Updates and Resources

Parent Survey - Thank you to everyone who completed the DSPL 1 Parent Survey.  From this we noticed that parents and carers were seeking courses in a number of areas.  The overview of training document demonstrates the courses being run in our area.  We are reviewing the gaps and trying to promote courses and workshops by the providers. 

To view the results, please download the file below:

Our FREE 6 week course for parents and carers of children aged 12-19 will cover :

• The Teen Brain: Recognising the physical and emotional changes taking place during the teenage years and why their behaviour changes.
• The link between behaviour and communicating difficult feelings
• How to maintain your relationship with good communication.
• Understanding risk taking behaviour around drugs, alcohol and gang culture.
• How to negotiate during a conflict situation.

Download the flyer below for more information including dates and how to book.

Also download a referral form

Worried about your child? Join our online group and get support to help your child feel more confident and happier. This is an online group and will be delivered via MS Teams.

Download the flyer below for more information.

Worried about your child? Join our online group and get support to help your child feel more confident and happier. This is an online group and will be delivered via MS Teams.

Hertfordshire County Council are continuing to run their own bespoke training.Hertfordshire County Council are continuing to run their own bespoke training.

There are 5 sessions on offer as listed below they will all be run in person at a local setting – details will be provided in confirmation emails.

You are welcome to attend just one, some or all please make this clear when requesting spaces.We ask you list them in order of preference as we may not be able to guarantee a space on every course.

To book spaces please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the subject box please list as North Herts Training in the email you must include course title and date, delegate name and their email addresses.Requests without this information may not actioned.

For further information download the flyer below:

A briefing session and training for all schools and settings, parents, carers, professionals and LA staff involved in supporting children and young people with SEND in mainstream and specialist settings following changes to HNF Banding Descriptors.

This is an essential update and training on the use of the new banding descriptors to be published on 6th June 2022.

For further details including how to book download the flyer below.

A full programme of workshops, funded by Hertfordshire County Council. These interactive workshops will be delivered via Zoom and can be accessed via a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. For more details and to book your FREE ticket, please see http://add-vance.eventbrite.com/ or visit the website.

For more details download the flyer:

Understanding ADHD and Autism

This interactive course is designed for parent/carers of children aged 5 to 14 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism (or 4 and already in reception). The Early Years course is for parents/carers of children aged 2 – 5 yrs.

For further details download the flyer:

Worried about your child? Download details of online groups and get support to help you child feel more confident and happier:

For parents and carers of children aged 2-25yrs with suspected or diagnosed Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Available workshops:

• ANXIETY and STRESS
• RESPONDING TO ANGER
• THE TEENAGE YEARS
• COPING with CHANGE
• TECH USE
• SCHOOL AVOIDANCE

For further details, including how to book, please download this flyer: