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Contents Leisure and sports
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Drama, arts and other activities
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Sensory activities
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Parks, gardens and outside play
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After-school and Holiday playschemes
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Accessible toilets and changing
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Specialist services
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Resources and support for parents
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Families with disabled children face many difficulties but they have told us that they really benefit from being able to access short breaks. Since April 2011 all local authorities have to provide a range of short breaks for families with disabled children aged from 0 to 18 years. What is a short break? Short breaks provide fun, leisure and social activities for disabled children and young people outside the school day. This enables them to try new experiences, both with and away from their siblings and parents, and giving them opportunities to increase their confidence and learn new skills. Short breaks give parents and carers a break from their caring role giving them the chance
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to rest, catch up on day-to-day activities and spend time with other family members. Short breaks cover a whole range of activities like an hour’s sports activity, a summer play scheme, evening cinema trip or a fun day for the whole family. Included in this book is the information required to access these services. Some organisations offer more than one type of service.
Leisure and sports Queen Elizabeth II School, Horsham
Horsham Leisure Link
Rebound therapy offered on Wednesday and Thursday after school. 01403 266215 (direct line to the school)
Providing activities after school and weekends including Dance, Table Tennis, Cricket, Percussion, Badminton, Tennis, Archery and Baseball. 01403 215637 paul.taylor@horsham.gov.uk www.horshamleisurelink.co.uk
Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, Horsham
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Discovery Open Days are fun days are for disabled children, their families and friends. Try out a wide range of activities including trampolining, bouncy castle, sports, arts and crafts, boccia, table tennis and much much more. Each day runs 10am to 4pm but activity times may vary so please check for details. Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre also benefits from having a fully accessible changing room complete with height adjustable changing bench and ceiling hoist. Contact us for more information or to register for our next Discovery Day. 01403 211311
Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester Swimming lessons Inclusive group swimming lessons for children aged 5 to 18 years. Lessons are delivered using the ASA Learn to Swim Framework, which uses fun and games to take children from the first splash to full competence in the pool. We are now able to offer more support staff in the water for those children and young people requiring additional support. Contact Jane Askham, Wetside manager, for more information or to book a place. 01243 521112 jaskham@chichester.gov.uk
Trampolining Inclusive group trampolining sessions. We can offer more support to those children and young people needing it and we have been able to purchase a hoist to assist with getting on and off the trampoline. Our trampolining sessions are fun and progressive, we work towards the British Gymnastics Trampolining award scheme, which helps to develop skills in the most effective way whilst encouraging a sense of motivation, challenge and achievement in the gymnast. They ensure development of core skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination and are based on the concept of completing one level of skills before progressing to the next level. They provide the gymnast with the motivation of earning rewards for their achievements in the form of certificates and badges. For more information or to book a place please contact Tammy Bridger, Dryside manager 01243 521103 tbridger@chichester.gov.uk
WORTHING LEISURE CENTRE A fun trampolining session in the main hall for all young people with or without a disability. Sessions instructed by trained and experienced coaches and an accessible hoist is available. 01903 502237 SPORTS4ALL – CHANCTONBURY LEISURE, STORRINGTON Providing activities after school and Saturday mornings, including Badminton, Trampolining, Gymnastics, Dance, Table Tennis and Multi-sports. Scott Bacon on 01903 746070 sbacon@impulseleisure.co.uk PAVILIONS IN THE PARK, HORSHAM Swimming lessons available for 5–19 year olds. We also operate an inclusive policy in our parent and baby and parent and toddler sessions for under 5s. The Pavilions In The Park also benefits from having an accessible changing room complete with height adjustable changing bench and ceiling hoist. Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DF
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01403 219200 enquiries@thepavilionsinthepark.co.uk www.thepavilionsinthepark.co.uk BILLINGSHURST LEISURE CENTRE
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Swimming lessons are available for 5–19 year olds on a Saturday at 10am. We also operate an inclusive policy in our parent and baby and parent a toddler sessions for under 5s. Billingshurst Leisure Centre also benefits from having an accessible changing room complete with height adjustable changing bench and ceiling hoist. Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RY 01403 787500 enquiries@billingshurstleisurecentre.co.uk www.billingshurstleisurecentre.co.uk K2 LEISURE, CRAWLEY Moving Barriers – an activity group for children and young adults with special needs. Boccia and New Age Kurling Club – run by Chase Fitness. Special needs swimming lessons.
K2 Crawley has much improved changing facilities (ceiling hoist and change table) for customers with a disability – with a mobile pool hoist. 01293 585 300 SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE Inclusive junior activities available including Fencing, Dance and Trampolining. call Amber Page on 01273 238111 ampage@impulseleisure.co.uk WHEELCHAIR LASER TAG Wheelchair Laser Tag, is a cross between laser quest and paintball. Competitors are split into teams of four or more players and are each provided with a headband fitted with an infra-red receiver, which picks up on lasers fired from the taggers of other players. Wheelchair users are allowed to have a pusher if required and sports wheelchairs are also provided for use by able-bodied participants. We are fully mobile and we can tailor make an event for you. 7576012756 wheelchairlasertag@gmail.com www.wheelchairlasertag.co.uk
TORNADOS BASKETBALL Providing eight taster sessions in wheelchair basketball. Each sessions runs for four hours and can include siblings/friends that are interested in trying wheelchair basketball for the first time. These sessions will run across the county. Contact Carl Scott on 07799268886 carlscott07@gmail.com SOUTHERN AREA DISABILITY Providing a programme of events for youngsters within Littlehampton through to Lancing and inland to Steyning. To include swimming galas, lunchtime clubs, tennis festival, new age kurling, Boccia and a big Paralympic style event. Contact Sandy Fell on 01903 711120 sandyfell@sky.com ALBION IN THE COMMUNITY Weekly wheelchair multi-sports sessions in two different locations. The sessions are great fun and offer the chance to take part in different sports such as wheelchair fooball, basketball, hockey, boccia, and new age kurling. Gullys Days Out programme for disabled young people in West Sussex is designed
to offer young people the opportunity to access local leisure facilities such as Butlins and Arundel wetlands Trust for free. Contact Teresa Sanders on 07919 051848 or Nikki Richardson on 07803 902044 or call 01273 668590 teresa.sanders@albioninthecommunity.co.uk www.seagulls-specials.org.uk SUSSEX CRICKET CLUB All sessions will be pan-disability. Horsham Club weekly sessions John Burroughs on 07734231021 john.burroughs@horsham.gov.uk Worthing Club weekly sessions Andy Lutwyche on 07808911731 alutwyche@yahoo.co.uk Chichester Club weekly sessions Graeme Bennison on 07801136406 GBennison@talktalk.net LANCING LEISURE CENTRE Inclusive junior activities including Music, Multi-sports, Cricket and Mighty Mites. Sensory Art Workshop available on selected dates. 01903 524624
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ENABLE ME Inclusive after school and holiday sports clubs for disabled children and young people and their siblings/friends, aged 5 to 19. The clubs are led by a team of disabled sports coaches and offer up to 10 different disability sports, including wheelchair basketball, football and hockey, boccia, new age kurling, cricket, rugby and tennis.
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Clubs are running at: l Manor Green College, Crawley. l M8s Youth Club, Horsham Youth Centre, Horsham. l St. Anthony’s School, Chichester. l Palatine School, Worthing. Contact: Ann, Chris, Nik or Sue on 01903 734400 office@enablemeproject.org.uk www.enablemeproject.org.uk for more details and for information on how to register on-line
YOU CAN DO IT, HORSHAM
Core leisure Sports Inclusion
Courses for disabled children and young people and those with additional needs aged 5 to 25.
Cheerleading: Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. Learn new skills with pom poms, ribbons, hoops, music and have fun!
This is a West Sussex wide service to support and encourage children and young people with a range of disabilities to take part in sports groups and activities. Support is provided on a one to one basis. We come out and meet the young person and their family and talk about the sorts of activities the young person would like to access. Our Inclusion Workers will then identify suitable venues and groups and any barriers that would prevent the young person from accessing the group.
Movement and Mini Circuits: Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. Climbing, jumping, rolling and fun. Improve your coordination, balance and strength whilst making friends.
Support is then given to the young person to access the group gradually withdrawing to allow the young person to become a valued and included member of the group or team.
Trampolining: Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre and Steyning Leisure Centre.
Sharon Glasspool or Sarah Jennings on 02380 291050 placements.south@thefca.co.uk
Small classes, trained coaches, extra support staff and volunteers so parents can take a short break if they wish to or meet others in a similar situation. Siblings are welcome to attend. We also run support coffee mornings for parent/carers.
Rebound Therapy: QEII School, Compton’s Lane, Horsham – a specialist trampolining course for more complex physical needs where the trampoline is used for therapy. Caroline Johnston on 07803 297368 caroline.johnston@ycdi.co.uk
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Drama, arts and other activities
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WEST SUSSEX LIBRARY SERVICE
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Chatterbox book groups Crawley, Worthing, Chichester and Horsham libraries will be offering Chatterbox clubs. Activities include clay modelling, making comic strips, working together to create a story collectively and comparing films to the original books.
Specific days for children and young people with various forms of sight loss. Initially from their Bognor Regis resource centre but also to include sessions in Burgess Hill, Shoreham and Crawley. Contact Martin Pearson on 01243 8228555 martin.pearson@4sightsussex.co.uk www.4sightsussex.co.uk
The library service provide large print, Braille, and tactile books, audio books on CD and MP3, and also specially produced multi-sensory story boxes for families and practitioners to borrow. 01243 816733 russell.allen@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries DOME CINEMA, WORTHING Autism Friendly Screenings on the second Saturday of every month at 11.30am. £2.50 per person. 01903 823112 www.domecinema.co.uk
ACTION FOR BLIND PEOPLE Running bi-weekly activity club on Saturday mornings for children and young people with a visual impairment. Siblings are welcome to attend sessions. Children and young people will be supported to try new activities and develop new skills. Additional ‘Family Fun Events’ will take place allowing families to spend time together in a safe and accessible environment. Contact Nicky Holloway on 07793527031 nicky.holloway@actionforblindpeople.org.uk www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE
JO JINGLES
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Music Sensory Sessions for children with additional needs.
and perform with other young people who share the same interests as you l Enjoy a range of theatre experiences l Participate in rehearsals and workshops with professional practitioners l Learn skills to produce theatre of the best possible quality CFYT Friday is a youth theatre group (part of Chichester Festival Youth Theatre) specifically for disabled young people. It will be held on Friday evenings and is for young people aged 14 to 16 years old. Subscription fees are £60 per term. Bursaries available. Contact Emily Mundy on 01243 784 437 emily.mundy@cft.org.uk ACTivity breaks – specialist one day drama holiday activities for disabled children aged 5 to 7 and 8 to 11 (including those with more complex needs) and their friends or siblings. Contact Samantha Dew on 01243 784 437 samantha.dew@cft.org.uk or call
Jo Jingles has been working with children for over 15 years to use music to help children develop social, communication and listening skills. Music has a universal appeal irrespective of the specific abilities of each individual child and all of the children in our classes really benefit from trying different musical instruments and learning songs. Saturday morning sessions for children with special needs and their siblings. Contact Rebecca on 01903 240526 or 07961 281152 rebeccatjojo@hotmail.com DRUM AND BEAT WORKSHOPS Drum and Beat Music Workshops in partnership with Horsham District Council offer regular percussion sessions for all abilities on Friday afternoons from 4 to 6pm. Come and meet our all abilities Aiming High Samba Band, which has been running for two years and feel free to join in our session – all welcome.
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ENABLE ME PROJECT – ANIM8 In addition to this, the Samba band are hitting the road! The band are available to book for ‘Anim8’ is a visual/multi-media project for performances and workshops, so if your school children and young people (8–18) on the autistic or organisation would like to see an inclusive, all spectrum that will allow them to use film and abilities samba band in action then please get in animation techniques in a safe and creative touch, they are a brilliant group and proof that environment, and to have fun exploring new ways drumming and music can be enjoyed by everyone. of communicating with their families, peers and The Friday sessions are held at; the rest of the world in their own unique way! QM Studios, Dukes Square, Horsham, RH12 1GZ Contact Ann, Chris, Nik or Sue Contact Adam Gellibrand on 07977 715263 on 01903 734400 apgellibrand@hotmail.co.uk or www.enablemeproject.org.uk helen.crooks@horsham.gov.uk. TOY LIBRARIES ETHOS FILM All of the Children and Family Centres have 24/7 In 7 – an inclusive digital film making project. a Toy Library, where you can borrow an exciting range of toys and equipment. In partnership with Horsham District Council, Ethos Film will again be running an exciting, creative and inclusive digital media project in a safe, accessible, learning environment. This innovative film project for 2012 will aim to appeal to new, and returning, participants and will provide an opportunity to learn practical HD Digital Video Camera operational basics, as well as intermediate skills. info@ethosfilm.com
10 of the centres are also being set up with a new specialist stock of sensory toys and equipment. These will be set up in the following Children and Family Centres: Petworth, Lancing, Felpham, Kingston Bucci, Findon, Southwater, Footprints (Lyndhurst Road), Worthing, Langley Green, and the rural centres in Mid Sussex (this includes High Beeches, Hundred Acre, Rural Haywards Heath and Sussex Downs).
