Our Reputation

PARENTS

“The KIDS Adventure Play facilities let children like my Patricia have fun without fear and to lose her inhibitions. Since going to these sessions Patricia has learnt to be confident, independent and most important she has been given a chance to be a child. I don’t know where we’d be without KIDS.”

Margaret, mother of Patricia (17) who has acute Scoliosis and Cerebral Atrophy

“My daughter Domenica has Down’s Syndrome and months of her life were difficult for all of us. We were on a waiting list for a Home Learning service and, after seven long months, Veronica from KIDS walked through our door. She transformed my life and made Domenica’s life possible. Early intervention is crucial for children with disabilities: so many of the skills that we take for granted have to be painstakingly taught.

In her regular weekly visits Veronica taught me how to look after and stimulate my daughter. Domenica was inert, floppy and fragile and until the arrival of Veronica I had been a helpless spectator, terrified at doing the wrong thing. I learned to delight in all that Domenica could achieve and not worry about what she could not”.

Rosa Monckton, KIDS President, parent and user of KIDS services.

“Whatever you give to KIDS, all I can say as a father of a child that has been helped by KIDS, who had a bit of life changing advice from one woman who worked for KIDS, you are making a great investment.”

"Thank you very much for hosting the KIDS business breakfast on Wednesday. It is such a wonderful charity of which I am proud to be a patron. I do hope that those who attended have managed to make a significant difference to the great work which you provide for the children and families across England who have to deal with all sorts of disabilities."

The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, KIDS Patron and former user of KIDS services

‘Jon has settled in so well in the Young Carers Group – I am so pleased it is giving him some enjoyment in his life – at last’

Parent of a young carer, aged 10

YOUNG PEOPLE

“Each week I have two KIDS’ respite carers who come in at different times. They give me support and my parents a break from caring for me. Having KIDS carers has allowed me to get out and about more and do things, like anyone else.

KIDS means companionship for me. It gives my parents a break and they can see I’m doing something worthwhile and developing, taking part in activities with my friends and at mainstream school. The KIDS’ workers even help me with homework. They are someone for me to talk to about stuff outside of my family.”

Young service user, South East Region

‘KIDS Young Carers has been a great help in developing my own confidence and has also helped me to accept the fact about the situation of having a disabled sister. There is no other youth group quite like the Young Carers Project.’

Young carer aged 14

REFERRAL AGENCIES

KIDS have been at the forefront of providing inclusive play opportunities for disabled children for many years. They offer stimulating and fun activities at all their play projects and offer great support to families and siblings. At KIDS play projects all children are able to be themselves and just get on with the most important objectives which are playing, having fun, and making friendships.

I'm very proud of the time I spent with KIDS, and I think very highly of this organisation, I only hope that they continue for many years to provide information, training, and high quality play provision to children in the UK.

Kurt Ross, Hammersmith and Fulham Council

EVALUATION

The YP-in Regional Development Staff have worked very successfully in raising the often extremely low levels of confidence amongst the young people. They have had opportunities to experience different aspects of life which, without YP-in, would never have been available to them. They have taken part in activities which were unimaginable to them and as a result made new friends, developed their self-esteem and sense of belonging.

Haki Kapasi from Inspire

“Children have access to an excellent range of appropriate resources and equipment that are maintained well and conform to safety standards. They are well organised to create an accessible environment where they can be independent learners.”

“Staff respond exceptionally well to the children and with great enthusiasm. They supervise every activity that takes place and constant communication goes on between staff and children. They laugh and joke with the children, whilst offering a supportive role in relation to their emotional needs.”

“Due to the fact that children are supported so well by staff, children are confident in their play and will take part in activities that take them out of their comfort zone and challenge them. They squeal with delight when using the structure play equipment, especially when staff take part in the activities with them.”

Ofsted 2008 Report

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