Welcome to SchoolsPlus Extended Schools Consortium

Activities and Services

Here you will find information on some of the activities which take place in our Consortium schools. More detailed information will be found on individual school sites. If, however, you see an activity which is not taking place in your area and you would like it please do email to let us know and if there is sufficient interest we will investigate providing it for you or see if you can join in with another school.

Family Learning - A variety of courses to help you support your child by improving your skills with language, literacy and numbers. These can take place during school time, after school or on Saturdays.Courses are taking place in most of our schools, either through the County direct delivery team or our partners Community Learning Partnership. Ask your school or your Extended Services Manager for more information.

A List of courses offered through Herts Adult and Family Learning Service can be downloaded below:

Herts Adult and Family Learning Service courses (84KB)

Out of School Hours Learning and Study Support - Opportunities for your child to have fun whilst enjoying learning out of curriculum time. This may be, or fun activities before and after school and during the holidays, or homework clubs to help them along. Check out your own school website by clicking on the links on the Consortium page.

Childcare - Your school holds a comprehensive list of childcare providers who can meet your needs for breakfast, after school or holiday times. For information about Childminders and other services in your area contact the Family Information Service on 0300 123 4052 or minicom number 0300 123 4041. You can also email them at fis@hertscc.gov.uk

Recess Easter (149kb) activities and booking form can be found via these links.

The Family Services team are seeking your opinion on their directory and would be grateful if you could complete and return their questionnaire by 17th December.

If you are aware of any gaps in provision please do let your Extended Services Manager know.

Adult Education - a wide range of learning opportunities for adults through West Herts College,and other providers - fees payable.

Parenting Support - A range of ways to support parents from Baby Massage and Breast Feeding Support provided in our Children's Centres to 123 Magic, Living with Teenagers and Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting support courses available across the Consortium.

Roshni - a support group for Asian the mothers who have children with special needs, we meet on second Wednesday of the month {term time} at Westfield children’s centre. It’s a place were mothers can get support from each other and also get information and be signposted to relevant agencies.    Mothers decide which speakers they would like to invite. we have a crèche available for young children. If transport is an issue or you would like  a chat .please contact Mateen Nadeem on 07899995835 or leave a message at Westfield children’s centre 01923 800003 

You can also access Family Lives website for support and information.

Feeling Safe and Standing Strong (244KB) - 6 week course based on Protective behaviours for parents and carers starts 11th May 2011 New SEN and Disability web pages are available here (994KB) Workshops for parents of younger children "harmony in the home" (309 KB) Workshops for parents of Teenagers (515kb) one for boys and one for girls. See poster for booking details. Parenting Puzzle - for parents with children under 11. Watford (163KB) New start date - 28th February 2011 Borehamwood (73.4KB) Less Shouting, More Co-operation - (388kb) Workshop in December and course in Spring term. For parents of primary aged children. Courses Watford Spring 2011 (1.12Mb) Courses Watford Autumn 2010 (742kb) Courses 3 Rivers Autumn 2010 (1232kb) Parents Apart (41.2kb) Starts November ParentlinePlus Leaflet (273KB) Time out from Autism (82.4kb) course in Bushey Preparing for Teens course - Autumn (382kb) Parenting Puzzle January 2011 at Westfield CC (163kb)	Special Needs (189KB) watsup Monthly Drop-in (42KB) Special Needs Football Poster (384kb) ASD Course (71kb) for parents of children on Autistic Spectrum - September 2010 123 Magic for Additional Needs (240 kb) Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (181kb) for parents of children 8-16 where there are concerns about anti-social behaviour -starts Nov 2010 Gambado (600kb) group for children with autism and their families. KIDS East and West Hubs (780KB) new information and support services for parents and carers of disabled children and young people across Hertfordshire. The services aim to provide a “one-stop-shop” for parents to help them find the information they need.
Support Group for Carers of OCD Sufferers (143KB)	Roshni (181KB) Roshni newsletter (Dec 10) (117kb) Roshni newsletter (Oct 10) (127kb)
Getting Together (43KB)	Transition (131kb) for pupils moving to Bushey Academy or Queens School

For more information please contact your Extended Services Manager.

We are always seeking innovative ways to help you help your child ~ if you know of any you feel would work for others please let us know.

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