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Autumn 2013
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Autumn 2013
Autumn 2013
This booklet provides a list of activities available through the Short Breaks programme (which are subsidised by the Isle of Wight Council).
All information in this booklet is correct at the time of print.
What is Short Breaks?Short Breaks is a statutory service funded by the Early Intervention Grant and aims to increase activity opportunities available for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs to participate in. This in-turn provides a ‘short break’ for parents/carers while their child or young person participates in a safe, fun and enjoyable activity which meets their needs.
To achieve this, Short Breaks offers a range of after-school clubs, evening and weekend activities and overnight stays for children and young people (19 years and under) to participate in on a weekly basis. Additionally, Short Breaks provides a range of facilities for families to use; including the Short Breaks lodge at Nodes Point and the Short Breaks caravan at Lower Hyde along with hoists, Landeez wheelchairs and a wheelchair accessible car to enhance accessibility on the Isle of Wight.
Short Breaks key workers Short Breaks key workers offer one-to-one support along with a wheelchair accessible car to support children and young people participating in an activity of their choice for up to four sessions.
To receive Short Breaks key worker support, a representative from a public, commercial or voluntary organisation must refer the child or young person to the Short Breaks team. This includes; general practitioners, activity leaders, CAF lead professionals, Family Information Zone officers, teachers, teaching assistants, Short Breaks providers and many more.
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Are you eligible for Short Breaks?
Is your child or person aged 19 or under?
Your adult is not eligible for Short Breaks; please contact FIZ for more information on what adult services are available.
Your child is not eligible for Short Breaks; please contact FIZ for more information on what other services are available.
You are eligible for Short Breaks.
Does your child receive Disability Living Allowance care component, have a SEN statement or under-gone a professional assessment?
Does your child or young person receive a service from: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Portage, Acute Nursing team, Beaulieu House, Family Link or Children and Young Adults Disability Service?
Does your child or young person have or require two of the following:• Specialist equipment to get around.• A visual impairment or registered blind.• A hearing aid/transplant or deaf.• Regular support with basic self-care.• Development or education progress affected by health needs.
No Yes
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Contact If you have any queries about meeting the eligibility criteria, you can visit the Family Information Zone (FIZ) Monday to Friday and speak to Lesley Forde, or call on 01983 821999.
For more information please contact the Family Information Zone (FIZ) 11 Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1JZ Tel: 01983 821999 Email: [email protected]
Alternatively you can find more information and view our monthly updated Short Breaks programme online at www.iwight.com/shortbreaks
This is our Autumn edition, please look out for our Winter leaflet to keep up with all of our exciting new activities and provisions.
Key to type of activity
Arts and crafts
Play sessions
Football
Theatre
Fishing
Swimming
Horses
Water-sports
Outdoor activities
Youth club
Autumn 2013Hallowe'en
parties
JR Zone Manners View, NewportMonday 21 October, 5 to 8pm £4.55 each• Fancydress• Disco• Partygames• Hallowe’enthemed
food and drinks
• Spookyplayframeand effects
• fancydresscompetitions (kids and adults)
Siblings welcome. Booking essential. Tickets available from 10 September.
Inspirational Arts and CraftsDownside Community Centre, NewportThursday 31 October, 3 to 6pm £5 each• Games• Prizes• Disco• Fancydress
competition
• Facepaintingandglitter tattoos
• Hallowe’enthemedfood and drinks
Siblings welcome. Booking essential.
Look out for our Christmas parties!
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Wight StarsContact: Matt ReedTel: 01983 524340 or 07528 047846Email: [email protected]
Wight Stars is a non-profit organisation based in Downside Community Learning Centre in Newport. Wight Stars offer theatrical services in different locations around the Island with the aim of bringing the community together through theatre.
After-school club
Every Wednesday term time, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
At Downside Community Learning Centre, Newport.
Transport available from St Georges School and Medina House School.
Limited spaces available and booking must be made in advance.
Cost £5 per child, siblings are welcome.
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Fishing and farm breaks at Nettlecombe Farm – bring the family!Contact: Jose MorrisTel: 01983 730783Email: [email protected]: www.nettlecombefarm.co.uk/activities/78/Disabled_Children.php
Idyllic farm setting situated in Whitwell near Ventnor. Plenty of small farm animals to pet and space to play, including a sports pitch. Three coarse fishing lakes with the opportunitiy for individual tuition from an expert.
