Kaleidoscope Newsletter 2016 FINAL.pub

Supporting parent carers & their families
Newsletter
March 2016
LAST PAPER COPY NEWSLETTER
Sadly, this is the last paper copy of the newsletter to be mailed to
all our registered families.
As society becomes more internet based and aims to be more ‘green’,
the need for paper is becoming less and less.
Currently, we produce 3-4 newsletters per year which costs the charity
in excess of £800 per edition. We feel that this money could be better
spent providing a wider range of resources and more activities/events
for families, children, young people and siblings throughout the year.
We will continue to produce a digital version of our newsletter every 3-4
months- families can access this via:
• Our
new website!
http://services.actionforchildren.org.uk/north-lincolnshire-services
• Email-
-please ensure we have your correct email address by calling us on
01724 277766 to continue receiving the newsletter in online form.
• Or
for regular updates visit our Facebook page:
‘North Lincs Kaleidoscope’
Action for Children - Kaleidoscope Project
Dunstall Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6JZ
Tel: 01724 277766
Email: [email protected]
actionforchildren.org.uk
We would like to give our biggest thanks to all those who have offered such wonderful gifts and
donations to Kaleidoscope over the festive period, including:
The 6th Scunthorpe (Messingham) Scout Group
Spar, Old Brumby Street
Lincolnshire Masonic Benevolent Fund
Alandick Communications
Broughton Methodist Church
HSBC Goole
Outwood Academy Brumby
Simon Brown
Crowle Methodist Chapel
Tata Steel
Your kind donations helped us organise a End of Year
Party event for our service users and their
families, with a surprise visit from Santa!
Great fun was had by all ☺
Please be aware that over the coming months Kaleidoscope will be contacting every registered
family on our database by telephone to ensure we have the correct contact information,
diagnosis and professionals associated with our registered children. This will assist
us in continuing to provide a range of activities and support for disabled service users
and their families. Your data will remain confidential.
Please expect a short telephone call with one of our support workers to confirm your
details and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your patience.
On Tuesday 8th December 2015 Kaleidoscope were excited to host a visit
from the North Lincolnshire Council Young Inspectors team. We were keen to
receive a young person’s perspective on how our services and building meet
families needs. The young inspectors Max, Samuel and Kaitlyn spent one
and a half hours extensively touring the building and conducting interviews
with staff and service users, and in their eventual report awarded the
Kaleidoscope service a 5 star ‘excellent’ rating!
The rest of the report was also incredibly positive, with the inspectors
praising Kaleidoscope’s ‘calming and cosy atmosphere’ and the ‘incredibly
friendly, caring and nurturing’ staff’ in particular.
The whole team here at Kaleidoscope
would like to thank the Young
Inspectors and all at North Lincolnshire
Council who helped organise the visit,
we are thrilled to receive such a glowing report!
Do you have any feedback regarding the Kaleidoscope building,
services or our team? Is there anything more we could be doing to
support your family?
We’d love to hear your comments, please call us on 01724
277766, email us at [email protected] or simply drop
into the building to let us know.
ACTIVITES
AND
EVENTS
AT
KALEIDOSCOPE
Foundations-ADHD Support
Group
Happy Easter!
Come and join the Kaleidoscope team for lots of
Easter fun on
Thursday 7th April 2016 at Lindum Street
Community Centre, Scunthorpe
We have confirmation of lots of party activities
including face painting, crafts, games, the one and only
Magic Adam and much more….
The event will run from 1pm-3pm and is FREE to
attend!
Places must be booked– please call (01724) 277766 to
confirm your child’s place.
Does your child have ADHD?
Do they have signs and symptoms of
ADHD?
Kaleidoscope offers a monthly drop-in
support group to offer help, information,
strategies and the opportunity to share your
experiences with other parents.
Wednesday 16th March 12.30pm-2.30pm
Wednesday 20th April 10am-12pm
Wednesday 11th May 10am-12pm
Please check out our Facebook page
‘North Lincs Kaleidoscope’
for further dates and activity details.
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
Kaleidoscope’s autism group is a friendly place for
parents of disabled children to come together in support of each
other.
