Every picture tells the story Every school has to keep records of the progress made by children
attending but for children with cerebral palsy or allied conditions, words do
not always convey the full picture.
Every school has to keep records of the progress made by
children attending but for children with cerebral palsy or allied conditions,
words do not always convey the full picture. Every school has to keep records of the progress made by
children attending but for children with cerebral palsy or allied conditions,
words do not always convey the full picture.The best way to chart the progress for these children is by
photographs or videos but the equipment is often expensive, especially if the
work is carried out by a charity. Now, a leading local company has come to the
aid of a children's help group by donating c. £500 to cover the cost
of a high resolution digital camera.AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood has handed over the money to
Charnwood School for Parents which started in the town six years ago. Founder
of the charity, Heather Crate, said the school catered for around 40
children."Using pictures to capture the way the children have developed
assists parents and helpers to see clearly the progress they have made," she
said. "This new camera is a great boon to us and will be extremely beneficial
in our work with the youngsters." The Charnwood School for Parents helps youngsters who have
physical disabilities and some also with sensory problems to reach their full
potential by using strategies based on those used in Hungary's Peto Institute
so that they can overcome the problems of everyday life and integrate into
society.Set up in 1995, the group originally rented a room at Ashmount
School but soon outgrew that and, as no suitable alternative accommodation was
available in the town, moved to New Parks Community College. It is now
operating at Groby Community College but talks are in progress which could lead
to a return to Loughborough.Ends