Self catering breaks available in luxurious settings at discounted rates for parties of four to ten people.
Open access with free all day fishing.
Bring a picnic and visit the play areas and animals. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The lakes are accessible, parking and toilets are available on site.
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Inspirational Arts after-school clubContact: LindseyTel: 01983 241861Email: [email protected]
Medina House School
Every Monday, 3 to 5pm
Cost: £4 per child, siblings welcome.
Open to all children
Age three to 12 years
Sessions will include, mark making, 3D, colour theory, use of white and black rooms, sensory items, toys and books.
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Watersports activities with UKSAContact: Rhian CharmanTel: 01983 203003Email: [email protected]: www.uksa.org
Try out a ‘taster’ session of watersports.
We can adapt our fleet and equipment for a vast range of disabilities for exciting activities such as keelboating, dinghy sailing, kayaking and windsurfing. UKSA safety is at the forefront of all that we do and is reflected in the quality of our watersports and sailing equipment.
UKSA offer the following activities:•Tasterdays
Each child per session: £7.50 First participating sibling per session: £15 Additional participating sibling per session: £35 Participating parent/carer (max one per child) per session: £15
Please contact us for further infomation
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PJ’s Theatre SchoolContact: PaulaTel: 01983 611791Website: www.pjstheatreschoolco.uk
Medina House School
Thursday
Time: 3 to 5pm
£4 per child, siblings welcome
Open to all children
Ages five to 19 years
Children will get the chance to record their own CD, come and sing your favourite pop song and appear in a short performance as part of a choir.
Musical Theatre / Performing ArtsSinging /Dancing& Dramafor children for all ages
See website for all class detailswww.pjstheatreschool.co.uk
Paula Johnson fellow UKA Teacher of dance Now offering SHORT BREAKS Sessions to include
Children with additional needs the chance to participateIn Glee type workshops producing performances & recording voices
Fun for all. Just £2 a session
Musical Theatre / Performing ArtsSinging /Dancing& Dramafor children for all ages
See website for all class detailswww.pjstheatreschool.co.uk
Paula Johnson fellow UKA Teacher of dance Now offering SHORT BREAKS Sessions to include
Children with additional needs the chance to participateIn Glee type workshops producing performances & recording voices
Fun for all. Just £2 a session
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Special BranchContact: Abigail FoxTel: 0333 800 1188 Email: [email protected]
Special Branch Special Branch offers an exciting range of woodland adventures for ages eight and over. Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf Tree Climbing work together to provide activities including tree climbing, orienteering, campfire cooking, woodcraft, shelter building and overnight stays in the forest.
Join us for:
Woodland Days in Parkhurst Forest Tree climbing, shelter building, campfire cooking, rope skills and navigation.
Saturday 9 November, 10am to 4pm Saturday 21 November, 10am to 4pm – Christmas Special!
Cost: £15 per person to include lunch.
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Youth club sessionContact: Cowes Youth CentreTel: 01983 292833
Gaming session for 13 to 19 years.
Cowes Youth Centre, Arctic Road, Cowes
Tuesdays 4 to 6pm.
The sessions will be staffed with three members of staff with specialist knowledge in computers, gaming, arts and crafts and sports.
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Island Youth Water Activities CentreTel: 01983 293073Email: [email protected]: www.iywac.org.uk
IYWAC is offering one-to-one watersports instruction in dinghy sailing and/or kayaking. No specialist equipment required, fully trained staff to guide you through learning a new sport.
Ages nine to 19.
Accommodated at our centre by the River Medina in Cowes
Cost: £30 each child for a three hour session.
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Waterside Pool, RydeTel: 01983 563656 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rydepool.co.uk
Saturday pool fun session
Come along and have fun in the pool. Toys and games for the whole family.
Every Saturday, 4.30 to 5.30pm.
Cost: Only £2 per child.
Swimming lessons
From nervous complete beginner to Rookie Lifeguard we have a lesson for you!•One-to-oneorgroup.•Limitedspacessopleasebooktoday.
