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people and their families in City and Southern

March 2017 Bulletin

Umbrella has been made aware that are consulting on a proposal to consider revising the provision of discretionary home to school/college transport assistance (transport) for Post 16 students with SEND it will include:- ■ The co-production of a point based system with parents and carers for determining the eligibility and the levels of transport to be provided and; ■ The ways in which we provide transport. The Council is also consulting on updated information to be included in the Council’s Home to School Transport Assistance Policy specifically:- ■ Updated information in relation to Council departments addresses and contact details. ■ Revised information regarding Officer Reviews to include reviews for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities to reflect current practice and Department for Education guidance. ■ Further clarification on the types of suitable school, ■ Legislative terminology, for example, Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks now referred to as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) . ■ The addition of the Council’s Independent Travel Training Programme. Information regarding appeals, eligibility, how they are processed and considered. The consultation lasts eight weeks; closing date for responses will be Monday 17 April 2017. The consultation document tells you about the proposals, the reasons for them and how the decision making process works. Contact Diane Whitehead. Head of School Organisation and Provision, (Acting) on 01332 642724 or email [email protected] for more information. Derby City Parent Forum are also collecting parent/carer views email them to [email protected] The young people at Thursday nights youth group have provided us with some jokes this month, find them throughout the newsletter; Enjoy!

Sam's joke: One morning a wife texted her husband "windows frozen won't open" so her husband texted back "try pouring warm water over it" wife texted back "computer really messed up now!!"

What’s happening at Umbrella

Don't forget to book your place on the Family Fun Sensory Swimming Tuesday 11th April 2017 call 01332 785658 for details

Jacob's joke : Why did the Young Adults INDE Project doughnut go to the dentist? Because it needed a filling!!

We all met up to go for a pub meal at the Hotel before going to see the Red Riding Hood pantomime at St Nicolas's church hall.

Everyone was very excited to go to the panto because we had been last year and it was so good. After a lovely meal we walked up to the church hall and took our seats. There was lots of shouting, singing and silliness which we all joined in with. We had so much fun but all too soon it was over…oh yes it was!!! We look forward to more pantomimes next year! Young Adults TEAM Project

TEAM have been exploring the local exhibits that are on offer in Derby. The Tuesday group visited the this month where they experienced a fascinating, interactive display of lights and images, put together by teamLab.

The young adults were able to touch certain images on the wall. The image would then change colour or shape and move across the room. It was a beautiful display of colours and lights that the young adults enjoyed watching.

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What’s happening at Umbrella

This is a weekly club that is held at Umbrella House and sometimes out in the community on a Tuesday evening from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. This group is young person led, choosing what activities they would like to do. The group is open to young people who have a mild to moderate disability aged 11 to 18 years old. The cost of the sessions are £6.00 onsite at Umbrella House this increases when the group are offsite.

This is a weekly club for children age 11 - 18 years with aspergers only. The group is mainly based at Umbrella House and occasionally out in the community. The group starts at 6.30pm - 8.30pm, the cost of each session is £6.00 at Umbrella House this price varies when the group are offsite. This group is young person led, with the group choosing their own activities. The group is mainly based at Umbrella House and sometimes offsite in the community.

The Umbrella siblings group is open to young people aged 11 - 17 years who have a sibling with a disability. The group meet on the last Friday of the month and take part in a wide range of activities. The costs of the sessions vary each month depending on what the group are doing.

For more information or to book your child into a Jenni's Joke: What do you call a group please contact Nicola Green on 01332 chicken looking at a salad? 521229 or email [email protected] Chicken Caesar salad!!

Umbrella and The Long Eaton Tae Kwondo Club are thinking of re-starting the Fortnightly Thursday evening sessions. The group would be open to children with a disability and parents/carers are welcome to join the sessions and learn alongside their child. Contact Nicola Green for more information

Places available on the first Sailability session of 2017. Sunday 2nd April 9.30am till 12:00 There is a charge of £3.50 per session for each child/young adult

Booking is essential for these sessions; so please do not turn up on the day! Payment must be made by cheque before the session takes place, once your place has been confirmed. For more information please contact Nicola Green Information, Advice and Family Support

Family Support are running session across the year for the whole family, sessions will run during school holidays. Sessions will have a different theme, in different areas each time, and are open to all Umbrella members. Membership is free, simply call Umbrella Single Point of Access on 01332 785658 and the Family Support team will help you. The Single Point of Access helpline is open 09:30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, this service provides information, advice and emotional support for parents and carers.

23rd March - Breadsall Priory Spa Day from 09:30, there will be a relaxation class, as well as access to the pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym. There are lovely walks, or places to sit and watch the world go by; by the end of the day your batteries should be recharged. Subsidised cost £15.00 per person, including light lunch. Treatments must be booked and paid for separately with Breadsall Priory. 11th April - Swimming Session, Hydro and Sensory pool sessions at Ivy House School, between 12 noon and 2pm. We have half hour slots available to use the pool, followed by refreshments. Cost £4.00 per child/young person to cover the pool hire and refreshments

Eden's joke: If I had a cat I would call it Meow, that way it could introduce it's self!!

