October - November Planner 2015
Social support outcomes
Improved language, communication and
interactive skills
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Improved social skills to develop sustainable
friendships and networks
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Practical social skills and tools to function in
society
Emotional well-being and behavioural development
Increased levels of confidence, self-esteem and resilience
Increased feeling of being valued and accepted
Reduced negative behavior at home and improved sleep
patterns
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Increased tolerance and understanding of other people’s
abilities and disabilities
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Choice 1: Lego games
Choice 2: Hortic – end of season
gardening
Choice 3: 5th Nov – help make
things to sell at our Christmas
craft fair
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Celebrating some of the
achievements of
Thomley’s young
people. Look out for
your name!
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Book a ½ hour slot to have a friendly chat with
our senior youth worker Anna about any issues
you may be having. (If you want to give her a
heads up on the topic, she can dig out some
information for you too.)
Learning through play and informal education
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Increased engagement in positive, purposeful activities which are fun and educational
Curriculum practiced in real situations (e.g. language, numeracy, literacy, science, physical development & citizenship
Choice 1: 27.10.15 – Sports
workshop
Choice 2: Nature walk
Choice Sensory stepping
stones
Choice 4: Parachute games
Choice 4: *Go-karting
Physical development
Increased access to
health
enhancing
opportunities
through
inclusive
sport and physical
exercise
o Greater awareness of
healthy
lifestyle
choices
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Widened horizons, inspiring personal goals and future aspirations
Increased knowledge of specific skills which are extended at home (e.g. horticulture and riding a bike)
Choice 1: Salt dough
Choice 5: Hama beads
Choice 2: Scented painting
Choice 6: Natural room scents
Choice 3: Coffee bean art
Choice 7. Textured sewing
Choice 4: Tinfoil pictures
Choice 8. Halloween crafts
Don’t forget our team are willing and able to
adapt physical activities to suit an individual.
Increased opportunity to play and be themselves, free from the responsibilities of caring or judgement of others
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Increased opportunity to socialize with friends and develop friendships
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Greater opportunity to spend quality time with parents and disabled siblings
SPECIAL EVENTS
Life Skills Outcomes
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Life skills practiced in a safe environment before confronting alternative environments
Increased independence and confidence to make choices, to be more adventurous and take measured risks
Choice 1*: Spaghetti hotdogs
Choice 2*: Crumble
Choice 3*: Doughnut decorating
Choice 4* Egg in bread
Choice 5*: Healthy food bracelets
*These activities will require booking at least two days before your Thomley visit.
Soundabout workshop, Saturday 3rd October
Gaming Wagon, Saturday 10th October
Teenage/Adult day, Thursday 29th October
Woodwork with Paul, Thursday 29th October
Science experiments, Friday 30th October