All 45 centres will hold catalogues for the specialist stock, so if you cannot get to one of the centres named above, they will make arrangements to have the items taken to your nearest centre for you to pick up. It’s best to phone your centre first so that they can make sure that there is someone there to help you with what you need. 01243 777807 family.info.service@westsussex.gov.uk
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Sensory activities Inspire Littlehampton Interactive Room
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State of the art interactive room which includes a light wall, light floor and 8 dance mats. Choose from games which include dodge ball, musical squares and splat. The room also has a DJ sound system, children can mix and scratch music just like a real DJ. Block bookings for schools and groups available or book the room for the whole family to enjoy for an hour. A ceiling hoist has been installed. 01903 725451 www.inspireleisure.co.uk WEST SUSSEX LIBRARY SERVICE Multi-sensory story times Providing a monthly multi-sensory story time in Crawley library on Saturdays. Delivered by a specialist children’s librarian, trained to deliver stories to children with a variety of needs. 01243 816733 russell.allen@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries
TIMEASIDE – SENSORY ART WORKSHOPS Sensory Art workshops providing creative fun for the whole family using a rich array of materials. Sessions meet all communication, access and esteem needs, in an atmosphere where there is acceptance for all and fun. No art skills are required. This is natural play with a special focus, where all are valued and imaginative connections are possible. We cater and actively include all level of need. (At Tangmere quiet areas, refreshments and additional sensory equipment supplied.) A full list of dates for both Tangmere and Lancing activities, directions and for further information on who we are can be found on our website. Contact Sueloo and Andrew on 077929 03236 andrew@timeaside.com www.timeaside.com/shortbreaks
BROADBRIDGE HEATH LEISURE CENTRE SENSORY ROOM Our purpose built sensory room provides an interactive activity room with specialist features including Ball pool, light defraction totem, UV tactile panel, fibre optic strands, milky way carpet, interactive colour changing panels and a toy treasure chest. Discovery sensory room is open to the public daily, see times below and is also available for private hire and birthday parties. Please phone us for details. Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, RH12 3YS 01403 211311 enquiries@broadbridgeheath leisurecentre.co.uk www.broadbridgeheathleisurecentre.co.uk PHOENIX CENTRE SENSORY ROOM The Phoenix centre can offer a fully equipped sensory room for young people and adults with special needs. The room had been fitted out to a very high standard with the latest equipment including: atmospheric colour changing lighting, bubble tubes, relaxed seat, Wii machine and
music system, touch and feel sensory boards and mats. The room can be accessed by wheelchairs and has hoists, etc. There is also a fully equipped disabled toilet and changing facilities The main hall has hard flooring and is fully fitted with lighting to a high standard. This can be used for drama, theatrical studies or dance. The Music room is fully kitted out with drums, keyboards, and amps and is fully sound proofed. Next-door is a state of the art recording suite. The Centre has a large kitchen area with stainless steel work surfaces, fully moveable, up and down. The cafĂŠ style area Clair Goddard on 01243 840075 clair.goddard@westsussex.gov.uk The Phoenix Centre, The Regis Campus, Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 5JD
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Parks, gardens and outside play LODGE HILL
WE PLAY TOO, WORTHING
Accessible Eco Lodge fitted with a portable hoist, disabled wet room facilities, disabled toilet and shower. Ramp and access.
