Our Partners
The Aiming High team at Rutland County Council have managed children/young people with disabilities and their families in Rutland since 2010.
They are committed to supporting families in many ways, including improving access to short breaks, providing support networks, improving access to childcare, working with other organisations to im
The Aiming High team at Rutland County Council have managed children/young people with disabilities and their families in Rutland since 2010.
They are committed to supporting families in many ways, including improving access to short breaks, providing support networks, improving access to childcare, working with other organisations to improve services, increasing parent participation and developing appropriate services for the future.
The Short Breaks scheme provide opportunities for disabled children to spend time away from their primary carers and provide parents/carers with a valuable break away from their responsibilities to re- charge their batteries. A short break ranges from an hour at an activity to a weekend away.
The aims of the Short Breaks Scheme is to meet the individual needs and interests of children and young people who require additional support to either access or engage in leisure activities (also referred to as "short breaks").
Rutland Parent Carer Voice aka RPCV are a group of dedicated parents and carers of children aged from 0-25 with a disability or special educational need who live in Rutland.
They volunteer their time and are committed to help improve the quality of the lives of families dealing with all kinds of disabilities and additional needs.
Their fo
Rutland Parent Carer Voice aka RPCV are a group of dedicated parents and carers of children aged from 0-25 with a disability or special educational need who live in Rutland.
They volunteer their time and are committed to help improve the quality of the lives of families dealing with all kinds of disabilities and additional needs.
Their forum is the official voice representing all of Rutland's parents and Carers.
They work along side Rutland County Council, health professionals and education organisations. This ensures that the services that Rutland County Council plans and delivers meet the needs of disabled children and their families.
RPCV aim to promote parent participation, providing the opportunity to talk about and make positive changes to the service our children receive in Rutland.
Sunflowers
SENDIASS Rutland Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service Rutland is a service that offers free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) who are concerned about their child/young
SENDIASS Rutland Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service Rutland is a service that offers free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) who are concerned about their child/young person's educational progress.
Children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND who are concerned about the educational progress they are making or the support they are receiving
SENDIASS Rutland can offer advice and information on key issues such as:
- School support and special educational provision
- Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans
- Local policy, practice and the Local Offer
- Social care and health in relation to a young person’s SEND
They can also provide practical support with tasks such as:
- Helping you to understand complex documents and reports
- Listening to your views and concerns and supporting you to clarify your thoughts
- Supporting you to complete paperwork
- Putting you in touch with relevant agencies - Attending meetings with you to ensure your views are heard.
Sunflowers
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Sunflowers
Sunflowers, affectionately known as “Sunnies’, is a self-funding, weekly support group for parents and carers who have a child with additional needs.
These needs are very varied, but all just as important to these families.
The group is primarily a chance for parents and carers to meet, make new friends, support each other and have the
Sunflowers, affectionately known as “Sunnies’, is a self-funding, weekly support group for parents and carers who have a child with additional needs.
These needs are very varied, but all just as important to these families.
The group is primarily a chance for parents and carers to meet, make new friends, support each other and have the opportunity to ask for advice.
The families that attend have a child aged 0-5 who may have additional needs or is the sibling of an older child with additional needs, as we recognise that these parents/carers still need to access the support network.
The children come with their parents/carers to enjoy a swim in the pool, with extra help available to make this possible, followed by opportunities to play and learn in a safe and understanding environment. educational progress.
Children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND who are concerned about the educational progress they are making or the support they are receiving
SENDIASS Rutland can offer advice and information on key issues such as:
- School support and special educational provision
- Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plans
- Local policy, practice and the Local Offer
- Social care and health in relation to a young person’s SEND
They can also provide practical support with tasks such as:
- Helping you to understand complex documents and reports
- Listening to your views and concerns and supporting you to clarify your thoughts
- Supporting you to complete paperwork
- Putting you in touch with relevant agencies - Attending meetings with you to ensure your views are heard.
Useful Links
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LLR Carers Centre - claspthecarerscentre.org.uk
Peppers - A safe place peppersrutland.co.uk
Adhd | ADHD Solutions | England
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spectrumautismgroup/
Little Miracles - littlemiraclescharity.org.uk
Melton Mencap | Enhancing the lives of those with a learning disability
Menphys | Charity for disabled children
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LLR Carers Centre - claspthecarerscentre.org.uk
Peppers - A safe place peppersrutland.co.uk
Adhd | ADHD Solutions | England
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spectrumautismgroup/
Little Miracles - littlemiraclescharity.org.uk
Melton Mencap | Enhancing the lives of those with a learning disability
Menphys | Charity for disabled children
Independent Provider special of educational needs advice
Testimonials
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"Had a fabulous swimming lesson today. When I asked if he’d like to come back next week he said “yes, a googolplex times”."
Parent
"Fab sessions, thank you, they’re a lifeline! Thank you, we always have lots of fun at these sessions."
Parent
"The RRFSC Stay and Play sessions are fantastic. They offer an opportunity for children with addi
"Had a fabulous swimming lesson today. When I asked if he’d like to come back next week he said “yes, a googolplex times”."
Parent
"Fab sessions, thank you, they’re a lifeline! Thank you, we always have lots of fun at these sessions."
Parent
"The RRFSC Stay and Play sessions are fantastic. They offer an opportunity for children with additional needs to interact with other children in the school holidays without having to brave for example a busy soft play which many of the children would find too overwhelming. Families who have children with SEND can feel trapped in the school holidays so these sessions also give parents a chance to get out with their children. There’s usually activities like painting, cooking & plenty of toys out to play with - the children really enjoy it!"
Parent
"I don’t mind admitting that I don’t remember the last time that a group play activity was that un-stressful and actually enjoyed by all of us."
Parent
"I just wanted to say thank you to RRFSC for organising the swimming lessons. A’s confidence in the water has grown tremendously over the last month. Yesterday he had no arm bands on and then Ben took the floats out of his suit too! ..... He used to spend the entire time in a pool clinging to us so it means the world to us to see how well he’s doing."
Parent of 3 year old
"The activities offered are great and make a real impact because they give B the opportunity to do things he possibly wouldn’t do otherwise and he has built up a group of people he knows who come to the same activities. Thank you."
Mother of autistic son
"Thank you for making me feel so welcome this morning. Apologies for blubbering, lol. I look forward to coming along to future meetings."
Mother after first visit
"The staff are very friendly and don’t talk down to A or treat her like an idiot."
Parent of a teenager attending riding lessons