<![CDATA[Delivering Special Provision Locally News Feed - Weekly News Highlights]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D12%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 5 Aug 2026 14:25:32 GMT Wed, 5 Aug 2026 14:25:32 GMT <![CDATA[ DSPL's 1 & 2 Conference: Belonging Beyond the Classroom - 22 October 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=234 SENCo's are warmly invited to join the DSPL1 and DSPL2 teams at our annual conference on 22 October 2026.

As places are limited, we kindly ask that each school nominates one delegate to attend.

Book your place: DSPL2 Conference Booking

Further information: DSPL2 Conference Details

]]> Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:50:48 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=234 <![CDATA[ New for DSPL2 SENCo's: ​​​​​​​Reflective Spaces ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=236 Limited to 10 spaces.

More information and the booking link.

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2026 14:24:25 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=236 <![CDATA[ Free: HCC Cognition & Learning Training ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=235 The Cognition & Learning Training fliers for the Autumn Term can be found in attachments below  The courses are now free and can be booked via the SEND Academy website (download the leaflets to click on the relevant link).

]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2026 14:25:32 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=235 <![CDATA[ DSPL School Training - 2026/27 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=233 DSPL's 1, 2, 3 & 4 Joint School Training Offer - In-person at Peartree Spring Primary School, Stevenage.  Booking links below.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:55:51 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=233 <![CDATA[ Hertfordshire DSPL TA Academy ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=232 DSPL TA Academy bookings are now open.  All school staff are welcome.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:52:27 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=232 <![CDATA[ Early Years Service: Autumn Drop in sessions with Anna Mutch ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=231 Autumn drop-in sessions for Early Years settings in DSPL's 1 and 2 with Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Specialist, Anna Mutch.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:24:38 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=231 <![CDATA[ Hertfordshire SLCN Training for professionals - Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=230 Free Training for Primary and Secondary Schools Autumn 2026

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:26:15 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ Hertfordshire Autism Training for professionals - Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=229 Free Training for Early Career Teachers (only)

Catch up Level 2 HAT Training

Level 3 Autism 'Lite Bites'

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:18:57 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ NHS Speech & Language Therapy Service update ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=228 On 13 July 2026, the CYPT Speech & Language Therapy Service will be launching updated referral guidelines and a new referral form.   We have worked closely with Hertfordshire Parents Carers Involvement and school representatives to improve and simplify the referral process for schools and we hope you will find these changes helpful.  

The new guidance and referral form will be available to access via our Speech and Language therapy webpage from the 13th July  2026.

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:56:40 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ New: Educational Psychology Service Resources for Schools ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=224 The Educational Psychology Service have created a padlet containing resources and guidance booklets EP's have developed for schools, all in one place.  This is now on their EPS page on the Herts grid for learning. 

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2026 09:54:10 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=224 <![CDATA[ ADD-vance: Online Support Groups - Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=221 ADD-vance Support Groups - Free online support groups for Herts parents/carers.

Booking via Eventbrite:  SUPPORT GROUPS by ADD-vance | Eventbrite

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:06:44 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=221 <![CDATA[ Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 2026/7 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=216 One day Champion course & two day First Aider course.

]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:59:14 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=216 <![CDATA[ Medical Support for Schools ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=215 Medical Support for Schools can be found on Herts Grid:  Medical Support for Schools

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:23:43 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ coram family lives: Groups & Workshops Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=209 Summer Term Groups and Workshops for Parents/Carers.

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:21:47 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=209 <![CDATA[ Supporting Links: Autumn Courses for parents/carers ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=208 Visit the Supporting Links Website for more information and booking details.

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:16:19 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ ADD-vance: Autumn Term Courses for parents/carers ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=205 Online workshops and 6 weeks courses.  Booking via ADD-vance Eventbrite.

ADD-vance website

]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:30:41 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=205 <![CDATA[ Welcome to our DSPL2 website ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=3 We are thrilled with the artwork on our new website depicting the iconic Stevenage clocktower.  An enormous 'thank you' to Georgina Westley who gave her permission to use the image.

More of Georgina's fantastic work can be found at https://georginawestley.co.uk/

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:01:06 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=3