HBS SEND Hub

21/06/2023

https://www.withyouth.org/herts-haven-cafes/
A Safe and Welcoming Space for Young People Ages 10-18 Years Old to Embrace their Emotional Wellbeing

Herts Haven Cafés are a free welcoming drop-in space for children and young people across Hertfordshire to access support for their emotional wellbeing support.

05/06/2023

The Sandbox is a new service in Herts to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing. It has a website, with games, worksheets, group chats and online events. Signing up is easy and you don't need a referral.

More than 1 in 6 Children and Young People people in Britain struggle with their mental health at at some point in their lives, according to NHS research. 

26/05/2023

SendHerts () tweeted at 10:30 AM on Thu, May 25, 2023:
Lumi Nova can help 7-12 year olds with their fears & anxieties using goal based therapy, which is fun! It’s free to use without a professionals referral for children registered with a GP in .
https://t.co/DlWVun9kIy

25/05/2023

You can speak to a specialist advisory teacher today about any concerns you might have about your child's speech, language, communication and autism needs in relation to their education. Tues and Weds 1.30pm - 4pm, 01442 453 920 .
https://twitter.com/SendHerts/status/1660903586274893825?t=gdEgWnJaN0jrnZHC_0_UTw&s=03

25/05/2023

SendHerts () tweeted at 10:01 AM on Wed, May 24, 2023:
Balancing work and caring commitments can sometimes feel like an impossible task for parents of children and young people with SEND. Our money page on the Local Offer has info on the different funding options out there to help support your family.

There are a number of ways you can get extra funding to support a children or young person with special needs and disabilities.

16/05/2023

SendHerts () tweeted at 10:01 AM on Mon, May 15, 2023:
It's and this year's theme is anxiety. If your young person is struggling, help is available. Have a look at the services that can offer support and advice to young people with in Hertfordshire: https://t.co/9dM1ichCSs https://t.co/PmLs8PSMQd

“It's and this year's theme is anxiety. If your young person is struggling, help is available. Have a look at the services that can offer support and advice to young people with in Hertfordshire: https://t.co/9dM1ichCSs”

15/05/2023

What Parents Need to Know about Screen Addiction

This e-safety guide focuses on screen addiction. Download our FREE online safety posters for schools, parents and carers today.

02/05/2023

https://t.co/Vx5IYNOVlY

“Did you know that anyone aged 14+ with a learning disability can have a free annual health check? Our page on the Local Offer was written with young people to encourage people to attend the checks and to reassure them there is nothing to worry about. https://t.co/W8YknNbrzv”

27/04/2023

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/feedback/local-offer-blog/guest-blog-sfyp-moving-on-from-school.aspx

Services for Young People have some useful tips for anyone making their next steps after school. Whether you

20/04/2023

https://nessieined.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d1962006f986064a08e3386b1&id=6e3088af6a&e=ddddc55f96
DfE Approved – NESSie’s ‘Foundation in Mental Health’ Training - some free workshops for parents and carers

18/04/2023

Youth Roadshow for children with dyspraxia aged 11 -16
and their parents/carers in Hertfordshire!

After a successful pilot of the Youth Roadshow last year in the West Midlands The Dyspraxia Foundation are excited to announce that the next Youth Roadshow will be taking place in Hitchin, Hertfordshire thanks to local funders. Following the fun had by all with cooking and drumming workshops we are pleased to be able to offer both of these again for free to those aged 11-16 accompanied by their parents and carers.

To start the series of events, there will be an informal online meeting early evening on Wednesday, 10th May with a fun quiz and the opportunity to meet organiser Claire Cripps, our Youth Information Officer. Claire will go on to host two face to face events at a venue in our home town of Hitchin with ample parking and a short walk from the station.

We have our second event which will be in person on Saturday, 13th May facilitated by COOKSTARS where there will be the opportunity to make a delicious two course dinner which you will be able to finish and enjoy with your parents/carers. There will also be the opportunity for parents/carers to meet socially and chat with our team to find out more about dyspraxia and the Dyspraxia Foundation.

The third in the series of events will be in person and held on Saturday, 10th June also at the same spacious venue. It will give children and parents/carers the opportunity to take part in a fun musical session of West African Drumming with Hartbeats.

The dates for all three FREE workshops are: 10th and 13th May and the 10th of June.

For more information please contact Claire at [email protected].

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Places are limited so please book early for you and your child/children to avoid disappointment!

Follow the link to complete a booking form. https://forms.office.com/e/Ef679PdPea



Claire Cripps, Youth Information Officer





Dyspraxia Foundation



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Office: 01462 455016 Helpline 01462 454986 (9am-1pm Mon – Fri)

Raising awareness and supporting people with Dyspraxia/DCD. Registered Charity. | 18+ || 13-25 |

10/03/2023

And for Autism awareness week (27th March to the 2nd April), Inside the Autistic Mind BBC2, provides a fascinating and thought provoking insight into autistic minds.