The largest fully inclusive public park in the South of England. Including multi sensory musical equipment, two wheelchair swings (RADAR key needed to operate), interactive rockers, buddy swing, adaptable saddles for the ponies plus much more. A fully accessible toilet facility including hoist (slings not provided). 07712202100 lyn@weplaytoo.org.uk www.weplaytoo.org.uk
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Lodge Hill is a short stay residential centre for groups, schools. 01798 831411 www.lodgehill.org.uk BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK, WORTHING Fully accessible wheelchair carriage for the ‘Diddly train’, hoist for the pony rides and a fully accessible motorised swan boat. 07967361847 www.diddlys.com
WE CYCLE TOO/BROOKLANDS PLEASURE PARK, WORTHING A purpose built track consisting of a short and long route of 400m. Specialised cycles for all abilities are available for hire. Children with disabilities will be able to ride a bike or be seated on a bike with their parent/carer. 12 blue badge parking spaces available on the top car park. 07572 985176 wecycletoo@hotmail.co.uk www.weplaytoo.org.uk
PETWORTH COMMUNITY GARDEN A organic gardening group based in Petworth, West Sussex working with volunteers of all ages and abilities from the local community. They aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible working with mixed groups, including people with physical difficulties, adults with learning difficulties, parents with their children, older people and locals. Including accessible paths, wheelchair raised beds, accessible shed and a wheelchair accessible toilet. Offering many different experiences within the garden setting according to need and ability, organic gardening techniques are taught, looking after the soil, composting, water harvesting and working with wildlife. Contact Kate Bricknell on 07717462780 petworthcommunitygarden@hotmail.co.uk www.petworthcommunitygarden.org.uk CLOCKWORK TRUST, FUNTINGTON The time machine invites you to explore and enjoy a newly created sensory garden at Funtington near Kingley Vale, in the richness of the South Downs .The garden has been designed with free range fun at its heart, where exciting
adventures and experiences are tailored for your individual needs. Carefully crafted, this unique wheelchair friendly space, with fire, wind and water themes and an amazing variety inside and outdoor activities, is complemented by tranquil spaces. Working with nature, growing, tasting, a full sensory experience, something for every member of the family. Time machine, Funtington, West Sussex, PO11 9DH 01243 576890 contact@clocktrust.com www.clocktrust.com INCLUSIVE BMX TRACK, CRAWLEY This project is an inclusive BMX track to ensure that disabled children & young people can integrate with their peers. Specially adapted cycles have been purchased and will include part-time instructors. For more information Alan Heaton, Wheels For All BMX Coordinator, Crawley Wellbeing Team 01293 585355 or 07584 281947 alan.heaton@crawley.gov.uk
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After-school and holiday playschemes MANOR GREEN SCHOOL,CRAWLEY Weekly after-school club for 5 to 11 year olds. ‘Stimulate’ sessions for more profoundly disabled and generally younger children. ‘Activate’ sessions for less profoundly disabled and generally older children. Maureen Smith, 01293 526873 bursar@manorgreenprimary. w-sussex.sch.uk 18
Horsham Youth Centre – 4 The Youth, Junior M8s After school club for children aged 10 to 13 for two hours a week during term time. Designed to help the children get accustomed to the way the youth club works with the opportunity to move onto M8’s once the young person turns 13. Jane Tickner, 07592 883454 jane.tickner@horshamyouth.org.uk
Orchard House / CuCkfieLd youth CLub Providing a Monday Club in all school holidays and a youth club on Thursday evenings at the Youth club in London Lane, Cuckfield. Both are for young people with learning disabilities and the programmes and activities are based on the young peoples choices but include outings as well as on site activities. 01444 454226
PALATINE SCHOOL, WORTHING Pupils from Palatine School will be able to access after school clubs in mainstream schools with the assistance of support staff from Palatine School. A number of local schools have been working in partnership with the school giving the children a variety of activities to attend. 01903 242835
OAK GROVE COLLEGE Holiday and after school provision for children with special needs in the local community. Based at Oak Grove College and offer a range of arts, and sports activities during half-terms, Easter and Summer holidays. Working with Worthing and Inspire Leisure Centres and activities must be booked. Claire Moyle, 07762 013949 cmoyle@wsgfl.org.uk
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Accessible toilets and changing l Billingshurst l Broadbridge l Brooklands
Leisure Centre
Heath Leisure Centre
Pleasure Park
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Sports Centre
Hospital Sports Centre, Horsham
Dolphin Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath
l Inspire
Leisure, Felpham
l Inspire
Leisure, Littlehampton
l K2
Leisure, Crawley
l Lancing l The
Pavilions, Horsham
l Phoenix l The
Sports Centre centre, Bognor Regis
Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill
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Leisure Centre
Specialist services PACSO, Chichester
01243 533353 www.pacso.org.uk
PACSO support parents or carers with a child or young person with a disability in the Chichester/Arun location.
KANGAROOS, Mid Sussex
They provide After School Clubs, Saturday morning creative clubs, Saturday afternoon sports clubs, East fun days, Christmas play days, Summer play scheme and Monthly coffee mornings for parents/carers.