The group provides support and encouragement throughout
your journey for your child from birth to 25 years old from other
parents who are going through similar experiences to you.
To participate in the autism group your child does not need to
have a diagnosis: the aim of the group is for parents to have an
informal place to relax and chat with other parents in a similar
situation.
Come along and join in the support; everyone’s journey is
different, every child with a need is unique.
The upcoming dates are 18th March, 20th April and 17th
June on Fridays at Kaleidoscope- we look forward to seeing
you.
A chance to meet other parents in a friendly
informal environment.
Please contact Wendy for further
information on 01724 277766
Relaxing Solutions to Stress
Action for Children and June Spencer
invite you to attend an 8 week course in
‘Practical Mindfulness’
Leo’s Club - Come and meet LEO and his friends!
at Kaleidoscope on
Wednesday afternoons, 12:30-2:30pm
Leo’s Club offers Learning, Education, Opportunity and
Supporting Children, Learning and Understanding Basics
for the under 5’s.
June will be teaching Mindfulness based
techniques in which we will explore stress and
increase happiness.
Sessions also include an hour of “Melody Monkeys”- this is a
music workshop using puppets, games and stories to develop
children’s musical and social skills.
The activities are linked to the early years framework and the
children will have the opportunity to develop language, turn
taking and physical movement skills through
games and actions.
The sessions are for registered children and/or their siblings.
Mondays during term time, 1-3pm at Kaleidoscope,
Dunstall Street, Scunthorpe
(First session to be held on 13th April 2016)
This is an opportunity to learn how to
empower yourself to make the changes you
want in your life and learn to be in the
moment.
Places are limited
and must be
booked.
To book a place,
please telephone
Kaleidoscope on
(01724) 277766
KALEIDOSCOPE CALENDER
Coffee Morning
10am - 12noon
Tuesdays, weekly
An informal session for any family to attend - Term time only.
Meet other parents in a relaxed setting. A project worker will be available to offer help and
advice.
Tea & Toast
9.30 am- 11.30am
Fridays, see dates
Relax, enjoy and take home something lovely!
Term time only, please call us to book a place.
2016: 11th March, 29th April, 24th June, 30th September, 25th November
Please check our Facebook page nearer the time for details.
Foundations
(March: 12.30 - 2.30pm)
FROM APRIL– 10am-12pm
Wednesdays, see dates
For families of children with ADHD
Autism Support Group
Fridays, see dates
10am - 12noon
For families of children with Autism.
Leo’s Club
Mondays, weekly
1pm-3pm
A play group for the under 5’s held in partnership with the Early Year’s Inclusion Team.
Join us for an activity session incorporating Melody Monkeys (term time only)
2016- 16th March, 20th April, 11th May, 8th June, 20th July, 14th September
2016- 18th March , 20th April, 20th May, 17th June, 15th July, 23rd September, 14th
October, 18th November, 16th December
KALEIDOSCOPE BENEFIT WORKSHOPS
Why not attend one of our workshops on the effective completion of the relevant form, with
tools and resources to empower you to make your own application.
Booking is essential for all workshops as places are limited!
DLA- NEW CLAIMS workshop
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helps meet the extra costs of a disabled child under 16. Any ill or disabled
child may qualify and you don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to make a claim. However, to make a successful
claim for DLA you have to show your child needs substantially more care, attention and supervision than
other children of the same age.
Mon 9th May 10am-12pm
Thurs 9th June 10am-12pm
Thurs 7th July 10am-12pm
Wed 7th September 10am-12pm
DLA- RENEWAL CLAIMS workshop
Is your child’s DLA due for renewal and you don’t know where to start? Would you like help, advice,
guidance and resources to complete the form? Unsure of what to say on the form or what kind of
evidence you should submit?
Thurs 21st April 10am-12pm
Wed 18th May 10am-12pm
Mon 13th June 10am-12pm
Thurs 21st July 10am-12pm
Thurs 15th September 10am-12pm
Thurs 20th October 10am– 12pm.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) workshop
Want to understand what will happen when your child reaches 16 and they are invited to claim PIP if they are
in receipt of DLA? What is the new criteria and how many points will my children over 16 need to be awarded
with PIP? What will happen at the face to face consultation?
