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DSPL8 Parents/Carers Newsletter Start of 2026

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DSPL8 ParentsCarers Newsletter - Summer 1 25

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The Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary - British Dyslexia Association

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Thanks to the fantastic support of Theo Paphitis and the Ryman team, a new round of bursaries is now available. This round of bursaries are aimed at…

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DSPL8 ParentsCarers Newsletter - Spring Term 16125 (1)

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Supporting Links Course Brochure Spring 25

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Supporting Links ASD & ADHD Workshops Spring2025

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Angels supports families of children with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD. We were formed by, and are led by, parents whose children face similar challenges.
Angels is an experience-led charity, based in Hertfordshire, which provides individualised, professional expertise and advice. We work alongside parents to build understanding and to empower them to hear their child's voice. Our key aim is to maximise the individual potential of each child and young person.

Group meetings, workshops and individual support for parents/ carers

Find support

Share ideas, experiences and concerns

Reduce isolation

Help your child reach their potential

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WELCOME TOANGELS SUPPORT GROUPAngels supports families of children with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD. We were formed by, and are led by, parents whose children face similar challenges.Angels is an experience-led charity, based in Hertfordshire, which provides individualised, professional expertise and advice.

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DSPL8 ParentsCarers Newsletter - Autumn 2024

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Navigating Transitions Dacorum - Bounce Forward

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Navigating Transitions, a four-session course for parents designed to help children to deal well with transitions as they develop.

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Welcome to the March 2024 edition of Hertfordshire's CYPMHS newsletter, for professionals working with the county's children and young people.

Find out how to pin the latest CYPMHS newsletter to the home screen of your mobile device, so you can quickly access all the latest news and updates here.

Please send your news for April's edition by Monday 8 April 2024.

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Hertfordshire CYPMHS System newsletter - March 2024

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Welcome to the March 2024 edition of Hertfordshire's CYPMHS newsletter, for professionals working with the county's children and young people. Find out how to pin the latest CYPMHS newsletter to the home screen of your mobile device, so you can quickly access all the latest news and updates here.

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Our Courses

Please see our What's On page to see when and where these courses are running.

If your child attends an Independent School in Herts, Bucks or the surrounding counties, we have a programme of courses and workshops available which will be promoted through your school.

Please Contact Us or your school for further details.
We will help you look at:
We will help you look at:

Managing challenging behaviour with consistency.

Understand the causes of conflict, arguments, dishonesty and lies.

How to keep your child safe, at home with modern technology andonce they begin to go out alone.

How to encourage positive and responsible behaviour.

Preparing for the changes that will happen in your preteen's brain and how this affects them.

Moving onto Secondary school and what this means for your family.

We will help you look at:

Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Age range 2-5, 5-11 or 11-18 years

This 4 week course is for parents who are finding it difficult to manage their child's behaviour.

We will help you to:

Gain a real insight to help you understand your child's behaviour.

Find strategies that really work.

Manage anger effectively.

Understand conflict: why it happens and how to handle it.

Motivate, encourage and support your child.

We will help you to:

Understand why children and adults get angry.

Recognise the early signs of anger.

Develop strategies to manage anger in yourself.

Develop strategies to manage anger in other members of your family.

Understand conflict: why it happens and how to handle it.

Reduce stress.

Talking Dads
Be the best dad you can be

This 4 or 6 week course is for dads of children aged 0-19 years.
It will give dads an opportunity to meet other dads and share experiences in a supportive and encouraging environment. We will help you to:

Increase your confidence as a dad.

Develop a strong dad/child relationship now and for the future.

Improve communication and work out strategies for dealing with problems.

Understand how to set and enforce boundaries, deal with anger and resolve conflict.

Talking Families
Because parents don't get training for the toughest job on earth

This 6 week course is for parents of children aged 0-12 years.
It will give parents an opportunity to meet other parents and share experiences in a supportive and encouraging environment. We will help you to:

Talking Tantrums
Reduce the frustration and have more fun

This 6 week course is for parents children under 5.

We will help you to:

Understand why young children have tantrums.

What you can do to prevent and manage them.

Manage difficult or unco-operative behaviour.

Effective strategies to cope with bedtimes, mealtimes and other stressful times of the day.

Having fun together.

Reduce family stress.

The Nurturing Programme
Family Links Parenting Puzzle

This 10 week course. It can be adapted for parents of children under 5, 5 to 11 years and 11 to 18 years.