UMBRELLA PARENT/CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS WINTER PROGRAMME 2017 DERBY CITY Trinity Baptist Church, Green Lane, Derby DE1 1RZ. Time: 10am to 12 noon Wednesday 1st March. Guest Speaker Suanne Lim, Childrens Specialist Services. Wednesday 5th April Open Meeting

SAATH SAATH GROUP (BME Ladies) at "Haven House Carer’s Retreat", 31 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GU. Time 1pm to 3pm. Wednesday 1st March . Guest Speaker Suanne Lim, Children’s Specialist Services Wednesday 5th April Open Meeting

EREWASH GROUP The Adult Education Centre,173 Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4LL Wednesday 29th March. Guest Speaker Derbyshire Autism Services

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE GROUP Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH Time 11 am to 1pm . Wednesday 8th March No booked speaker

AMBER VALLEY GROUP Strutts Building, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU. Time 10am to 12 noon. 9th March. Guest Speaker Derbyshire Autism Services

UMBRELLA SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TERM TIME ONLY. We offer a warm friendly welcome at our support groups, a time to be yourself in a safe and confidential environment. Telephone 01332 785658 for more information Fundraising

We have once again had some wonderful support from the community and though we wish we could share them all, we only have room for a few. Thank you to everyone who supports Umbrella. Do you shop in the COOP?

Umbrella are one of charities to receive some funding to which co-op members are invited It has never been easier to make a to contribute , to do this you simply nominate donation to Umbrella—you can simply Umbrella as your chosen charity. The funding text UMBR04 £[amount] and send it to period is from September 2016 to April 2017. 70070. We will receive 100% of the So there is still time to nominate us if you haven't already, http://www.coop.co.uk/ Libby's joke: Why membership/local-community-fund/ did the turkey the money we receive will be To: cross the road? 70070 used to provide Family Support Because it activities. Thank you to UMBR04 was the £5 everyone who has already chickens day Nominated Umbrella, your support is appreciated.

Are you Charity Quiz Night for Umbrella thinking of Derby and Derbyshire booking a Friday 19th May 2017 holiday this year? If so, Come and have a great night out you can help And Umbrella at Support local children and young people the same with disabilities time.

Riviera Travel, based in Burton on Trent At: The Jubilee Club 155 Lane, Derbyshire, Derby, have generously agreed to donate 10%

Derby DE21 6LJ of the cost of a holiday to Umbrella to help us carry on with our work.

Doors open at 7.30pm for prompt start at 8.00pm So if you want to book your annual family Prize for the winning team! holiday or the experience of a lifetime, £3.00 per person why not contact them or check out the Maximum of 6 people in a team. Website https://umbrella.rivieratravel.co.uk. For more information or to book a table You must book online or by phone and must please contact mention Umbrella to get the 10% donation - [email protected] or ring Umbrella on Don't forget to mention Umbrella 01332 521229 when you book

Chris's joke: What's googles favourite number? I don't know, google it. 2nd March Carers in Derbyshire Celebration event, Post Mill Centre South Normanton 10:30am to 2pm Call 01773 743355 to book, light lunch included in this free event. 9th March School Exclusions Seminar, 7pm to 8.30pm The Farmhouse, presented by Andy Cutting who is the NAS Specialist and Alternative Provisions Advice Coordinator. To book a place, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSfSwtOllNQrrA5ZCg1YF8Kn3e3MuY2seYFuXdCGgQ9GdUtQpw/ viewform?c=0&w=1 9th March Behaviours that Challenge and Coping and Support workshop with Umbrella Delivered by Contact A Family 10am to 2:30pm, Shardlow Village Hall. Must be booked by calling 01332 785658 10th March School Exclusions Seminar, 9.30am to 11am The Farmhouse. To book a place, please visit the link above. 10th March Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice Annual Participation event. For Derbyshire Families. The Derbyshire Hotel, South Normanton,10am to 2pm with lunch, crèche and transport available, please call 01629 533666 15th March Derby Job Fair 10am to 2pm The Derby Theatre, Open to all not just those with disabilities. No need to book. 16th March Komplex Kidz (KITE team lead) Parent/Carer support group. 10am to 12 noon. Planned speaker TBA 17th March Derby City Parent Carer Forum Information and Signposting event, 11am to 2pm, The Great Northern, Station Road, Mickelover, DE3 9FB, Book by calling 07733500336 or emailing [email protected], Lunch provided. 19th March SpringFest 12noon to 4pm at Park, Derby, DE23 8FR,. Egg Decorating, Spring hat parade, Giant games, Craft and Bric a Brac stalls, pancake making and decorating. For further details call 07765 870266 or email [email protected]

23rd March Family Support, Breadsall Priory Spa Day, 09:30am to 3pm, £15.00 per person, with lunch and relaxation class included. Call 01332 785658 or email [email protected] to book. Places are limited, booking is essential 25th March Fundraising Fashion Show and Shopping Event In aid of Tegan’s Butterfield in Paradise. Your favourite brands, with up to 75% off. Roe Farm Community Centre Door open at 7pm. Tickets £5 advanced, £8 on the door, 11th April Swimming Family Fun with Umbrella Family Support Service. Please book by call 01332 521229 Other information

Accessible Walks this SPRING Derbyshire Dales, 1st Monday of the Month ‘Stoll and roll’ are fully accessible walks led by qualified walk leaders. Disabled parking, cafes and refreshment, picnic areas and accessible toilets are always available The walks are free and the pace is set by you! Wear appropriate shoes and check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

IMROVE YOUR HEALTH, EXLPORE THE DALES, SOCIALISE AND GET ACTIVE

For more information and to book your place phone Enable on 01246 599999 or contact Tom Whittaker on 07881 244805; email [email protected]

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Newlife takes specialist equipment donated by statutory services, charities and families. It is then refurbished and checked by qualified, experienced partner organisations and cleaned to meet MHRA guidelines. This operation creates a suite of specialist children’s disability equipment that is ‘ready to go’. Get a real bargain now. Newlife are offering some brilliant equipment at half price in a new clearance section. If you are interested in buying multiple items from their non-clearance items, they may offer a discount too. Contact Newlife on 01543 431465.

Please note that all the views expressed in the Umbrella Bulletin are not necessarily Umbrella views

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