short breaks
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For Children and young people with disabilities in Coventry aged 0-18 yearsTRANSCRIPT
2For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
ContentsContents
What are Short Breaks 3Our Vision in Coventry 3Who can access Short Breaks? 4How to access Short Breaks 4What is a Short Breaks passport? 4How to book Short Breaks 5Symbols key 5Short Break provision in Coventry 6Summer 2012 activities 9Term time activities 2012-2013 15October 2012 half-term 16February 2013 half-term 18Activity information 19Celebrations 25Useful addresses 26How we listen to you 26Broad Park Centre 28Meet the team 29
EARLY INTERVENTION
KEEPS FAMILIES
TOGETHER!
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Hello and Welcome! We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Short Breaks booklet. We have listened to the voices of children, young people (YP) and their parents/carers over the past twelve months to pull together a plan of Short Breaks for disabled children/YP in Coventry.
Within this booklet you will find a full range of Short Breaks that are available from 25th July 2012-28th March 2013. Throughout this period we would like to hear your views of the services we offer. Please do this by contacting Michelle Roberts: 024 7678 6087 [email protected].
Coventry City Council is committed to the transformation and expansion of the Short Breaks services for disabled children and their families, from inclusive universal services, through tospecialist provision.
What are Short Breaks?Short breaks (previously known as respite) can benefit the whole family. They provide opportunities for disabled children/YP to spend time awayfrom their families, relax, develop new friendships, take part in new experiences and have fun doing positive activities. They also give families a break from their caring responsibilities, a chance to unwind, rest, or spend time with their other children. Short Breaks can last for a few hours to a few days and mayinclude day, evening, overnight and weekend activities. They can take place in thechild’s own home, the home of an approved carer, or a residential or community setting.
Our Vision in CoventryOur aim is to ensure that families with disabled children have the same human rights as others, including the right to the same quality of life as those who do not live with a disability. However, we recognise that all families are different, so they will need different levels of support and different types of short breaks; therefore we ensure that there is a wide range of short break provision to meet those needs. Research demonstrates the value of early intervention and prevention, therefore we ensure that we provide ongoing support, not just at points of crisis
In Coventry we share the vision of Every Child Matters. We want young people to be healthy, safe, enjoy life, achieve success, make a positive contribution, have supportive friends andfamilies and benefit from economic well being.
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Who can access Short Breaks?We use a fair, understanding and transparent eligibility criteria so that the service ispreventative and not just used for those families at points of crisis or under threat of familybreakdown. Children and YP can access Short Breaks if they:
• Have a disability. • Are aged 0-18 years.
• Are in receipt of low, middle or high rate Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or if they are on school action plus support at school. • Live in Coventry. DLA provides help with the extra costs of bringing up a disabled child. It is paid on top of almostany other income you may have, and also gives you access to other kinds of help. If you are notcurrently in receipt of DLA and you feel you may be eligible to it, contact 0800 882 200.
How to access Short BreaksAll children and YP accessing the Short Breaks service must have a completed‘Short Breaks Passport’. This will need to be completed and returned, along with a copy of your child’s DLA letter to: Broad Park Centre, Logan Road, Coventry, CV2 1AG. If you do not have a passport and would like us to send you one, please contact 024 7678 6087.
What is a Short Breaks Passport?Feedback from Coventry families and national research has told us that parents are tired of filling in forms and having ‘bureaucratic’ assessments. It is important that we listen to you, so from this we developed a ‘Short Breaks Passport’. The passport acts as a care plan and will hold key information about your child and their disability. The passport will also help inform the planning of services we offer based on the child’s needs.
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How to book Short Breaks
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Short Breaks can be booked by contacting The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087 Term time activities: Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Summer 2012 activities: 18th June -22nd June 8.30am-4.30pm
Eid 2012 Celebration: 18th June -22nd June 8.30am-4.30pm
October 2012 Half term activities: 24th September-28th September 8.30am-4.30pm
Diwali 2012 Celebration: 5th November-9th November 8.30am-4.30pm
Christmas Party 2012: 5th November-9th November 8.30am-4.30pm
February 2013 Half term activities: 14th January – 18th January 2013 8.30am-4.30pm
Please note, we will still take bookings after the dates specified, however, there are limited spaces and allocations will be made after these dates, therefore you may not be allocated your desired space if there is a waiting list.
Symbols Key
Universal Services for children on low, middle and high rate DLA - highlighted in orange
Targeted Services for children on middle and high rate DLA - highlighted in green
Specialist Services for children on high rate DLA - highlighted in red
Booking is essential Fully accessible
Siblings can attend Parent/carers are required to stay
Referral required via lead For children under 5 and their professional/social worker. siblings up to age 8
Tear this page out and put on the fridge!!
