Parenting and relationship support newsletter
The Autumn targeted parenting courses are now available to book:-
If you are a professional and you have any questions for
Strategic Partnerships Commissioning (previously Early Help Commissioning), please email CSStrategic.Partnerships@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Courses can be booked by emailing booking@supportinglinks.co.uk or call on 07512 709556 or 01442 300185 or for more information
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Talking Additional Needs |
03.02.2026 – 17.03.2026
9:45am – 11:15am
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Online
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Talking Additional Needs
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06.01.2026 – 10.02.2026
8pm – 9:30pm
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Online
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Talking Families
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05.02.2026 – 19.03.2026
9:45am – 11:45am
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Online
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Talking Families
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08.01.2026 – 12.02.2026
8pm -9:30pm
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Online
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Talking Families |
05.02.2026 – 19.03.2026
8pm – 9:30pm |
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Online
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Talking Anxiety in Teens
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04.02.2026 – 18.03.2026
9:45am – 11:30am
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St. Albans
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Talking Teens
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04.02.2026 – 18.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Online
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Talking Teens
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05.02.2026 – 19.03.2026
7:45pm – 9:15pm
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Online
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Talking Teens
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05.01.2026 – 10.02.2026
7:45pm – 9:15pm
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Online
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Talking Anger in Teens
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06.01.2026 – 10.02.2026
7:45pm – 9:30pm
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Online
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Talking Dads
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07.01.2026 – 11.02.2026
7:45pm – 9:15pm
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Online
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Talking Dads
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02.02.2026- 16.03.2026
7:45pm – 9:15pm
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You can also email services@familylives.org.uk or call us on 0204 522 8700 or 0204 522 8701 for more information
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Online
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Less Shouting, More Cooperation
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20.01.2026 – 03.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Online
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Bringing Up Confident SEN
Children
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23.01.2026 – 06.03.2026
9:45am – 11:45am
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Online
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Dads Together
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04.02.2026 – 18.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Online
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Less Shouting, More Cooperation
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09.02.2026 – 23.03.2026
9:45am – 11:45am
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Online
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Getting on with Your Pre-
Teen/Teenager
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10.02.2026 – 24.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Online
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Supporting Families with
Protective Behaviours
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04.02.2026 – 25.03.2026
9:30am – 11:30am
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Online
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Supporting Families with Protective Behaviours
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04.02.2026 – 25.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Online
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Supporting Dads with Protective Behaviours
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05.02.2026 – 26.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Broxbourne
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Protective Behaviours for Mums,
Dads & Carers
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22.01.2026 – 26.03.2026
9:30am – 11:30am
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To view courses, you can click the name of the course. You can also email training@spaceherts.org.uk or call us on 01920452270 for more information
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Online
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Talking SENsory, Signs Signals
and Solutions
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26.02.2026- 12.03.2026
10am – 12pm
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Online
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Handling Anger of Children with
Autism & ADHD |
23.02.2026 – 23.03.2026
9:30am – 11:30am |
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Online
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Handling Anger of Children with
Autism & ADHD |
23.02.2026 – 23.03.2026
12:30pm – 2:15pm |
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Online
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Handling Anger of Children with
Autism & ADHD |
23.02.2026 – 23.03.2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
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Venue
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Courses
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Dates and Times
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and
Autism in the Early Years
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07.01.2026 – 11.02.2026
9:30am – 11:30am
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and Autism in the Teen Years
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09.01.2026 – 13.02.2026
10am – 12pm
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and Autism in the Primary Years
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09.02.2026 – 23.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Watford
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Understanding ADHD and
Autism in the Primary Years
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10.02.2026 – 24.03.2026
10am – 12pm
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and
Autism for Parents/Carers of
Girls
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10.02.2026 – 24.03.2026
10am – 12pm
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and
Autism for Dads
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11.02.2026 – 25.03.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Online
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Understanding ADHD and
Autism in the Primary Years
British Sign Language Supported
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05.01.2026 – 09.02.2026
7pm – 9pm
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Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities 6-week online course
We are now taking referrals for the Spring Term the 6-week online course that is facilitated by Race Equality
Foundation.
