Parent and Carer Workshops

Parent and Carer Workshops

Parent and Carer workshops provided by DSPL and other local providers.

Forums

Forums

SENCO, Family Support Worker, LHNF and Nessie Forums.

Professional Training Courses

Professional Training Courses

We run a number of training courses for professionals. Click here to find out more.

Professional Training Courses

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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Booked: 0 | Free Seats: 12

1 day Champion course designed specifically for school professionals working with 8 to 18 year olds.

You will learn:

  • An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people
  • The ability to spot the signs of mental ill health in young people, and guide them to a place of support
  • Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
  • Skills to support positive wellbeing

2 day First Aider course suitable for everyone who teaches, works, lives with or cares for 8 to 18 year olds.

You will learn:

  • An in depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
  • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
  • Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills, such as non judgemental listening
  • Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support
  • How to engage with parents, carers and external agencies
  • How to support a young person with a long term mental health illness to thrive
  • Tools to look after your own wellbeing

SALT Refresher Training

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Booked: 0 | Free Seats: 12

Our service is running senco refresher trainings which are aimed at both new SENCos and those who want a refresher on our 3 tier model, the type of children we work with and how to make a referral.  These will be taking place virtually on the following dates and SENCos can book on using the following links via MS teams:

Thursday 20th November 9.30am-10.30am via MS Teams

Book here: https://outlook.office.com/book//s/C5Hp6tADN0WQFfL8Huv9IA2

Tuesday 25th November 2pm-3pm  via MS Teams

https://outlook.office.com/book//s/QWO8egTq3U6iT8Zuq9CNQg2

Disability Sport Symposium

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Booked: 0 | Free Seats: 12

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Disability Sport Symposium: ‘Breaking Barriers, Moving Together’, taking place on Thursday 27th November 2025, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Schedule

18:30 - Arrival, Light Refreshments & Networking

19:00 - 20:00 - Main event

  • Welcome Address & Official Launch of Hertfordshire Year of Disability Sport & Physical Activity 2026 Campaign
  1. Panel discussion and Q & A
  2. Inspirational Keynote Speaker (To be announced)

20:00 onwards – Light Refreshments & Networking

Thursday 27 November 2025 - 18:30 until 20:30
University of Hertfordshire

Pilot for Emotional Well-being and behaviour FREE virtual Lite Bite training

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Booked: 0 | Free Seats: 12

Pilot for Emotional Well-being and behaviour FREE virtual Lite Bite training

(Please click on the booking link to book your place)

We see you “Boys” Early Years

01/12/2025 @ 10am-11am

Lite Bites - We see you 'boys' in the Early Years | Hertfordshire County Council

Biting in the Early Years

01/12/2025 @ 1.30pm-2.30pm Lite Bite Training. Biting in the Early Years | Hertfordshire County Council

Risk taking play in the Early Years

02/12/2025 @ 10am-11am Lite Bite training Risk taking play in the Early Years | Hertfordshire County Council

Supporting children in the Early years to build resilience

02/12/2025 @ 1.30pm-2.30pm

Lite Bite: Supporting Children in the Early Years to build Resilience | Hertfordshire County Council

Separation and transitions in the Early Years

04/12/2025 @ 10am-11am Lite Bite Training. Separations and Transitions in the Early Years | Hertfordshire County Council

“Feelings” is there more to it than happy and sad?

04/12/2025 @ 1.30pm-2.30pm

 Lite Bites ' Feelings', is there more to it than happy and sad in the Early Years | Hertfordshire County Council