Working to improve the quality of life for disabled children, young
people and their families in Derby City and Southern Derbyshire
March 2017 Bulletin
Umbrella has been made aware that Derby City Council 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;
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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.
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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.
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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) .
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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
Young Adults INDE Project
Jacob's joke : Why did the
doughnut go to the dentist?
Because it needed a filling!!
We all met up to go for a pub meal at the Markeaton 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 Quad 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.
Check out Umbrellas New Website www.umbrella.uk.net
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
group please contact Nicola Green on 01332
521229 or email [email protected]
Jenni's Joke: What do you call a
chicken looking at a salad?
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
to contribute , to do this you simply nominate
Umbrella as your chosen charity. The funding
period is from September 2016 to April 2017.
So there is still time to nominate us if you
haven't already, http://www.coop.co.uk/
membership/local-community-fund/
the money we receive will be
used to provide Family Support
activities. Thank you to
everyone who has already
Nominated Umbrella, your
support is appreciated.
Charity Quiz Night for Umbrella
Derby and Derbyshire
Friday 19th May 2017
Come and have a great night out
And
Support local children and young people
with disabilities
At: The Jubilee Club
155 Chaddesden Lane, Derbyshire, Derby,
Derby DE21 6LJ
Doors open at 7.30pm for prompt
start at 8.00pm
Prize for the winning team!
£3.00 per person
Maximum of 6 people in a team.
For more information or to book a table
please contact
[email protected] or ring
Umbrella on
01332 521229
It has never been easier to make a
donation to Umbrella—you can simply
text UMBR04 £[amount] and send it to
70070. We will receive 100% of the
Libby's joke: Why
did the turkey
cross the road?
Because it
was the
chickens day
To:
70070
UMBR04
£5
Are you
thinking of
booking a
holiday this
year? If so,
you can help
Umbrella at
the same
time.
Riviera Travel, based in Burton on Trent
have generously agreed to donate 10%
of the cost of a holiday to Umbrella to
help us carry on with our work.
So if you want to book your annual family
holiday or the experience of a lifetime,
why not contact them or check out the
Website
https://umbrella.rivieratravel.co.uk.
You must book online or by phone and must
mention Umbrella to get the 10% donation Don't forget to mention Umbrella
when you book
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.
Chris's joke: What's
googles favourite
number?
I don't know, google it.
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 Arboretum 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]
Don't miss it - 50% off
specialist equipment!
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
Umbrella Information Office
Umbrella
The Ronnie MacKeith Child
Development Centre
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby DE22 3NE
Umbrella House
64 Birdcage Walk
Mackworth
Derby
DE22 4LD
Telephone/Fax 01332 785658
Telephone 01332 521229
Website www.umbrella.uk.net
Email—[email protected]
Registered Charity No 1150203
Company Registration No 07804108