People Directorate

Sefton’s Children’s CentresActivities for disabled children and children with

additional needs during Summer 2012

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsVisit to Knowsley Safari Park

Wednesday 25th July

10am – 4pm Booking is required by Wednesday 18th July

The coach will leave Linaker children’s Centre at 10am and return at 4pm. Children must be accompanied by a family member.

Visit to Blackpool Zoo Thursday30th August

9.30am – 4.30pm

Booking is required by Wednesday 18th July

The coach will leave Linaker Children’s Centre at 9.30 and return by 16:30. Children must be accompanied by a family member.

Visit to sensory touch Thursday 2nd August

1.30 –2.30pm2.30 – 3.30pm

Booking is required Sensory Touch has been booked exclusively for Early Support sessions. Please indicate which time slot you would prefer. Children must be accompanied by a family member, although additional staff are available for support.

Sensory Touch in Southport

Thursday 9th August

1.30 –2.30pm2.30 – 3.30pm

Booking is required Sensory Touch has been booked exclusively for Early Support sessions. Please indicate which time slot you would prefer. Children must be accompanied by a family member, although additional staff are available for support.

Early Support Music Session

Thursday 2nd August

10.30 – 11.30am

Booking is required Fun interactive music session

Early Support Music Session

Thursday 23rd August

10.30 – 11.30am

Booking is required Fun interactive music session

Use of the sensory room

Various dates and times available

A time that suits you

Booking is required When you book please let us know if it is your first visit, or if you require additional support so we can ensure a member of staff is available to introduce you to the space and equipment etc.

All activities are free of charge for families. Many of these activities are funded by Sefton Council via the Aiming High for Disabled Children’s Project .

Activities are primarily designed for disabled children of 5 and under and their families, including their siblings. As you will see below, some sessions can cater for children up to the ages of 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any queries, please contact the Centre concerned.

Linaker Children’s Centre, Sefton Street, Southport (Linaker Street Entrance), PR8 5DB. Tel: 01704 532 343. Email: childrenscentre@linakermail.co.uk

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 poundsAccess to a sensory room (booking required).Access to outside space.Wheelchair accessible transport for the outings to Knowlsey and Blackpool. Mini bus that is not

wheel chair accessible for visits to Jake’s Sensory World.

Parenting 2000, The Lodge, Mornington Rd, Southport. PR9 0TS. Tel: 01704 380 047 Email: ccadmin.parenting2000@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsVisit to Jake’s Sensory World at Netherton Activity Centre, Glovers Lane, Netherton. L30 3TL.

Friday 31st July 12– 1.30pm Booking is required The whole of Jake’s Sensory World has been booked exclusively for our families. Children must be accompanied by a family member, although additional Parenting staff are available for support.

Freshfield Children’s Centre, Watchyward Lane, Formby. L37 3JT. Tel: 01704 876 567. Email: CCAdmin.Freshfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsUse of the sensory room

Various dates and times available

A time that suits you.

Booking is required When you book please let us know if it is your first visit, or if you require additional support so we can ensure a member of staff is available to introduce you to the space and equipment etc.

Hudson Children’s Centre, Moorhey Road, Maghull, L31 5LE. Tel: 0151 531 0117. Email: CCAdmin.Freshfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsReach Out Group Mondays

school holidays

*Hudson Children’s Centre is closed on 23rd July 2012.

1-3pm Booking is not required

A play session for disabled children and children with additional needs. Lots of activities and fun for disabled children and their families. Disabled children and their siblings are welcome up to the ages of 12.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds.Whole family welcome, including siblings up to the ages of 19. Wheelchair accessible.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 poundsAccess to a sensory roomWheel chair access.Access to outside space.Whole family welcome, including siblings up to the ages of 11.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 poundsWheel chair access.Access to outside space.Whole family welcome, sessions designed for children with additional needs and their siblings up to the ages of 12.

Waterloo Children’s Centre, Crosby Road North, Waterloo. L22 0LD. Tel: 0151 928 6539 Email: ccadmin.waterloo@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsSpecial Time Together play scheme.

