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		<title><![CDATA[Delivering Special Provision Locally News Feed - Weekly News Highlights]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a professional working in the DSPL2 area and would like to receive our weekly newsletter please email dspl2@peartreespring.herts.sch.uk.

A DSPL2 parent/carer newsletter is sent out via DSPL2 schools every half term.&nbsp; You can also find a copy here.

For more information about courses, see the&nbsp;Professionals Calendar and&nbsp;Family Calendar
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		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ New:  Educational Psychology Service Resources for Schools ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=224</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>The Educational Psychology Service have created a padlet&nbsp;containing <a href="https://padlet.com/nataliecarpenter5/herts-eps-resources-for-schools-v6xtdqkq9shfv085" target="_blank">resources and guidance booklets</a> EP&#39;s have developed for schools, all in one place.&nbsp; This is now on their&nbsp;<a href="https://thegrid.org.uk/send-and-additional-needs/specialist-advisory-teams/educational-psychology" target="_blank">EPS page on the Herts grid for learning.&nbsp;</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:54:10 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ New: EBSNA Poster ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=223</link>	<description><![CDATA[

<p>Following the launch of the <a href="https://thegrid.org.uk/admissions-attendance-travel-to-school/attendance/emotionally-based-school-non-attendance" target="_blank">Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) Framework for Schools</a>&nbsp;last June (2025), the attached poster has also been developed to provide advice, guidance and signposting for parents/carers whose children are struggling to attend school regularly.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:10:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ ADD-vance: Online Support Groups - Autumn 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=221</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>ADD-vance Support Groups - Free online support groups for Herts parents/carers.</p>

<p>Booking via Eventbrite:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/support-groups-86649">SUPPORT GROUPS by ADD-vance | Eventbrite</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:06:44 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Road to Year 7 on-line group ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=218</link>	<description><![CDATA[<h5><a href="https://www.withyouth.org/road-to-year-7/" target="_blank">Road to Year 7 - WithYouth</a></h5>

<p>Come join our&nbsp;<strong>Road to Year 7 Online Group</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; a friendly and fun space just for Year 6 students getting ready for secondary school.</p>

<p>Starting a new school can feel like a big step, and it&rsquo;s normal to have questions or worries. In this group, you&rsquo;ll get to chat with others, share how you&rsquo;re feeling, and pick up useful tips to help you feel more confident about the change.</p>

<p>Through&nbsp;<strong>games, activities, and helpful ideas</strong>, we&rsquo;ll talk about things like making&nbsp;<strong>new friends</strong>, getting used to a&nbsp;<strong>new routine</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>staying organised</strong>.</p>

<p>You&rsquo;re not alone &ndash; we&rsquo;re here to help you feel ready and excited for this next big adventure!</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 2026/7 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=216</link>	<description><![CDATA[

<p>One day Champion course &amp; two day First Aider course.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:59:14 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Medical Support for Schools ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=215</link>	<description><![CDATA[

<p>Medical Support for Schools can be found on Herts Grid:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://thegrid.org.uk/send-and-additional-needs/health-referrals-asd-adhd-therapies/medical-support-for-schools" target="_blank">Medical Support for Schools</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ coram family lives: Groups & Workshops Autumn 2026 ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=209</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Summer Term Groups and Workshops for Parents/Carers.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:21:47 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Supporting Links: Autumn Courses for parents/carers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=208</link>	<description><![CDATA[



<p>Visit the <a href="https://www.supportinglinks.co.uk/whatson.html" target="_blank">Supporting Links Website </a>for more information and booking details.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:16:19 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ ADD-vance: Autumn Term Courses for parents/carers ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=205</link>	<description><![CDATA[

<p>Online workshops and 6 weeks courses.&nbsp; Booking via <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/add-vance-parent-courses-109149" target="_blank">ADD-vance Eventbrite</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.add-vance.org/parents/courses/" target="_blank">ADD-vance website</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Early Years drop-in's and training for professionals ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=203</link>	<description><![CDATA[

<p>Summer Drop-in sessions for Early Years settings in DSPL&#39;s 1&amp; 2 with Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Specialist, Anna Mutch.</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:11:19 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Welcome to our DSPL2 website ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=3</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0cm; margin-right:0cm; text-align:justify">We are thrilled with the artwork on our new website depicting the iconic Stevenage clocktower.&nbsp; An enormous &#39;thank you&#39; to Georgina Westley who gave her permission to use the image.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify">More of Georgina&#39;s fantastic work can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://georginawestley.co.uk/">https://georginawestley.co.uk/</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
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