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Information For Parents and Carers
This page is dedicated to families with disabled children and teenagers. Here, you can find our policy documents and information about other relevant services.
If you have any information you feel may be helpful to other families, then please share it with us by messaging us on Facebook or Twitter or emailing office@lwca.co.uk.
Useful Services and Resources
Do you know of a service that could be beneficial to our families? Contact office@lwca.co.uk with your suggestion.
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West Yorkshire Children’s Additional Needs Network (WY CANN) – A network of organisations working with children with additional needs, their families and their carers.
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Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme (ASAS) Directory – a directory of services and information for people with disabilities.
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Silent Solution Awareness Campaign – A campaign raising awareness of the ‘Silent Solution’ when dialling 999 – if you’re unable to speak, press 55 and the police will know it’s an emergency.
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Relationship Matters – raising awareness of the impact on parental conflict on children, providing support and advice and signposting families who need support.
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Contact’s Guides to Preparing for Adult Life – a list of guides to help families with disabled children prepare their child for adult life.
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Twinkl SEND Resources – Special Educational Needs and Disability learning resources and activities.
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The Sensory Projects – Sensory learning resources for children and young people.
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Cerebral Palsy Guide – Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organisation dedicated to educating individuals and families about Cerebral Palsy and other birth injuries. They have put together a resource for parents and caregivers to provide answers and support.
COVID-19 Resources
The team at Weekenders have been keeping an eye out for fun activities and resources to help keep your family both physically and mentally well while having to social distance and/or self isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have any ideas or resources you think would benefit families, please contact office@lwca.co.uk with your suggestion.
Information and Support
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Leeds City Council Support Helpline – A helpline for people who are unable to leave the house due to self-isolation. Call 0113 376 0330 or text 07480 632 471.
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MindWell’s Coronavirus Hub – a hub of resources, videos and information to help people in Leeds take care of their mental health at this challenging time.
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MindMate: Resources for parents & carers during the coronavirus outbreak
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Mencap’s COVID-19 Resources – Mencap has a page of information and resources about COVID-19 for people with learning disabilities.
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#Covibook – A book to enable discussions about COVID-19 with children.
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EHCP Changes – Information about EHCP changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MindMate Leeds – Information on taking care of your mental wellbeing.
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Playmobil: ROBert explains Coronavirus to children – A fun and informative video to help children learn about Coronavirus.
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Caring Dads Quick Clips – Quick video clips covering a range of topics including parenting strategies, calming exercises and play.
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Coronavirus Information in Different Languages – A YouTube playlist with Coronavirus information in different languages.
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Supporting Children with Learning Disability/ASD – Coping with COVID-19 Isolation
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Leeds SENDIASS Parent/Carer COVID-19 Resources – A list of different SEND resources.
Activities
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PE with Joe Wickes (The Body Coach) – A free playlist of workouts for families.
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Audible by Amazon – Audible are currently offering free children’s audio books.
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Scouts Great Indoors – Scouts have some great ideas to bring the ‘Great Outdoors’ indoors.
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Get Kids Cooking with Jamie Oliver – Recipes to help children learn cooking skills.
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Myleene’s Music Klass – Free YouTube videos to help children learn about music.
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DDMIX Daily Shake Ups with Darcey Bussell – A weekly dance class on Friday’s at 9:30am on DDMIX’s Facebook live feed.
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What’s in Molly’s Suitcase? – Fun and educational videos for pupils with special needs.
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What’s the Pot? Growing Pea Shoots – A video from The Conservation Volunteers showing children how to grow pea shoots.
Feedback
We always welcome feedback about our services and website. Please email office@lwca.co.uk if you would like to give feedback. We also conduct an annual survey to give families an opportunity to share their thoughts.
Parents and carers are welcome to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM) every year. Please keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for the date of the next AGM.