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Short Break Provisionin Coventry
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This is not a comprehensive list but indicates the sorts of services that may be available:
Universal services (those services in orange)
For children and YP receiving low, middle and high rate DLA or receive extra help at school such as school action plus. However, all disabled children should have access to most universal and mainstream services. Universal services are really important in ensuring disabled children and YP have fun and enjoy themselves with friends, just the same as other children/YP.
These include Short Break Activities Please refer to page 9.
Targeted services (those services in green)
For children and YP receiving middle and high rate DLA and have a statement of special educational needs. If there has been an assessed need via the Common Assessment Framework/Social Care children may be entitled to:
1:1 support in the child’s home/community. We will require your lead professional/social worker to make a referral for this service.
Specialist services (those services in red)
For children and YP receiving high rate DLA – with a severe learning disability, a severe physical disability or complicated health need. Children can also access targeted and universal services if felt appropriate to the child to attend. Specialist Short Breaks cater for disabled children with moderate and complex needs who may require higher levels of support. They are based on
an assessed need.
Specialist services may include:
Direct payments
Direct Payments offer parents/carers an alternative to receiving services from the Local Authority for your disabled child. Parents/carers or disabledchildren can receive money to buy a service for their child. They are part of the Government’s Personalisation agenda, which puts parents/carers central to the support they receive, helping them to live as independently as possible and giving them more choice and control. For more information contact 024 7683 3362.
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Individual Short Breaks
• 1:1 or 2:1 care in the child’s home/community. - These Short Breaks offer children/YP the opportunity to spend quality time with a support worker to participate in activities of their own choice. A family’s entitlement for 1:1 provision will be based on an assessed need. These services are assessed via a social worker.
Overnight Respite
If there has been an assessed need via a social worker, children may be eligible to receive overnight respite at; Broad Park House, Clifton House, Bradbury House or The Birches. Care at our residential homes is allocated to families who need regular breaks from care because of the intensity and complexity of their child’s needs.
How are Short Breaks FundedShort Breaks are funded through the Early Intervention Grant. The focus on Early Intervention is to ensure that every local authority is free to focus on and invest in essential frontline services which will have the greatest impact and flexibility to respond to the local needs and to produce long term successful results. Thus providing services for disabled children so they can have the best possible start in life, as well as providing the support they and their families need to make equality or opportunity a reality, allowing each and every child to fulfil their potential.
What parents and children say about our service... Short breaks have been a lifeline for me and my family
I can’t stress enough what a difference the service has made to us
The events give us a chance to go out as a family without the stress that usually comes with it I wish I could come to short breaks everyday!
I love coming to short breaks as I meet lots of new friends
I wish the short breaks were longer!
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Short Breaks MatrixS
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Assessm
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Services and SupportTargeted, open access services usually in the community; and sign-posting to universal services
Existing care and support arrangements apply; free at the point of use; accessible to the whole family
Assessment, Planning and ReviewSelf-Assessment
Services and SupportTargeted services for children in need and support to access universal services
Relevant adaptation, equipment & some individual care provided
Assessment, Planning and ReviewCommon Assessment Framework required to access service; Children in Need plan in place; regular review of package
Services and SupportSpecialist services for children with moderate to severe disabilities; access to low-level overnight Short Breaks; Direct Payments; Home Support; Individual Budgets
Adaptations, equipment, specialist housing & moderate to high level personal care provided
Assessment, Planning and ReviewSocial Care Initial Assessment or Comprehensive Health Needs Assessment; planning and review requirements similar to Looked After Children
Services and SupportMulti-agency specialist services for children with high to intensive personal care and attention needs; access to high levels of support and substantial overnight Short Breaks
Assessment, Planning and ReviewSocial Care Core Assessment & Comprehensive Health Needs Assessment and/or Continuing Care Assessment; full Looked After Children planning and review requirements apply
Impact of D
isability
If you consider you need more support please
ask for an assessment
Looked After Children with Short Breaks
under Section 20(4)
Looked After Children
provided with Short Breaks
under Section 20(4) where
Regulation 48 applies
Children in Need with short
breaks accommodation
under Section 17(6)
Children in Need under Section 17
Non-social care
Level of Service, Assessment and Safeguarding in ProvisionLevel of Service, Assessment and Safeguarding in Provision
Impact of D
isability
Low Medium High Very High
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High
Medium
Low
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Summer 2012 DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Wed 25 July
Thurs 26 July
Fri 27 July
Mon 30 July
Tues 31 July
Football
Cooking
Cooking
