Guildford Diocese Advice

Guildford Diocese Advice

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  8 CHILD PROTECTION Every parish in the diocese has a child protection policy and a named individual responsible for child protection issues. This is the person CHILDREN IN to whom queries about a child’s safety can be referred and who is CHURCH? also responsible for coordinating checks on people who work with children in church activities. Remember that children with special needs have the same needs for love, acceptance, respect and safety as all children, as well as the same rights to take part. Including children and young Remember also that there is considerable evidence that children and young adults with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to abuse: not people with special needs in Church necessarily because of their impairment, but because of the social structures and attitudes around them. (See Time for Action). Further copies of this document are available from: Wendy Bryant Open To All Adviser Department for Social Responsibility Diocesan House Quarry Street Guildford GU1 3XG Telephone: 01483 571826 or 01483 790327 (direct line) e-mail: [email protected] Contacts Revised December 2008 & Responding to the liberating love of God in Christ Serving all who live and work in the diocese Resources
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  2 7 INTRODUCTION YOUNG CARERS Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 In the Diocese of Guildford, Open To All has been introduced to help whose lives are in some way restricted because they are having to us reflect on the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act for our take responsibility for the care of a relative or friend who is ill, parishes and all the activities of our church communities. Open To All disabled, experiencing mental distress or affected by substance gives practical advice on how to make our churches more accessible misuse. The number of young carers in the UK was estimated at to everyone, and also challenges us to reflect on our attitudes to 175 000 in 2003, and the figures also show that almost 1000 children people with disabilities. aged five to seven spend some seven hours or more a day caring for This booklet aims to provide information for people working with someone in the family who is seriously ill or disabled. children and young people with special needs in church activities of Young carers undertake a wide range of tasks: from personal care, any kind. It gives details of organisations which assist people with giving medication and lifting to practical domestic tasks, emotional specific disabilities, their families and carers, as well as publications support, interpreting communication, ensuring safety and looking which help in a variety of ways to include children and young people after younger siblings. Although young carers are defined as under with special needs in church. 18, the reality for many is that the social, emotional, financial and Since the final stage of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 came educational effects of being a young carer last well into adult life. into force in October 2004, it has been a legal requirement of all Most areas have Young Carers projects to offer support in a variety of churches to include people with disabilities in all aspects of church life. ways, and the Children’s Society, in partnership with the Princess “Disability” has a very broad definition under this legislation and Royal Trust for Carers, is actively campaigning with young carers to includes special needs relating to mobility, communication, vision, improve awareness of their particular needs and service provision. learning skills, physical health, chronic pain, co-ordination, relating to others and mental health. The Surrey Young Carers Project supports young carers in local More importantly for the Church, we aim to include and involve people groups across the county. with disabilities in all we do, inviting their contribution as well as being East Surrey Unit 5 ,46 Croydon Road, Reigate RH2 0NH sensitive to their particular needs, because of our belief in the God of Tel 01737 248111 all people. The legislation simply reinforces the Gospel message of a West Surrey Astolat, Coniers Way, Guildford GU4 7HL church community open to all in the loving welcome of Christ. Tel 01483 568269 Making our churches more accessible to people with disabilities may Web: www.surrey-youngcarers.org.uk. mean making adaptations to our buildings, or, for example, making Making It Work Part I (2002) and Part II (2003), The Children’s more use of drama, music, dance and other visual expressions in our Society and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. worship and teaching. We hope this booklet will prove an additional resource in helping to Young Carers Resource Pack for Schools: Surrey County Council include children and young people with special needs in church life. It Education Department, 1998, Soroptimist International of Reigate will inevitably not be able to contain everything that is available, but if and District. you are aware of any important omissions, updates or amendments; or for further information about Open To All, please do contact us. GAMES Incentive plus produce a range of “games for life skills and social education”: for example “Look before you leap!” and “Stop, relax and think” games for children with ADHD; “Inclusion Fusion” and “Call me Wendy Bryant Capable” on understanding disability. 70, Alston Drive, Bradwell Open To All Adviser Abbey, Milton Keynes MK13 9HG. Tel: 0845 180 0140. Department for Social Responsibility Web www.Incentive plus.co.uk
