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North East St Albans
Extended Services

Parent Support - Helpline 07984 436939

Nexus offers support to our parents on most issues.

Anne Findlay-Wilson works part time, term time in the Nexus office offering support to parents from our primary schools.

Justine Burnett works part time, term time in the Nexus office offering support to parents from our secondary schools.

Schools support Nexus by hosting sessions, distributing flyers, information via newsletters and noticeboards.

We can offer individual support as well as a variety of information and guidance to services.

Nexus Counselling Service

Nexus has a discreet service for parents/carers in our consortium. Through contact or referral from the Nexus team or Parent Support Workers you can initially access six sessions. These will be offered on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon - for those who feel they would benefit from meeting with a qualified counsellor. Contact the Nexus office for more information on 01727 855134 (option 2).

Free School Meals - If you think you are eligible to claim and need more information please use this link to apply: How To Apply for Free School Meals

ParentLine Plus new online support for parents: The online support service for parents with teenagers is available at www.gotateenager.org.uk. Information Leaflet (176 kb)

ParentLine Plus Volunteers wanted: Would you like to support other parents and are you a good listener? Recruiting volunteers now Recruitment details(176 kb)

ParentLine Plus Call Takers: Now looking for experienced practitioners to provide support to parents: Information Leaflet (176 kb)

Extended Telephone Support: Parentline Plus can offer weekly sessions, to find out more look at: Extended Telephone Service (176 kb)

Internet Safety - Fiona Haynes

We all want our children to be safe whilst using computers/the internet. Nexus has run a number of Internet Safety events for parents, here is some information: Internet Safety Presentation (2.12MB)

Internet Safety Tips and Websites (1.432)

Here is a link to the BB Safe website which offers more information: www.bbesafe.com

SNAP Activities for Children with Special Needs: SNAP Information Leaflet(2.11MB)

SNAP Parents Leaflet(1.31MB)

Support for Grandparents/Carers

Nexus values Grandparents/Carers as much as anyone and we have set up a support system for those in our consortium. We can help you in a number of ways, please download this leaflet to find out more: Grandparents Support Leaflet (176 kb)

ParentLine Plus new online support for parents: The online support service for parents with teenagers is available at www.gotateenager.org.uk. Information Leaflet (176 kb)

Out & About breaks through barriers and turns grey skies to blue.

Out & About supports disabled children and young people to become included in local leisure activities. Please visit the website: www.oaa.co.uk

School Admissions and Advice - Parent Partnership

We can offer advice on school admissions through the Parent Partnership Admissions and Advice Service. Click on the following two documents to find out more:

Applying to School (34kb)

Introduction to School Admissions (70kb)

We run workshops and courses for parents in the consortium. Below are details on previous and present courses.

Bullying Mediation Project - Parentline Plus & Mediation Herts

Is your child affected by Bullying? If you want help in supporting your child or need to talk to someone in confidence please call 01707 630101.

Parentline Plus and Mediation Herts are working together to offer advice and support to Hertfordshire famlies to feel more able to resolve any bullying concerns or issues they have within their child's school. To find out more: Bullying Mediation Project (1.65MB)

Volunteer Recruitment - Parentline Plus

Parentline Plus are looking for volunteers for their call centre in Hatfield. To find out more: Volunteer Recruitment Jan 2009 (158 kb)

