Adrian - Abbots Langley
Extended Schools Consortium

Partners & Links

Here you will find links to the websites of the various organisations we work with to help deliver the services within our community. Also included are other links to potentially useful information. Just click on the link to be taken to their site! More sites will be added as they are identified.

INFORMATION FOR YOUNG POEPLE

• Connexions Direct - Information and Advice for Young People; including Careers, Learning, Health, Housing, Free Time, Work, Money, Relationships, Your Rights and Travel

CHILDCARE

• NCMA - establishing Childminders Networks.
• Three Rivers District Council Sport and Leisure - details of holiday playschemes; also sports club directories etc.
• Children and Young People's Service Directory - directory bringing together information about the range of services for children, young people, their parents, carers and professionals.
• Childcare and the Children's Information Service - help and information for parents and carers on local childcare services.
• St Andrews Montessori - providers of after school care, transport can be provided if appropriate.
• Young in Herts - Family Information Serviceoung in Herts

PARENTING SUPPORT

• Watford and Three Rivers Primary Care Trust - a wealth of information on diet and nutrition, local health services, parenting support, etc.
• Parents Centre - a great website for information on everything to do with parenting!
• The Family Information Service - for information on local childcare services, leisure activities and family support.
• Homestart - support for families.
• Parentline Plus - useful resource for all parents!
• Bullying - www.stoptextbully.com
• Internet Safety - www.thinkuknow.co.uk
• Health and Well Being - www.lifebytes.gov.uk
• General Advice - www.childline.org.uk

VARIED MENU OF ACTIVITIES

• Three Rivers and Watford School Sports Partnership - improving school sports provision, including ensuring a range.
• Mad Science Company - running Mad Science clubs in some schools. Also holiday camps in the area.
• Watford Football Club - run after school sports clubs in our area.
• Apex Multisports - after school sports clubs and family keep fit.
• Burston Garden Centre - our local Garden Centre is helping us to set up a family gardening club.
• Artsbase - an inclusive arts organisation delivering a wide range of performing and visual arts activities in Hertfordshire.
• Channel mogo - For young people in Hertfordshire - covering advice, support, work issues, what's happening near you, reviews, discussions, music, videos, features and lots more............................

SPECIALIST SUPPORT

• Children and Young People's Service Directory - Directory brings together information about the range of services for children, young people, their parents, carers and professionals.
• Children, Schools and Families - Hertfordshire service for information, support and guidance to children, young people and families. Services include: school admissions, Sure Start services (Young in Herts), financial assistance, support for the family, children with special needs, family support services, emotional health and well-being, fostering and adoption, residential care for children and young people, child protection, services for young people, youth service, schools in Hertfordshire, Connexions help and support service for 13-19 year olds.
• Watford Mencap - Provide a range of services, advice and support including after school clubs, playschemes and youth clubs.
• Invest Inside Yourself - Literacy, numeracy and behavioural support.

ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING

• West Herts College and Oaklands College - for information on education and training opportunities for young people and adults.
• Westfield Adult Education Centre - for information on education and training opportunities for young people and adults.
• University of the Third Age - for information or where to find local groups.
• Three Rivers Learning Partnership - information on adult and family learning opportunities in our area.
• Francis Combe School - for taster courses in adult learning.
• Watford flea magazine - a local magazine with information about Family, Lifestyle, Education and the Arts.
• Watford Volunteer Centre are looking for volunteers in the area. Some of the things you can do include Gardening, Bookkeeping, Admin, Befriending, Work with young people, Sports, Giving advice and Driving. FREE workshops are available for persons who want to find out more about volunteering. Telephone Kerry or Stuart on 01923-248304 for more information.

OTHER PARTNERS AND SOURCES OF USEFUL INFORMATION

• Every Child Matters - details of the Government agenda - outlining the rights for all children in the UK and underpinning the Extended Schools agenda.
• Three Rivers District Council, Hertsmere Council, Watford Council and Dacorum Council - local information.
• ContinYou - Charity supporting the development of Extended Schools.
• Hertfordshire Childrens Centres - further information on Childrens Centres offering services for families of the under 5's.
• Pregnancy Care Centre - 23a High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Telephone: 01442-266511. For free pregnancy testing; accommodation and advice on housing; counselling; advice and practical follow-up care.
• Abbots Langley Parish Council - for local information and links to other local agencies.
• Directgov - Public services all in one place