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  6 3 PUBLICATIONS ORGANISATIONS: GENERAL Asperger’s Syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals: Contact a Family is a charity offering information, advice and support Tony Attwood, 1998 Jessica Kingsley. to families with a disabled child. Excellent source of information on The Basement Project publishes a range of excellent booklets on many different conditions. 209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN. self-harm: e.g. Making sense of self-harm and What’s the harm? Tel: 0207 608 8700. Helpline: 0808 808 3555. A book for young people who self-harm. PO Box 5, Abergavenny E-mail:[email protected]. Web: www.cafamily.org.uk. NP7 5XW. Tel: 01873 856524. E-mail: [email protected]. Disabled Living Foundation provides information and advice on aids Connecting with RE: RE and faith development for children with and equipment. 380-384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU. autism and/or severe and complex learning disabilities: Tel: 0207 289 6111. Helpline 0845 130 9177. Liz O’Brien, 2002, Church House Publishing. E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dlf.org.uk. Creating Kids who can concentrate: Jean Robbs & Hilary Letts, Equality and Human Rights Commission has a Disability Section. 1997 Hodder & Stoughton. 3 More London, Riverside, Tooley Street, London SE12RG Evangelism and Learning Disability: Learning from the Faith and Tel: 020 3117 0235. Helpline: 0845 604 6610. Web: www.equalityhumanrights.com. Light Communities: Alan Lowe, 1998, Grove Books. Scripture Union have set up en:able to help with inclusion for children Freaks Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: a user guide to adolescence: and young people in church, with excellent practical guidelines. Luke Jackson, 2002, Jessica Kingsley. 207-209 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2EB. Making a World of Difference: theological reflections on Tel: 01908 856000. disability: Roy McCloughry & Wayne Morris, 2002, SPCK. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.scripture.org.uk. Martian in the Playground: Clare Sainsbury, 2000, Lucky Duck Through the Roof works in the UK and abroad to promote inclusion in Publishing. church life and ministry of people with disabilities. Many excellent publications with practical guidelines on all aspects. PO Box 353, Special Children Special Needs: integrating children with Epsom KT18 5WS. Tel: 01372 749955. disabilities and special needs into your church: Simon Bass, 2003, Church House Publishing. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.throughtheroof.org. The Church among Deaf People: Committee for Ministry among Deaf People, 1997, Church House Publishing. ORGANISATIONS: SPECIFIC Time for Action: Sexual abuse, the Churches and a new dawn for ADDiss Information Services for resources on ADHD for parents and survivors. The Report to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland of professionals. PO Box 340, Edgware HA8 9HL. Tel: 0208 952 2800. the Group established to examine issues of sexual abuse. CTBI, E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.addiss.co.uk. 2002. Contains short but useful section explaining the particular British Dyslexia Association is the voice of dyslexic people. BDA vulnerability to abuse of children and young adults with special needs. provides information for individuals, parents, educational practitioners. A Understanding ADHD: Christopher Green & Kit Chee, 1997, good example of an accessible website. Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Vermillion. Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell RG12 7BW. Tel: 0845 251 9003. Helpline: 0845 251 9002. Web: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk. What Jesus did: the story of Jesus for young people with learning difficulties. Scripture Union, 2003. Cerebra for brain injured children and young people for information Who built the ark? Illustrated with sign language. Adele Sheriff on conditions and treatments. Includes PARNET which produces and Nicola Curtis, 2007, Hands for God. See informative documents on many conditions, treatments and welfare www.handsforgod.co.uk. benefits. 2nd Floor, Lyric Building, King Street, Carmarthen SA31 1BD. Tel: 01267 244200. Web: www.cerebra.org.uk.
