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Family Lives - 0808 800 2222 Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90 Childline - 0800 1111
This is a very exciting
time for you and your
family.
A whole new world is
about to open up for your
child where there are new
expectations about what
they should be doing for
themselves and they will
start to challenge the
boundaries that you put in
place.
This is normal and is all
part of working their way
towards becoming an
adult
If you talk ‗with them‘
rather than ‗at them‘ about
setting limits, your relation-
ship will be more open,
adaptable and trusting.
This will make communica-
tion easier as they become
teenagers.
Here are some tips on
setting limits:
- Setting guidelines gives
a clear message on what
What to say and when
you need to say it?
As your children get older,
you will need to be able to
talk with them and give
them the chance to share
what they think. Try to
pick a time when they are
relaxed and you both have
time to talk.
―How was your day?‖
― What was the best bit of
your day?‖
Ask the question then wait
and listen
What can you say if some-
thing isn‘t working?
Talk it over and come up
with a new rule or
agreement together
www.dacorumlps.org.uk
Moving On - Coping with Change - A Positive
Inside Stories Include:- The Great Outdoors - Free and Fun Activities - p2 Summer Activities & Clubs- p2-3 Go 4 It Youth Club (10 yrs+) and Activity Camp (5-11 years) - p3 Parenting Support - p4 Contact Details - p4
News
Welcome to the third edition of the Partnership newsletter. We all hope you enjoy the read!
As we are fast approaching the summer vacation, this edition contains information on where to go for fun, free family
days. Ashridge looks particularly exciting at this time of year: but remember to take some waterproof clothing!
Equally, for many youngsters, this time represents a change of school and this can be a major challenge for many. In this
edition, there is a section on moving to secondary school with some hints on how to cope with that change. It is some-
thing parents/carers often find more taxing than the youngsters themselves.
On pages 3 and 4, you will find information on courses and clubs over the summer, plus a number of Help and Advice
lines. The Partnership now has its own website: www.dacorumlps.org.uk. Please check it out.
On behalf of all the various teams across Dacorum, I would like to wish you a very fruitful and relaxing summer.
Mike Short - Partnership Development Officer
Summer 2012
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you value and helps to keep
your child safe and secure.
- Tell your child clearly
what you want and why
and listen to their point of
view; avoid talking over
them.
- Compromise. It doesn‘t
mean you‘re giving in, but
shows that you value their
opinions (however off-the-
wall or misguided they
may be) and are letting
your child take more re-
sponsibility for themselves.
- Trust them. Children
are far more likely to co-
operate if they feel trusted.
- Start to give them some
responsibility for their
own safety at this age. Chil-
dren do need to be kept
safe so give them ideas on
how they can do so but try
to avoid scare tactics.
Transition to Secondary School
The National Trust has a range of places to visit, there‘s something for eve-ryone, whatever the weather. Have a look at their website to see what‘s happening closest to you
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/places/find-a-place-to-visit
Ashridge - For Families Walk and play around the beautiful Ashridge Estate and visit the interactive discovery room. Lots of activities going on through the summer holidays
More Information: Ashridge
Estate Visitor Centre
01442 851227
Tring Reservoirs also offer a free chance to get out locally and see some wildlife.
www.tringreservoirs.org.uk
There is also College Lake, which at this time of year will be busy with nesting birds, see what you can spot! There is car parking, a visitor centre and cafe, all for a donation. Find out more at the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust website - www.bbowt.org.uk
Across Hemel 21-29 July 2012 A week of activities in and around Gadebridge Park organ-ised by the Churches of Hemel Hempstead
Fri 27th July 3pm-late - Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games (on a huge screen). From 3pm lots of sports, games and activities
Sat 28th July 2-6pm Family Fun Day - Bouncy Castles, activities, displays and lots more
Holiday Club, Family Fun Mornings and lots more - see www.acrosshemel.co.uk for details of all activities
Have fun in the sun - or rain!
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Free & Fun Places to visit
College Lake Nature Reserve,
Tring
Gadebridge Park, Hemel
Ashridge Estate
Story Lab: Summer Reading Challenge
Come and take part in the 14th National Summer Reading Challenge! If you‘ve taken part before, you will know how much fun it is, if you haven‘t, then sign up, you‘re in for an exciting summer!!
This year the theme is based in the ―Story Lab‖ a five-sided hi-tech HQ that attracts stories from all over the world and sends them spinning throughout the city – and beyond! There are stickers and rewards to collect along the way, with a certificate and a fantastic Olym-pics style medal presented to each child who completes the challenge by reading six books, and talking to library staff or volunteers about them. www.hertsdirect.org/services/libraries/whatsonwhatsnew/storylab
There are lots of activities going on during the summer at your local library; borrow books, maps, videos, DVDs, music and lots more; use the computer facilities including internet access; attend a story time, baby rhyme time, homework club or reading group.
Library Service for Carers
www.hertsdirect.org/services/libraries/aboutlib/
Hertfordshire Libraries Be Active This Holiday Keep the kids and yourself fit and healthy this summer by getting involved with Change 4 Life! This great initiative from NHS aims to inspire the whole family. With a host of recipe ideas, activity options and some freebies for the kids, why not log on and see how your family could benefit? www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/links-resources.aspx
Summer Activities for 13-19 year olds
From drumming, 3D Art, trips away, music, fashion and
much more - contact Youth Connexions on 01442 454060
For a full listing of activities available see:
www.channelmogo.org
www.mogosout.org
Youth Connexions offers information, advice, guidance and
support and a range of positive activities that are fun and
challenging.
