PDDCS Playscheme August 2013

Playschem Letter 2013 Final[1] by Peterborough and District Deaf Children's Society

NEW: ChildLine's Deaf Zone

Childline have a launched a new addition to their website - the Deaf Zone, an area for deaf young people. Videos are available in BSL (British Sign Language). There is much information and advice on staying safe online and cyber bullying.

Childline intend to develop this section to cover more topics and request your feedback on what you would like to see to make ChildLine better.

Check it out!

NSPCC/Childline BSL casting call

Recently some of our deaf members took part in a research survey for Childline. Childline are committed to Deaf children and young people having equal access to their provision.

NSPCC + Childline are working with 3angrymen Productions to shot a video to promote online safety amongst a young Deaf audience.

On the 4th April 2012 they wish to cast this film using three young Deaf people, aged 16-20 years old [playing age 14-18 years old] who are confident BSL users.


The job advert from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deaf-uk-jobs/ states:

"Actors used in the filming of this video will be paid.
Casting Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Available Times: 2pm – 8pm
Location: Conference Room, 1st Floor, 8 Orsman Road
London N1 5QJ*

We will have a BSL interpreter available on site for attendees. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult to the casting.

If you would like to be considered for a part in this film please  email casting@3angrymen.com with the subject line “NSPCC/BSL Casting Appointment” and please include some background information on yourself, details of your BSL ability and at least one recent headshot (a photo clearly showing your face and hair).

Please note that you must be available to attend the shoot day on 4th April 2012 if you would like to be considered for this part.

*Nearest public transport – Haggerston overground station (5 minutes walk) and Old Street underground (20 minutes walk)."

Another interesting acting opportunity for any young deaf person.

PDDCS help with Childline research

PDDCS members have recently participated in some research for ChildLine. ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call, chat or text Childline. You can call the helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. Children who are deaf or find using a regular phone difficult can try the textphone service on 0800 400 222.
ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
ChildLine is confidential - which means they won't tell anyone about your call unless you want ChildLine to talk to somebody for you, or you are in danger.