Trampolining and Ball Games
Football
Horse Riding
Horse Riding
Horse Riding
Football
Baby Baking
Cupcake Making
Football
Bouncy Castles, face painting & meet Peppa Pig
Bouncy Castles, face painting and circus skills
Bouncy Castles, face painting and circus skills
Music Workshop & Fun
Football
Soft Play
Archery and Team Games
Parachute Games
Climbing & Ball Games
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-2.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
9.30am-11.00am
11.00am-12.30pm
12.30pm-2.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-11.30am
12.00pm-3.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-11.30am
11.30am-1.00pm
1.00pm-2.30pm
10.00am-12.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
2.00pm-4.00pm
9.30am-11.30am
11.30am-1.00pm
1.00pm-3.00pm
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Alan Higgs
Henley College
Hollyfast Meadows
Hollyfast Meadows
Hollyfast Meadows
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
10-18 Yrs
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
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10-18 Yrs
6-18 Yrs
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6-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
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10-18 Yrs
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All Ages
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10-18 Yrs
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8-18 Yrs
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Summer 2012 continued... DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Wed 1 Aug
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Fri 3 Aug
Mon 6 Aug
Tues 7 Aug
Football
Cooking
Cooking
Peppa Pig Cake Baking
Racquet Sports & Multisports
Football
Trampolining and Ball Games
Trampolining and Ball Games
Sensory Fun
Photography
Football
Sing along with musical instruments
Arts & Crafts
Photography
Football
Soft Play
Multi Sports
Trampolining and Ball Games
Pottery Making
Football
Media
Make Over & Photo shoot
DJ Workshop
Team Games & Bouncy Castles
10.00am-3.00pm
9.30am-11.30am
11.30am-1.30pm
2.00pm-3.30pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
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1.00pm-3.30pm
10.00am-3.00pm
2.00pm-4.00pm
10.00am-1.00pm
1.00pm-3.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
1.00pm-3.30pm
10.00am-12.30pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Moat House
Henley College
Moat House
Moat House
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Hillfields Young peoples Centre
Moat House
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12-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
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10-18 Yrs
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DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Wed 8 Aug
Thurs 9 Aug
Fri 10 Aug
Mon 13 Aug
Football
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Media
Short Breaks Mini Olympics
Football
Basketball and Team Games
Basketball and Team Games
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Pottery Making
Pottery Making
Football
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Music Morning with Arts & Crafts
Bouncy Castles & Face Painting
Bouncy Castles & Face Painting
Bouncy Castles & Face Painting
Football
Soft Play
Archery and Team Games
Parachute Games
10.00am-3.00pm
9.00am-10.30am
10.30am-12.00pm
1.00pm-3.30pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
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12.00pm-3.00pm
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9.30am-11.30am
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1.30pm-3.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
11.00pm-12.00pm
2.00pm-3.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
12.30pm-1.30pm
1.30pm-2.30pm
2.30pm-3.30pm
10.00am-3.00pm
2.00pm-4.00pm
11.30am-1.00pm
1.00pm-3.00pm
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Moat House
Henley College
Moat House
Moat House
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Foleshill Leisure
Foleshill Leisure
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park
Broad Park
Broad Park
Henley College
AT7
AT7 Centre
AT7 Centre
10-18 Yrs
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
8-18 Yrs
5-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
5-18 Yrs
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
8-18 Yrs
8-18 Yrs
All Ages
Under 5’s
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
Under 12’s
8-18 Yrs
Under 14’s
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Summer 2012 continued... DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Tues 14 Aug
Wed 15 Aug
Thurs 16 Aug
Fri 17 Aug
Football
Bouncy Castles
Bouncy Castles
Bouncy Castles
Bouncy Castles
Confidence & Motivation Workshop
Football
Media Massive
Fun Games & wii
Fun Soft Play Challenge & Castles
Football
Fun Games, Painting and Lego
Fruity Smoothie Making
Sensory Workshop
Football
Sing along with musical instruments
Family Swimming
DJ Workshop
10.00am-3.00pm
9.30am-10.30am
10.30am-11.30am
11.30am-12.30pm
12.30pm-1.30pm
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
12.30pm-2.30pm
10.00am-2.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
9.30am-11.00am
11.30am-1.00pm
1.30pm-3.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
9.30am-11.00am
2.00pm-3.30pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
Henley College
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Moat House
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Foleshill Leisure
Hillfields Young peoples Centre
10-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
5-10 Yrs
11-14 Yrs
14-18Yrs
16-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
11-18 Yrs
11-18Yrs
All Ages
10-18 Yrs
5-11 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
8-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
All Ages
8-18 Yrs
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DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Mon 20 Aug
Tues 21 Aug
Wed 22 Aug
Thurs 23 Aug
Fri 24 Aug
Football
Soft Play
Multi Sports
Multi Sports
Sensory Fun
Football
Make Over & Photo shoot
Soft Play
Short Breaks Olympic Games