AllSports – an after school sports club on a Monday for children and young people aged from 8 to 19, offering a range of sports delivered by an experienced sports coach and supported by staff and volunteers
Buddy Scheme – a one-to-one service offering a short break to young people aged 11+ and their families, the scheme has been designed to help prepare the young person for transition into adult services. Popular activities include building on life skills (for example, public transport training, road sense, social skills), as well as fun activities and group sessions with their friends. One-to-one sessions take place weekly after school, with group events taking place during school holidays and some weekends.
Sports Camp – three days of range of sports in the summer and Easter holidays for young people from 11 to 19, delivered by high quality sports coaches.
Shout Out: a brand new club for 14 to 18s. Tuesdays during term time.
TeenScene – a youth club held at the Beacon Centre Hassocks offering a range of activities supported by experienced staff. Holiday Club – 12 days during the summer holidays providing a range of skilled based activities delivered in a fun way. 01444 255120 www.kangaroos.org.uk
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SPRINGBOARD
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The Springboard Project is a community based play and leisure organisation for children and young people, positively including those with disabilities and additional needs. As well as play and stay at Springboard House in Horsham, where families with young children can enjoy the indoor and outdoor facilities together during the week, there is also a team of staff providing fun short break activities for children and young people with disabilities at weekends, in the evenings and during the school holidays. These activities are based in several locations, including Crawley, Sutton, Mid Sussex and Horsham. There are two age groups, the 5 to 12 year olds are Grasshoppers, and the 12 to 18 year olds groups are Buddies. A full range of inclusive activities are offered, from picnics and play in the park to swimming and rock climbing, and from shopping and cinema to trips out, for example, Butlins or Buckingham Palace! Sessions are planned around the needs of the individual children attending, to ensure safety, new experiences and fun! In addition, the Springboard Project runs a Twins Club and Bunny Hoppers,
a monthly Sunday afternoon session for families with under 5s with a disability. 01403 218888 activities@springboardproject.com www.springboardproject.com SPRINGBOARD PROJECT, HORSHAM and CRAWLEY Buddy Scheme in Crawley, Mid Sussex and Horsham for 12 to 18 year olds on weekday evenings and school holidays. Grasshoppers Club in Horsham and Crawley for 5 to 12 year olds during Saturdays and school holidays and mid week sports club. 01403 257699 activities@springboardproject.com www.springboardproject.com
COOL2CARE An innovative, youthful, agency-style social enterprise which supplies skilled and cool carers or buddies to disabled children. All our carers are screened, CRB checked and trained before placement. We liaise closely with you to fully understand your needs as a family and also those of your child before introducing a choice of suitable care-workers. All that is left is for you to interview the care worker before employing him/her. Cool2care will support you before, during and after the recruitment process. Contact Jacqui Parfitt on 07872 502751 jacqui.parfitt@cool2care.co.uk www.cool2care.co.uk FAB (Fun And Breaks) SERVICE Fun and Breaks recruits volunteers who provide support to a disabled child and their family. The volunteer takes the child out to activities such as swimming, trampolining, bowling or to the park or they may stay with them in their own home playing, doing computer games, activities, etc. The Service aims to promote friendships, encouraging social activities and new experiences and supportive relationships with
carers. It is for children not receiving a Social Care Package of more than twelve hours per month. Each family is matched with one volunteer who offers a regular commitment. The service offers four flexible hours per fortnight, arranged between families and volunteers. Visits can be arranged on any day between 7am to 11pm. Chichester and Arun Child Disability Team (South West), Durban House, Durban Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9RE. Doreen Bradbury on 01243 642462 or 01243 777100 Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex Child Disability Team (North), County Hall North, Chartway, Horsham, RH12 1XA. Michelle Watts on 01403 229781 or 01243 777100 Worthing and Adur Child Disability Team (South East), Durban House, Durban Road, PO22 9RE. Naomi Lipton on 01234 642318 or 01243 777100 Email and website for all service: fab@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/fab
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ASHDOWN CLUB, WORTHING
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The Ashdown Club offers support to families of children and young people with special needs. The club offers respite to families by offering fun and stimulating sessions, in our purpose adapted, fully accessible centre for children or young people with a wide variety of special needs. Sessions are available for 5 to 12 year olds on Saturdays and during all school holidays. Youth group sessions are available to 12 to 18 year olds on Wednesday evenings and during all school holidays. Guild Care, 6–8 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex,BN11 1DF Charlotte Brackley on 01903 528607 www.ashdownclub.org AUTISM SUSSEX west sussex Providing a buddy scheme or small groups for 0 to 18 years. Two Saturday afternoon sessions per month for three hours per session. This will be for children and young people with Autism who have struggled to access previous short breaks due to challenges they face around anxiety/ sensory difficulties or behaviour. The sessions will be for siblings and family members.