Autumn Term 2010 Courses and workshops	Autumn Term Parent Programme(671kb)
Autumn Term 2010 Education Psycholog surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(900kb) 10.00am - 1.00pm
Summer Term 2010 Courses and workshops	Summer Term Parent Programme(171kb)
Summer Term 2010 Education Psycholog surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(900kb) 10.00am - 1.00pm
Spring Term 2010 Courses and workshops	Spring Term Parent Programme(171kb)
Spring Term 2010 Education Psycholog surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(900kb) 10.00am - 1.00pm
10 March 2010 Transition Workshop for parents of children in Year 6	Moving On (2.67MB) 9.30am-12.00pm
1st - 22nd March 2010 Course for parents of children 5-12 years	Support for parents of children with an additional need (2.66MB) 9.30-12.30pm
5 Feb 2010 Drop-In for parents of children 5-12 years PLEASE NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE!	Support for parents of children with an additional need (2.66MB) 1.30-3.00pm
4 Feb 2010 Workshop for parents of children 5-12 years	Understanding Your Child's Behaviour (2.67MB) 7.00-9.00pm
28 Jan - 11 Mar2010 Course for parents of children 0-6 years	Pram to Primary (205kb) 7.00-9.00pm
15 Jan - 12 Feb 2010 Course	Feeling Safe Standing Strong (531kb) 9.30am-12.00pm
18 November 2009 Workshop	Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder (2.03MB) 7.00-9.00pm
6 November 2009 Workshop for parents of children 5 - 12 years	Understanding Your Child's Behaviour(2.03MB) 9.30-11.30am
5 Nov - 17 Dec 2009 Course for parents of teenagers	Feeling Safe, Standing Strong (1.48MB) Thursdays 6.45-9.00pm
29 October 2009 Workshop for parents of children with dyslexia	Seeing Spells Achieving (1020kb) Thursday, 4.00-5.30pm
21 October 2009 Workshop for parents of children in Year 6	Transition Workshop 1(394kb) 7.30-9.30pm
16 October 2009 Workshop for parents of children in Year 6	Secondary School Online Applications(1.50MB) 9.30-11.00am
14 October 2009 Workshop	How Can I help - children with Dyslexia (1.48MB) 7.30-9.00pm
28 Sept-19 Oct 2009 Four week course	Keeping Calm, Building Bridges (1.49MB) Mondays, 7.30-9.30pm
15 Sept 2009 Workshop for parents with children age 5-16 yrs	Parent support - children with Additional Needs (1.59MB) Drop-in
Autumn Term 2009 Parenting Programme	Programme (394kb)
Autumn Term 2009 Education Psychology surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(900kb)
5 July 2009 Grandparents Family Day	Paradise Wildlife Park - Family Outing (377kb)
14 Sept-19 Oct 2009 Six week Parenting Course	ADHD & ASD -Time Out for parents(564kb)
9 July 2009 Parenting Workshop	Surviving the Summer Holidays! (564kb)
12-19 June 2009 Four week Parenting Course	Separation and Change (100kb)
8 June 2009 Dads Parenting Workshop	Dealing with Anger for Dads (685kb)
9 June and 18 June 2009 Parenting Workshops	Transition Workshops (843kb)
20 May 2009 Parenting Workshop	Bereavement Workshop (830kb)
21 April 2009 Parenting Workshop	Safe Handling (49kb)
11 February 2009 Parenting Workshop	Confidence Building Workshop (49kb)
Spring Term 2009 Parenting Programme	Programme (394kb)
20 January 2009 Parenting Course	Pre-Teens Course86kb)
28 January 2009 Parenting Course	Special Needs Teenagers86kb)
Jan, February and March 2009 Education Psychology surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(7kb)
7-11 November 2008 Parenting Course	123 Magic (394kb)
8 October 2008 Parenting Course	Dealing With Anger(474kb)
Autumn Term 2008 Parenting Programme St Albans	St Albans programme (48kb)
February and March 2008 Education Psychology surgeries	Surgeries Flyer(7kb)
21 February 2008 Parenting Course	Dealing With Anger(474kb)
20 February 2008 Surgery for Parents	Parents of children with reading/writing difficulties (160kb)
2 - 9 February 2008 Feelin' Good Week	Diary of Events (54kb) Internet Safety Information Evening - 6 February(54kb) Nutrition Information Evening - 7 February(50kb) Stress Busting Parenting Workshop - 9 February (54kb)
2 February 2008 Dads Lads and Lasses	Charters Health Club - Multi-Sports (120kb)
26 January 2008 Dads Lads and Lasses	Multi-Sports (130kb)
24 November 2007	Grandparents Arts and Crafts - A Grand Day Out (368kb)
24 November 2007	Family Jamming (164kb)
9 November 2007 - 30 November 2007	Literacy Course - Keeping Up with the Children (141kb)
3 November 2007 Dads Lads and Lasses	Rugby with Old Albanians (63kb)
4 October - 15 November 2007	Time Out For Teenagers (74kb)
4 October - 22 November 2007	Building For Posterity (96kb)
Family Learning Week 6 October - 24 October 2007	Activities on Offer (106kb)
21 September 2007- 19 October 2007	Practical Parent Helpers (103kb)
20 September 2007 - 4 October 2007	Digital Photography Course (68kb)
Family Learning Week 6 October - 24 October 2007	Activities on Offer (106kb)
10 September 2007	Coffee Morning (65kb)
14 July 2007 Dads Lads and Lasses	Big Cook Little Cook (79kb) Slugs, Bugs and Worms (57kb)

For more information or to reserve a place on any of the above please contact Parent Support on 07984 436939.

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