Support for Parents

All parents and carers want to do their best for their children and at some stage in every parent or carers life, there may be a time when advice, information and support may be welcome.

See below for:

Looking for Childcare?

Drug and alcohol advice for parents, carers and young people

Read all about it: tips and advice for parents and carers

FREE courses for all parents and carers

Information for parents, carers and childminders of children with additional needs

Looking for Childcare?

Call the Family Information Service (Young in Herts) on 01438 737502 or 01923 471502 or visit

www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/childfam/younginherts/choosingchildcare/cis

Holiday Play Schemes

Details of August Multi Sports Scheme coming soon

Kiddi Kamp & Shokk Fit Camp at the Furzefield Centre

Hertsmere Borough Playschemes

Support and advice for parents, carers and young people

If you are the parent of a teenager and need advice on teenager issues, please visit: www.gotateenager.org.uk or phone Parentline free, 24 hours a day on 0808 800 2222

Parental Drug Awareness Service (PDAS) -PDAS is an information and support service for those who are concerned about a family member or friend's drug, alcohol or solvent abuse. If you need to talk to someone who understands and cares please telephone our HELPLINE 01707 393934

Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Service (A-DASH) -We work with anyone un der 18 years old in Hertfordshire who has issues/problems with their own drug/alcohol use. We are open weekdays from 9am - 4.30pm. We sometimes see people in the evening. We can meet you anywhere as lng as it's safe. Tel. 01923 427288, TXT 07770 537227 or email A-DASH@hertspartsft.nhs.uk

FRANK -this is a 24 hour confidential helpline giving information to young people, parents and carers about drugs, alcohol and other substances. Tel. 0800 77 66 00 or log on to the website: www.talktofrank.com

Are you a Parent or a Teacher? Would you like to speak to a member of our Educational Psychology or Behaviour Support Team about your/a child’s development and progress?

click here for more information

Free Courses for Parents and Carers

Attending a course or workshop could help you to:

* Speak and listen to your child more effectively
* Improve family relationships
* Deal with difficult behaviour more effectively
* Reward good behaviour, boost your child's self-esteem and confidence
* Set limits and boundaries, discipline and time out
* Gain support from other parents facing similar challenges

Download the Summer 2010 programme of FREE courses and workshops for parents and carers

Support for parents & carers of children with special educational needs & disabilities

For information on support and activities available for parents, carers and children and young people with additional needs please visit www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/childfam/specialneeds/learning/parentpartnership/

Do you have a child with special educational needs or a disability? What would make adifference to you?
You can give us your views by completing an online questionnaire at
www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/childfam/specialneeds/ or registering for one of the workshops. These have been arranged at a range of venues and times to offer flexibility and choice over which one
is most convenient to attend.

Please reserve your place by calling our Customer Service Centre on 01438 737350

Developing Special Provision Locally
More information is available on the website.
www.hertsdirect.org/caresupport/childfam/specialneeds/

Hertfordhire Additional Needs Database -if you are a parent or carer of a child or young person with additional needs you can register on HAND. Have a look at www.hertsdirect.org/hand for details of the benefits of registration.

You can register online at www.hertsdirect.org/hand . Alternatively you can contact the Parent Partnership Team to request a membership form by caliing Claudia Houghton or Vicky Warby on 01992 556984. Once you have completed and returned your form a HAND membership card will be sent to you.

Autism Alert Card -launched by Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Police in April 2009. The card gives advice on how to help people who carry them. The cards cost £2.50 and can be obtained from the National Autistic Society www.autism.org.uk or by calling 0845 070 4004

Training to support children with additional medical and care needs

Are you a parent or carer of a child who has additional medical needs? Click here for details of training to support children with additional medical needs to enjoy life and achieve their full potential.

Training is also available for child minders and those working with children in play schemes, schools, nurseries and respite care.Click here for details.