P.E.S.T.S. (Parents of Ealing Self Help Training Scheme

P.E.S.T.S. (Parents of Ealing Self Help Training Scheme

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties

Other details

Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

P.E.S.T.S. (Parents of Ealing Self-Help Training Scheme) is a play and support group for parents and carers of babies and children aged 0-5yrs, who have a disability, complex health or additional need and living in the London Borough of Ealing

 

 

Activities

Support  

  • Play/Activity sessions every Tuesday and Friday mornings 10.30-12.30 in term time, for babies and children 0-5 years.

  • Activities led by experienced and qualified play leader.

  • Multi-cultural assistant play-leaders and volunteers to help and offer language support.

  • Talks and information for parents/carers from specialist health visitors, therapists and other speakers.

  • Door to Door transport to and from sessions, if required.

  • Toy Library with specialist equipment opens every other week.

Activities 

  • Holiday sessions and outings for the whole family.

  • Parent/carer only evenings - meet others having the same experiences.

    Volunteers  

  • Opportunities to learn more about working with disabled children.

Training 

  • Opportunities for parents and volunteers.

  • Training sessions for communication, child protection, behaviour, first aid etc.

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