Pottery Making
Football
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Photography
Dance & Team Games
Football
Basketball & Parachute Games
Team Games
Eid Celebration
Football
Canoeing
Canoeing
Music Morning
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
10.00am-3.00pm
2.00pm-4.00pm
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-2.00pm
1.00pm-2.30pm
10.00am-3.00pm
10.00am-1.00pm
1.00pm-3.00pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
1.30pm-3.30pm
10.00am-3.00pm
9.00am-10.30am
10.30am-12.00pm
1.00pm-3.30pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
12.00pm-3.00pm
10.00am-12.30pm
5.00pm-7.00pm
10.00am-3.00pm
11.00am-12.00pm
1.00pm-2.00pm
10.00am- 11.30am
12.00pm-2.00pm
12.00pm-2.00pm
Henley College
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Alan Higgs
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
AT7 Centre
Moat House
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Moat House
Henley College
Moat House
Broad Park Centre
Moat House
Henley College
Foleshill Leisure
Foleshill Leisure
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
10-18 Yrs
Under 12’s
5-18 Yrs
5-18 Yrs
8-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
12-18 Yrs
Under 5’s
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8-18 Yrs
10-18 Yrs
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10-18 Yrs
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Summer 2012 continued... DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Mon 27 Aug
Tues 28 Aug
Wed 29 Aug
Thur 30 Aug
Fri 31 Aug
Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday
Football
Castles, Face painting GO Karts & Abseiling
Castles, Face painting GO Karts & Abseiling
Team Games & Bouncy Castles
Football
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Ice Cream Tasting/Making
Soft Play
Parachute Games and Relay Races
Football
Family Swimming
Cooking
Cooking
Cooking
Football
Music Morning
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
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Term Time DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE OCCURRENCE KEY
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
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Buddies
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Football
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16For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
October Half-Term DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Mon 29 Oct
Tues 30 Oct
Wed 31 Oct
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Football
Basketball & Multisports
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Low Ropes, Abseiling & Team Games
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Moat House
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AT7 Centre
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Moat House Leisure
Henley College
Moat House
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre
Henley College
Alan Higgs
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Broad Park Centre
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Foleshill Leisure
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Fri 2 Nov
Football
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Remember...Short Breaks can be booked by contacting The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087. For information about the activities in these listings please see page 19 of this booklet.
18For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
February Half-Term2013
DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
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Football
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Football
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Football
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Racquet Sports & Fun
Musical Fun
Family Swim
Football
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Dodge Ball & Skittles
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Activity Information
DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION AGE KEY
Fri 22 Feb
Football
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Make over & Photo Shoot
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Active fun gamesThis group will involve lots of fun sporting activities. Children can come along and burn off lots of energy. There will be a spare room for parents to have a cup oftea/coffee if they wish to stay.
Archery and team gamesArchery is aimed at developing hand-eye coordination skills. Thissession will involve children having lots of fun, working in teams, developing new skills and meeting new friends.
Arts, Crafts and fun gamesThis session will feature an exciting mix of activities, encouraging children to be creative. Thisgroup aims to help reduce isolation and can be a gateway for further information and supportfor families. The centre is fully inclusive of a wide range of needs. There will be free snacks anddrinks available.
Baby bakingGreat fun with getting messy, eating lots and learning from others. The children will learn the skillsthey need to interact with each other and it is a great way for them to socialise with one another.Parents will have lots of fun too! There will be free Tea/Coffee and biscuits provided.
20For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Bouncy Castles face painting and meet Peppa PigPeppa pig will be making an appearance at the session to meet the children. There will also beface painting and bouncy castles.
Broad Park Youth ClubA place for young people to come together, meet new friends, express themselves, try new activities and have fun! The youth club will vary each week depending on what the YP would like to do. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Buddies This service will require a referral from your lead professional or social worker. The aim of this Short Break is to offer children/YP a ‘Buddy’ to try out new activities, have fun, gain new skills and increase their independence. They may wish to go bowling, cinema, swimming or anything that they are interested in doing. If there has been an assessed need, we will match the YP up with a support worker depending on their likes and interests.
