In this issue:
Electric Motorbike Youth Work project (ages 12-16 in Three Rivers area)
The Services for Young People (SfYP) Electric Motorbike Youth Work Project at West Hyde Young People's Centre is an exciting new opportunity for young people in the Three Rivers area. The project will be led by a team of experienced SfYP Youth Workers supported by volunteers with specialist skills. They will work with a range of young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, delivering a curriculum of learning over 10 weekly sessions per term.
The young people will learn to ride and maintain electric motorbikes, learning basic mechanics and safety procedures, as well as many transferrable skills that will support them in their future education and career paths. The project’s holistic approach to young people’s development and wellbeing will also promote physical activity, outdoor exploration, and environmental awareness.
Read more about the project and find out how to refer a young person to SfYP.
Weekly SEND chat and play drop-in sessions across Hertfordshire (ages 0-5)
SEND chat and play drop-in sessions are great opportunity to come and meet other families going through a similar journey. 
Taking place across Hertfordshire, the friendly teams in the Family Centres will be there to talk to you about our SEND services, guide you to other support organisations, or to just listen. Some centres offer SEND sensory sessions too.
Find a SEND chat and play session near you
Inclusive United - making sport truly inclusive! (ages 16+)
In our latest guest blog, Hertfordshire based charity Inclusive United talk about how they are levelling up opportunities with their programme of fun and inclusive sports activities for young adults with learning disabilities or additional needs.
Read more about how Inclusive United make sports truly inclusive.
Free 'Get September Ready' sessions for young people in year 11 (ages 16+)
The free Services for Young People (SfYP) 'Get September Ready' sessions are open to all young people who are finishing Year 11 who would benefit from support with the transition to their next step. Whether they are going into sixth form, college or don’t currently have anything in place for September, they can get individualised support from the qualified SfYP Advisers.
The informal sessions are particularly beneficial for young people who have been out of education, are home-educated, or have special educational needs and disabilities, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The 2025 SfYP Get September Ready sessions will be running in all areas of Hertfordshire in July and August.
Find a Get September Ready session near you on the Services for Young People website.
Mental health support for children and young people in Hertfordshire (all ages)
Unfortunately, from 31 May 2025, the Hemel Hempstead and Watford Herts Haven Cafés will close, with no future sessions planned in these areas. However, our Ware café will continue to run every Wednesday from 3.30pm - 6.30pm providing a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 10–19. No referral is needed, just drop in for support and practical help from trained, caring professionals.
You can also contact our With Youth team through our daily instant messaging service (open 2pm–10pm, excluding Bank Holidays).
Visit our Services for Mental Health page on the Local Offer for more detailed information on wellbeing support.
Or here's a list of support available in Hertfordshire:
Events
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Super 1s Inclusive Cricket
Hitchin, Harpenden, Chorleywood and Hatfield, throughout the summer - various days and times
Free inclusive cricket sessions (ages 8-16) Get active and make new friends! Email: Luke.Heskett@hertscricket.org for more info.
Author event - Disabled and Proud - Welwyn Garden City
26 June, 7-8.30pm, Welwyn Garden City central library
Cathy Reay, author of Disabled and Proud draws on her experience of growing up disabled in her book Disabled and Proud which helps disabled children embrace their identity.
Adaptive Judo Sessions, Berkhamsted
Every Tuesday evening, 6.15-7pm (ages 8-16) or 7.15 - 8pm (ages 16+), Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted
A class dedicated to teaching judo to children with learning difficulties / disabilities. The class is all about fun , exercise, judo, gaining extra confidence as well as providing a greater social circle for children and their families.
Step2Skills Inclusive Job Far, Hatfield
Thursday 12 June, 10am - 3pm (with low sensory hour between 12 and 1pm), Galleria Hatfield
This Job Fair will be aimed young people and adults (aged 19 and above) in Hatfield and surrounding areas with learning and physical disabilities, sensory needs, neurodiversity and mental health conditions. Come along and chat with employers about potential employment opportunities and find out about current vacancies.