Children and Young People`s Network

Children and
Young People’s
Summer
2016
Network
Newsletter for children and young people under 25 years old with
special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families.
www.durham.gov.uk/cypn
Children and
Young People’s
Network
In this issue...
Summer 2016
Contents
Welcome and contact us
Welcome to the CYPN Newsletter, we hope
you enjoy this summer edition.
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There are plenty of activities for all the family
during the holidays including arts, creative
clubs and sports activities. There are lots of
days out such as Hall Hill Farm, Blackpool and
ice skating to keep you cool this summer!
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Short breaks information
County Durham
family short breaks
County Durham universal
short breaks
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Don’t forget there are lots of other activities
in your area listed on the Local Offer website.
www.countydurhamfamilies.info/localoffer
Take a look from time to time as activities are
updated regularly.
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Useful information
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Good news stories
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You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter
– we will keep you up to date with other news
and activities.
Summer
Edition
How to contact us
Tel: 03000 265 792
Children and Young People’s Network
2/24-31 County Hall,
Durham DH1 5UG
Email: [email protected]
@DurhamCNetwork
www.facebook.com/durhamcypn
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County Durham family short breaks
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)
DADLG provides a countywide service for children and young people with disabilities
and their families.
Regardless of where you live in County Durham, the group aims to help families living with
a disability to take part in, visit and enjoy a wide range of sport, leisure and social activities
and events together. DADLG run regular activities and also organise a variety of events
such as family nights, days out and residential weekends.
Woodcraft
Double Decker Den
Mobile Play Bus
Saturday 16 July
9.45am - 12.15pm
All ages
Endeavour Woodcraft, The Old Fire Station,
Darlington Road, Ferryhill DL17 8EX
£4.00 per person
Tuesday 26 July
10.30am - 12.00noon
All ages
Crook area
Venue to be confirmed
£1.50 per person
Sensory Room
Sensory Room
Thursday 21 July
6.00pm - 7.00pm
All ages
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, High Street,
Spennymoor DL16 6DB
£1.50 per person
Thursday 28 July
6.00pm - 7.00pm
All ages
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, High Street,
Spennymoor DL16 6DB
£1.50 per person
Pelaw Dogs and lunch
Hall Hill Farm
Sunday 24 July
11.45am
16 - 25 years
Greyhound Stadium, Drum Road,
Chester-le-Street DH3 2AF
£4.50 per person
Tuesday 2 August
10.30am - 4.30pm
All ages
Lanchester DH7 0TA
£3.00 per person, under 2s free
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County Durham family short breaks
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)
Blackpool
Camping
Thursday 4 August
Leaving 8.00am prompt
Leaving Blackpool at 5.00pm
All ages
Vane Tempest Hall, Maynard’s Row,
Gilesgate DH1 1QF
£8.00 per child / young person
£10.00 per parent / carer
Friday 19 August – Sunday 21 August
Arrive from 2.30pm on Friday
Leave by 11.00am on Sunday
All ages
Bobby Shafto Campsite, Pods and Tent
Pitches, Cranberry Plantation, Beamish DH9 0RY
Facilities
Onsite: children’s play area, licensed bar with
snacks, shop, disabled access
Snow tubing and dry ski slope lesson
Monday 8 August
12.00noon - 2.00pm
5 - 25 years
Silksworth Sports Complex, Silksworth
Lane, Sunderland SR3 1PD
£3.00 per person
Pods: bring bedding/sleeping bags. Pods have
electricity.
Farmyard Flyer
Pod prices £42.50 per family
Pitch prices £22.00 per family
Pitches: bring your own tent and equipment
or borrow ours!
Receive 25% discount off entry into Beamish.
Friday 12 August
Time TBC
All ages
Mobile farm on a bus, venue
Easington/Seaham to be confirmed
£1.50 per person
Pelaw Dogs and lunch
Sunday 21 August
11.45am
All ages
Greyhound Stadium, Drum Road,
Chester-le-Street DH3 2AF
£3.50 per child / young person
£4.50 per adult / carer
Double Decker Den
Mobile Play Bus
Wednesday 17 August
10.30am - 12.00noon
All ages
Stanley / Annfield Plain area
Venue to be confirmed
£1.50 per person
Pottery painting
Monday 22 August
1.00pm
All ages
The Kiln Café, Spennymoor Leisure Centre,
High Street, Spennymoor DL16 6DB
£3.50 per person includes lunch
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Thursday 18 August
Leaving 8.30am prompt
Leaving South Lakes at 5.00pm
All ages
From Vane Tempest Hall, Maynard’s Row,
Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QF
£6.00 per child / young person
£12.00 per parent / carer
Includes admission to animal park
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County Durham family short breaks
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG)
Foot Golf
Quads4All
Wednesday 24 August
2.00pm
7 years+
Cocken Lodge Golf Course,
Cocken Lodge Farm, Leamside DH4 6QP
A new type of golf.
Hit some balls at the driving
range followed by Foot Golf.
Refreshments included.
£3.00 per person up to age 16
£4.00 per person age 17+
Friday 29 July
11.00am
7 years+
Greatham, Hartlepool TS22 5PG
Quad Biking
Subs Paid
Yes
No
50cc
100cc
250cc
£9.00 £11.00 £15.00
£11.00 £13.00 £17.00
Ice Skating
Wacky Warehouse
Horse Riding taster session
During summer holidays please contact
DADLG to check the session is available
before travelling to the venue.
Tuesday 30 August
10.30am - 12.00noon
All ages
Billingham Forum, The Causeway,
Billingham TS23 2LJ
Wheelchair friendly. All abilities.
£3.00 per person
Mondays 6.00pm - 8.00pm ongoing
2 - 13 years
Gretna Green Inn, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6JG
£1.00 per child / young person
Date and time TBC
5 years+
The Strang Riding Centre,
Washington NE37 3HR
Cost TBC
Other activities will be notified via the
newsletter published on www.dadlg.org
and Families Information Service website
www.countydurhamfamilies.info
Any families contacting us will be added to
our email system and automatically receive
notification of additional activities.
Lightwater Valley
Date and time TBC
All ages
Cost TBC
To book any of the activities organised
by DADLG email: [email protected]
Tel: 07592 366 454
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County Durham universal short breaks
Children and
Young People’s
We have universal short breaks in local communities
that children, young people, and their friends can take
part in. Breaks are available after school and during
school holidays in:
Network
Chester-le-Street and Durham
To find out about any of the activities organised by Integrating Children
email: [email protected] or call: 07914 376228
Derwentside
To find out about any of the activities organised by Sport Works
email: [email protected] or call: 0191 580 0120
Durham Dales
To find out about of the activities organised by Gateway North East
email: [email protected], [email protected]
or call: 0191 526 3112
Easington
To find out about of the activities organised by Gateway North East
email: [email protected] or call: 0191 526 3112
Integrating Children will also be developing a programme of activities within
the East of Durham over the coming weeks please contact Integrating
Children for more information email: [email protected]
or call: 07914 376228
Sedgefield
To find out about of the activities organised by MAIN
email: [email protected] or call: 01642 608 012
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Short breaks
across the county
A number of out of school activities for
children and young people who have a
Statement of Special Educational Needs
(SEN) or Education, Health and Care Plan
(EHCP) are available across the county.
The activities will be run by special schools
in County Durham. You do not have to
attend the school to access the breaks.
Places are limited, please contact the
schools directly for more information.
Durham and Chester-le-Street
Durham Trinity School and Sports College
Email: [email protected]
or call: 0191 386 4612
Derwentside
Villa Real School
Email: [email protected]
or call: 01207 503 651
Easington
Sports and Leisure Services,
Durham County Council
Call: 03000 266 888
Sedgefield
The Oaks School
Email: [email protected]
or call 01388 827 380
Walworth School
Email: [email protected]
or call: 01325 827 380
The Dales
Evergreen School
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]
Useful information
help with travel costs
If you are referred to hospital or other NHS premises
for NHS specialist treatment or diagnostic tests by
your doctor, dentist or other health professional,
you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable
travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs
Scheme (HTCS). Assistance is also available for
children, other dependants, carers and escorts.
The HTCS also allows advance payments to help
you attend your healthcare appointments – for
example, if you do not have the money to get to
your hospital appointment and you are on a low
income or benefits.
Who can claim help with travel costs?
To qualify for help with travel costs under the HTCS
you must meet three conditions:
1. At the time of your appointment, you or your
partner (including civil partner) must receive one
of the qualifying benefits or allowances listed on
the website, or meet the eligibility criteria of the
NHS Low Income Scheme.
2. You must have a referral from a healthcare
professional for a specialist or to a hospital for
further NHS treatment or tests (often referred to
as “secondary care”).
3. Your appointment must be on a separate visit to
when the referral was made. This applies whether
your treatment is provided at a different location
(hospital or clinic) or on the same premises as
where your GP or other health professional issued
the referral.
TIP! If you have questions about help with health
costs, join the NHS ‘Help with health costs’ page
on Facebook. The NHS Business Services Authority
will respond to your queries Monday to Friday,
8.00am to 6.00pm.
For more information call 0300 330 1343
www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts
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Useful information
Children and Young People’s Network
Pathways
Pathways, Durham County Council’s day services
for adults with complex needs, is available to young
people with disabilities who have completed
compulsory education.
The specialist care hubs offer a warm, welcoming
atmosphere and provide excellent resources. Wherever
possible and appropriate, people are supported to do
everyday things in the community, just like everyone else.
We focus on opportunities for people, no matter how
complex the support required, by involving them and their
parents/carers and having a positive attitude to people.
Pathways are based in purpose-built facilities in Durham
and Peterlee, and re-designed spaces within Newton
Aycliffe, Spennymoor and Stanley Leisure Centres.
They have all recently been refurbished and had new
specialist equipment installed to deliver lively and
enriching therapeutic and multi-sensory activities.
Pathways offer access to therapies and activities including
rebound, hydrotherapy, posture care, Reiki, visual,
auditory and tactile stimulation and a Magic Carpet
sensory learning tool.
£
If you think Pathways is for you (or someone you care for) speak to your care co-ordinator to check if
your assessed needs meet the criteria for this service. If so, you can ask about arranging a visit to
your local Pathways.
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£
£
£5,000 up for grabs!
Bishop Auckland & Shildon Area Action Partnership (BASH AAP)
have £5000 of funding available for local children and young people.
Grants are available from £200 to £500 and applications are invited
from local groups. The scheme aims to give local young people
a real voice in decision making, enabling them to benefit from
positive activities. Applications can come from any not-for-profit
group but the idea behind the projects must come from young
people and projects must aim to benefit children and young people
in the BASH AAP area. You can make your application now and the
fund will be open until all of the available funding is allocated.
For further information contact the BASH AAP on 03000 268 663
or by emailing [email protected]
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Useful information
Children and Young People’s Network
Change4life
The Change4Life 10 Minute Shake Up with Disney
campaign is back and encouraging families to
‘Just Keep Moving’ as they kick off a summer of
activity, inspired by this year’s Disney Pixar film,
Finding Dory.
Families can once again take part in the 10
Minute Shake Ups as well as enjoying Finding
Dory inspired family swim sessions at local pools
across the UK, all approved by the Amateur
Swimming Association (ASA). The swim sessions
provide an interactive hour of storytelling fun
and activity for the whole family.
Too much inactive time is bad for a child’s
physical, social and mental wellbeing, yet just
21% of boys and 16% of girls currently meet the
daily national recommended level of activity of
60 minutes. Being active helps children to build
social skills, boost self-confidence, improve bone
and heart health and maintain a healthy weight.
Every 10 minute burst of exercise can make a
real difference in helping children reach the 60
minutes they need each day.
Make this a non-stop summer of fun activity and
search Change4Life online now for Disney and
Finding Dory inspired 10 Minute Shake Ups and
don’t forget to book your swim session at
www.disney.co.uk/justkeepmoving
Funding - It’s Up 2U
Applications can be from any constituted, not for
profit group, as long as the people that would
benefit are from the EDRCAAP area.
East Durham Rural Corridor AAP (EDRCAAP)
are excited to announce the launch of
It’s Up 2U funding scheme for 2016!
The closing date for the scheme is noon on Friday
12 August 2016. A public voting event will take
place on Saturday 26 November 2016 at Active
Life Centre, Coxhoe from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Voters must live, work, study or volunteer in the
East Durham Rural Corridor area and be aged 11
and above.
The scheme this year will be for capital projects –
this can include for example, centre refurbishment,
new furniture, play equipment or large items of
equipment (please contact us if you are unsure
about a possible capital item).
£40,000 is available through the scheme
and funding applications can be for between
£3,000 and £15,000.
For more information or an application pack contact:
[email protected]
call 03000 261 128 or 03000 261 129
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Useful information
Children and Young People’s Network
Useful Vision is a registered charity providing positive opportunities and
fun-packed events for vision impaired children and their families across
the North East. Take a look at all the events over the summer months.
Story Book Forest Trail
West Boldon, Tyne and Wear
Tuesday 26 July 10.00am - 2.30pm
Take a stroll through the woods and who knows
what you’ll find! Family favourite stories like the
Gruffalo and Stick Man will be brought to life
throughout the day with a range of exciting
crafts and games. Suitable for children aged
8 years and under.
Family ice skating
Billingham Forum The Causeway,
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees TS23 2LJ
Saturday 6 August 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Exclusive ice skating session for all ages and
abilities! Stability penguins and snowmen are
available to make sure children stay on their feet!
Disabled users can access the ice on skates,
sledges or in their own wheelchairs.
Horse riding and carriage driving
The Riding Centre for Special People,
Three Lane Ends Farm, Bishop Auckland DL14 7SR
Thursday 28 July 1.00pm - 3.00pm
There will be a 1 hour riding lesson and a 1 hour
stable session, or a half hour carriage driving
session and half hour small animal petting
session for children unable to ride a horse.
Vision impaired children are free. Siblings are
£10.00 per sibling. Minimum age is 4 years.
Please note! RDA regulations state that no
one over 15 stone can ride.
First French
The Lakeside Centre, The Silverlink North, Cobalt
Business Park, North Tyneside NE27 0BY
Wednesday 10 August 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Children (and grown-ups!) will have an opportunity
to learn basic French vocabulary through
playing games, crafting and songs and music.
Bellboating and team challenge
Tees Barrage International White Water Centre,
Stockton TS18 2QW
Wednesday 17 August 10.00am - 3.00pm
Try bellboating and take part in a team challenge
raft building on the River Tees. A burger or hotdog
and drink from the BBQ menu will be provided.
Activities are for vision impaired children and their
siblings only. Children must be aged 8 or over.
Family day at Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum, County Durham DH9 0RG
Friday 29 July 10.00am - 3.00pm
Hear the hissing of steam engines, smell freshly
bedded straw, taste mouth-watering sweets,
ride fabulous fairground horses and see living
history for yourself! There will be many exciting
activities including Victorian lessons in the
school in the pit village and object handling
in the Resource Centre.
Workshops and craft activities
Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle
Upon Tyne NE1 4JA
Wednesday 31 August 10.00am - 1.00pm
Families can take part in exclusive Useful Vision
workshops. Craft activities and animal handling
will be available in the Great Hall. Families will
also have free time to explore the museum.
Performing Arts Youth Group
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Monday 1 to Friday 5 August 10.00am - 4.00pm
In association with ‘Celebration Station’. The five
days will be packed full of fun activities! Children
can try singing, dancing and acting. There are
plenty of exciting backstage opportunities for
children who prefer to stay out of the limelight.
Children will contribute ideas to produce their own
show, with a performance for parents at the end
of the week. Suitable for vision impaired children
aged 8 and over. Sibling’s attendance is subject to
availability. Useful Vision staff and volunteers will
be there to help so parents do not need to stay.
If you have a vision impaired child and would
like to register with Useful Vision or are already
registered with Useful Vision and would like
to attend an activity, please contact the office on
0845 604 8491 or email [email protected]
Registration for families with a vision impaired
child is free and activities are free to attend.
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Useful information
Children and Young People’s Network
Parent carer support groups across County Durham
There are now a growing number of parent carer support groups across the county which provide
mutual support and information to families who have children and young people with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Bishop Auckland parent
carer support group
The first Tuesday of every month
10.00am - 12noon
One Point Centre, Walker Drive,
Bishop Auckland DL14 6QL
Contact: Sara Carlton 01325 524 606
[email protected]
Chester-le-Street carers group
First Wednesday of the month
The Wicket Gate, Chester-le-Street DH3 3AX
Contact: Andrea Emerson 0191 500 6010
Roller Coaster support group
Third Wednesday of every month
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Acley Centre, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4PE
Contact: Wendy 07415 380 040 / Nicky 07500 783 634
Ferryhill ASD parent
carer support group
9.30am - 12noon every month
Tudhoe Community Centre, Spennymoor DL16 6TA
Contact: Louise Brown 07883 521 280
Parent carer group
Every Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am
Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre, Burn Lane DL5 4HT
Contact: Allan Maddison 07947 869 910 /
Debbie Jenkins 07821 347 954
CAMHS ADHD support group
Every Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
North End House, Durham DH1 4LW
Contact: CAMHS 0191 594 5770
NEAS parent coffee morning
Thursday 10.00am – 12noon
North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UU
Contact: Theresa Arrowsmith 01325 328 080
[email protected]
Sunshine SEN group
Every Wednesdays 9.15am – 11.00am
Ushaw Moor Sure Start, Durham Road,
Ushaw Moor DH7 7LF
Contact: Just turn up
Newton Aycliffe group
10.00am - 12noon
Pioneering Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SF
Contact: Carole Gibson 01325 524 603
[email protected]
Sacriston support group
Every Thursday 10.00am - 12noon
Sacriston Cricket Club, next to Tesco.
Contact: Wendy Hill
Seaview autism support group
Friday 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Seaview Outreach Centre, The Avenue,
Seaham SR7 8PD
Contact: 03000 267 470
Consett carers group
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 12noon
The Masonic Hall, Consett DH8 5AS
Contact: Sue Wilkinson 01207 263 495
Downs Syndrome support group
First Monday every month 4.30pm - 5.30pm
The Harvester, Ryhope Road, Sunderland SR2 0SP
Contact: Debs McCormack at venue
Stanley toddler group
Every Friday 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Clifford Road, Stanley DH9 0AB
Contact: Kerrie Highcock 0191 410 9974
[email protected]
Peterlee carers support group
First Tuesday every month 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Wetherspoons, Hailsham Place, Peterlee SR8 1AB
Contact: Alison Dixon 0191 500 6031
Stanley support group
First Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 12noon
Stanley Indoor Bowls Centre, Front Street
Stanley DH9 0NB
Contact: Jackie Young 01207 263 494
Barnard Castle support group
Second Monday every month 10.00am - 12noon
One Point Centre, Barnard Castle
Contact: Sara Carlton 01325 524 606
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Useful information
Children and Young People’s Network
Good News
Stories
Good news stories
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) parent support group
Good news from our group! - we have secured three patrons! The Rt Hon
Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP of Berwick-upon-Tweed has an autistic son so she fully
understands how our parents feel. Dr Joe Elliott, Principal of Collingwood College,
Durham University who has a good understanding of education as well as special needs
and Dawn Dunn, Managing Director of Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy in Newton Aycliffe
who started the group and is dedicated to sensory issues.
We have also been lucky enough to have received donations of £420 from Newton Aycliffe
councillors and £250 from Darlington Business Group. We're hoping to use some local sensory rooms,
ROF59 at Newton Aycliffe and start up a lending library in the next few weeks to help the parents and
children. Onward and upwards!
For information on the group contact: Dawn O'Hanlon SPD Parent Support Group [email protected]
Introducing Ros Evans,
SEND Engagement Worker
I started work for Durham County Council
as SEND Engagement Worker in the
spring term. Since then I have enjoyed
meeting many parents, young people
and school SENCOs. I have also met
with people from other services,
including the voluntary sector.
My role is to promote working together to improve outcomes
for children and young people in County Durham. This involves
making sure that parents/carers and young people are able to
express their opinions to help us to improve services and
working with schools to encourage them to help parents,
carers, children and young people to have a say in education.
I am very interested to hear about parent/carer support groups
and would be happy to attend meetings to listen to what you
have to say. I can also bring information if
you would like to discuss a particular topic.
Families Information Service
Please note the Families
information service (FIS)
telephone number is now
03000 26 99 95
Please ask us if you would like this document
summarised in another language or format.
I work closely with Making Changes Together
(MCT) – the parent carer forum, and would
encourage families to join.
Braille
Audio
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[email protected]
03000 265 792
For more information please contact me on
Tel: 03000 262 850
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