February half term playschemes
Both Mencap and Rose Road are running playschemes for children with special needs this half term. They are very popular so places are limited but if you miss out this time you may be able to get a space for Easter. For more information contact them on the number below.
Mencap (for children with learning disabilities aged 5-19): 023 8058 4088
Rose Road (for children with all disabilities aged 5-16): 023 8072 1210
Could a Smartcities card save you money?
Smartcities is a multifunctional card which will allow you to access a number of different services and products with just one card. It can be your bus pass, donor card, library card, leisure card or your ID card.
If your child is in receipt of Disability Learning Allowance (DLA), or you can provide a letter from the Southampton City Council's Day Services/Learning Disabilities Team/Jigsaw confirming that he/she has a Learning Disability or is registered with the Sensory Services team as being profoundly/severely deaf, without speech, blind or partially sighted then it is likely they are eligible for a free bus pass.
Don't forget, even if you usually get your child around in a car, a bus pass can also have a companion element assigned to it (only for children on high mobility or high care DLA) and can then be used by carers (who travel free) to take the child to an activity or as a fun ride around the city for children that enjoy a bus ride.
For more information please call Katherine Kerr on 023 8083 2069 / 0800 169 8833. If you need help filling out the form then please ask. If you'd like to read more about Smartcities please see www.smartcities.co.uk
Hampshire Autistic Society (HAS)
HAS run coffee mornings throughout the year in Bursledon, Millbrook, and Townhill. There is also support for parents at Thornhill Primary School, St. Marks School in Shirley and Upper Shirley High School clusters.
For more details and upcoming dates, please speak to the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) or contact Jackie Harvey and Katie Brown at HAS: jackie.harvey@has.org.uk or katie.brown@has.org.uk
Fun4You - Now for children who are hearing impaired from 0-11 years old
Fun4You is going to JJ's World of Fun Indoor Play Centre and would love you to come along and join in with the fun! The activity day will be held on March 10th from 1.30-4pm and will include a buffet - all for £2.50 per child!
Fun4You is for children aged 0-11 who are deaf or hearing impaired. Brothers, sisters, friends and children of deaf adults are welcome too. Parents can drop off their children or stay and join in with the fun and meet other parents.
Don't forget to take full advantage of the Sonus one to one support which is completely free. Sonus can supply a support worker to help with communication and make sure your child is confidently included into their chosen activity.
For more information, contact Crissy Dommett at Sonus on: 023 8022 0225
Southampton City Council
