Integrating C
We work with over 80 disabled children and young people, at any one time, aged 5-30 years, largely in the Durham City and Chester-le-Street area.
Our services include:
- Supporting disabled children and young people to develop the social skills and confidence to be able to take part in leisure and recreational activities in their community.
- Helping disabled children and young people to experience full and interesting lives through taking part in enjoyable constructive activities.
- Assisting disabled young adults to operate effectively and confidently in the community.
- Helping disabled children and youhng people to have fun and make friends.
We aim to support children and young people with a disability to access mainstream social and leisure activities of their choice in their community.
Our activities run on evenings and weekends through term time and during school holidays.
Our current activity program through term times is:
- Monday - Gym group at Abbey Leisure Centre
- Monday - Visual Arts group at Bullion Lane, Chester-Le-Street
- Tuesday – Music group at Bullion Lnae, Chester-le-Street
- Wednesday – Sportability with Smile Though Sport and football
- Thursday – Bowling at AMF Bowling in Washington.
- Friday- online gaming and virtual bingo
- Saturday – Various activities such as swimming, cinema and pub lunch normally based in Durham, Chester-le-Street or Washington
We are always looking at different activities as suggested by the children and young people we support.
Please note that through the school holidays, our term time activities are replaced with a holiday programme which runs six days per week. Some of the holiday activities in the past have included:
- Residential at Butlins
- Holiday to Disneyland Paris
- Music making with Sage Gateshead
- Adventure Valley
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Beamish Museum
- Art and Film project
- Woodland Trust activities
- Bowling
- Laser Quasar
- Moor House Adventure Centre
- Go Karting
- Family Fun Day
- Flamingo Land
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Discovery Museum
- Cricket coaching
- Railway Museum in York
- Disco
- Rowing with Durham University
Who to contact
- Contact name
- David Gaudie
- Contact position
- Project Manager
- Telephone
-
07914 376 228
- info@integrating.org.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Bullion Hall
- Address
-
South Approach
Chester-le-Street
County Durham - Postcode
- DH2 2DW
Other details
- Referral and availability notes
To access our service the child or young person is required to be diagnosed with a disability, have a learning difficulty or have special needs. A referral can be received from parent/guardians or professionals such as social workers or teachers. Our Referral process is as follows:
Stage 1
We receive contact stating that you would like to enquire about Integrating Children and Young People's services.Stage 2
DMc are then contacted and notified of the enquiry and an enquiry form will be sent.Stage 3
Once the enquiry form has been completed and sent back this will be cross checked by DMc using the Priority Assessment Tool. Once the priority level has been established DMc then notify us of their results.Stage 4
The Priority Assessment Tool will tell us whether they are eligible to access this service and contact will be made to inform you of the result.Stage 5
If the child/young person is eligible then they will be given either a high or low priority scoring.Stage 6
The child will be placed on the waiting list and dependant on certain factors such as priority level, amount of support already receiving and geographical area. Then contact will be made informing you that a space has become available and a home visit will be arranged.Stage 7
Once the Home visit has been done and an activity has been offered, then DMc will be informed and the referral process will have been complete.For an in depth look at our referrals process please view the attached form.
- Age range
-
5 - 30 years
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
We provide a minimum of 7,200 hours of activities per year for children under 18 and further services for those between 18 and 30. All staff/support have been given up to date training and are able to receive further training to be able to best support our chidlren and young people. If a child with a specific need attends Integrating, then support staff can receive the necessary training to make sure they are prepared to provide the best support.
We provide a range of activities at many different venues in the community to enable children and young people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives by accessing the activities they want to within their local community. Many of us have been at Integrating for a number of years and are dedicated to making sure children and young people have as much fun as possible in a safe and supported way.
- Contact name
- David Gaudie
- Contact telephone
- 07914 376 228
- Contact email
- info@integrating.org.uk
What does your service do?
- What does your service do?
Integrating is a charity that aims to support children and young people with a disability to access social and leisure activities in the community. This gives the children and young people an opportunity to develop and maintain relationships with others of a similar age and similar needs. All staff/support have been given up to date training and are able to receive further training to be able to best support our children and young people. Support staff can request the necessary training they need to make sure they are able to provide the best support to new members with specific needs.
Where is it located and what areas does it cover?
- Where is it located and what areas does it cover?
Integrating's office is based In Chester-le-Street but activities are located in different areas in the local community (majority in the Durham & Chester-le-Street areas). Here is a list of our catchment area:
DH1:- Carrville
- Durham City
- Framwellgate Moor
- Pity Me
- Shincliffe
DH2:
- Chester-le-Street
- Edmondsley
- Grange Villa
- Kimblesworth
- Newfield
- Ouston
- Pelton
- Plawsworth
- Waldridge
DH3:
- Chester-le-Street
- Great Lumley
DH4:
- Bournmoor
- West Rainton
DH6:
- Bowburn
- Cassop
- Coxhoe
- Croxdale
- Hett
- Kelloe
- Pittington
- Quarrington Hill
- Shadforth
- Sherburn
DH7:
- Bearpark
- Brancepeth
- Brandon
- Langley Moor
- Langley Park
- Sacriston
- Ushaw Moor
- Witton Gilbert
DH9:
- Beamish
Who does your organisation provide a service for?
- Who does your organisation provide a service for?
Integrating provides a service for children and young people, aged between 5-30, diagnosed with a disability, have a learning difficulty or special needs. The range of disabilities faced by the children and young people accessing Integrating includes:
Cerebral Palsy: A condition which affects muscle control and movement. We work with children with quite severe disability requiring use of a wheelchair.
Down’s Syndrome: A genetic disorder which results in a delay in cognitive ability such as language, learning, reasoning and problem solving.
A range of Learning Difficulties which vary in severity.
Autism Spectrum Conditions: A developmental disability which affects how a person communicates and relates to people around them. This is often linked with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder resulting in poor attention span, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
How can I start using the service?
- How can I start using the service?
Please contact Integrating via email/telephone and we will send out an enquiry form. Children and young people must be registered and have received a home visit/assessment with us before attending activities.
How are decisions made about who can use your service?
- How are decisions made about who can use your service?
The only requirement Integrating has is that the child or young person is aged between 5-30 years old and has been diagnosed with a disability, has a learning difficulty or special needs. However, as we receive more referrals than we currently have places, we operate a priority system based on geographical area, amount of support needed, severity of disability etc.
How do I know what is going on and can I be involved in making plans for the future?
- How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making / planning?
We regularly ask for feedback from our members and their families on the activities we provide. We also request regular input from members on new activities and ideas for the holiday programmes we provide. Feedback and actiivty requests are made to our Youth Forum representatives, who work across the staff and Trustees to keep programmes relevant and attractive to members.
Is your service fully accessible?
- Is your service fully accessible?
We aim to plan all of our acitivites around our members' individual needs.
What training have your staff had regarding SEND?
- What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEND had or are having?
All staff/support have been given up to date training and are able to receive further training to be able to best support our children and young people. Support staff can request the necessary training they need to make sure they are able to provide the best support to new members with specific needs.
Who can I contact for further information?
- Who can I contact for further information?
Tel: 07914 376 228 (Integrating office)
Website: https://integrating.org.uk
Email: info@integrating.org.uk
Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
Journey planner
Address: South Approach Chester-le-Street County Durham