01903 882666 colin.morley@autismsussex.org.uk ww.autismsussex.org.uk CROSSROADS care, WEST SUSSEX Crossroads Care West Sussex is on hand to give short breaks to disabled children and young people aged 5 to 19. Crossroads Care will meet the disabled child or young person along with their parents and carers and then a service will be offered to anyone with medium to high support needs. A service of up to four hours a week per family will be provided and will give parents a break from caring and empower disabled children and young people to fulfil their potential. 01903 790270 admin@crossroadscare-sc.org CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE Chestnut Tree House offers a range of services for children and young people in Sussex and SE Hampshire who have life limiting and life threatening conditions. We offer those children, their families and carers short breaks, palliative care, end of life and bereavement support in the following ways:
Assessment, advice and care for children and young adults with life limiting or life threatening conditions 24 hours per day. l Short breaks and end of life care provided at Chestnut Tree House by specialist staff. l Short breaks and end of life care in the child’s own home by specialist staff. l Support for the whole family following diagnosis through out the whole disease process by the multi-disciplinary team at Chestnut Tree House l Bereavement support which includes befriending, counselling and spiritual care l Support and advice on the transition from paediatric palliative care services to adult services. 0845 450 5820 admin@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk l
RAINBOW TRUST Personal short breaks (countywide) on a one-toone basis for children and young people aged 0 to 19 with a life-limiting or life threatening condition. ben.print@rainbowtrust.org.uk
Core Buddying This service provides young people in the Worthing and Adur areas with a dedicated one to one worker to enable them to access a range of opportunities within their local community. Sessions run for three hours after school, at weekends and during school holidays and start and end at the family home. After consultation with the family and young person, sessions are tailored to meet individual need but can include support to access activities such as guides or the local youth club, someone to go to the cinema with or visit the local park or for older young people support to access public transport or to shop for their own clothes. We can provide a buddy for children and young people with a range of disabilities including physical and learning disabilities and those on the Autism Spectrum. Sharon Glasspool or Sarah Jennings on 02380 291050 placements.south@thefca.co.uk
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Scope Inclusion South East Short breaks service for children and young people with complex support needs and learning difficulties across West Sussex. With our belief in independence and inclusion, we support disabled children and young people to live the life they choose by providing tailored support packages within the home and community.
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We will work in partnership with you and your family to develop a plan to do the things you want to do. Such as: l Support to access leisure activities and groups within the community (such as swimming, bowling, shopping and cinema, scouts/guides) l Personal care and activities within the home If you would like more information about our service, please contact our office on 01273 695675 and ask to speak to our registered manager, Michael Stone.
Michael Stone, Registered Manager, 01273 695675
Resources and support for parents West Sussex Parents Forum
REACH OUT WEBSITE
West Sussex Parents Forum is an independent, parent led organisation run by parent volunteers. Their role is to represent the views of their members in West Sussex. To do this they work in partnership with West Sussex County Council, NHS in West Sussex, Schools, District and Borough Councils and other Voluntary Sector organisations, aiming to positively improve services in West Sussex for disabled children, young people and their families. Their mission is to bring about positive change for families and young people with any additional needs or disability, and achieve this by empowering parent carers in effective participation to shape services, provide information and support.
