This service offers after school and holiday play schemes to children who are attending special schools aged between 4 -19 years. The play schemes run every school holiday and the After School Clubs during term time only.
The Play Project is divided into 4-13 years age group and 14-19 years age group.
The age 4-13 Play scheme and After School Club is run by Susan Samuels.
The age 14-19 group is run by Davina Harding.
The Play Project staff work with children and young people who have a wide range of disabilities, each child has a registration booklet which enables staff to create an individual care plan with parents and careers. The scheme offers a high ratio of staff to child, depending on the individual level of need.
The age 4-13 Play scheme is split into 5 groups. Each group is usually offered 1 day per week and has between 10-12 places on each activity.
The Sunshine Group.-The Sunshine group is for children aged 4-9 with severe learning difficulties and profound disabilities.
The seahorse Group.-The Seahorse group is for children aged 10-13 with severe learning difficulties.
The Starfish Group.-The Starfish group is also for children aged 10-13 with severe learning difficulties.
Moderate learning difficulty group(as yet un named but watch this space!)- This group is for children aged 7-9 who have a moderate learning difficulty.
After school Club-The After School Club for children aged 4-13 is on Monday evening 4pm to 5.45pm during term time and is based at Doncaster Mencap on Thorne Road.
The age 14-19 Play scheme is split into 4 groups. Each group is usually offered 1 day per week and has between 10-12 places on each activity.
The Dolphins-The Dolphins is a group for young people aged 14-19 years with severe learning difficulties.
The Sharks-The Sharks is a group for young people aged 14-19 years who also have a severe learning difficulty.
Moderate learning difficulty group-This group is for young people aged between 10-16 who have a moderate learning difficulty.
After School Club- The After School Club is for young people aged 14-19 with severe learning difficulties. It runs on Monday evening 4pm to 5.45pm during term time and is based at the Doncaster Mencap on Thorne Road.
There's lots of things to do and places to go, including:
Sensory activities Craft work, painting
Parachute games. Music
Stories Baking
Sports Trips to the Seaside,Theme Parks,Zoo, Cinema
Walks and Rambles Pantomimes and Musicals
Visit to a Farm, Quad Biking Archery
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The two Senior Staff at Play scheme and After School Club are trained in administering various types of medication as well as procedures such as Gastrostomy Tube feeds. We work with children who have a wide range of disabilities and each child has a registration booklet, which enables Care Plans to be developed with the parent and carer.
The scheme has always been able to offer a high staff to child ratio; depending on the individual child's needs.
Support is on offer from the Children's Disability and Health Team's Nursing Advisor, John Monahan. Also, Sandall Wood's Jackie Cartlidge is a very valued member of the play team.
The Holiday Play scheme costs an average of £3,000.00 per week to run.
As a positive step towards sustainability, we have consulted with parents and carers regarding the future development of the scheme, who were happy to make a financial contribution.
As a result we ask for donations of up to:
£5.00 per day activity or trip.
£2.00 for after school clubs.
£2.00 for evening activities eg theatre or pantomime.
An important part of the play project is regular consultations with parents and carers. About four years ago a Parent's Steering Group was set up, and provides:
Informal meetings with parents and carers of children who attend the Play schemes and after school club.
Updates from Susan and Davina on issues, future events or activities.
Opportunities for parents and carers to feedback on events and give input on future development.
An opportunity to meet other parents and carers.
The group meets about once each school term at various locations around Doncaster.
To join contact Davina or Susan on 01302 735871 or use the details at the top of this page.
