Bendrigg Lodge 2011 Chloe Green

Mission Statement The Bendrigg Trust runs high quality courses for disabled and disadvantaged people. We aim to promote integration, encourage independence and build self- confidence through the use of residential experience and the safe provision of adventurous activities delivered by dedicated, qualified staff.

Aims and Objectives Improve knowledge of Disabilities To have an opportunity to work with disabled children in a fun environment To gain experience working with children with complex needs.

My Role at Bendrigg Lodge Taking part in all activities Demonstrating activities such as pretending to fall off the climbing wall to reassure the children they will not fall to the ground!! Making sure everyone was safe at all times Most importantly, making sure everyone was happy and they had everything they needed whilst staying at Bendrigg

The Activities Activities Hall Abseiling Adventure Course Archery Camping Canoeing Caving Climbing Fire Escape Abseil Group initiative projects Hill, Mountain or Gorge walking Lounge Area Orienteering and treasure hunts Ropes Course Sailing and Kayaking Sensory Room Social Events Tube Slide Under floor Caving Visits to The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales Zip Wire

A Rough Rider!

Typical Week at Bendrigg

What I learnt at Bendrigg: No clinical skills BUT A tremendous amount about Disabilities/Conditions

Some of the Disabilities/Conditions I came across: Asperger’s Syndrome Autism Behaviour Issues Cerebral Palsy Cri-Du- Chat Syndrome (Pussy Cat Syndrome) Down Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Global Development Delay Learning Disabilities Moya- Moya Epilepsy Williams Syndrome

Thank you for Listening Any Questions?