The Yume Project - Day activities for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
Last updated: 14/12/2022
The Yume Project offers a wide range of day activities and services tailored to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Staff have developed particular expertise in a number of areas, these include challenging behaviour, complex physical needs, epilepsy, life skills, transition, arts and crafts, autistic spectrum disorder and dementia.
Additional activities are:
Arts and Crafts, Cooking Skills, Reflexology, Photography and Yoga, Communication Games (including Makaton), Community Access, Indoor Bowls, 10-pin Bowling.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Claud Monteiro
- Contact Position
- Service Manager
- Telephone
- 01635 798507
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hello@theyumeproject.org.uk
- Website
- The Yume Project
- https://www.facebook.com/theyumeproject/
Where to go
- Name
- Unit F1, Fronds Park
- Address
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Unit F1
Frouds Lane
Woolhampton
Newbury
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG7 4LH
- Notes
We operate out of a number of community venues, such as village halls. All of which are fully wheelchair accessible.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- 09.30am till 3.15pm Monday to Friday
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning - Session Information
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Different activities on different days, at different venues
We also offer the occasional activity on a Saturday or in the evenings.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type Various - Details
- Costs vary from individual to individual, depending on that persons needs, such as one to one support. However, a basic day will be costed between £52 and £62
Availability
- Age Ranges
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16-18
18-25
26-49
50+ - Age Range Notes
Age from 16 and above
- Referral Details
We encourage any new client to do a taster day, or half-day before committing to a regular weekly slot.
- Other notes
We welcome School and College Students (age 16+), during half-term and end-of-term holiday breaks, as a lead up to adult services.
We are committed to offering a 'person centred' service and welcome the opportunity to support individuals from all cultures.
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
Local Offer
- Description
The Yume Project provide day activities for adults and transition people with Learning Disabilities. We work from a number of community venues, such as village and church halls, across the Newbury and West Berkshire area.
Our staff are all fully trained and have many years of experience. The Yume Project ethos is to be person-centred, responding to the needs of clients. The Yume Project will support people to pursue their goals, and to be as independent as possible. The Yume Project have strong links with the community, including schools, libraries and churches.
- Contact Name
- Claud
- Contact Telephone
- 01635 798507
- Contact Email
- hello@theyumeproject.org.uk
- SEN Provision Type
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Specific Literacy Difficulties, Speech & Language Difficulties, Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Physical Disability, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Visual Impairment
- Local Offer Age Bands
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16 to 18
19 plus
General Provider
All premises and other venues used, are wheelchair accessible. The Yume Project are able to support with Personal Care.
All prospective clients are encouraged to have a taster session to ensure that what we offer is suited to them.
Parents or Social Care workers can refer. A discussion with a Manager to arrange a taster session, then the client to decide if The Yume Project activities are suitable for their needs.
Referrals and queries are normally answered within a few days. From there a taster session is offered, then if the client wishes to use the services a client details document is created, -on completion by client of that document and confirmation of client's funding information, the service can begin.
Charges start from £54 per day, or for one-to-one service, from £18 per hour. All charges are based on the individual client's needs. The Yume Project signpost parents/carers to get help from the relevant people at West Berkshire Council.
All complaints and compliments can be directed by e-mail to hello@theyumeproject.org.uk or by post to The Managers, The Yume Project, Unit F1,Fronds Park, Frouds Lane, Woolhampton RG7 4LH. These will be replied to within 5 working days, and follow the company's Complaints Policy and Procedure. An Easy Read copy of this policy/procedure can be made available if needed.
All staff are fully trained, and DBS Checked for both adults and Children
Quality checks
- DBS check
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