellbeing and attainment.Widens choice for children and parers/carers.Removes barriers to learning.Uses resources more effectively.There are nine DSPL Area Groups across the county that meet regularly to discuss what services are available and to influence how services are shaped and developed to ensure the children and young people with SEND in their area receive the right support in their educational activities.Hertfordshire Autism Quality Offer. Local Offer’s online, one stop shop of information, advice and guidance for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND and their families.Includes links to information about Education Health and Care plans (EHCPs), finance and benefits, activities and events, HAND database and lots more.Online information and links to other servicesPotential KidsFacebook: Potential Kids.ukPotential Kids as a social/activities group for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their siblings and families.Saturday Stay and Play - age 7-12 years plus siblings.Dates advertised on Facebook group; 10am-12pm. Cost ?2 per child or ?5 per family.@ Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TPNo need to book, just come along and meet other parents/carers in a relaxed, safe, inclusive and friendly environment. Have a coffee, chat and chill. Arts and crafts, table tennis, 3G pitch, lego, trains, music and more.Inclusive after-school computer club (term time only) & Gamers coding club (during school holidays)For secondary school aged children with a qualified teacher. Using ‘language for GCSE Computer Science’. Held in a safe, small group, relaxed and friendly environment @ The Galleria, Old Management Suite, Hatfield, AL10 0XR. For details and costs email: peter@.Learn to rideInclusive 1 to 1 and small group sessions. Starting May 2019. Build confidence and self-esteem whilst having fun. After School Football and Multi Functional MovementBoth at Roe Hill Hall and Sports area, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8EY.To register or for more information, email: info@.ukPotential Girls & Potential Boys Girls - 1st Tuesday of the month, term time onlyBoys - 3rd Tuesday of the month, term time onlyA seperate monthly group for Girls and Boys aged 12-18 years with special needs and disabilities. Safe, relaxed, inclusive environment alongside Thorpe’s Autism Project. Themed sessions to include: Sports on 3G pitch, table tennis, lego, t shirt design, pool, music studio, Jewellery making, arts and crafts and more.5.15 - 7.15pm at Breaks Manor, Links Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8TPCost: ?5 includes materials and refreshments.For more information please contact: Wayne Thorpe on 07946 081270 wayne@taproject.co.ukSelf referralAspergers4HertsSupporting children, adults and family members affected by Asperger syndrome and living in Hertfordshire.OnlineKIDS HUB.uk/hubEast Hub: 01992 504013West Hub: 01923 676549KIDS HUB services are based in Hertford and Watford and provide information and support to parents and carers of disabled children across Hertfordshire.OnlineHAND (Herts Additional Needs Database) voluntary database for children and young people aged 0-25 who have additional needs or a disability which has a substantial impact on their every day life. HAND has an extensive list, helpful magazine and useful disability care.Self referral ................
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