CookingEncouraging children to use their senses through touching, smelling and tasting the food theycook. This session will also teach them some basic hygiene skills. The main purpose of this group is to make new friends, gain new skills and have fun. There will be a separate room available for parents to watch TV, have a biscuit and a cuppa if they wish to stay.
Confidence and MotivationSelf confident people inspire confidence in others - this fun session will energise young peopleto build their confidence and motivation. This will be explored through creative and interactiveactivities such as the influence of role models, their own self-esteem and ways of increasingindividual skills.
Cupcake makingChildren will work on their cakes independently (or with the help of a support worker). They will be encouraged to get really inventive with flavours of the cake and the icing flavours and colours. This session aims to provide a fun activity for all.
DJ workshop
A creative workshop creating beats using a range of digital music equipment. Whatever genre you are looking for Hip Hop, Dance, Drum & Base or Dub Step. The workshop aims to provide children with a fun and stimulating environment
Football Aimed at developing children’s football skills and giving them the opportunity to make new friends, participate in a game and may even have the chance to do a workout in the gym!
21To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Family Disco with face paintingA place for families to come along, have some fun, meet new friends and have a dance. The Discowill take place in the bar area of AT7. Free soft drinks and snacks will be available. Come along and enjoy the fun!
Family swimmingThere will be access to the whole pool area. This session is aimed at providing a family shortbreak for everyone to enjoy and have fun together. A short break worker will be available to helpfamilies in and out of the pool if needed.
Fruity Smoothie MakingDelicious and nutritious! Smoothies are a great way of encouraging young people to eat healthily, they are full essential vitamins and nutrients. Young people will be given the opportunity to make their favourite smoothie using lots of fresh fruit. There will be another room available for parents to stay and have a cuppa if they wish.
Fun Games and WiiA fun session for children to come and meet new friends, chill out and take part in their favourite games. There will also be a chance to do some drawing, painting, cutting, sticking and play in the garden.
Fun games, painting and LegoPainting is a great activity for children’s development. This session will enablechildren to express themselves using paint or Lego. There will also be funoutdoor games for children to get involved in.
Fun soft play challenge and castlesA session packed with exciting fun for all. The soft play will involve theuse of soft mats and tunnels. There will also be bouncy castles forchildren to burn off all they extra energy they may have and have fun!
Make over and photo shootA group for young people to come along, try a new look, get glammed up and strike a pose. The session will involve a make over and a photo shoot.
Horse RidingThis session will take place ot Hollyfast Meadows. Children will be given the opportunity to learn how to ride a horse and learn some basic skills. Please arrive at least ten minutes before the session takes places to ensure you do not miss your allocated slot.
22For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Horse RidingThis session will take place on the outdoor pitch area of Xcel leisure. Children will be given the opportunity to learn how to ride a horse and learn some basic skills. Please arrive at least ten minutes before the session takes places to ensure you do not miss your allocated slot.
Ice Cream Tasting/MakingChildren will discuss their likes and dislikes, learn what liquid nitrogen is (safely). They will thenbe given the opportunity to create the worst and best flavour ice cream in the world. Encouragingthem to think about combinations of foods and flavours that will compliment each other.
Martial Arts / Self Defence This group aims to improve the body and mind. It teaches children and YP how to focus, bedisciplined, concentrate, improve confidence, set goals and build their self esteem. It also givesthem an opportunity to learn new skills, express themselves and meet new friends.
Media WorkshopThe workshop may incorporate a range of media related activities including sound track editing,a lesson in web design, you tube and PowerPoint. Children can also use this session to have funand meet new friends. Drinks and snacks will be available.
Multi SportsThese activities encourage children to socialise and make new friends whilst improving their motor skills including balance, agility, coordination and fitness. They will involve a variety of sporting activities, depending on what the group would like to do on the day! This may include basketball, skittles, football, netball, trampolining, tennis, badminton, table tennis and lots more fun games.
Music MorningCome and have some fun at Broad Park, sing some songs and play musical instruments. Tea and toast will also be available. These sessions will be run by Dave the music man and mayinvolve the Notables band.
23To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Parachute gamesParachute games promotes social interaction and strengthensshoulder, arm and hand muscles. This session is designed toencourage children to use their imagination and creative play.
PhotographyYou will learn how to use camera equipment in a professionalmanner. You can be in front or behind the snaps you take. Youdon’t have to be an expert in taking photos because as a team,you will be able to take photos together learning how to play withlighting and creative ways of taking photos.
