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Parent and Child Group |
The Parent and Child service enables parents/carers/family members gain a greater understanding of how motor disorder affects their child and helps them encourage their child to achieve greater independence with the leadership and advice of one conductor in the group.
All aspects of the child's development are addressed. Planning and recording of progress are guided by the Principles of CE combined with the Birth to Three Matters Framework, establishing the early building blocks in preparation for the Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum.
The Centre's Parent and Child group is a member of Scope's School for Parents Network. |
Aims
The session aims to:
• Create a happy and secure environment for the children and parent in order that they enjoy learning together.
• Help families understand their child's particular needs and assist bonding.
• Promote independence, social and daily living skills. |
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• Advise parents of appropriate techniques, games and toys to encourage the development of social and play skills.
• Help parents prepare their child for the most appropriate nursery education by introducing the child to pre-nursery curriculum. (Birth to Three Matters Framework).
• Provide an opportunity to move up to the Nursery setting in the Rainbow Centre which is registered with OFSTED and has been awarded "Outstanding" grades in all areas of development in both 2005 and 2006 consecutively. • Provide opportunities to meet other parents of children with special needs.
• Liaise with other professionals.
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Attendance
The Parent and Child Service offers placement for children aged from 1-3 years together with their parents/carers/families. The duration of the group is 2½ hours. The child's attendance depends upon its age and ability and may be up to 5 days per week. The size of the group may vary each day to a maximum of 6 places depending on the ability/needs of the children attending.
Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12.30pm.
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Individual Sessions |
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Babies and some children will benefit from individually tailored sessions. Here children work towards age-appropriate goals during the sessions, accompanied by their parent or carer. |
Aims
The session aims to:
• Create a happy and secure environment for the children and parents in order that they enjoy learning.
• Help families understand their child's particular needs and assist bonding.
• Develop and promote independence, social and daily living skills. |
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• Advise parents of appropriate techniques, games and toys to encourage the development of social and play skills.
• Provide an opportunity for children and parents to learn the main principles of CE on a one- to-one basis with a Conductor in preparation for moving into a group environment for the next stage of their child's development.
• Liaise with professionals.
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Preparation for Parent and Child Group |
A one hour long session which prepares children for a smooth transition into the Parent and Child Group. This preparation group enables parents/carers/ families to gain basic knowledge of CE and work harmoniously with their children toward their individual goals accompanied by a maximum of two peers within the group. The group is supported by two qualified conductors.
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Aims
The session aims to:
• Create a happy and secure environment for the children and parents in order that they enjoy learning together.
• Help families understand their child's particular needs.
• Develop and promote independence, social and daily living skills. |
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• Advise parents of appropriate techniques, games and toys to encourage the development of social and play skills.
• Provide an opportunity for children and parents to learn the main principles of CE, in preparation for moving on to a two hour long group session for the next step of their child's development.
• Provide an opportunity to meet and work alongside other parents of children with special needs.
• Liaise with other professionals.
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Attendance
Children can attend on a weekly basis. Days and times are agreed with the lead conductor
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The Ramblers |
This group deals specifically with the needs of active, able children with motor impairment, who have the potential to become fully functional children in all areas of development. Disabilities could become minimal if children learned early on how to make the best use of the whole body. |
Aims
The session aims to:
• Create a happy and secure environment for the children and parent in order that they enjoy learning together.
• Help families understand their child's particular needs and to work together harmoniously to achieve specific skills by putting the emphasis on play and lots of fun! Skills learned cover:
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• Physical
• Emotional
• Social
• Communication
• Cognitive
• Self help
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• Advise parents of appropriate techniques, games and toys to encourage the development of social and play skills.
• Provide advice and support on the management of daily activities and routine. Examples are to establish feeding, toileting and dressing routines.
• Encourage the development of personality to achieve:
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• Activity
• Problem solving
• Self expression
• Spontaneity
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• Prepare children for a smooth transition to their local playgroup or nursery. Some sessions may take place offsite. For example, local playgrounds, playgroups, activity centres and supermarkets.
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Attendance
The Rambler service offers placement for children aged 2-5 years together with their parents/carers/families. The one hour long session may be individual or set within a small group supported by one conductor.
Days and times are agreed during the assessment. |
