Services for children with learning disabilities in Scarborough
In order to provide respite for families, we provide 1:1 or 2:1 care and support for their children and for young people from 5 to 25 years of age, when they complete their transition from children’s to adults' services.
Group activities after school, at weekends and in school holidays
There are three different age groups:
- Adventurers (5-11 years)
- Buccaneers (11-16 years)
- Explorers (16-25 years)
The varied activities they undertake include:
- Using our on-site sensory room
- Visits to parks and attractions
- Indoor and outdoor games
- Music and craft activities
- Going to the beach
- Visits to forests and play farms
- Barbecues and picnics
Group activities at school, after school and on weekends
In Explorers, there is an increasing focus on developing choice-making skills and independence in preparation for leaving school, going to college or moving into supported living away from home.
The young people are involved in planning the activities, making their own meals and developing their lifeskills.
Flexible care for children and young people
These are tailored packages of 1:1 or 2:1 personalised care and support for individual children/young people and can be provided in their own homes, at our centre or in the community. Typically, service users receiving this person-centred care and support might receive assistance with:
• Personal care such as bathing and getting ready for school
• Having their tea and getting ready for bed
• The safe administration of their medication
• Helping families to access healthcare appointments
• Opportunities to socialise with their peers
• Personal care such as bathing and getting ready for school
• Having their tea and getting ready for bed
• The safe administration of their medication
• Helping families to access healthcare appointments
• Opportunities to socialise with their peers
Scarborough & District Mencap supports children with learning disabilities in North Yorkshire.
For details, call on 01723 374 819