Each online module (completed in the parent’s own time) is followed by an hour's online group support
discussion led by a trained and accredited REF facilitator. Each member of the team has attended extensive
training, offers a friendly, non-judgmental, inclusive ‘can do approach’ to support parents and receives regular
supervision. They also bring with them expertise in working with children, young people and adults, special
needs education support, parental conflict and family law.
Parents must be referred or self-refer to Hertfordshire County Council.
For more information and how to refer, following this link www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-andeducation/
childcare-and-advice-for-parents/parents-and-family-support/strengthening-families-parentingcourse.
aspx
Please note, face-to-face courses are currently on hold.
Workshops & Webinars
Autism and ADHD workshops for parents
We have commissioned workshops, between 1-2 hours, on a
variety of different topics to support parents when an issue comes
up, enabling them to ‘dip in and out’ for support when necessary.
Topics on offer include:
• Anxiety
• Transitions
• Siblings
• Sleep
• Anger
• Understanding the SEN world
• Executive functioning skills
• Girls with ADHD or Autism
• Puberty
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Universal Workshops
We also have new universal workshops available with a catalogue of topics which include:
• It’s a dad's life
• Empowered Parenting. Providing tools and strategies for real life situations
• All Feelings Matter (even the strong & uncomfortable ones)
• Communication
• How can my child learn to manage their feelings?
• What is going on in my teenager's head?
• Why does my child behave like that?
• How do I get my child to listen to me?
And more…
The universal workshops can be found on the Hertfordshire County Council Parenting Directory |
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We have also commissioned webinars to support parents on a
variety of different topics with titles including:
Understanding Autism
• Understanding ADHD
• Navigating SEND World
• Navigating SEND Post 16
• Demand Avoidance
• Applying for an EHCP
• Working with school to support your child
• My Autism Experience
• Parenting your child with ADHD
• Understanding Challenging behaviour for parents
• Understanding neurodivergent teens
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Rucksack
Early Years Autism Programme for Families
About: This course is designed specifically for parents/carers of autistic children or children on the autism pathway. It aims to provide you with the essential knowledge, practical strategies and valuable resources to support both you and your child in navigating everyday life.
Week 1: Understanding Autism
Week 2: Sensory
Week 3 : Communication
Week 4: Play and Social Interaction
Week 5: Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour
Week 6: Using My Rucksack
To self-register an interest in the Spring 2026 course starting end of Jan 2026, fill in the registration form:
https://forms.office.com/e/8BkjfzexnF?origin=lprLink
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These workshops and webinars are fully funded. Parents can self-refer and do not need a formal diagnosis of Autism/ADHD. You can find all workshops and webinars through the Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer
Relationship Support Courses
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Family Lives
How to register
Complete a Family Lives referral form if you're a parent of a child with SEND or a professional referring someone you know.
Alternatively, get in touch via:
Email: services@familylives.org.uk
Phone: 0204 522 8700 or 0204 522 8699
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Online
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Co-parenting with Care programme for parents with children with SEN
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04.02.2026– 18.03.2026
9:30am – 11:30am
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Online
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Co-parenting with Care programme for parents with children with SEN
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05.02.2026 – 19.03.2026
7:00pm – 9:00pm
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How to register
You can get started with this digital course as soon as you register for a free OnePlusOne account
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Online
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Arguing Better
This course is for any parent ready to learn how to cope better with stress and deal with arguments in a healthy way
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Self-directed digital course
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Online
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Me, You and Baby Too
Learn how to navigate the changes that happen in a relationship when a baby arrives
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Self-directed digital course
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Online
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Getting It Right For Children
Learn how to develop positive communication skills that enable you to parent co-operatively and work out solutions together.
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Self-directed digital course
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SFSC
Reduce disagreements, cope better with stress and improve your relationship and communication with your co-parent.
How to register
Register for a free SFSC account.
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Online
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Stronger Relationships course for co-parents living apart
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Course dates are updated regularly and offer daytime and evening. Also offered in community languages.
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Online
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Stronger Relationships course for co-parents living together
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If you are a professional and you have any questions for
Strategic Partnerships Commissioning (previously Early Help Commissioning), please email CSStrategic.Partnerships@hertfordshire.gov.uk