Welcome to St Albans, Harpenden and Villages DSPL Website
Forthcoming Events
Training and Support for Schools/Settings:
Dates: Summer term 2018
Venue: various - see flyer for details
DSPL 7 will fund half the cost of the course for learners attending from schools within DSPL 7 (unless you have already got 1 teacher and 2 TAs trained). They will also fund half the cost for 1 person per PVI setting.
Understanding and Managing ADHD
Date: 27th April
Venue: Broxbourne
Cost: £100 (usually £165) Proceeds shared with SPACE
Primary ASD Support Group
Date: please contact us for details
FREE to attend
Secondary ASD Support Group
Date: please contact us for details
FREE to attend
Date: please contact us for details
FREE to attend
Secondary Senco Forum
Date: please contact us for details
FREE to attend
Communication and Autism Team Advice Line
Phone line to Communication and Autism Team - to discuss an issue or query about a child or young person with autism, speech, language or communication needs. Open to professionals and also to parents
Educational Psychology Service Consultations
Bookable sessions for parents/carers, school staff and other professionals to discuss issues with a Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychology Service Contactline
A quick queries service available to parents/carers, school staff and other professionals
Hertfordshire's SEND Local Offer Events
Sessions and support for Parents/Carers:
From the Head of Integrated Services for Learning:
The SEND Executive Board has developed an online feedback survey to evaluate all Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services that are provided to schools/parents/carers. We would like to obtain feedback from anyone who has recently received a SEND service. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. All feedback is extremely important to us and will be used to help shape the services that can be accessed by schools/parents/carers - https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/SENDfeedback/
SPACE Parent Support Group - St Albans
SPACE is a charity supporting Parents/Carers of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions. We have regular professional speakers, workshops and social events plus a library of books to borrow. Come along to meet other Parents/Carers. SPACE St Albans - speaker dates
Date: May 2018
Venue: Fleetville Junior School
FREE to attend
Raising boys course - For mums of boys aged 5-11 years
Dates: 17 April - 8 May 2018
£40 per person (concessions available)
Understanding and Managing ADHD
Date: 26th April
Venue: Broxbourne
Cost: £15
Dates: Summer term 7pm-9pm - see flyer for details
Venue: Children's Centre, Marshalswick
FREE to attend
Families in Focus - Parent Network
Date/time: Ongoing - Mondays 7pm-9pm
Venue: St Michaels Parish Centre, St Albans
FREE to attend
Families in Focus - Parent Network
Date/time: Ongoing - Wednesdays 9.30-12 - see flyer for more detail
Venue: Children's Centre, Marshalswick, St Albans
FREE to attend
NAS Herts Branch Parent/Carer Drop In Session
Date/time: Ongoing - see flyer for details
Venue: Fleetville Community Centre
FREE to attend
Communication and Autism Team Advice Line
Phone line to Communication and Autism Team - to discuss an issue or query about a child or young person with autism, speech, language or communication needs. Open to professionals and also to parents
Simple Solutions Workshops with Sally Glossop. Problem solving sessions for parents/carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with ASD.
Please note that it is not necessary for your child/young person to have a formal diagnosis for you to attend this session
Support sessions for parents of children/young people with a diagnosis of ASC
These sessions are offered by Anne Pocock, Specialist Teacher for Autism and Magda Glinkowska, Early Years Autism Specialist
Educational Psychology Service Consultations
Bookable sessions for parents/carers, school staff and other professionals to discuss issues with a Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychology Service Contactline
A quick queries service available to parents/carers, school staff and other professionals
Phoenix Parents Support Group - please contact us for details
Play and Sign - For children with Down Syndrome and their parents/carers
Natural Flair Parenting Courses and Workshops
Families Feeling Safe – Protective Behaviours for mums, dads and carers
Hertfordshire's SEND Local Offer Events
Sessions for Children/Young People:
Potential Kids - social/activities group for young people on the autistic spectrum or with ADHD
Play and Sign - For children with Down Syndrome and their parents and carers