<![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) Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:25:29 GMT Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:25:29 GMT <![CDATA[ coram family lives: Groups & Workshops Autumn 2026 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=209 Autumn Term Groups and Workshops for Parents/Carers - download in attachments.

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:16:57 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=209 <![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 (OR download the leaflets to click on the relevant link).

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:25:29 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=235 <![CDATA[ IFST: The Bridge Support Group (12 weeks) ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=251 The Bridge is a support group designed for parents, carers and young people in school years 6, 7 and 8 who are struggling with school attendance. This includes those who are not attending school at all or on a significantly reduced timetable.

See referral form in attachments.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:03:14 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=251 <![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.

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:59:25 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=233 <![CDATA[ Specialist SEMH Outreach in DSPL's 1-5 ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=250 NHPSS/NHESC has been commissioned to deliver Specialist SEMH Outreach in DSPLs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.
They will be covering Key Stages 1, 2 & 3.  

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2026 12:22:38 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=250 <![CDATA[ NHS Speech & Language update ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=249 Subject: Temporary Changes to Speech and Language Therapy Service Delivery

]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:54:45 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ NEW! Cognition & Learning - free support to Hertfordshire schools ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=248 Training and advice sessions and Spring 2027 Training.  See below.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2026 09:53:10 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Hertfordshire ADHD Training - schools ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=245
  •  ADHD training for Early Careers Teachers
  • Level 2 ADHD Training
  • ADHD and Girls
    • ]]>     Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:28:21 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=245     <![CDATA[ Early Years Autism Training for professionals ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=243 Early Years Autism Training: 

    East and North Herts:  Farnham House 2 October, 9.30-3.00pm

    Virtual Twilight Training:  Tuesday 25 November & 2 December, 3.30-5.00pm

    See below for booking details.

    ]]>     Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:21:57 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=243     <![CDATA[ NHS: Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Workshops ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=242 Workshops are open to all young people & parents/carers of children and young people who attend a school or are registered with a GP in Hertfordshire. A referral is not needed to access a workshop. All workshops are currently being delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

    For more information about what each workshop covers and to book a place onto a workshop, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hct-childrens-wellbeing-practitioners-33494371787

    ]]>     Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:43:36 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=242     <![CDATA[ Early Years Service: Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour training offer ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=231 Sessions for Early Years settings in DSPL's 1 and 2 with Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Specialist, Anna Mutch.

    ]]>     Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:06:27 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=231     <![CDATA[ Upcoming Visual Impairment Training ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=239 See the attachment below for more information and booking links.

    ]]>     Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:31:51 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=239     <![CDATA[ Hertfordshire DSPL TA Academy - more dates added ]]> https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=232 DSPL TA Academy bookings are now open.  All school staff are welcome.

    ]]>     Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:47:20 GMT https://www.stevenagedspl.org.uk/news/?pid=12&nid=1&storyid=232     <![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

    ]]>     Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:05:41 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[ 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[ 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