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This page explaines SDSG new project for children and young people. Scarborough District Children & Young People’s Fund Introduction During the pandemic crisis, poor mental health and wellbeing in children & young people in the Scarborough District has become an increasing concern. In response, the Scarborough District Children & Young People’s fund has provided money to enable SDSG to deliver aquatic activities to promote good mental health and wellbeing for children and their parents for one year, entry free. Swim England state: "Being active has a positive impact on mental health including: improving mood, increasing self-esteem, lowers the risk of depression, slows dementia and cognitive decline, improves sleep and reduces stress. What is on offer? In the small pool SDSG is providing access to: - SDSG's toys and equipment - State of the art aqua-sensory lighting - Trained assistants will be on hand to organise games and activities In addition to this, the children and young people will be able to influence the games and activities being organised and together will have £500 to spend on new equipment and toys. It will also be FREE ENTRY* for children, young people and parents. Sign-up to SDSG * Annual Membership Required.

Our faciltities page summerises the accessibility of Scarborough Sports Village. The Facilities Scarborough Sports Village is a state of the art Olympic Games legacy community pool. The pool we have today has developed over time to incorporate many reasonable adjustments, with the aim to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to disability or a health condition, so as many people as possible can access the facility and the benefits of sports and physical exercise. Entrance Over 8 accessible parking spaces Main entry doors automatically open and close Bright and airy Accessible reception desk Loop system available Seats with arms Lift to pool changing area Village Changing Room Various cubical sizes and layouts Group changing Family changing Various accessible toilets Baby changing room Various size, level and location of lockers Various grab rails Access to the changing room via accessible electronically opened doors Inline with Sport England, many of the changing room benches are extra deep to accommodate overflow disabled changing Locker Saddles Available from reception to help those with Dementia or a learning disability to identify their locker independently. They can be customised with a photo to aid identification. SDSG secured this equipment from Sport England. The Pool 25 meter 8 lane main pool Learner pool State of the art water and air management system Pool View Iris above and in water pool safety system, helping lifeguards to detect and prevent drowning The pool itself was previously used in London as a training pool for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympics Scarborough Borough Council secured £2.2m in Sport England funding to build the facility A thick lane rope boom can be put across the deep end of the pool to support members (SDSG raised the funds to purchase this equipment) Accessible Seating Throughout Scarborough Sports Village SDSG has placed chairs with arms to support users who need to sit down before, during or after their activity. Although most of the chairs are in prominent locations, some are located in quiet areas to support those who need space or lower noise levels. Accessible Doors Throughout Scarborough Sports Village Everyone Active have installed accessible doors to ensure as many people as possible can independently use the facilities. Please do not manually push or pull the doors, this will break them, they should only be operated through the push to open button located at the side of each door. My Jukes Headsets Waterproof headsets to improve hearing and direct communication between swimmer and swim teacher. To find out more visit our dedicated My Jukes webpage Large Accessible Changing Room Overhead hoist (please ensure it is put back to the charging cradle after use) Member to use their own hoist sling Training is available from Everyone Active Height adjustable bed Transfer board Privacy screen Shower Shower transport chair Toilet and sink Changing places compliant Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Small Accessible Changing Room Electric multi-height shower changing bed , which was purchased by SDSG to improve the accessible provision on offer Toilet, sink and shower Training is available from Everyone Active Transfer board Bed cleaning wipes available from reception Please inform reception if the indicator for "low battery" is showing Dual Use Changing Rooms Inline with Sport England Guidance, the following changing areas are dual use with extra deep seating and grab rails: Family changing rooms School changing rooms Various individual changing rooms with different styles of seating This is to enable those who don't require use of a changing places disabled changing room but have additional needs fulfilled by the extra deep seating, a larger changing area or grab rails, be able to use the adapted standard cubicles with their friends and family. Grabrails Through working in partnership with Everyone Active and Scarborough Borough Council, Scarborough Sports Village now has a range of grab rails throughout the changing room should you need them. Pool Pod Platform The platform is located by the main pool Can be used by wheelchair users as well as those who struggle with the pool steps and can stand One active wheelchair Two fully adjustable Tilt Wheelchairs (which were funded through SDSG at a cost of £4k each) Independent use wrist bands are available for the Pool Pod Platform from reception (training required) Small Pool Hoist Fixed seat Portable For both the main pool and learner pool User Manual Gradual Steps Both pools With handrails Identified step edges Main Home Page Next Page

This page promote Roots of Yggdrasil's exercise at home booklet. SWIM SKILLS EXERCISE BOOKLET You have free access to this document through your membership with Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group The QR codes will give you access to further online material, such as exercise videos. Simply use your phone camera to link to it. Visit SDSG Home Return to Swim Strokes Online Terms & Conditions All Rights Reserved

This page explains social prescribing and our role as a provider of services. SOCIAL PRESCRIBING Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing. What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing is a key component of Universal Personalised Care . It is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. In social prescribing, local agencies such as local charities, social care and health services refer people to a social prescribing link worker . Social prescribing link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me?’ to coproduce a simple personalised care and support plan , and support people to take control of their health and wellbeing. Social prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who: have one or more long term conditions who need support with low level mental health issues who are lonely or isolated who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. The Well-being Partnership Age Uk Scarborough & District is working with Advocacy Alliance and Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind to provide the Social Prescribing contract across the Scarborough, Filey and Ryedale South areas. Following a referral from your GP or health professional, a link worker from The Well-being Partnership is assigned to help people access local sources of support. Link workers are funded through the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to provide this service. How does SDSG fit in? A GP can refer their patient to a link worker (The Well-being Partnership) who then works with the patient to find suitable activities and prescribes them. A social prescription is granted in the form of a referral to a local service provider or community group. They will also help you register with SDSG. Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group is an approved service provider for social prescriptions. Membership and entry fees apply. Link Worker Referals Your Link Worker* can support you to arrange transport, complete your online membership form and help you to find out further information. Link workers can reach out to us by contacting Alex on: T: 01723 565669 (voicemail) E: contactus@sdsg.org.uk *This could also include a Social Worker / Specialist Nurse / Teacher, to name a few. More information VISIT: NHS SP WEBPAGE VISIT: AGE UK Or speak to your GP.

This is our feedback page. FEEDBACK PAGE We'd Love To Know What You Think, This Is Your Swimming Group! Rate Us Don’t love it Not great Good Great Love it Rate Us We'd Love To Know What You Think First Name Last Name How is our website? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How is our website? How did you find online booking? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How did you find online booking? How was the activity/session? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How was the activity/session? How are our Volunteers? Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent How are our Volunteers? Does your feedback relate to a specific activity / session / event? Barriers to paticipation outside of SDSG Cost Lack of tailored activites Venue equipment and facilities issues Suitable activities Care provision Transport Trained staff/volunteers Other Other barriers or comments I agree to SDSG's terms & conditions View here. Send Feedback Thanks for your feedback! Venue General Enquiry General Enquiry If you have feedback or a query about the venue please contact Everyone Active Feedback Feedback Main Home Page

This page explaines how you can raise money for sdsg through recycling ink cartridges. The Recycling Factory Inkjet recycling SIGNUP: Turn your old inkjet cartridges into donations for SDSG. Simply hand in your used ink cartridges (in a bag) at Scarborough Sports Village. We receive £1 for every successful cartridge. If you are a business/organisation and would like to have a collection point in aid of SDSG, please contact us.

This page summerises the merchandise that may be possible to purchase from SDSG. Merchandise SDSG has a range of merchandise for members to purchase, all funds raised are reinvested in the charity and in many cases, goes towards purchasing extra equipment and coaching toys. What is available: Member T-Shirt (available in various colours with a vinyl SDSG Logo) Zipped and Standard Hoodies (available in various colours, with the individuals name on the back in vinyl, with an embroidered SDSG logo on front) Drawstring bag (in black with a vinyl SDSG logo on the front) Flat cap (in black with a SDSG embroidered logo) Beanie Hat (available in various colours with a SDSG embroidered logo, with or without a bobble) Rucksack (available in various colours, with an embroidered SDSG logo) Sports Bag (available in various colours with an embroidered SDSG logo) Canvas Shopper (Plain fabric/natural with a SDSG logo) Towels (with an embroidered logo, different sizes and colours available subject to stock) ORDER ONLINE *COMMING SOON* *All merchandise is subject to availability and change. *All orders take a minimum of two weeks and should be collected from a SDSG swim session at Scarborough Sports Village ( remember your receipt)

Learn about accessing Synergy, an online exercise programme. Synergy Dance® Outreach SDSG's new partnership to help increase home exercise inlight of COVID-19 restrictions Together we can SDSG are pleased to have partnered with Synergy Dance® Outreach to provide a range of FREE inclusive online yoga, meditation and dance programmes for children, teens, adults and seniors. Synergy Dance® Outreach is a registered charity (1180506) that aims to promote lifelong participation in dance and fitness and to reach all levels of fitness, ability and background – through their work in schools, leisure centres, outreach programs and funded charity work for under-represented or inactive groups. Learn more about their work Accessibility The online yoga and dance programmes are designed for: Special Needs including Autism & Cerebral Palsy Visually Impaired and Blind The Disability Community Long Term Health Conditions The elderly Synergy Video Online Teachable Promotional Video for Inclusive Dance & Yoga Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied FAQs - Synergy Dance ® Outreach How to Signup To access the FREE classes follow the link below to register. *When registering please ensure that you add “SDSG ” after your surname to ensure you are provided with appropriate access. Access - Synergy Dance ® Outreach Testimonials Sophia Scott – ParaStars Yoga® Testimonial “My daughter Gracie suffers from ASD and often has meltdowns when bored or frustrated. Your SEN Yoga classes have added structure to her evenings and given her a sense of calm before bed. I look forward to seeing what other classes you offer soon. I would be keen to see SEN dance for children.” Sophia Scott Deborah StJohn – Senior ParaStars Yoga® Testimonial “I am a carer and I have been doing the senior ParaStars Yoga with some of my clients and they are loving it, adding some exercise and fun to their days on my daily visits. It’s nice to see them smiling and moving around.” Deborah StJohn Kathryn – Visually Impaired Yoga & Dance Testimonial “I’ve been doing some of the visually impaired @synergydanceout yoga and dance classes through @britblindsport and my 8 year old has been joining in too – would definitely recommend them as really accessible, fun sessions.” @MadeWithMusic1 – Twitter Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group in partnership with Synergy Dance® and Synergy ParaStars Yoga®. Become a SDSG member Access - Synergy Dance ® Outreach

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Learn about accessing Swim England's Water Safety Awards during SDSG Swim session. WATER SAFETY AWARDS Being safe in water What is on offer at SDSG? Junior Members (and their siblings) can work towards the Swimming & Water Safety Awards. It includes three main parts which link to the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety: Able to use a range of strokes, for example, backstroke and breaststroke. Swim confidently over a distance of 25 meters Preforming a safe self-rescue in different water based situations Speak to a swim teacher during a SDSG swim session for more information. Contact Us Part of SDSG's Exercise and Swim Skills Re-engagement Project funded by North Yorkshire Council. Water Safety Awards Play Video Play Video 00:40 Swim 25 metres Play Video Play Video 00:59 Use a range of swim strokes Play Video Play Video 00:32 Perform safe self-rescue Award 1 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Move forwards, backwards and sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Scoop the water and wash face, be comfortable with water showered from overhead. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Take part in a movement game. Give examples of two pool rules. Recognise and identify the purpose of beach flags. Exit the water safely. Award 2 Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment: Enter the water safely. Move from a horizontal floating position on the front and return to standing. Move from a horizontal floating position on the back and return to standing. Push and glide on the front in a horizontal position, to or from the pool wall. Push and glide on the back in a horizontal position from the pool wall. Travelonthebackfor5metres. Travel on the front for 5 metres. Floatontheback. Knowhowtosignalforhelp. Exit the water safely. Award 3 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump in from poolside and submerge (minimum depth of 1 metre). Fully submerge to pick up an object. Perform a tuck float and hold for five seconds. Push from wall and glide on the front with arms extended. Push from wall and glide on the back (optional with arms extended). Perform a rotation from the front to the back, then return to standing. Perform a rotation from the back to the front, then return to standing. Identify an open water hazard near Scarborough Sports Village. Exit the water safely. Award 4 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum depth 1 metre). Push and glide towards the pool floor with arms extended. Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of three) whilst floating on the surface. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back. Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front. Travel5metresonthefront,performatucktorotateontothe back and return to the side. Travel 10 metres on the front with feet off the pool floor. Travel 10metres on the back with feet off the pool floor. Perform a ‘shoutand signal’ rescue. Explain how you would get help. Exit the water safely without using steps. Award 5 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (at least full reach depth). Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back. Kick 10 metres backstroke. Kick 10metresfrontcrawl. Kick 10 metres butterfly or breaststroke on the front or on the back. Travelon back and logroll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto front. Travel on front and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto back. Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional. Give two examples of where it is safe to swim and why. Exit the water safely. Award 6 Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water (to include a straddle jump). Perform a head first scull for 5 metres. Two out of the following three must be completed: a. Swim 10 metres front crawl. b. Swim 10 metres backstroke. c. Swim 10 metres breaststroke. Tread water for 30 seconds. Perform a handstand or forward somersault, tucked in the water. Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke optional). Swim 10 metres wearing clothes - as a minimum T-shirt and shorts. Exit deep water without the use of steps. Self Rescue Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment, in clothing, and in the order listed without pause: Enter the water using a fall in entry. Float on the back or scull. Tread water for 20 seconds with one arm in the air and shout for help. Swim 15 metres on the front, rotate and swim 15 metres on the back to a floating object. Take up the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P). Swim 10 metres retaining a floating object. Take up the Huddle position. Swim using a long arm front paddle (survival stroke) to the side. Climb out from water of at least full reach depth without using the steps. Discuss as a group when these skills might be used to self-rescue in different water based situations. Aquatic Skills Award Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support: Enter the water safely. Submerge to pick up an object from the bottom of the pool (full reach depth). Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke is optional). Swim 50 metres (choice of stroke(s) may be used). Participate in a game of mini-polo. Discuss in your group the tactics and skills used and evaluate them. Perform a one minute movement sequence in a group of three or more, incorporating a number of different skills, for example: sculling, treading water, floating, rotations. Exit the water safely. Return - Home Page Return - Top of page

This page outlines our investment in sensory exploration and play. Aqua-Sensory In 2020 state of the art sensory provision was installed at Scarborough Sports Village through the partnership work and external funding secured by SDSG Where did it all start? In 2019 the charity secured external funding to bring specialist aqua sensory equipment to the Borough of Scarborough here at Scarborough Sports Village. The main funder was Sirius Minerals Foundation who in 2020 enabled us to install state of the art: image projectors, colour changing lights, interactive floating buttons, moving image projectors, apply specialist window film and a specialist control system to enable our Swim Teachers to create a sensory environment to suit their activity. May that be an in water disco for adults and children, Aqua-fit, Aqua-relax, a baby and toddler water exploration class, or activities for older children and adults, including an all age disco. Who else was involved? Other funders included: The Proundfoot Group, Scarborough and Locals Together (SALT), Scarborough Buffs, Scarborough 41 Club and many others. The project is in partnership with Everyone Active and Scarborough Borough Council to ensure as many local residents can benefit from the equipment as possible, particualy, those who many not normaly attend general swim sessions. The equipment was installed by Premier Solutions in 2020. Overview Video Accessible Swimming - click to watch SIGNUP BOOK NOW What our members thought “This will make a huge difference to my daughter who has a severe learning disability, it has meant the whole family can join in something together” “It’s like swimming with dolphins and I like the music” A member from York said: “I’m going to make sure I tell other families about this as we’ve nothing like this in our area” "Its fantastic that SDSG has installed this equipment for all to enjoy" "Hopefully my son's school will book sessions with the equipment during the week with Everyone Active" Previous Page Next Page

This page explains our Employability Course. Volunteer Placement for Young People with a Disability or Difficulty MAIN POINTS: Our Aim To support young people aged 18 - 25 (Special Educational Needs or Disability - SEND) to develop confidence and awareness of the different roles in community sports clubs, with a particular focus on swimming and developing lifeskills. It is predominantly aimed at those with a mild to moderate learning difficulty or autism. However, we welcome applications from anyone with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND) who would benefit from partaking in this project. Organiser Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group in partnership with Disability Sport Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Sport. Venue Scarborough Sports Village, Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW. Time Fortnightly, Saturday Evenings, 5:00 – 8:00pm, with ad hoc work to do at home. Employability Poster Commitment Training: You will work towards completing the STA Aquatic Helper Award. This award involves completing a work booklet, assisting our swim teachers; and learning about the role of an aquatic helper and the wider leisure sector. Existing skills/ability: You will have the skills and ability to follow instructions, retain information and work at or just below level 1 NQF. With support, you will be able to research topics online and use email. Time Commitment: Up to 10 fortnightly swim sessions on a Saturday evening 5:00 - 8:00pm (we aim for: 1 hour classroom based, 45 mins in the water and 45 mins poolside) Signup Come and see us during one of our fortnightly swim sessions. Just pop along. If you are ready to register your interest, please complete and return the application form below by email to contactus@sdsg.org.uk (completed, signed and photographed). Please provide as much information as possible on your application, including if you are, or have attended the Personalised Learning College or any such programme. Paper registration forms can be posted to you upon request. Click the Word or PDF icon below to download an application form: Our Volunteers & Job Coach We have a wide range of experience and specialisms including : Qualified Swim Teachers. Lifeguards. Undertaken Halliwick Water Therapy training. NASCH Swim Teachers. Have an Award in Education & Training. Undertaken training in Information, Advice & Guidance. Undertaken the CACHE Childcare & Education / Early Years Education & Care Qualification Basic Makaton. Experienced Sports Coaches (adults). Have undertaken training in working with people with special educational needs or disability. Professional backgrounds in teaching in schools, colleges and community settings; hospitality; catering; retail; specialist autism support; remedial therapy, social care; finance: transformation, project management; administration and IT. Contact Us Project Lead/Placement Coach: Claire Edwards Email: contactus@sdsg.org.uk Disability Sport Yorkshire Note: this program and its application criteria may be changed or withdrawn without notice at any time. SDSG also reserves the right to use discretion.