One-to-one cost: £80 for ten weeks.
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Wight BlueSky ArtsContact: Jenny BarkerTel: 07794 307647Email: [email protected]: www.blueskyarts.co.uk
Every Saturday throughout term time, 10am to 2pm. (Additional sessions throughout school holidays)
Age range: five to eight and nine to 13.
Cost: £10.00
Address: Downside Community Learning Centre
Upon booking a session please state if you require one to one support for your child.
Wight BlueSky Arts also offers a comprehensive outreach service, providing quality one-to-one support for people with additional needs of all ages. For information on this, or our Summer School for teenagers just phone Jenny for more details.
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Newport FC (IW) Inclusive Football ClubContact: JulieTel: 01983 864921
Email: [email protected]
Cost: £2 per head
St Georges park (Newport FC ground).
Every Thursday, 5 to 6pm.
Siblings and friends are very welcome.
All ages and abilities
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Sally’s Riding School
Nodes Point Holiday Park, St HelensContact: SallyTel: 07974 861674 or 01983 872260 Address: Nodes Point Holiday Park or Fourlands Field Road, Bembridge (weather permitting)
Horse riding sessions for children aged six years and over.
Saturdays 11 to 11:30am and 11:30am to 12pm.
Equipment provided.
Cost: £7.50 per child.
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West Wight Nursery sensory experiencesContact: Janet Plowright or Joss AshtonTel: 01983 752175 ext 31
West Wight Nursery, Summers Lane, Totland Bay
Friday (once a fortnight) starting 4 October, 10am to 12pm.
Cost: £2 per child, per session.
Sensory Experiences at West Wight Nursery
Opportunities to enjoy our light sensory room, ball pool, soft play, garden, and a range of sensory craft activities.
A social opportunity for parents/carers.
Weekly sensory session for five years and under.
Siblings welcome.
Please book in advance.
for one to five years during school term, and one to 12 during school holiday periods.
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Medina Leisure CentreContact: Tim AshwellTel: 01983 523767Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport
Short Breaks fun swimming sessions
Fridays, 6 to 7pm Open to all. No booking required
Cost: £2.50 per child first parent/carer goes free and any additional parent/carer £3.40
One to one swimming lessons
Ten lessons, each one 30mins long one to one tuition. Booking required
Cost: £86.10
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Scallywags Fun ClubContact: Sarah WherryTel: 01983 530433 or 07977 709088
Sessions at: Broadlea Primary School, Nine Acres Primary School, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
For children aged three to 16 years (inclusive club one to one support available).
Upon booking a session please state if you require one-to-one support for your child.
Hallowe’en fun daysAutumn half term - Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November, 8am to 6pm
•Halloweenpartygames•Spookytreasurehunts•Wrapthedummyup
race•Applebobbing•Bashthepoisiness
piñata•Creepiecrawliestories•Competitions
•Fancydress•Halloweentattoos
galore•Disco•Gruesomecookery•Partyfood(children
prepare)•Facepainting/make-
overs
Please give us a call if you are interested or would like more information.
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Lego ClubContact: Gillian ElsomTel: 07795 517049 Email: [email protected]
Saturdays (fortnightly)
Cost: £5 per child
Does your child have Aspergers or high functioning Autism?
Would they benefit from some support in developing their social skills?
The Lego club is highly effective in encouraging your child to socialise with others, developing interaction and communication skills. Places are much sought after – please book to ensure your place.
The group meets at the Riverside Centre, Newport.Ages five to 19 years.
Parents should attend the initial session with their child in order to aid familiarisation. Parents are welcome to attend further sessions if they wish.
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JR Zone Manners View, NewportTel: 01983 559272Email: [email protected]
Cost: £3 per child.
Dedicated soft play sessions, any age.
7 October, 21 October (Hallowe’en party), 4 November, 18 November, 2 December and 16 December.
Sessions run from 5 to 8pm (JR Zone remains open to general public until 6pm).
The café is open for hot food during these sessions.
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Bodster – Equine Assisted Learning CICContact: Jo and Giles Boddington Tel: 07790 305108 or 07887876138Email: [email protected]: www.eaqbodster.co.uk
Working with horses to improve children’s self-esteem, behaviour, confidence, basic numeracy and literacy.
