North Watford Extended Schools

Community Development
Manager:
Natalie Pike
01923 665 864

Extended Services Manager:
Germaine Matthews
Mobile 07824 900155

Family Support Worker:
Hazel Pegler
Mobile 0787 654 3491

Extended Schools Assistant:
Helen Bassett
01923 665 864

Office phone: 01923 665 864

Based at:
Francis Combe Academy,
Horseshoe Lane, Garston,
Watford WD25 7HW

Parent Page

Welcome to the parent page - A page to help parents find the services they need for themselves and their children. If you can't find what you are looking for on this page please take a look on the links page or feel free to contact us!

North Watford Extended Schools has a Family Support Worker who provides a free and confidential service.

Hazel Pegler - Family Support Worker

"Hello, my name is Hazel Pegler and I am your Family Support Worker.
I am here to support you with any concerns you may be facing
with your child at home or at school. I can support you with many issues that
you may be facing including:

Changing schools
Communicating with your child
General routines
Challenging behaviour
Internet safety
Finding time for yourself
Teenagers
Smoking, drugs and alcohol

To contact me call 07876 543 491 or email
fsw.northwatford@hertsextendedschools.org.uk
Out of office hours Parentlineplus provide a 24/7 helpline on 0808 800 222.
I have put some useful services for parents on this page so please take a look!"

School Admissions

Changing schools can often be a confusing and stressful time. Below is some information designed to make the process clearer.

Introduction to school admissions

Timetable for nursery applications

Timetable for primary school applications

Timetable for secondary school applications

Secondary moving on booklet

Specialist services

Below is some information on specialist services in Hertfordshire.

Specialist Advisory Service

The Specialist Advisory Service consists of specialists in:
• Autistic spectrum disorder
• Deafblindness
• Hearing impairment
• Physical and neurological impairment
• Speech and language difficulties
• Visual impairment

Heartspeak

Hertspeak is a new project that offers emotional and practical support to children, parents and families that have been affected by parental alcohol use.

Are you the Parent/Carer of a Child with Special Educational Needs?

Do you want help and information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) but don't know who to ask?

The Parent Partnership Team offers local, confidential helplines if you would like to talk about your child's needs. They give impartial information and guidance to Parents, Carers and Professionals. They will do their best to find other relevant statutory and voluntary services if you need further support. CALL KAREN EDWARDS ON 01442 453316. Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Term Time only. Or for more information go to www.hertsdirect.org/parentpartnership

HAND (Herts Additional Needs Database)

Hertfordshire Additional Needs Database (HAND) has details of services for children with disabilities.

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