CHSWG Parents as Partners

Parents as Partners Flyer Norwich July 15 (3).pdf by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

London Marathon Helpers - NDCS

The National Deaf Children’s Society is looking for volunteers to come and cheer on our 70 runners at the London Marathon.  You will be stationed at mile 25, just outside a pub and opposite the Houses of Parliament, right where our exhausted runners need us most to spur them onto the finish line! We will keep you motivated with lots of chocolate and water.  If you are interested please contact Katie Burr at NDCS on katie.burr@ndcs.org.uk for more information.

National Deaf Children Society’s new project ‘Raising the Bar’!

This month the National Deaf Children Society’s new project ‘Raising the Bar’! was launched.

 

"Raising the Bar aims to raise expectations of what deaf children and young people can achieve in dancing and music. Ten lucky winners of our new competition will be invited to attend a 2 day masterclass in Birmingham in May at The Birmingham REP Theatre led by leading deaf, dance and music professionals; Billy Read and Ava M Blake from Defmotion, Danny Lane from Music and the Deaf and Ruth Montgomery, deaf flautist.

 

The second day of the Raising the Bar masterclass will result in a showcase. The event will be filmed and this will be part of a new toolkit of resources for dance and music professionals. " NDCS

 

The competition runs from 12 January until 22 February.

More information about the competition can be found at www.ndcs.org.uk/raisingthebar.

For young people, click here.

 

Entrants must be:

·        - 8-16 years old

·        - Deaf

·        - Resident in the UK

·        -  Available to attend the masterclass in Birmingham on 24 & 25 May 2015 (Sunday and
           bank holiday Monday)

   -  Submit a 1-2 minute film ‘snapshot’ of what you can do.

A full set of terms and conditions can be found on the entry page: www.buzz.org.uk/raisingthebar.

 

If there are any questions or queries contact me2@ndcs.org.uk.

NDCS Newly Identified Weekend - Norwich - March 2015

Norwich Newly Identified Weekend Mar 2015 by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

Weekend for Families with Pre-school Deaf Children - Norwich

Below are the details from the NDCS for an upcoming families weekend:

"This weekend is an opportunity for families from across the country to spend a relaxing and informative few days in the company of other families who all have at least one thing in common – they have a pre-school child with a hearing loss. The weekend, which will begin with families arriving on Friday evening, will be led by experienced NDCS staff and guest speakers will join us for specialist sessions.
The topics covered will include:

• Schools/Education
• Positive Parenting
• Real life experiences
• Communication
• Play

We even take all your little ones off your hands during the day. They will be cared for by a mobile crèche company and take part in a range of activities. Accommodation and meals are all included.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the NDCS family weekend. It will keep us thinking positive thoughts for our deaf children. It’s nice to hear other people’s stories so you don’t feel totally alone.”
To book a place at this event please download and return the booking form to us as soon as possible. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
This is a NDCS event that hearing family may attend.

Venue Holiday Inn Norwich North, Cromer Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6JA

Age range: 2.5 - 4 years
Price: Free
Start: 19 Sep 2014 @ 17:00
End: 21 Sep 2014 @ 14:00

Contact: Event Organiser, NDCS, Vincent House, Quay Place, 92-93 Edward Street, Birmingham
B1 2RA Email: events@ndcs.org.uk Phone: 0121 234 9832  Fax: 0121 233 9575"

http://events.ndcs.org.uk/index.php?ref=E5312F77706C2C

NDCS resources: Preventing bullying in deaf children and young people

This week NDCS published new resources to support young people, families and professionals with the difficult issue of bullying.   NDCS also to provide advice and support to parents and deaf young people.

The resources are free to download – just click on the links below:

resources for young people
resources for parents
resources for professionals

Alternatively, you can order copies from the NDCS Freephone Helpline at 0800 0880 800 or by email at helpline@ndcs.org.uk.

NDCS: One day event - Loughborough - July

Helping Hands Sports Outreach Event Publicity Flyer by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Information Event

NDCS run various free events. If you are aged 8-18 years and would be keen to learn more about activities in the summer holidays where you can meet new friends, have fun and not feel bored then come along to the NDCS Information Event on 10th May at Jack Hunt School in Peterborough.

Jack Hunt Outreach Poster Updated by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Youth Events Information Day Peterborough

Check out the information event below

Jack Hunt Outreach Poster Updated by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition

The Tennis Foundation are hosting a Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition! Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Tennis Competition Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Saturday 3 May 2014 10am to 3pm Ages 5+ Just £5 (including lunch)! All abilities welcome! Coaching will be provided by a team of licensed LTA coaches trained to coach deaf players.  Please book in advance. To book a place or for more information please contact: Kirsty Thomson, Tennis Foundation Kirsty.thomson@tennisfoundation.org.uk 0208 487 7068

Deaf Tennis Coaching Clinic and Competition by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NDCS Child Protection video information

This month 'Fingersmiths' completed their 'Frozen' tour at Peterborough's Key Theatre. If you feel you wish to understand more about Child Protection issues highlighted in the performance, have a look at these videos which NDCS  produced last year.

My Life, My Health Campaign

Last month PDDCS members attended the launch of the NDCS YAB's latest campaign 'My Life, My Health'.  The members were very pleased to bump into Richard Webb-Stevens, a motorcycle paramedic who works to improve ambulance care for the deaf community

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) have created these supporting videos to put the campaign objectives in context.

NDCS Consultation day for young people with experience of living in care

NDCS are holding a free event in Birmingham for deaf young people aged 11-19 to get their views /experiences of being fostered/ living in care (children’s home), now or in the past.

The day will be split between a group session where young people will be supported to share their experiences, and a mixture of on site graffiti inspired activities with graffiti artist Dave from http://www.graffitiartist.com/ 
 

Saturday 10 May 2014 Birmingham 10-4

For further details: click  here

 

or contact NICOLA PARTRIDGE, Events Organiser

email nicola.partridge@ndcs.org.uk

Direct line – 1800101212349838

Direct line for minicom users – 1800201212349839

mobile 07971073984 (text only)

fax 0121 233 9575

NDCS Volunteers Training opportunity Peterborough

NDCS are looking for deaf adults and family members of a deaf child, to share their
experiences of being deaf with families attending the NDCS newly identified family weekends.

See details on the poster below.
For further details contact:  Lyndsay Smith,  Family Programme Operational and Development CoordinatorEmail: lyndsay.smith@ndcs.org.uk Tel: 01782 633425

 

NDCS: My Life, My Health

ndcs.org.uk/mylifemyhealth

The PDDCS is supporting a new health campaign this week to help encourage GPs and surgeries become more deaf aware.

The National Deaf Children’s Society launched My life, My health on 4 February to help ensure deaf teenagers get the health support they need and deserve. The campaign has been developed with the help of the charity’s Young People’s Advisory Board – a group of 17 deaf young people from around the UK.

Supported by the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health, it is the first health campaign of its kind led by deaf young people. More than 200 deaf children and young people from across the UK were consulted to find out about their experiences of using health services, including visiting their GP. The findings, published in a new report, suggest there is currently a worrying lack of deaf awareness in GP surgeries.

Many health care professionals do not know how to communicate with a deaf child or young person. Surgeries do not always provide deaf friendly services, such as the option to book appointments by text message or visual display screens to announce appointments. It is vital all staff communicate clearly and that sign language interpreters are available to those who need them.

The My life, My health campaign highlights three key areas that need to be addressed: better deaf awareness; improved access to information and ensuring the right communication support is in place; supporting deaf teenagers to become more independent in managing their own health care.

Nicola, Chair of the Peterborough Deaf Children’s Society, said: “Young people have the right to high quality, accessible health care services. Yet the National Deaf Children’s Society’s findings indicate this is not always the case. We hope this campaign will highlight this important issue and encourage GPs to become more deaf aware. There are 45,000 deaf children and young people in the UK so it is vital they receive the right health support from an early age, as this will also ensure they go on to become independent adults.”

The National Deaf Children’s Society and its Young People’s Advisory Board have created a range of resources for GPs, deaf teenagers and their parents, including top tips for GPs, and a wallet sized card that deaf teenagers can show their GP with details of their communication needs.

Peterborough Deaf Children’s Society will be helping disseminate these resources in Peterborough and surrounding districts  

My life, My health was launched on 4 February. More information, including a campaign video and resources, can be found at ndcs.org.uk/mylifemyhealth.

NDCS: My Future event March 2014

The NDCS are running an event for deaf young people aged 16-18 on the 1^st March in Birmingham. This is a one day event for deaf young people who are thinking about what they would like to do when they leave school. They will have workshops on applying for University and work, support and information available, technology, CV writing and interview skills. They will also have young deaf role models there who will be sharing their experiences and answering questions.

 

For further details please contact Jenny Jenny.Cottrell@ndcs.org.uk

NDCS: Benefits for deaf young people

The NDCS team have created these videos explaining benefits for deaf young people and advice on PIP (Personal Independence Payment) facts.

Youth Advisory Board Deadline - 2 weeks to go

"Are you 12-18 years old? Want to make things better for deaf young people?
Are you fed up with doing the same old things?
Want something interesting and new to get involved in?"
                                                                                  (NDCS Buzz)

NDCS will be recruiting for their next Young People’s Advisory Board.

Are you interested?

Applications deadlines– Friday 24th January.

Check the NDCS Buzz website to download applications forms on Monday 2nd December.

You can also email them on cyp@ndcs.org.uk with "Join the YAB" in your message and they will make sure they email you an application form as soon as they are available.

NDCS seeking new Youth Advisory Board members

"Are you 12-18 years old? Want to make things better for deaf young people?
Are you fed up with doing the same old things?
Want something interesting and new to get involved in?"
                                                                                  (NDCS Buzz)

NDCS will be recruiting for their next Young People’s Advisory Board.

Are you interested?

Applications are open from Monday 2nd December – Friday 24th January.

Check the NDCS Buzz website to download applications forms on Monday 2nd December.

You can also email them on cyp@ndcs.org.uk with "Join the YAB" in your message and they will make sure they email you an application form as soon as they are available.

NDCS Get Creative Weekend (Music and Visual Arts), Cambridgeshire

Check out the upcoming NDCS Get Creative Weekend (Music and Visual Arts), Cambridgeshire

"If your child loves getting creative then this weekend is for them! They will:

• Take part in musical and visual arts activities, getting the opportunity to express themselves and build confidence
• Meet and work with a deaf artist (Damien Robinson) and musician (Ruth Montgomery)
• Spend the weekend meeting and building friendships with other deaf young people
• Have a great time!

Don't miss out! Make sure you book your child's place on this fantastic event now!"  NDCS

 

For further details contact:
James Nee
Event Organiser
NDCS, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
Email: events@ndcs.org.uk
Phone: 029 20373474
Fax: 029 20379800
Website: www.ndcs.org.uk