A one-stop shop website for families with disabled children and young people and for anyone who works with them. This site is for everyone - you’ll find information on events, resources, publications, videos, advice on money matters, health, short breaks and much more. Also on the website is the Communic8 area where you can find useful resources, tips and tools to communication, videos and a directory of services, support and equipment. www.reachoutwestsussex.org.uk
07528 418149 parents@westsussexparentsforum.co.uk www.westsussexparentsforum.co.uk
WELFARE BENEFITS ADVISeR Free advice for parents with children that have additional care needs/disabilities. Disability Living Allowance renewals and applications, carers allowance, tax credits, etc. Help is available to apply for all these benefits. 07850 240874 robert.hayes@westsussex.gov.uk
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PAT Mark stands for Parents Assessment Team, which consists of parents or carers of a child or young person who has a disability. PAT Mark is a charter mark awarded to organisations. It does not concentrate on the same things that OFSTED cover but concentrates on what parents of children with disabilities want from an organisation for their children/young people. It is their perspective on the following areas: l Environment l Safety l Communication, Information, feedback and links to other services l Staff and organisation l Policies and procedure l Involvement, inclusion and participation West Sussex Parents Forum 07528 418149 patmark@westsussexparentsforum.co.uk KIDS –E LEARNING Kids e-learning is an effective internet based training solution which can be used by anyone that has contact with disabled children and young people, It is currently being used by short break workers, volunteers, sessional staff,
youth and children’s workers and permanent employees both within KIDS and also in local authorities and other organisations. The e-Learning suite is flexible enough to cover a range of different requirements − from those who need a simple introduction and overview through to those working with disabled children and young people on a daily basis. short.break.team@westsussex.gov.uk www.kids.org.uk/form/100428/105519/ kids_elearning please email us to get a password to access login. Reaching FAMILies This parent-led organisation supports parents in a number of ways including the provision of information, training and counselling. In 2012 we will be publishing in hard copy our exhaustive Parent & Family Guide to Special Needs in West Sussex (currently available as a PDF on our website), which covers a range of important subjects including diagnosis, benefits & money matters, special educational needs, social & leisure activities, etc. We also deliver a range of training workshops on subjects like understanding challenging behaviour and learning through play. Finally, we provide parents
of children with special needs with free to access to six sessions of professional counselling.
Brian O’Hagan, Project Manager 01903 502649 info@parentandfamilycare.org.uk
CHILDREN and FAMILY CENTRES There are 45 Children and Family Centres (CFCs) in West Sussex, and between them they cover the whole County. They offer advice, information and guidance for all families with children aged 0 to 5 or for aged 0 to 19 for children with disabilities. Children and Family Centres also offer services at the centre buildings or out in the community. The programmes on offer will differ from area to area, according to local need. Up-to-date programmes can be found on the West Sussex County Council website, where you can search for a centre near you. www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/children and_families/children_and_family_ centres.aspx
Extra help to find childcare Is choosing childcare that’s right for you and your child a challenge? This can be especially true if you have a child with a disability or additional needs. In fact, we know that many parents of disabled children feel that childcare is not an option for them. The Family Information Service (FIS) is here to offer extra help and support. Working as part of the Early Childhood Service, the FIS can: l Contact childcare providers on your behalf. l Organise a face-to-face appointment at your local Children and Family Centre. l Request support from our advisory team for you and the childcare provider. l Arrange visits to a wide range of childcare settings, accompanied if need be. l Help you access Free Entitlement funding for your child if eligible. Within the Early Childhood Service different people work directly with childcare providers to advise and support them to develop their skills, knowledge and practice. This may include additional training, changes in how they operate, and ideas to help meet the needs of individual children and the setting as a whole. Together we
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will explore all possible childcare options to help you find childcare to meet your child’s needs.
Contact FIS on 01243 777807 and ask to be put through to the Specialist Team.
CAPITAL FUNDING (equipment, facilities, etc.) Albion in the Community – equipment Ashdown Centre, Worthing – equipment l High Trees Children’s Home – outside improvements l Adur Leisure Centre, Felpham – disabled changing facilities and pool hoist l Kangaroos – adaptations and equipment l Petworth Community Garden – adaptations for disabled access to areas l QE11 School, Horsham – outside play equipment l Steyning Leisure Centre – improvements to access all areas l The Springboard Project – equipment l We Play Too – equipment l We Cycle Too – equipment l Chanctonbury Leisure Centre, Storrington – equipment l l
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Worthing Leisure Centre – disabled changing facilities l Lodge Hill Trust – provision of toilet facilities and shower for the camp site l Lancing Leisure Centre – equipment/ Accessible changing facilities l Clocktrust, Funtington – adaptations for a sensory garden l Findon Children and Family Centre – garden development l Springboard Project – minibus l Tic Toc Play Clubs Ltd – partfunding for a minibus l Tornados Wheelchair Basketball – wheelchairs l Westgate leisure Centre – hoist for swimming and trampolining l Phoenix Centre, Bognor Regis – sensory room and changing facilities l Horsham Youth Centre – equipment l Autism Sussex – vehicle l Littlehampton Leisure Centre – changing facilities l K2 Crawley – changing facilities and hoist l P.L.A.Y Leisure, Worthing – sensory room l
Have you found this booklet helpful? Did you find what you were looking for? If you have any suggestions or feedback about this booklet, please email: short.break.team@westsussex.gov.uk
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