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The Autism Group - Fusion Club for young people aged 14 - 25 (Berkshire College of Agriculture)

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COVID-19 Update

During the pandemic we have developed a range of virtual Fusion Club activities for club members. Visit our website for more informaton.

Updated: 08/06/2021

Description

The Autism Group offers special interest groups for young people aged 14 to 25 who are on the autism spectrum.

Our Fusion Club, for 14-25 year olds, provides a wide range of activities popular with young people on the autism spectrum in a supportive environment . Activities include multi-player console gaming, trading card games, Dungeons and Dragons, Lego, board games etc.

All our clubs are aimed at young people of mainstream ability but who need support in their social understanding. 

Website:
The Autism Group
Provider:
The Autism Group

Who to contact

Contact Name
Ruth
Contact Position
The Autism Group Coordinator
Telephone
07454 375071
Email
ruth@theautismgroup.org.uk
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Where to go

Name
Berkshire College of Agriculture
Address
Hall Place Burchetts Green Road
Burchetts Green
Maidenhead
Postcode
SL6 6QR

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Saturday afternoons 2pm to 4.30pm.

Every four weeks and continuing. Clubs will not operate over the Christmas period but usually run throughout all other school holidays.

We offer an identical club which operates in central Maidenhead, on the alternate fortnight to this club.

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£7.50 Per Session
Cost details

Sessions are charged quarterly in advance

Is there any help with funding
No
Funding Notes

Due to our funders we charge a subsidised price. Thanks to our funders we may also be able to provide further help with costs to low-income families. 

How is the service funded
Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities
Wheelchair access
Car Parking
Accessible toilet

Accessing this service

Age Ranges
14 years to 25 years
Eligibility Criteria

For ages 14 to 25. A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition or social communication disorder following an assessment for autism.

Booking and Registration Notes

We require an application form and home visit to be completed in conjunction with parent and young person before they attend so that we can ensure we understand any support needs. It also enables the young person to meet a member of staff before attending for the first time to reduce any possible anxiety. The home visit may be done virtually during the pandemic.

Waiting List
Availability varies, please contact us for the latest situation.

Referral

Referral required
No
Who can refer
Self Referral
Referral notes

We aim to respond to enquiries within three working days. Start date at club will depend on availability of a place and completion of application process. 

Provision For

Supporting people with
Autism Spectrum Conditions

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.
1166787
Quality Assurance

We follow safe recruitment practice. All staff are DBS checked. All staff including volunteers have had autism and safeguarding training. All our Clubs are Covid secure.

We have policies and procedures in place for safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality.

Accreditation

All our staff receive annual safeguarding training.

Compliments, complaints and comments

Contact Name
Tricia Kempton
Position
Charity Co-ordinator
How to make a compliment, complaint and comment

We have a feedback and complaints procedure which is available from The Autism Group Co-odinator or  Becky Peates people@theautismgroup.org.uk.

Website
Complaints, compliments or concerns

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

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Description

The Autism Group offers special interest groups for young people aged 14 to 25 who are on the autism spectrum.

Our Fusion Club, for 14-25 year olds, provides a wide range of activities popular with young people on the autism spectrum in a supportive environment . Activities include multi-player console gaming, trading card games, Dungeons and Dragons, Lego, board games etc.

All our clubs are aimed at young people of mainstream ability but who need support in their social understanding. 

Contact Name
Ruth Barlow
Contact Telephone
07454 375071
Contact Email
ruth@theautismgroup.org.uk
Data last checked: 02/06/2021
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