To understand all these questions come along and get a better understanding of this benefit replacing DLA.
Find out how to complete your PIP 2 application form, gain tips & pick up guides to support your application.
Tues 26th April 1pm-3pm
Thurs 26th May 10am– 12pm
Wed 29th June 10am-12pm
Tues 19th July 1pm-3pm
Thurs 29th September 10am-12pm
Wed 26th October 10am-12pm
KALEIDOSCOPE INFORMS
DAISY Lincs is a charitable organisation within North
Lincolnshire run by parents providing practical &
emotional support for children with a disability/additional
need and their families.
Any family registered with Kaleidoscope can join DAISY
Lincs for an annual fee of £10 per family.
DAISY Lincs produce their own newsletter & this is sent
out to members to keep them informed & up to date on
all events & activities.
DAISY Lincs also arrange events & outings throughout
the year & members are also invited to an Annual Xmas
party at a minimal cost where the children get a gift from
Santa! Other events may be planned throughout the
year, depending on available funding & fundraising.
We run a fortnightly youth club and, in partnership with
Scunthorpe Utd Disability Trust, run ‘Lincs 4 Life’.
We also hold a Coffee, Chat & Chill morning at Blossom
Lodge in Bottesford, Scunthorpe on the 1st Friday of a
month, from 10am to 12noon (term time only);
trustees & committee members will be available should
you have any questions or require information with
regards to DAISY Lincs.
If you require further information on DAISY Lincs please
call Kaleidoscope on 01724 277766,.
Independent Supporters can offer a range of
time limited services to support you in this
transition, including:
• Explain how the assessment and planning
process works
• Attending meetings with you
• Assist in drafting letters and any other supporting
paperwork
• Ensure your views are heard and contribute to
the assessment
• Provide advice about personal budgeting
• Link with a range of agencies to help gather the
information for the EHCP
• Ensure you understand the ‘Local Offer’
• Check over your EHCP with you
For further information, or to
receive help from an
Independent Supporter please
contact us on (01724) 277766 or
email
[email protected]
Hello Everyone,
We at North Lincs PIP Forum welcome you to the New Year and invite you to join us for coffee and chat
mornings. You will find us in
• Brigg at The Steel Rooms
10.00am till 11.00am Tuesday 22nd March
• Scunthorpe at Costa Coffee near Debenhams
10.00 am till 11.00am Monday 18th April
• Brigg at The Steel Rooms
10.00am till 11.00 am Monday 16th May
Please pop in and see us- we value your company, views, ideas and opinions. It also is an opportunity for you
to find out what’s happening in the area. Following on from the success of November 13th Workshop and our
positive working relationship with the LA, we are planning a co-produced roadshow in May. Come and join us
to find out more.
An exciting opportunity has arisen here at Action for Children for young people aged 13-18 who would like to
volunteer to help us to interview potential new staff. The experience of interviewing provides the knowledge and
skills to make a valuable addition to a young person’s CV and we will be happy to provide a job
reference should they need one. We feel young people are able to assess a candidate’s ability
to engage with children more effectively than an adult professional can, raise issues that adults
may miss and are better placed to highlight positive and negative attributes that candidates
present. Their input will help us to provide a more productive service– all here at Kaleidoscope
are excited to hear the thoughts of a younger interview panel team!
If you or a young person you know would like to volunteer for our interview panel, please
contact Rebecca Sanderson on 01724 277766 or via email:
[email protected]
AKCTIVITIES
ALEIDOSCOPE
AROUND
SUPPORTS
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
AREA
20-21 Visual Arts Centre events Spring 2016!
We Are Not Alone Funday Sat 12th March, (10am-4pm) There will be lots of
fun activities for all the family at the funday. Come and meet artist Michael
Szpakowski as he offers a fun and interactive workshop. You will get the
chance to be filmed and become part of the fascinating exhibition, We Are Not
Alone.
Children’s parties (ages 5-10) Book a playful, imaginative and creative
birthday party. We offer a choice of craft activities, treasure hunt in the gallery,
food and drink, party games, prizes and lots and lots of fun. New for 2016, we
also offer Stick and Splodge parties for the under 5’s. Parties cost £9.00 per
child (minimum charge £90)
‘Artivities’ Our ‘artivities’ are free for visitors but any donations are very
welcome. They are available Tuesday to Saturday between 10am to 4pm
and suitable for all ages, though children under 8 must be with a participating
adults.
Stick and Splodge Creative fun for the under 5’s. Sessions are free and run
every Thursday morning from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Get Crafty Part of the ‘Do Something Different’ sessions for adults with
additional needs, free drop-in sessions are available every Wednesday (termtime only) 1pm-4pm
Talk to a volunteer centre
advisor to find an opportunity
that suits you!
A fantastic opportunity to gain
real work experience, make new
friends and do something
meaningful for others (and
yourself)!
Contact your local Volunteer
Centre on 01724 845155 or
[email protected]
Or drop in to make a free
confidential
appointment@
Voluntary Action North
Lincolnshire
4-6 Robert Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6NG
Getting Back to Basics @20-21 (monthly Sat 10.20-12.30pm, please call for
further info) Artist led workshops covering simple drawing, watercolour and
other artistic techniques
The 20-21 Visual Arts Centre is open Tues-Sat at St. Johns Church,
Scunthorpe DN15 6TB. For more information please call 01724 297070
MON The Pods (Booking essential – 07717587270)
Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub
TUE
9.00 – 11.00am £3.50
Rebound Therapy (16+)
2.00 - 4.00pm
£3.00
Foam Archery (16+)
Ashby Community Centre (Everest Rd, Scunthorpe)
4.00 - 6.00pm
£1.00
Football & multi games
Brigg Community Wellbeing hub (booking essential)
10.30am- 12pm £3.50
Rebound therapy (16+)
North Lincolnshire Museum (Term time only)
2.00 - 3.00pm
£2.00
Crafts, games (16+)
The Pods (£2.00 for 1 hour)
The Pods (£3.00 for 2 hours)
2.00 - 4.00pm
6.30 - 7.45pm
£3.00
Free!
Table Tennis/Archery (16+)
Multi games Age 9+
Scorers - West Common Lane Sports Hall 01724 297270
7.30 - 8.45pm
Free!
Multi games age 14+
1.00 – 4.00pm
Free!
Get Crafty (Over 16)
Baysgarth Leisure Centre (free for carers) 07717 587270
1.30 - 2.30pm
£2.20
Multi sports (over 16)
Central Community Centre (contact SUFC for details)
1.30 - 2.45pm
£2.00
Sports session (over 16)
Riddings Swimming pool, Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing
10.30- 11.30am £3.60
Swimming
Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub
1.00-3.00pm
5.30 - 7.30pm
Multi-sports (16-25yrs)
WED 20-21 Visual Arts Centre (term time only)
THU
Daisy Lincs - Youth Club at Glanford Park 01724 747673
Lincs 4 Life Skills at Glanford Park 01724 747673. (You 5.30 - 7.30pm
must be a Daisy Lincs member to access the activity)
FRI
SAT
£2-£3
£2.00
£2.00
Fun, sports, arts & crafts
(6+)
Life skills (14+)
Brigg Leisure Centre (contact Kaleidoscope for info)
6.00 - 7.00pm
£2.90
Group swimming lessons
The Pods (01724 291900/Telle Medhurst 07717 587270)
1.15 - 3.15pm
£3.80
Multi sports (over 16)
Bottesford Sports Hall (01724 747673) booking essential
4.00 - 6.00pm
Free
Football (8 to 19)
Fortnightly - for information, dates and bookings please contact the Leisure Centre directly
CAP (Children at Play) Club Barton (01652 632511)
CAP (Children at Play) Club Brigg (01652 652031)
1.30 - 3.30pm
1.30 - 3.30pm
£6.00
£6.00
Sports hall / pool (sibling
£3) Sports hall /pool
Kimberley Performing Arts Centre. 01724 862405.
2.00 - 3.00pm
£4.00
Dance classes (term time)
Julia Tyson School of Dancing 07901870032
9.30 – 10.15am £5.00
Dance classes
The Pods (01724 291900)
11am to 12pm
Junior gym (age 11 - 16)
£3.80