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Reminder about the 'Introduction to the SEND Local Offer website – Webinar' tomorrow!![]()
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For professionals AND parent carers - Thursday 9th October 8pm - 9pm![]()
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To attend, register using the link below:![]()
www.facebook.com/events/1047040257502612/![]()
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The Local Offer website lets parents, young people and professionals know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them. There is so much more than that, too.![]()
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A friendly face from the Local Offer team will take you through what’s on the website and how you can use it to find the right services and support. ![]()
www.herfordshire.gov.uk/localoffer
🎉 As part of Dyslexia Awareness Week, join Hertfordshire Dyslexia Association on Monday 13 October for a free online workshop that explores exam access arrangements - a topic relevant not just to dyslexic students, but to all neurodivergent learners. ![]()
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🧠 Learn how these arrangements can support inclusive education and empower students to thrive.![]()
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📅 Date: Monday 13th October 2025![]()
🕙 Time: 7 – 9pm![]()
📍 Location: Online![]()
🔗 Register here - t.ly/y1Hab (link on Linktree in bio)![]()
Price: Free for members - £5 for non-members![]()
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Let’s raise the volume on neurodiversity and make education accessible for everyone. ![]()
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#DAW25 #NeurodiversityMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #HertsDyslexia
📣 FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP for Herts parents & carers 📣![]()
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Get ahead of the game and find out how you can support your young person as they leave school!![]()
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Don't worry if you can't join us 'live' because everyone who registers will receive a copy of the recording and resources afterwards to view for 7 days!![]()
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Learning outcomes⤵![]()
👉 Be reminded why change may be difficult![]()
👉 Explore education/training/employment options for children/young people from 14+![]()
👉 Explore options to encourage Good Health, Participation in the Community and Independent Living![]()
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Your child doesn't need a formal diagnosis for you to attend. ![]()
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For full details and to book your FREE ticket, please see: t.ly/_cj0i or scan the QR code in the image.![]()
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*All workshops are funded by Hertfordshire County Council's Targeted Parenting Fund and are for Hertfordshire residents only. Anyone registered for a workshop who is not from Hertfordshire will be unable to access the workshop*
Carers in Hertfordshire have organised an information session about self-harm and recovery for parent carers and adults who support a child with mental health challenges. ![]()
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Tuesday 7th October 2025, 7pm-9pm
ADD-vance are proud to support Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025 (6-12th Oct), the theme this year is 'Raising the Volume", focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia – their stories, challenges, and successes. ![]()
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Did you know that?![]()
Some research suggests that![]()
- up to 45% of ADHD individuals are also dyslexic![]()
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Overlapping challenges of ADHD & Dyslexia![]()
- Executive Function![]()
- Working Memory![]()
- Processing Speed![]()
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Overlapping Strengths of ADHD & Dyslexia![]()
- Creativity, imagination and innovation![]()
- Problem-solving![]()
- Entrepreneurial spirit![]()
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The British Dyslexia Association has lots of fantastic resources on their website:![]()
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/dyslexia-awareness-week-2025