PotteryPottery is a wonderful tactile activity designed to allow children to explore their senses andcreativity. Young people can make their own pots and take them home when finished.
Racquet Sports and Multi SportsThis session may include tennis, badminton, table tennis, squash, football, rounder’s, football,skittles and many more fun sporting activities. Young people will be encouraged to work together and have fun.
Sensory Fun and Messy Play A support plan will be created for each individual, detailing and recording progress or challenges.The session will involve using a variety of fun play methods including tactile activities, messy play,heavy work activities and movement activities to encourage children to use their senses. Thisservice will require a referral from your lead professional or social worker.
Sensory Workshop A stimulating session involving messy play, sensory toys and relaxing music. Children can look,listen, touch, make noise and smell using a range of interesting materials. The session is aimed atchildren who have a high level of sensory needs. This service will require a referral from your leadprofessional or social worker.
Short Breaks Mini OlympicsThe mini Olympics session will give children and YP a chance to take part in a range of sports andachieve their own goals. The session is aimed at encouraging young people to use their full potential and abilities. There will be a variety of events to suit all abilities. There will also be lotsof fresh fruit provided from around the world. They may also be given the chance to have theirphoto in the Coventry Telegraph!
24For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Team GamesWorking as part of a team is a very important skill to have in life. This session will encouragechildren to work in groups and have fun using a range of fun sport activities. The main outcome of the session is for young people to make new friends and have fun working in teams. As these sessions are held at broad park centre, there will also be other games they can take part in if they do not feel up to doing any sports on the day. For example if they want to come and do so drawing or painting, they can!
TrampoliningA great way of developing balancing skills and learning how to control your body while in midair. This is also good for leg exercise and helps to develop muscles in the arms, shouldersand stomach.
Mainstream Activities There are lots more other mainstream activities your child may like to take part in that are run by the youth service. For more information, contact the Family Information Service: 024 7683 4373.
25To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Christmas
EIDThurs 23rd August 20125.00pm-7.00pm
Thurs 22nd November 2012 5.00pm-7.00pm
Come and celebrate Eid with Short Breaks at Moat HouseLeisure. There will be lots of free Halal food available. There will also be Arts and Crafts, Henna and a Disco.
Sat 15th December 20125.00pm-7.00pm
Come and celebrate Christmas with Short Breaks at AT7 Centre.There will be food available, a Disco, Soft play, bouncy castles, face painting and a chance to meet Santa and his Elf’s in his grotto.
Come and celebrate Eid with Short Breaksat Moat House Leisure. There will be lotsof free Halal food available. There will alsobe Arts and Crafts, Henna and a Disco.
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Useful AddressesAlan Higgs CentreAlard Way Coventry, CV3 1HW
AT7 CentreBell Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7GP
Broad Park CentreLogan Road, Coventry, CV2 1AG
Foleshill Leisure CentreLivingstone Road,Coventry, CV6 5AR
Henley CollegeHenley Road, Coventry, CV2 1ED
Moat House LeisureWinston Avenue, Coventry, CV2 1DX
Xcel Leisure CentreMitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DY
Hollyfast MeadowsHollyfast Lane,Coventry,CV7 8AB
Coundon Court SchoolNorth Brook Rd, Coventry, CV6 2AJ Coventry Sports & Leisure CentreFairfax Street, Coventry, CV1 5RY
How do we listen to the views of Parents/Carers and Children/YP? Coventry City Council aims to ensure that the Short Breaks service improves the life chances of disabled children and their families through continuing to develop the service with parents/carers, children and YP. Throughout the past two years there has been significant consultation which has helped to shape the services we offer.
We know that the views of parents/carers and children/YP are essential for future success. Through consultation, it has enabled us to assess and plan for the needs of our local disabled children’s population thus ensuring we have a full range of high quality short breaks City wide. We will continue to provide opportunities for parents/carers and children/YP to express their views both directly (face-to-face group meetings, telephone consultations) and indirectly (questionnaires, e-mails & surveys) following any short break activity.
Ongoing consultations and discussions will take place with the One Voice Parent Group who we will ask to seek out and report the views of parents and carers from both their membership and the wider population of parents and carers of disabled children. For more information about the One Voice Parents Group, please see page 32. If you would like to provide any feedback about the service (good or bad), you can email [email protected]
27To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Supporting children on a 1:1 basisUnfortunately we are unable to provide 1:1 support for children/YP on the day of activities, unless this has already been agreed. Therefore if your child requires 1:1 support, please ensure this is arranged with your social worker or lead professional. If this is not arranged, a parent/carer will need to stay with the child at the activity.
CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD: All children under 5 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times when attending Short Breaks.
Short Breaks PanelThe Short Breaks Panel takes place on the last Wednesday of every month at Southfields office. It aims to ensure equity and transparency in the allocation of resources to service users and their families. The process follows that set out in the ‘Short Breaks Provision Matrix’ (please see page 8), recognising that those in the greatest need will receive the highest allocation of resources. The Panel ensures that services are needs led, fit need, and that the provision is routinely monitored and reviewed. The panel involves professionals from the service to discuss new referrals for specialist short breaks and review children and YP’s current allocation of short breaks.
The Panel is open to all Social Care staff (Children’s Disability Team, Neighbourhood and Looked After Children) and Health professionals. Social Workers / Health professionals book a slot at the Panel and submit a copy of the Initial Assessments (or the equivalent health assessment). This identifies the YP’s needs, and provides a recommendation to the Panel as to what type of resource may be needed (e.g. overnight respite). The Social workers / Health professionals then attend Panel to present the case.
Panel Members Integrated Service Manager, Life Chances: Sue Whitmore (Chair).
Placements Team Manager, Life Chances: Gary Balcombe.
Short Break Development Officer, Life Chances: Michelle Roberts.
Broad Park Residential Manager: Mike Tomkinson.
Early Years / Childminding: Karen Barlow.
Commissioning Officer: Milan Jagatia.
Children’s Lead - Learning Disability Service (NHS): Mandy Whateley.
Direct Payments Officer: Maxine Shakespeare.
28For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Broad Park Centre
Broad Park Centre is Coventry’s integrated Children’s Centre for children and YP with disabilities. Broad Park is purpose built and fully accessible.
At Broad Park Centre we have an extensive range of play/leisure equipment and we organise activities and projects which promote the personal development and life skills of our service users. Many term time and school holiday Short Breaks take place here (cooking, martial arts, sensory groups, youth club, music workshops etc). These aim to support transitions and early intervention work. The centre has two large activity rooms, a kitchen and a playground.
Broad Park Centre also combines a purpose-built four bedroom residential Short Breaks unit (known as Broad Park House) for children aged 5 to 17 years with learning and/or physical disabilities. The home is registered by OFSTED. In 2010-2011, the Centre benefited from a capital grant of £550,000 from the former Government’s Aiming High for Disabled Children transformation programme to improve services for children with disabilities. A recent Ofsted inspection praised the involvement of children and YP with disabilities in the decision making and design process of the rebuild.
If you and your child would like to come and visit the centre to view our facilities, or if you have any additional ideas on how the centre could be used, please contact Michelle Roberts 024 7878 6087
29To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Aaron Turnbull (Support Worker)
Meet the TeamAll support workers employed by Short Breaks are trained in working with disabled children and continue to access training through our workforce development programme. Every support worker will undergo a criminal records bureau check before they begin their work.
Kelsey Hollywood (Support Worker)
Samantha Hackett (Support Worker)
Michelle Roberts
(Development Officer)
Babatunde Okusi (Support Worker)
Laura Turnbull (Support Worker)
Mohammed Patel (Support Worker)
Shoubna Naika- Patel (Support Worker)
Ashiver Ikongo (Support Worker)
30For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Meet the Team continued...
Hannah O’Callaghan (Support Worker)
Pio De Cicco (Support Worker)
Michelle Caldwell (Support Worker)Mathew Wilson (Support Worker)
Young CarersThe young carer’s team provide lots of support, day trips, activities and groups for the siblings of children with disabilities. If you would like more information, or to register with the Young Carers service, contact 024 7678 6087.
Disabled Blue Badge SchemeThe Blue Badge scheme is a European scheme which gives parking concessions in the UK and Europe to people with severe mobility problems. It allows badge holders to park closer than other members of the public to their destinations. If you would like more information about this, please contact 0500 834 333.
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31To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
One Voice ParentsOne Voice Parents is a group of parents who have come together to help shapeServices for disabled children in Coventry. They meet on a monthly basis and aim to
• Raise awareness of the impact of a wide range of disabilities. • Influence decision makers. • Provide views based on personal experiences. • Share information and provide support to other parents and carers.
To find out when the next meet will be, please contact 024 7669 4307
Children’s Disability team NewsletterPublished quarterly by the Children’s Disability Team, ‘disCOVer’ is the newsletter for children and YP with disabilities and their parents/carers. The newsletter highlights the latest news from the Team, such as up to date information on short breaks, competitions plus news and events about the team. If you are a parent/carer, provider, professional or member of staff, we would very much like to hear from you.