We will help you to:

Your Feedback

"This course has been a real turning table for me and has helped me understand my child and his ways a lot better therefore making our days less stressful and more enjoyable"

"I have already told many parents with challenging children about how much this course has helped me"

"He is calm most of the time and listens to me a lot better. He is doing better at school behaviour wise"

"My child is listening and understanding me and my husband better"

"My child has a calm mother rather than a shouting one. I am listening to her"

"Practical, unbiased advice which is put across in a lovely way"

"I would like to thank you both for your knowledge, understanding and patience"

"Useful information and ideas discussed in a safe environment"

"It was a very useful programme that helped me in my household and has given me more confidence"

"This course was very good. Julie and Noushin were very understanding and very easy to talk to."

"I found it useful to get lots of strategies to use and know what to use in each situation"

"Very interesting, well structured course. Easy to take in, understand and try out. Great techniques."

"It has taught me a lot about being a parent with a child with autism"

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Supporting Links run parenting courses and workshops throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding Counties for parents of all children, including issues with anger, challenging behaviour, resilience, motivation, mindset, disability and additional needs

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List of Stalls for Info Fayre flyer 07.12.2023

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Dacorum ParentCarers Courses and Support - Summer Term  - 07.06.2023

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Dacorum ParentCarers Courses and Support - Summer Term  - 17.05.2023

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Supporting Links Course Brochure SPR23 HT2

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Supporting Links ASD & ADHD Workshops Spring HT2 2023

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HCC SfYP Dacorum District Leaflet - Spring Term 2023 (002)

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HCC SfYP Local Offer Dacorum - Spring 2023

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Dacorum parent/Carers Courses and Support - Spring Term 2023

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Dacorum ParentCarers Courses and Support - Autumn Term  - 30.11.2022

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DSPL8 ParentsCarers Newsletter - Autumn Term - 30.11.2022

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Support for eating disorders

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Our founding principles are based on the experiences of individuals who have had, are still living with, and have recovered from eating disorders and comorbid mental health conditions.

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In case you missed it - Learn more about our latest acquisition of Talk ED, as your two favourite eating disorder charities unite this Summer! FIRST STEPS to understanding eating disorders For children and

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DSPL8 ParentsCarers Newsletter - Autumn Term - 16.11.2022

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Dacorum ParentCarers Courses and Support - Autumn Term  - 16.11.2022

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External agency referral processes - J Day

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Other links and resources

School nursing health for Kids and Teens - Parents/carer can make a referral for their child
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/school-nursing/
Health for Kids: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/hertfordshire/
Health for Teens - free online advice https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/
Tel Single point of access 0300 7770707
"As One" Wellbeing Service - Age 16+ short term therapy for worry, low mood, insomnia stress. By referral from a professional including your G.P or refer yourself directly. https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/services/community-services/wellbeing-service/

School Family Workers - provide a free, confidential, impartial support and signposting service for local families.

Link Family Services - Telephone 07538 232084
Gade School Family Support - Telephone 01442 278793
Dacorum Family Services - Telephone 01442 401222 Ext. 5

Kings Langley Family Services - Telephone 01923 271744
To find the School Family Worker or Pupil Support Worker for your school, download the latest Partnership of Dacorum Schools Leaflet CLICK HERE Family Centres (was Childrens Centres) Telephone 0300 123 7572 https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/family-centres.aspx
Pupil Support Worker - supports children and young people in schools. To make a referral:
Link/Dacorum Tel 01442 401222 Ext 5 Gade Telephone Kings Langley Telephone 01923 264504

Just Talk Campaign - www.justtalkherts.org

Healthy Young Minds in Herts - website containing tips for parents and young people including a "Wellbeing signposting guide for young people"and tips for parents. https://www.healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/

5 ways to wellbeing https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

The Hyperactive Childrens Support Group (HACSG) https://www.hacsg.org.uk/

Parentline Plus - Emotional support, information and advice for parents
Helpline 0808 800 2222 Email askus@familylives.org.uk

Young Minds - Information for professionals, parents and young people experiencing a mental health crisis. Parent Helpline 0808 802 5544 Email parents@youngminds.org.uk
https://youngminds.org.uk

Mind - National mental health charity offering an excellent range of materials on all aspects of depression . Telephone 0300 123 3393 https://www.mind.org.uk
Supporting parents and young people into supported living https://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/learning-disabilities/publications/thinking-ahead-planning-guide-families
Anxiety UK - Children and young people with Anxiety guide for parents https://www.moodcafe.co.uk/media/19579/cyp_parents_1_2_web.pdf

Dragonfly - Anxiety booklet for parents, carers and young people. https://dragonflyimpact.co.uk/anxiety-booklet-pdf/

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Other links and resources School nursing health for Kids and Teens - Parents/carer can make a referral for their child https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/school-nursing/ Health for Kids: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/hertfordshire/ Health for Teens - free online advice https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/ Tel Single point of access 0300 7770707 "As One" Wellbeing Service - Age 16+ short term therapy for worry, low mood, insomnia stress.

