Early Years

 

Early Years SEND Parent Advice Clinic

 

The early years SEND advisory teachers (who make up part of the SEND Early Years Support Service at Havering) are available to give advice and guidance to Havering parents/ carers of children with SEND and who are under the age of 5, through the Early Years SEND Parent Advice Support Clinic. 

They can guide you through the SEND process and answer any specific questions you may have.

The clinic is held on Mondays and Fridays 1pm-4pm via telephone or a TEAMS call and you need to email the team in advance to request a slot.  

Email: [email protected]

For more information please see the flyer below or download here:

 

Havering Early Years SEND Training and Workshops: Free

Stronger Relationships Online Course:

Cost: Free for Havering families with children 0-18 years (offered by SFSC and funded by the London Borough of Havering)

Aimed at: Parents and other adult carers living together or apart.

• Do you want to get some new ideas to help you be an even better parent?
• Would you like to reduce the arguments and disagreements in your family and cope better with stress?
• Would you like to enhance your relationship with your current partner, or improve communication with your ex or the other people helping to raise your children?

Course Structure: 6 online sessions, 6 group discussions and a certificate on completion.  Start dates throughout the year.

Topics covered:   

Enhancing parent-child relationships,                                                                                                    Managing stress, anger and emotions,                                                                                                  Strategies to resolve conflict

For more information:  Telephone 07708 360 561   Email: [email protected]

To enrol please click on this link: SFSC : Stronger relationships Online Course

or scan this QR code:

Please see flyer below or download here:

 

Havering SEND Early Years Support Service:  ASD Earlybird Programme

The Early Years Support Service offer a 10 week programme run by advisory teachers (licensed by the National Autistic Society) for parents/ carers of children  under the age of 5, who may be on the ASD pathway or already have a diagnosis.

They run regular training courses both online and face to face at the Ingrebourne Children’s Centre so parents/ carers can choose which option suits them best.

Contacts: Lucy Nortje & Louise Hunter - Early Years Advisory Teachers

Email: [email protected]

For more information please see the flyer below or download here:

 

NEW offer: The SEND Early Years Support Team are now offering online evening courses for parents/carers who wish to attend the Early Bird Autism course. For more information see the flyer below or download here

 

Free Parent Training for Early Years 

The Havering SEND Early Years Support Service offers a range of free training sessions for parents and carers.

Training is available online and face-to-face and covers a wide range of practical topics, including:

• Understanding and navigating the SEND pathway
• Supporting fine motor skill development
• Communication and play skills
• Emotional regulation
• Positive behaviour strategies
• Using visuals and schedules
• Sensory circuits
• Tac Pac and tactile exploration
• Sleep support
• Intimate care and toilet training
• Practical interventions and strategies to support your child's development

For information see the flyer below or download here:

Coffee Afternoons 

FREE : No need to book, just turn up!

The SEND Early Years Support Service are holding coffee afternoons for parents/ carers of children with social communication and interaction challenges.

Venue: Room 4, Collier Row Children's Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, Essex, RM5 3QJ

Time: 1pm - 2.30pm

Dates: On the following Thursday afternoons:                    

    22nd September 2026          6th October 2026

For more information see the flyer below or download here: