Great news for Koala NW

Koala NW have received confirmation from the Lottery that their application for continuation funding for our Out & About project for families with pre-school children with SEND was successful.

That means they can start taking new referrals from families that want support from September – see the leaflet for details .

Families can self refer or a professional can do it on their behalf.

Little Movers

Weekly developmental play group for children with complex needs up to pre-school age. Physiotherapist in attendance.
Parents meet in our parents lounge for respite and peer support whilst the group is on.

When: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
Where: Koala North West, Woodchurch Lane, Prenton, CH42 9PH
What to bring: This will be discussed when we contact you to discuss your referral
Cost: £3.50 per session per child

Little Bees

Weekly support group offering stimulating, fun and positive play experiences for children with social and communication delay.

When: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
Where: Koala North West, Woodchurch Lane, Prenton, CH42 9PH
What to bring: This will be discussed when we contact you to discuss your referral
Cost: £3.50 per session per child

Booking and information contact name: Becky Czumaj
Telephone number: 0151 608 8288
Email address: [email protected]
Provided by: Koala North West (formerly Home-Start Wirral)

Disabilities that we have experience of working with:
Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, Moderate Learning Disability, Severe Learning Disability, Auditory Impairment, Visual Impairment, Physical Disability, Complex Health Needs, Challenging Behaviour

Policies and Procedures:
All staff have up to date CRB checks, Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, Health & Safety Policy, Complaints Procedure, Full compliance with Data Protection, Public Liability Insurance.

Great news for Koala NW

Koala NW have received confirmation from the Lottery that their application for continuation funding for our Out & About project for families with pre-school children with SEND was successful.

That means they can start taking new referrals from families that want support from September – see the leaflet for details .

Families can self refer or a professional can do it on their behalf.

Koala North West Complex Needs Team

Our colleagues at Koala NW are delighted to share news of their ‘Empower Us Project’ a new service they are offering to support families of children, aged 2-11 years old, who have complex needs and/or disabilities. This will be open to families living in Wirral, Ellesmere Port & Neston.

Empower Us Project

Little Movers 

Suitable for disabled children and young people and their siblings.
Minimum Age: 0
Maximum Age: 7

We provide groups for children with complex needs and social and communication delay, offering respite for parents. The sessions are designed to meet the children’s developmental needs, including activities for each individual’s needs.

Short Breaks Club

For children with complex needs and their siblings (depending on care requirements) up to age 7
Parents can drop their children with us and enjoy 2 hours of respite.

All services are accessed by referral/self-referral only

When: Saturdays and school holidays
Where: Koala North West, Woodchurch Lane, Prenton, CH42 9PH
What to bring: This will be discussed when we contact you to discuss your referral
Cost: £4 per session per child