Weekday evening and Saturday sessions available.
Saturdays Whole day (10am to 3pm) – £15 per learner (please bring a packed lunch with you).
Half day (10am to 12.30pm or 12.30 to 3pm) – £7.50 per learner (please bring your packed lunch if coming at 12.30pm for the afternoon).
One-to-one half hour sessions £7.50 per learner – times to be agreed so please contact us to discuss suitable times.
Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Centre
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Newport Youth CaféContact: Darren Poplett Tel: 01983 523804
Youth group based at Newport Youth café in Lower St James street.
For ages 13 to 19 years.
Mondays from 4 to 6.30pm
Cost: £2.50 per young person – includes a light tea (eg, burger and a drink)
Transport available from St Georges School, please contact Darren to arrange.
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West Wight Sports CentreContact: Claire HowellTel: 01983 752168Email: [email protected]: www.westwight.co.uk
Friday 5.30 to 6.30pm, £2.65 per person
Free of charge to anyone accompanying a child with disabilities
Swimming lessons cost £5.50 for half an hour.
Weekly swimming session for disabled children, with their family, siblings and friends. Both pools are available exclusively for fun-packed sessions. Additional lifeguards and support provided for the dedicated session. Do come along to appreciate the caring, supportive, fun atmosphere!
Dedicated swimming sessions/specialist tuition is also available on request. Tuition can be either one-to-one, or a child can be supported in a mainstream lesson.
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Vectis Blue Disability Football Team Contact: Mrs j Mackay or Mrs S BullTel: 07712 921064 or 07814 685257
Rew Valley sports centre, Ventnor
Thursday during term time.
5 to 6pm (ages four to ten), and 6 to 7pm (ages ten and over)
Cost: £2 per week.
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Landeez wheelchairs
These wheelchairs are to be used on the beach or in the forest
The Landeez is an all-terrain wheelchair that rides easily over sand, snow and gravel. Great for the beach, its marine grade stainless steel frame will not rust or corrode, even in saltwater. The Landeez can be adjusted to fit a small child or large adult, and the ballistic nylon seating is removable and washable. Highly transportable and easy to store, the Landeez can be disassembled in seconds.
Available to loan from Dinosaur Isle, tel: 01983 404344, or by calling Kelly Quinn, Short Break Office on 01983 823168.
Deposit £25.
Wheelchairs can be hired up to one day per family, per week.
Beach Hut
The beach hut is not available from September 2013 until April 2014
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Short Break lodgeavailable for short stays
The lodge is large, wheelchair accessible and can sleep up to six people. It is situated at Park Resorts, Nodes Point, Lower Green Rd, St Helens, Isle of Wight PO33 1YA.
For information bookings please contact the Isle of Wight Council, Short Breaks Unit, Floor Three, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD Tel: 01983 823168.
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Tariff- 2013 3-night stay Per night2 Sept to 25 Oct £195 £6525 Oct to 1 Nov £120 £401 Nov to 15 March £90 £30
These prices will be increased by 2% on the 1 April 2014
Please note this is a non-profit venture and all income is used to cover essential costs and charges.
We will require a £50 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking plus the £15 cleaning charge.
VAT is included in all prices quoted above.
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Short Break Caravanavailable for short stays
The caravan is situated at Park Resorts, Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7LL, it is close to the beach, town centre, transport links and local entertainment.
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For information or bookings please contact the Isle of Wight Council, Short Breaks Unit, Floor Three, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1UD, Tel: 01983 823168.
Tariff- 2013/14 3-nights 4-nights Per night2 Sept to 25 Oct £90 £120 £5525 Oct to 1 Nov £165 £220 £551 Nov to 15 March £75 £100 £25
These prices will be increased by 2% on the 1 April 2014
Please note this is a non-profit venture and all income is used to cover essential costs and charges.
We will require a £50 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking plus the £15 cleaning charge.
VAT is included in all prices quoted above.
If you have difficulty understanding this document, please contact us on 01983 821000 and we will do our best to help you.
Family Information Zone (FIZ)11 Orchard StreetNewportIsle of WightPO30 1JZ
Tel: 01983 821999
Email: [email protected]
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