Signposts for Parents

Dimensions/Odeon Cinemas
Dimensions, a learning disability and autism support provider has teamed up with Odeon cinemas as part of a joint campaign to improve people’s access to the cinema. They are working together to provide Autism Friendly Screenings at participating cinemas. They offer the opportunity  to watch selected films in an autism friendly environment, with the sound on low, no trailers, freedom to move around and to bring your own refreshments. Currently the nearest cinemas offering this are in Manchester, Liverpool and Bromborough. To get all the latest news on Autism Friendly Screenings and the location of cinemas, visit www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfriendly.

Re-locations - Cheshire East
As part of Cheshire East’s review of premises, Children’s Social Care, Education Welfare, Educational  Psychologists and the Statutory Assessment Team have now moved to their new location at The Town Hall, Market Square, Maccclesfield,  SK10 1DX. All other contact information is the same. 

If you wish to contact the Statutory Assessment Team, their email address is senteam@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

Family Fund
Family Fund is a national charity which can offer grants to low income families struggling to raise a disabled or seriously ill young person. They now have a new interactive and user-friendly website at www.familyfund.org.uk. Their contact telephone number is 0845 13045.

Family & Toddler Group
The new Family & Toddler group, which is held every Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 11.30am in the Community room in school is going well. It is specifically for families with young children from 6 months to 3 years who have additional needs. If you would like more information, contact Helen Roberts, Outreach Support at school on 01606 853005 or by email hroberts@russett.cheshire.sch.uk

Mountain View Lodge
This fully accessible lodge  built by Cheshire West and Chester Council is situated in Anglesy in the grounds of the Conway Centre. It is available for short breaks for families with disabled children. It has 4 bedrooms, including 2 specialist en suite bedrooms, accessible shower, bathrooms and kitchen and spacious living/dining space. Currently available for £50 per night, although the charges are set to increase in January 2012.

For more information, please contact Pat Charnock on 01248 848059.



Please note that all of the above information is provided as a signpost for parents indicating some of the facilities/services that are on offer throughout Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester. With the exception of the  Family and Toddler Group, The Russett School is not responsible for any of the services on offer, nor can we recommend any particular service.