Tuesdays - 24th July, 31st July, 7th August, and 14th August

10am – 12pm Not required Play session for families with disabled children.

Visit to Jake’s Sensory World at Netherton Activity Centre, Glovers Lane. Netherton. L30 3TL.

Tuesdays - 24th, 31st July and 7th and 14th August.

2-4pm

14th August will be 10am– 12pm

Booking is required Meet us there to enjoy the large sensory space together.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 poundsAccess to a sensory roomWheel chair access.Access to outside space.Whole family welcome, sessions designed for children with additional needs and their siblings up to the ages of 12.

Valewood Children’s Centre, Valewood Primary School, Sherwood Avenue, Crosby. L23 7YG. Tel: 0151 924 0483

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsUse of the sensory room.

Thursdays - 26th July, 2nd and 9th and 16th August

1-3pm Yes Play session for families with disabled children.

Together Time Thursday 26th July, 2nd and 9th and 16th August

1-3pm Drop in Meet us there to enjoy the large sensory space together.

Chester Zoo Trip Tuesday 21st August

10am-3pm Yes Day trip to Chester Zoo for families with disabled children. Please let us know how many seats you need on the coach at the time of booking and bring a packed lunch.

Shy Lowan Visit Tuesday 28th August

1-4pm Yes An opportunity to groom, ride, and feed the horses.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 poundsLarge bathroom space with wet room and shower.Adult sized bed for changing older children.Access to a sensory room, with mobile hoist.Wheel chair access.Whole family welcome, sessions designed for children with additional needs and their siblings up to the ages of 11.We provide respite during school holidays.

The Grange Children’s Centre Stonyfield, Netherton. L30 0QS. Tel: 0151 924 2721. Email: ccfamily@grange.schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsStay and Play session for children’ with additional needs and their families.

Wednesdays 1st August8th August15th August22nd August

2-4pm No booking required but if you would like reminders or more info including update on swimming session etc please contact Debbie on 0151 924 2721

1st Outdoor play session with den making activities 8th Cooking session with Gavin from “what’s cooking”15th As part of our 10am -4pm healthy fun day we have arts and crafts, make your own healthy snack, get a health check and see the animals.We have arranged for children with additional needs to have sole access to the animals between 15:00 and 16:00. You are of course welcome for the whole day.22nd Possible swimming sessions (to be confirmed).

Springwell Park Children’s Centre, Menai Road, Bootle. L20 6PG. Tel: 0151 288 6055 / 07973 457872 Email: ccadmin.springwellpark@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsSpecialist play session for families with children with additional needs.

Wednesdays 10am – 12pm Not required Play session for families with disabled children.

Use of the sensory room..

Various dates and times available.

A time that suits you.

Yes When you book please let us know if it is your first visit, or if you require additional support so we can ensure a member of staff is available to introduce you to the space and equipment etc.

Access to a sensory roomWheel chair access.Access to outside space.Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds.Wheel chair access.Access to outside space.Access to a sensory room.Sessions are designed for younger children with additional needs of the ages of 8 and under. Whole family welcome, including siblings of any age.

Seaforth Children’s Centre, Caradoc Road, Seaforth. L21 4NB. Tel: 0151 286 7807

Session Date / Day Time Booking DetailsUse of the sensory room.

Various dates and times available

A time that suits you

Yes When you book please let us know if it is your first visit, or if you require additional support so we can ensure a member of staff is available to introduce you to the space and equipment etc.

Changing facilities for children up to the weight of 50 pounds.Wheel chair access.Access to a sensory room.

These activities and sessions have been especially designed for children with additional needs and their families. There are many more inclusive sessions and activities in the Children’s Centre’s you may enjoy. Speak with your local Children’s Centre to get their full timetable, and let them know if you need any additional support.

To book, or to ask any questions about the sessions please contact the Children’s Centre concerned. For any general comments, concerns, or ideas please contact Kate Hurn at Sefton Carers Centre on 0151 288 6063.

July 2012

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