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What is TikTok?
How safe is TikTok?
How does TikTok work?
Is TikTok appropriate for kids?
What age is TikTok recommended for?
Can kids under 13 use TikTok?
How can you make your TikTok account private?
How can I use TikTok with my kids?
How do you do a duet on TikTok?
What are TikTok challenges?
Does TikTok have parental controls?
How can I monitor my kid's activity on TikTok?
What if my kid wants to get famous on TikTok?
Should I be concerned about TikTok's security?
What is TikTok?

TikTok is a social network for sharing user-generated videos, mostly of people lip-synching to popular songs. Users can create and upload their own videos, many of which feature people lip-synching to popular songs. You can also browse and interact with other users' content, which covers a wide range of topics, songs, and styles. These videos can be grouped by hashtags, which often correspond to challenges, memes, or current events (like #pandemiclife).

How safe is TikTok?

Using any social network can be risky, but it's possible for kids to safely use the app with adult supervision (and a private account). TikTok has different rules for different ages:

Users under age 13 can't post videos or comment, and content is curated for a younger audience.

For kids age 13 to 15, accounts are private by default. Only friends can comment on videos, and other users can't duet (explained below) with your videos.

Only users age 16 and over can livestream and use direct messaging, and only users over 18 can buy, send, or receive virtual gifts.

In March 2023, TikTok announced a time limit of 60 minutes/day on users under 18, requiring a password to be entered for further access to the platform.

TikTok also offers some tools for parents and caregivers to further limit how much time kids spend on the app and what kids can see. Parents and caregivers can also use Restricted Mode to reduce mature content, or Family Safety Mode to pair their account with their kid's account to control settings completely.

How does TikTok work?

TikTok users sign up with a phone number, an email address, or a third-party account such as Facebook and Instagram. Once logged in, you can find videos by searching for popular creators, categories (like comedy, animals, sports), and hashtags. Or you can use your phone contacts or social media followers to find friends already on the app. Many kids on TikTok like to create videos, but plenty of people don't post themselves-they just use the app to find and follow content creators.

Is TikTok appropriate for kids?

TikTok can be a kid-friendly experience if you supervise your kids, use safety settings, and stick to songs you already know. But TikTok's emphasis on popular music means many videos include swearing and sexual lyrics, so it may not be age-appropriate for kids to use on their own. Even with limits, it's easy to find people wearing revealing clothing and dancing suggestively, although TikTok won't let you search for objectionable content such as "porn."

As with social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat, TikTok has a commercial element that encourages people to buy stuff. Users can also earn TikTok Reward points by inviting friends to download the app, and then they can redeem those points for coupons from brands like Sephora and Uber.

What age is TikTok recommended for?

Common Sense recommends the app for age 15+ mainly due to the privacy issues and mature content. TikTok requires that users be at least 13 years old to use the basic TikTok features, although there is a way for younger kids to access the app.

Can kids under 13 use TikTok?

A section of the app that includes additional safety and privacy features is available in the U.S. for kids under 13. In this section, kids can only see curated, clean videos, and aren't allowed to comment, search, or post their own videos. However, the lack of these features makes it unappealing for most kids. And bypassing that section only requires entering a false birth date, so it's not perfect.

How can you make your TikTok account private?

To make your TikTok account private, go to your profile page and select the three-dot icon in the top-right corner. On the "Settings and privacy" page, tap Privacy. That takes you to the Discoverability page. Toggle the switch for Private Account. On this page, you can also control other safety and privacy features, such as who can send you comments and direct messages, and who can do a duet with you. Using the Friends setting or turning those features off completely limits contact with strangers.

How can I use TikTok with my kids?

You can provide a buffer between kids and iffy content by watching with your kids and making videos together. Offer to hold the camera or turn it around to do a selfie duet. You can post it or save it as "private" so only you can see. The app also lets you share videos by email, text, or other social media apps, where you can better control who sees it.

