Turtle Opera 2024
Turtle Opera 2024
We are proud to be working again with
Turtle Key Arts, and the Faculty of Music – University of Oxford
to deliver this years’ Turtle Opera
A 9 week Project
for young people aged
11-15 years old
who have an autism diagnosis and are sufficiently independent to work well in a community group setting.
MUSIC – DRAMA – ART
Dates: nine Saturdays (2-5pm) from 20th April to 15th June 2024
Times: 2-5pm
Venue: The Ogston Music School, 24A South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Cost: Free
Deadline for applications: Sunday 31st March 2024
We are looking for a new group of young people to participate in this
wonderfully creative project.
The participants will work together to discuss and create a group performance,
working with a professional composer, designer and music students from
University of Oxford.
The Project will use a variety of creative methods and disciplines.
The project will end with a group performance on the last session.
Further information and online application can be found https://www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk/turtleoperaoxford
Closing Date for applications:
Sunday 31st March 2024
Oxfordshire Autism Alert Cards
FREE Credit card sized Autism Alert Cards
for under 18’s – see below if you want a card for an adult
For those with a child with autism you may already been in a position where you have had to explain the nature of autism and its associated behaviours.
The FREE credit card sized Autism Alert Card can be carried at all times and can be displayed if you or your child/young person are in a situation where you cannot easily explain about the condition or you need assistance.
The card will also assist any police or emergency service to identify that they are engaging with someone who has autism.
The Oxfordshire Alert Cards gives:
- Basic information about autism.
- Cardholders name.
- Names and telephone numbers of 2 emergency contacts (this could be a family member, carer or friend).
Ways to use the Card
- Carry your card whenever you go out
- Show your alert card when you need help or to give an explanation
- Show the card to NHS staff, police etc to tell them your child/you are on the spectrum
- Show the card to relevant people when you need assistance.
To obtain one of these cards
We have secured some funding, so currently the card is completely free and we provide the postage and packaging (this may change in the future).
Please email us at info@afso.org.uk and include the following information (DO NOT POST THIS INFORMATION):
Name of Child
Child’s Date of birth
Your name
Your Postal Address (including postcode)
District Council area: SODC, VOWH, Cherwell, West or City
For more information Oxfordshire Autism Alert Card
If you want a card for an adult, please contact: OAADSS, Autism at Kingwood, Baptist House Office, 129 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 … Read more »
VACANCIES
WE ARE HIRING
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Opportunities to join our award-winning team!—
We are looking for people to join our highly regarded team to nurture, enable & inspire young people.
Youth Support Worker (Casual staff)
*** Summer work available ***
£11.44 per hour (higher rate available depending on experience)
Flexible work – choose your work from the dates we offer.
– Summer, Oct Half Term, and Easter school holidays: Flexible dates at locations across Oxfordshire.
– Term-time: Occasional and flexible work available on Wednesday evenings, Friday evenings, and Saturday mornings at youth groups in Oxford.
We are looking for enthusiastic Youth Support Workers to support young people who are autistic without a Learning Disability.
Work is flexible and available during Summer, October Half Term, and Easter school holidays and term-time.
- Summer, Oct Half Term, and Easter school holidays: Join our staff team at our holiday activities – providing fun activities such as gaming, horse-riding, laser tag, bowling, axe throwing, and archery. You will support young people aged 8 – 18 who are fun-loving, engaging and autistic without a Learning Disability. Staff are not required to participate in the actual activity – your primary role is to support the young people to participate, socialise and make friends.
Hours are Monday – Friday, at various times and locations including Oxford, Didcot, and Banbury. You will be provided with our Easter/Summer programme, asked for your availability, and allocated work accordingly. - Term-time – occasional evenings and/or Saturday mornings: We are looking for occasional staff cover at our youth groups. Our youth groups are well-established, friendly, and fun. You will work with a small team of experienced and welcoming staff and volunteers. Locations are in Oxford and Wolvercote. We offer work on occasional Wednesday evenings, … Read more »