Please send any stories you have that you would like to be published into the newsletter to: Children’[email protected]
Childrens CentresAre you looking for something to do with your under 5’s during term time and School holidays?
Visit your local Children’s Centre! To find out where your nearest centre is, contact024 7683 4373.
32For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Family Information ServiceThe Family Information Service can help with a range of information, advice and support for families with children and young people. The Family Information Service is totally free, impartial and confidential. It is run by Coventry City Council and the friendly, expert team isavailable to talk to you about all aspects of childcare: activities, education and any other care and support service that is available in the City. For advice, you can call their enquiry line during opening hours on 024 7683 4373
Parent Partnership
The Coventry Parent Partnership service provides confidential and impartial advice, information and support to parents and carers of children aged 0-19. It focuses on those who have special educational needs or who have been excluded from school.
The service gives accurate, unbiased information on the full range of options availableto parents or carers to help them make informed decisions and enable them to play an active role in their child’s education. To contact the service call 024 7669 4307
The School Nurse Team The School Nursing team provide support, help and advice about the health of school-aged children and YP. The team consist of qualified nurses and support staff. The teams are listed below and can be contacted between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday - Friday. An answer phone is available out of hours:
• River House - 024 7624 6211
(main school nurse office)
• Longford - 024 7664 6719
• Tile Hill - 024 7647 2672
• Willenhall - 024 7621 7352
• Wood End - 024 7684 3139
33To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Carers allowance Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for.
There are several ways of making a claim for Carer’s Allowance: you can claim online or download an application form at www.direct.gov.uk or ask for a claim form to be sent to you, please contact The Carer’s Allowance Unit, Palatine House, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HB. Tel: 0845 608 4321 Textphone: 0845 604 5312 or e-mail: [email protected]
Warm FrontIf you need help paying for heating and insulation improvements in your privately owned or rented home,you, your partner or civil partner may be able to get money from the Government’s Warm Front grants schemeif, for example, you’re receiving income or disability-relatedbenefits. You could get a grant of up to £3500 (or up to £6000 if your home needs oil central heating). You can call the Warm Front Team on 0800 316 2805 to discussyour entitlement and to make an application.
VIBESVibes is a children and young people’s service provided by Coventry & Warwickshire Mind to meet the emotional and mental health needs of children and young people between the ages of 7-19. Services include short courses which help young people explore issues affecting their behaviour, confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience, a one to one buddy service and support groups for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
For more information, please contact Vibes on 024 7663 1835 or email [email protected]
Coventry & Warwickshire Mind in partnership with Relate also provide Journeys, an emotional wellbeing service for looked after and adopted children and youngpeople and their carers.
For more information, please contact Journeys on 0845 504 0550 or [email protected]
34For more information on these activities, see page 19 To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Triple P Parenting Parenthood can be extremely rewarding, enlightening and enjoyable. It can also be demanding, frustrating and exhausting. Triple P courses can help you in your role as a parent to have a more positive family life. They teach subjects including how to encourage good behaviour, teach children new skills and meet your own needs as a parent. All courses are free and often have a free crèche
Courses include
Triple P workshops Free 90 minutes sessions taking place across the city
Triple P primary care Brief one to one support for parents/carers with one or two mild and specific problems. It involves four, 20-30 minute sessions, using tip sheets.
Triple P groups Eight sessions with a mix of two-hour group sessions with other parents and telephonesupport from the group leader
Triple P one-to-one intensive support For families who meet certain criteria and cannot attend other Triple P programmes. A parenting practitioner will work with you on a one-to-one basis for ten sessions.
Contact
To find out more, please contact:
Parenting Headquarters, 585 Foleshill Road, Coventry CV6 5JR.
Telephone: 0800 4346127
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/parentingsupport
35To book call The Children’s Disability Team on 024 7678 6087
Bringing up children can be a rewarding experience, but tough tooSo whether you’re learning to care for a new baby, juggling work and family life or dealing with the teenage years, there is help available.
The Coventry parent website www.coventryparent.co.uk has a wide range of information including:
• Short films with Coventry parents talking about their experiences of parenting
• Information about a wide range of parenting courses available
• Links to useful parenting guides including the Parenting Handbook and Snip Snap Booklet
• Links to the Family Information Service, and information about Health Visitors & Children’s Centres
Find out more at www.coventryparent.co.uk
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information in this booklet is up to date, Coventry City Council cannot be responsible for any inaccuracies.
If you need this information in another format or language please contact us. Telephone: 024 7678 6087email: [email protected]
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