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Kent County Council
TreetopsA guide to what we do and what we offer
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Hello,
We would like to tell you about Tree Tops.
Tree Tops is a short break centre in Dartford.
It is where you can go for a little break, still go to school, make friends and have fun.
It is run by Kent County Council and the NHS.
The manager is Lisa.
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These are just some of the things to do!
soft p
lay area
Trampoline
Sensory room
Co
mputer room
A Go Kart Track
Activity room
What you can do at Tree Tops
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A Go Kart Track
Bikes and go karts
Wendy House
Pod
with
books and story sacks
Loun
ge with TV, videos and DVDs
Arts and crafts, puzzles, paints and tr
ain
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A typical day
Wake up, get washed and dressed!
Breakfast between 7 and 8 in the week and later at weekends and school holidays.
After breakfast it is time for school during term time and activities in holidays and weekends.
When school is not on, lunch is between 12:30 and 1:30.
School children start returning after 3:30.
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Tea is between 5 and 6pm.
After tea there is time to relax.
Watch TV, chat, have a drink before going to bed.
Bedtime.
There are night staff to check everyone is okay and settled.
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There are staff at Tree Tops from both Kent County Council and the NHS. Not everyone is here!
Who works here
Lisa
Kay
Angie
Amanda Barry
Jane
Michael
Lynn
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Bridget
Shalina
Natasha Jodie
Leigh
Samantha Joan
Sarah
Jade
Asma
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Getting the service
To use Tree Tops the child or young person must have a learning disability between 5 - 18 years old.
They might also have physical disabilities and health problems.
When a referral to the service is made you will be able to visit to make sure the service is right for you.
We like to give you as much choice as possible .
We will listen carefully to what you and your family tell us to make sure your stay with us is the best it can be.
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What if you are unhappy
You can make a complaint if you are not happy with the service at Tree Tops.
You will not get into trouble by making a complaint.
If you are not happy tell a member of staff and they can help you with the complaint leaflet.
You can tell people if you are pleased with your stay at Tree Tops.
Tell a member of staff who will help you.
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Tree Tops87 Invicta RoadDartfordKentDA2 6AY
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