Family Centre Service - Family Support Annual Report

The Family Centre Service are pleased to present this year's Annual Report.

Hertfordshire’s Family Support Service is part of the Family Centre Service. We help families from pregnancy through to when a child reaches the end of Primary School (aged 11 years). Our purpose is to support children to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive.

This report highlights who we are, our areas of focus, and our service priorities:

Priority 1: Healthy Lives, Healthy Relationships
Priority 2: Raising Aspirations and Volunteering
Priority 3: Narrowing the Gap
Priority 4: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Priority 5: Public Health

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers, an increasing number of families across Hertfordshire have engaged with our services, resulting in a positive impact on their lives. Here's what one parent said:

"The support I have received with my new baby has been invaluable, the team are so friendly and helpful and create an inclusive and comfortable environment for new mums to share their experiences. I have never felt judged and feel so very grateful to have this support during a time which could have been very difficult without it"

We hope you find this interesting, please get in touch if you have any comments or questions.

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This summer Hertfordshire Family Centre Service are offering are offering a range of drop in events and activities focused on creating a supportive network that empowers families and children to navigate school transitions with confidence and ease.

What is on offer for families:

1. Five-Week Series on Facebook: They will be sharing a series of informative posts on Facebook. These sessions will cover various aspects of transitions and offer practical tips and strategies for parents
   
   WEEK 1 – PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE
   WEEK 2 - TOILET TRAINING AND HAND WASHING READY FOR SCHOOL
   WEEK 3 – LOVING LEARNING
   WEEK 4 – TURN TAKING AND ASKING FOR HELP
   WEEK 5 - TALKING ABOUT SCHOOL
   
   
2. Transition Drop-Ins: They will be running ‘Ready for School’ drop-in sessions during the weeks starting July 8th and July 15th. These drop-ins will provide an opportunity for families to connect with the team and discuss any concerns or questions they may have about transitions to school or nursery settings.
   
   
3. Family Fun Events: Throughout the summer, they will be hosting family fun events which will have a specific focus area on supporting transitions. Alongside this they will also have SEND Chat and Play sessions running as usual over the summer period for those families with a child with SEND transitioning to a school or setting.
   
   Why not check out the series of webinars on Hertfordshire Family Centre Service website where families can find further advice on Transitions: