Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group
Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire. Their aim is to provide support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship. They meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January). Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
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Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group
Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire. Their aim is to provide support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship. They meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January). Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
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Pinpoint Cambridgeshire
Pinpoint gives help and information to parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and/or additional needs, as well as give parent carers opportunities to have a say and get involved in improving local services. No formal diagnosis is required in order to access support from Pinpoint – for example, a child may be on a waiting list, accessing services, had a referral turned down, or just be struggling. Pinpoint offers free professionally-supported workshops and events on topics such as include support with benefits, managing behaviour, anxiety, sleep problems, autism, ADHD and preparing for adulthood. They also hold coffee mornings where you will always find a friendly face to chat to and have the opportunity to meet with other parent/carers in similar situations.
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IPSEA
IPSEA are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and provide FREE and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. They provide online legal guides, resources and template letters. You can use their free legal guides to learn about the law and how to enforce the rights of children and young people with SEND. From SEN support to EHC plans, exclusions and appeals, they have resources for every topic. Parents and carers can use the Email Information Service for general legal enquiries and signposting to guidance on our website. Submit a request, and they'll get back to you within five working days. Parents/carers can get free and independent legal advice from volunteers on any educational issue related to their child’s SEND. Contact the Call-in Helpline on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, or book an appointment on their Advice Line or Tribunal Helpline. For families needing extra assistance to make an appeal or claim, IPSEA's trained volunteers provide free individual casework support and advocacy. IPSEA deliver training to parents, carers, school staff, parent carer forums, local authorities and other organisations working in the field of SEND to increase your knowledge and understanding of the SEND legal framework with our training courses.
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SENDIASS (Cambridgeshire)
SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) provides information, advice and guidance to families about Special Educational Needs and support to navigate through the process, including: - Impartial advice and information about Special Educational Needs - Help for parents, children and young people to navigate through the Special Educational Needs process - Help for parents about their rights to make sure the educational needs of their child are met - Help for parents to work with schools, education, children’s services, health and other professionals - Information for parents about other support services and organisations - Help for parents to resolve disagreements If you scroll down that page there are helpful short videos as well.
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SEND Service 0-25 (East Cambridgeshire and Fenland Area)
SEND Service (0-25) is a local authority service, delivered in three areas across Cambridgeshire. They work in schools and settings with children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents/carers, providing targeted support and training in all aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The main aim is to help meet the needs of children and young people within their local community. The team aims to help children and young people with SEND to progress with their learning, as well as their emotional and social development. The SEND Service (0-25) is delivered in three geographical areas; each area is divided into teams made up of: - Team leader, who has operational management of the multidisciplinary team - Educational psychologists - Specialist teachers - Specialist practitioners The Sensory Team is also part of the SEND Service (0-25) and is managed centrally (not divided into the area teams).
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SEND Service 0-25 (South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Area)
SEND Service (0-25) is a local authority service, delivered in three areas across Cambridgeshire. They work in schools and settings with children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents/carers, providing targeted support and training in all aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The main aim is to help meet the needs of children and young people within their local community. The team aims to help children and young people with SEND to progress with their learning, as well as their emotional and social development. The SEND Service (0-25) is delivered in three geographical areas; each area is divided into teams made up of: - Team leader, who has operational management of the multidisciplinary team - Educational psychologists - Specialist teachers - Specialist practitioners The Sensory Team is also part of the SEND Service (0-25) and is managed centrally (not divided into the area teams).
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SEND Service 0-25 (Huntingdonshire)
SEND Service (0-25) is a local authority service, delivered in three areas across Cambridgeshire. They work in schools and settings with children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents/carers, providing targeted support and training in all aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The main aim is to help meet the needs of children and young people within their local community. The team aims to help children and young people with SEND to progress with their learning, as well as their emotional and social development. The SEND Service (0-25) is delivered in three geographical areas; each area is divided into teams made up of: - Team leader, who has operational management of the multidisciplinary team - Educational psychologists - Specialist teachers - Specialist practitioners The Sensory Team is also part of the SEND Service (0-25) and is managed centrally (not divided into the area teams).
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Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Crealy Theme Park & Resort is the South West’s number one family value day out, home to the most rides in Devon and an exciting calendar of seasonal events throughout the year during the Devon School Holidays. They are constantly adding new facilities, including 2 new wheelchair accessible attractions - an ability swing and an ability roundabout. Please be aware that there are a number of photo opportunities across the Resort. Here is a list of rides that have on-ride photography which will include photo flash. •Tidal Wave • Dino Jeeps • Twister • Maximus Please note that the live entertainment shows may have theatrical/ show/ strobe lighting and/ or flash photography A limited number of wheelchairs are available for hire from the Ticket Office on a first come first served basis. A £20 refundable deposit is required; this will be refunded on the safe return of the wheelchair. Please note that wheelchairs can be booked in advance through the call centre, wheelchairs may only be rented out by the day, and whilst consecutive days may be booked it is required that the wheelchair is returned each evening to the Ticket Office. All toilets across the Resort have access for guests with wheelchairs or additional needs. The larger accessible toilet at the top of the park by the Adventure Zone requires a radar key and has an adjustable changing bed, privacy screens and a mobile hoist.
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford for a huge day out. See Spitfires take to the skies from the airfield where they first flew, get up close to gigantic aircraft and walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served here. With free activities, interactive displays, huge aircraft to discover and a host of inspiring stories IWM Duxford is a huge day out for all the family! Our free family activities run every weekend and daily in the school holidays. Young aviators will love the new multi-sensory outdoor play experience the Weston Play Zone, suitable for aspiring pilots of all ages and access needs! The play area has a range of accessible elements aimed at challenging different abilities, including a wheelchair seesaw, ground level trampolines and a carousel. For those seeking a gentler sensory experience, the Play Zone offers a range of tactile materials, planting and puzzles with quiet shelters throughout. The Weston Play Zone has become the first ever play area at a museum or heritage attraction to achieve accreditation by PiPA, the national scheme for accessible and inclusive outdoor play. Following an independent inspection, the Play Zone has been awarded a Silver Accreditation for meeting criteria for accessibility, sensory-rich environments and dynamic play experiences. Carers enter for free.
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Hertfordshire Zoo
The entire site is accessible for most people, offering level pathways across the Zoo. The enclosures have glass viewing panels so whatever height you’re at you can get a good look at all the beautiful animals. There is also a ramp access to viewing areas at the Reptile House, Rainforest Exhibition and Land of the Tigers. There is a Learn & Play Area with play equipment specially adapted for wheelchair users; if you wish to use this facility just mention it to a member of staff. A free carer ticket is available to guests who cannot visit the zoo independently and require the support of another person to assist them during their visit. Each eligible guest is entitled to one complimentary carer ticket.
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The National Gallery Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery, in the centre of London, houses one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. It tells the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. There are over 2,300 paintings including many famous works, such as van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Turner’s Fighting Temeraire and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. All major traditions of Western European painting are represented in the collection. Alongside the magnificent collection, there’s also a world-class programme of exhibitions to enjoy. From ticketed blockbuster shows in the Spring and Autumn, to year-round free exhibitions, there are plenty of ways to make a visit to the National Gallery even more memorable. There is a parking space on Orange Street for Blue Badge holders only. Please book in advance by calling 020 7747 2885. A complimentary carer ticket can be booked with each disabled exhibition ticket. The Gallery offers British Sign Language-interpreted talks on paintings for visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, and art sessions for visitors who are blind and partially sighted. For a BSL introduction to visiting the National Gallery, visit: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/access.
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Dreammakers
Dream Makers focus is to help as many children as possible to fulfil their dream of taking a holiday here in the UK. For those children who are not able to experience holidays because of the severity of their illness, Dreammakers have two fully disabled mobile homes which are in constant use. Their homes are able to accommodate everyone. They have walk in shower and hoist for those children that would not necessarily have this facility in a hotel or abroad. This offers them the chance to go away from the everyday stresses of treatment and just be a child. (which all children should have) Dreammakers provide holidays with requests from care trusts, children’s hospitals, hospices and many hundreds of children whose families have gone through many months and sometimes years of treatment. As each home accommodates up to eight people, the whole family can go, not just the carer. The homes are next to each other, therefore a medical carer can be sent if needed, with their own accommodation to ensure a child fulfils their holiday. The homes are to a 5* Gold standard and situated on a John Fowler Holiday Park in Torbay, Devon. Dreammakers have an excellent dream team that provides all the care that is needed to ensure the homes are maintained and kept to the highest standard on site. The homes are fully equipped with latest appliances and up to date TVs x box, games, toys, play station and Wi-Fi connection. Dreammakers asks for a £100.00 non-refundable deposit to cover the immediate expenses incurred for the weeks holiday. Consideration will be given in certain circumstances.
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