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  4 5 Christian Deaf Link UK supports Deaf Christians within their own St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre aims to integrate people with learning churches, also encourages churches generally to include Deaf people in difficulties in the life of the church. St. Joseph’s Grove, The Burroughs, their ministry. Includes Sign Cross Deaf Drama Group. GO! SIGN(CDL Hendon, London NW4 47Y. Tel: 0208 202 3999. UK) Friendship House, 484 Southchurch Road, Southend on Sea, Essex Web: www.stjoseph.org.uk. SS1 2QA. Minicom: 01702 613114. Web: www.deafchristian.com. Symbolworld shows how symbols can be used in language, especially Diabetes UK provides information, support and events for people with for people with learning difficulties. Web: www.symbolworld.org. diabetes, families, carers and professionals. 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA. Tel: 0207 424 1000. Web: www.diabetes.org.uk. Torch Trust for the Blind provides resources for blind and visually impaired people. Torch House, Torch Way, Northampton Road, Market Down’s Syndrome Association provides information and support for Harborough LE16 9HL Tel: 01858 438260. Web: www.torchtrust.org. people with Down’s Syndrome, their families and professionals, and champions the rights of people with Down’s Syndrome. Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington TW11 9PS. Tel: 0845 230 0372. Web: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk. MENTAL HEALTH Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, providing information and support as well as campaigning to Depression Alliance provides information and understanding about improve awareness. New Anstey House, Gate Way Drive, Yeadon, depression. 212 Spitfire Studios, 63 -71 Collier Street, London N1 9BE. Leeds LS19 7XY. Tel: 0113 210 8800. Helpline 0800 800 5050. Tel: 0845 123 2320. Web: www.depressionalliance.org. Web: www.epilepsy.org.uk. ‘beat’ - Eating Disorders Association - for support and understanding Faith & Light Communities bring together young people with learning about eating disorders. First floor, Wensum House, 103 Prince of Wales disabilities, their families, carers and friends, to meet, pray and celebrate. Road, Norwich NR1 1DW. Web: www.b-eat.co.uk. Tel: 01373 453 143. E-mail: [email protected]. Helpline: 0845 634 1414. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.faithandlight.org.uk. Youthline: 0845 634 7650. Email: [email protected]. MENCAP for information on all aspects of learning difficulty, including The Mental Health Foundation aims to improve the lives of people with examples of accessible language. 123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0RT. mental health problems and promote understanding. 9th Floor, Tel: 0207 454 0454. Helpline: 0808 808 1111. Web: www.mencap.org.uk. Sea Containers House, 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9QB. National Asthma Campaign campaigns for a better deal for asthma Tel: 0207 8031101. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.mhf.org.uk. sufferers and provides information. Summit House, 70 Wilson Street, MIND leading campaigning and advisory organisation for mental health. London EC2A 2DB. Tel: 0207 786 4900. Helpline: 08456 038143. Excellent publications. Granta House, 15-19 Broadway, London Web: www.asthma.org.uk. E15 4BQ. Tel: 0208 519 2122. Web: www.mind.org.uk. National Autistic Society for information and support for autistic people, Royal College of Psychiatrists produces excellent fact sheets and other their families and professionals. 393 City Road, London EC1V 1NG. publications on all aspects of mental health. 17 Belgrave Square, London Tel: 0207 833 2299. Web: www.nas.org.uk. SW1X 8PG. Prospects promotes inclusion in church for people with learning Tel: 0207 235 2351. Web: www.rcpsych.ac.uk. difficulties. 69 Honey End Lane, Reading RG30 4EL . SANELINE is open from 12.00 noon to 2.00 am each day, for listening Tel: 0118 950 8781. Web: www.prospects.org.uk. and advice, in confidence. Tel: 0845 767 8000. Web: www.sane.org.uk. RNID: Royal National Institute for the Deaf aims to make daily life Young Minds for improving the mental health of all children and young better for deaf and hard of hearing people. Textphone: 0808 808 000. people. 48-50 St Johns Street, London EC1M 4DG. Information Line: 0808 808 0123. Tel: 0207 336 8445. Web: www.youngminds.org.uk. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.rnid.org.uk.