BookTrust Time to Read Packs for Reception Class Children

Time to Read is a key opportunity for schools to link with Hertfordshire Libraries so children starting on their reading journey can discover the exciting range of quality, inclusive books available to borrow.

We now have the My First Library card, especially created to appeal to children aged 0-5 (Birth to, and including, reception children. See My first library card on www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries for more information. On their library card children can borrow from a huge range of quality picture books, beginning to read stories & fact books, plus longer stories and information books. We buy books monthly so families can choose from the latest titles - helping to build children’s reading skills, imagination, wellbeing and empathy and enabling children to see themselves in books across our diverse collection.

Research show that libraries boost the early home learning environment of all children but particularly disadvantaged children. Regular library use in the early years means higher literacy scores at KS1 (age 5-7). Library use doubles the chance of a young person enjoying reading and reading every day.

Free Eating Disorder Support for CYP in Hertfordshire aged 5-18yrs

First Steps to Understanding Eating Disorders (First Steps ED) can support 5-18 year olds in Hertfordshire. They offer face to face and digital one-to-one support sessions, as well as weekly psychoeducation and group support programmes (Wellbeing Workshop, Avoidant       Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Support Group, Binge Eating Workshops etc).

This service is also available to support parents/carers and older siblings (18 years +) with skills for carers workshops and one-to-one parent support through befriending and counselling.

 How to refer – Referral by self-referral, parent/carer or professional direct on the website https://firststepsed.co.uk/make-a-referral/

Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield Schools Partnership

Please see the link below to access more information on the website.

https://wgc-hatfieldschoolspartnership.com/