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Sportspace Kidspace Holiday Activities at Sportspace,
Little Hay Golf Complex and XC
01442 507100
www.sportspace.co.uk
www.thexc.co.uk
There are lots of fun activities running at
Sportspace during the summer holidays - please
either ring for more details or visit the sportspace
website
Summer Holiday Club Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU
July 30th & 31st, August 1st & 2nd
August 6th, 7th & 8th
August 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th
August 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd
8am – 6pm £22.50 per day
8am – 1pm, 10am – 3pm or 1pm – 6pm £13 per day
Age 4-11 years
Booking essential – call 01442 395758 Option 4 to book or
for further details
Dacorum Children’s Orchestra
A fun holiday course for young orchestral instrumentalists of
junior school age (years 3-6) – all standards welcome.
24th – 25th July 9.30am – 1.30pm
26th July 3.30pm – 5pm, Concert at 6pm
£30 for the course
Please call Dacorum Music School on 01442 214599 for
more information or email the music school at:
Calling all Musicians......
Dance & Theatre Energy Summer Workshop
23rd – 28th July 2012, 10am – 3pm
Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU
Monday 23rd July – Drama/Script work 8yrs+
Tuesday 24th July – Pop Dance/Freestyle 6-9yrs
Wednesday 25th July – Street Dance/Tumbling 11yrs+
Thursday 26th July – Commercial/Urban Dance 10yrs+
Friday 27th July – Musical Theatre/Prop making 6-10yrs
Saturday 28th July – Street Dance 6-10yrs
All abilities welcome
£20 per day - £5 discount for extra days, sibling discount
available, £5 deposit
Limited spaces - book now
01442 266303/07795 022946 or email
[email protected] www.energydancing.co.uk
Go 4 It Summer Activities
For 10-16 years, 11.00 - 3.00 pm
23rd-27th July at Longdean Sportspace,
HP3 8JB
Cost £4
30th July-3rd August, 6 August-10th August,
13th August-17th August at Bennetts End
Youth Centre, Kimps Way, HP3 8EN
Cost £2
Contact [email protected]
Tel: 07691 659145
Your local School Family Workers are: Hemel East Local Partnership Bernie Mikelsons Tel: 0778011 1862 [email protected] Jules Nudd Tel: 0778011 5136 [email protected] Tring Family Services Sam Lindars Tel: 07598 329823 [email protected] Berkhamsted Family Services Lisa MacGovern Tel: 0778011 4079 [email protected]
Contact Us
We know that for some families
school holidays can be a diffi-
cult time. If you are in need of
some extra help and support
please contact the following:
Family Lives - 0808 800 2222
Childline - 0800 1111
www.childline.co.uk
Frank - 0800 77 66 00
Confidential Drugs information
and advice 24 hours a day
www.talktofrank.com
Samaritans
08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
Herts Domestic Violence/
Abuse
08 088 088 088 Mon-Fri 10-
8pm (no. will not show up on bill)
Gingerbread (lone parents)
0808 802 0925
ww.gingerbread.org.uk
Family Information Sevice -
0300 123 4052 Info on caring
for your family & activities
available across Hertfordshire
NSPCC - 0808 800 500 Help
for children and young people
and help for adults concerned
about a child
NHS Direct 0845 4647
National Debt Line - 0808 808
4000 Free phone advice on finan-
cial problems
SANE - 0845 767 8000 Mental
Health Support and Advice
www.sane.org.uk
The Salvation Army - 01442
253607
Relate - 0300 100 1234 Relation-
ship advice and counselling
www.relate.org.uk
Young Minds - 0808 802 5544
(parent helpline) Young people‘s
mental health and wellbeing
ADD-vance - 01727 833963
Understanding ASD/ADHD
www.add-vance.org.uk
DENS Hemel - 01442 262274
Night Shelter
Families Need Fathers - 0300
0300 363
Herts Mental Health Helpline -
01438 843322
Your local Children’s Centre
www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
/find/dacorum.html
Help and Advice Lines
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Parenting Support Understanding Challenging Behaviour - FREE 4
week course
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm, 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct
Gade Community Room, Chaulden Junior School
Suitable for parents and carers of 5-10 year olds
Tel: 01442 278793 www.supportinglinks.co.uk
Understanding Teens—FREE 6 week course
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm, 18, 25 Sept, 2,9, 16, 23 Oct
Gade Community Room, Chaulden Junior School
Suitable for parents and carers of teenagers
Tel: 01442 278793 www.natural-flair.co.uk
Complete Guide to Parenting a Child with
Additional Needs - FREE 10 week course
Wednesdays 12.30-2.30 pm 26 Sept, 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct,
7, 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Dacorum Local Partnership of Schools, Hobbs Hill
Wood Primary School HP3 8ER
Tel: 01442 219720
www.familiesinfocus.co.uk
Gade Schools Family Support
c/o The Cavendish School,
Warners End Road,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 3DW Tel: 01442 278792
Hemel East Local Partnership Family Services
Berkhamsted Family Services
Tring Family Services
c/o Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Peascroft Road, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8ER
Tel: 01442 401222 Administrator: [email protected]
Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is for general guidance only. Dacorum Local Partnership of Schools does
not endorse or recommend any of the organisations, services or information listed in this booklet. While DLP of Schools aims to
provide accurate and up to date information we cannot guarantee at any time that all the information is up to date and accurate.
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