TikTok introduced the Family Pairing mode in 2022, which lets parents link their account to their kid's account. It includes the ability to set daily viewing time limits, put a kid's account on Restricted Mode to limit their exposure to content that may not be appropriate, and turn off their ability to send and receive direct messages. Parents can also disable their kid's search functionality and prevent other users from seeing which videos their kid has liked.

How do you do a duet on TikTok?

TikTok has a feature that allows two users who aren't in the same place to perform a duet. One user creates and posts a video, and then a mutual follower can tap the three-dot icon at the bottom right of the video and select "start duet now!" The second user can then lip-synch along with the first person, either swapping back and forth or in a split screen.

What are TikTok challenges?

Challenges are any idea that goes viral. They can be songs, activities, or dances that start trending and then get copied by users on the platform. Sometimes they're spontaneous, but sometimes they're planned out by brands, musical artists, or influencers for marketing purposes.

Most of the popular challenges, such as the intricately choreographed dance number Renegade and pranks such as the backwards hoodie fridge mixup are harmless. But some, such as the skull-breaker, are really dangerous. Learn more about viral internet stunts and how to talk to your kid about them.

Does TikTok have parental controls?

TikTok offers a few ways for parents and caregivers to manage kids' accounts. You can enable time limits and the content filter on your kid's phone and protect the settings with a passcode. Or you can download TikTok, create your own account, and use the Family Pairing feature to manage your kid's TikTok settings using your phone. (If you choose Family Pairing, you'll need your kid's phone to sync the settings.)

Here's how to enable screen limits and filter content on your kid's phone: Go to your kid's TikTok account within the app and tap the three dots at the top right of the user profile. Then select "Digital Wellbeing" next to the icon of an umbrella. From there, select the features you want to enable:

Screen Time Management. This setting limits users' time in the app per day. If you're only enabling this on your kid's phone, choose a passcode to lock the setting.

Restricted Mode. This blocks mature content, but even with the filter on, kids using the app on their own might come across age-inappropriate videos. Lock the setting with a passcode.

To set up Family Pairing so you can manage the above settings, plus safety and privacy, first download TikTok onto your phone and create an account. Then, make sure you have your kid's phone and their TikTok login handy.

Family Pairing. On both phones, tap the three dots next to the user profile. Then tap Family Pairing and sync your account with your kid's via the QR code.

Keep in mind that kids can always re-download TikTok and create a new account using a different phone number or email address, so any controls you enable aren't foolproof.

How can I monitor my kid's activity on TikTok?

The app's controls seem to be geared more toward limiting kids' access to virtual gifts that can be bought with real money, instead of giving parents regular monitoring capabilities. Restricted Mode was designed to prevent kids from seeing mature content-provided they don't independently try to seek it out-and adults can sign up for an account and then link it to their kid's account via the Family Pairing mode. Kids will need to accept their parents' request to connect the accounts. If they do, parents can set up a number of limitations, such as disabling the direct message option and setting daily time limits.

What if my kid wants to get famous on TikTok?

While the safest way to use TikTok is with a private account, the social nature of the app and the rapid success of some of its stars -- including Charli D'Amelio, a dancer whose TikTok fame led to a TV deal -- might have your kids begging to go public. There's huge enticement to get famous, including TikTok houses where groups of young creators live, make videos, and potentially reap big-money endorsements and sponsorships. Kids familiar with these examples might be persuaded to do or share things they wouldn't normally do to get a larger audience. They may also become obsessed with likes and virtual approval, which isn't healthy for their emotional well-being. Parents can manage this by encouraging and modeling safe behavior, and putting limits on the type of information that kids share.

Should I be concerned about TikTok's security?

Many people and organizations-including the U.S. government and companies like Wells Fargo-are worried that TikTok's parent company ByteDance (based in China) is using the app to spy on users in other countries. Investigations of TikTok found that the app's privacy policy and data collection practices aren't actually any worse than other social media apps, and that the concerns about spying are probably overblown. (However, the company does surveil users of the app in China.)

That said, TikTok doesn't necessarily have a perfect record when it comes to privacy and security. For example, they only recently fixed a bug that allowed the app to access users' clipboards (where things you copy and paste are stored) every three seconds, even when they weren't using the app. They also illegally stored minors' data.

Read Common Sense Media's full review of TikTok, and learn more about this popular platform.

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Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

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