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Parents and Carers, Coming on a Parenting course could help you to:-  Speak and listen to your child more effectively  Improve family relationships  Deal with difficult behaviour more effectively  Reward good behaviour, to boost your child's self esteem and confidence  Set limits and boundaries, discipline and time out  Gain support from other parents facing similar challenges.

Hertfordshire one stop parenting directory for parents: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk Online Parenting Courses and Support in Dacorum Spring Term 2021

This leaflet last amended 08.12.2020 by Ashley Fabray, Administrator, PoDS (Partnership of Dacorum Schools) Email: [email protected] M: 07525 917125 If you would like to be added to the email distribution list for future issues, please FREE courses open to parents in Dacorum contact Ashley on the details above. CONTENTS Courses & Workshops Warners End, Gadebridge, Chaulden, Hemel Central, Kings Langley & Villages DSPL Dacorum

Adeyfield, Highfield, Woodhall Farm, Grovehill, Bennetts End, Corner Hall, Leverstock Green, Berkhamsted, Tring & Villages DSPL Workshops and Courses For Parent/Carers Dacorum All DSPL8 parenting courses and workshops will be advertised on our DSPL Dacorum Website, Eventbrite and Facebook page, via the following the links:

Parenting Courses & Support Website— http://www.dacorumdspl.org.uk/ SEND Surgery Page 6 Eventbrite—https://dspl8.eventbrite.co.uk/ Dacorum Family Centre Parenting Programme Page 8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dspldacorum Parent Network—January & February Page 9 Parent Network—March Page 10 Early Years Parent Network Page 10 Dacorum Lets Pop the kettle on Parent Network Page 11 www.dacorumdspl.org.uk Teens Parent Network Page 12 Delivering Special Provision Locally is a Hertfordshire-wide initiative, working to improve the range of provision and support services available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, Sleep Solutions for children with ASD/ADHD Page 13 aged 0-25. Tel: Dacorum DSPL 07525 917125 Facebook: www.facebook.com/dspldacorum Solutions for all children Page 14 Hertfordshire SPACE Courses Page 15 Talking Families Page 16 Talking Teens Page 16 Talking Dads Page 17 Understanding behaviour in your child with additional needs Page 17 Herts Local Offer - information about services available in your local area The Secrets of Parenting Teens and building resilience Page 18 for parents, children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs Natural Steps to Stronger Safer families Page 19 and disabilities (SEND). ADD-vance Newsletter Page 20 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/localoffer ADD-vance Newsletter continued Page 21 www.add-vance.org One to One Advice Sessions

Autism Support sessions Page 4 ADD-vance provides specialist information, training and advice for professionals, as well as Debt Management sessions Page 4 support for children, adults and families on issues relating to Autism, Attention Deficit Housing support sessions Page 4 Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions. Debt Management sessions Page 4 Information and Support Professionals and families can reach ADD-vance for information Autism Support sessions Page 5 or support via: Telephone Helpdesk: 01727 833963 Housing support Sessions Page 5 Open Monday: Friday 9am - 1pm Answer phone service at other times. For more information

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In response to Covid-19 and the current government guidelines the Schools Family Services and local providers in Dacorum are offering free online courses, workshops and support for Parent/Carers.

Please see individual flyers for more information and details on how to book.

*Please note* some courses are only available in specific areas and others are open to everyone in Dacorum. Please see the headings at the top of each page for the local areas.

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SEND Friends support group is currently on hold. However, please see the Facebook links below for useful information ad support:

SEND Friends: https://www.facebook.com/SENDfriendsTring

SEND Lockdown essentials https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2639676579644227

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Please keep your eye on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Spacehertfordshire/ and our closed group SPACE for further details including how to book 10 15 Online Courses & Workshops Online Courses & Workshops

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