Your Guide to , and for children & young adults aged 0 - 25yrs who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
WHAT IS THE SHORT BREAKS BULLETIN?
The Short Breaks Bulletin brings together as many SEND inclusive activities, leisure and social opportunities in Wiltshire (and surrounding areas) as possible.
The activities listed may be for a specific age range or groups based on needs. Some activities are specifically run for children/young people with SEND, but there are also a number of activities that are inclusive of SEND and the organiser has requested that you contact before booking to discuss your child/young person’s needs/requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Anyone in Wiltshire can use the Short Breaks Bulletin to access inclusive opportunities for young people with SEND.
If you chose the Barnardo’s Activity Club or COMBO option when registering for the Short Breaks Scheme, you should be receiving direct contact from Barnardo’s regarding options for booking these activity clubs.
How to use the Short Breaks Bulletin: -
Each activity in the Contents has been given an item number which corresponds to the activity name.
Find out more about a specific activity, who to contact and how to book by looking up the item number on the Activities Information list and using the contacts or web link provided.
You may find QR Codes for certain activities or for our registration form; you may be able to simply open your camera and they will automatically scan, or you may have to download a QR scanning app (for free). Once scanned, they will take you directly to the website link.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to print, but we recommend that you ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised before attending.
Item Number
Activities Contents
(1) Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury
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(2) Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury
(3) 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club - Melksham
(4) Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Bath
(5) Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club - Mere
(6) Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus - Mere (7) Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol
(8) Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club - Bradford On Avon
(9) Delta Tennis Centre - Inclusive Tennis - Swindon
(10) Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham
(11) Kodachi Special Needs Judo - Bristol
(12) Boccia - Devizes (13) House of Love - Wednesday Club - Melksham
(14) House of Love - Disco - Melksham
(15) Rein & Shein - Pony Days - Swindon (16) All Aboard Watersports - Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability - Bristol (17) Swindon Link Centre - SEND Jump Session - Swindon (18) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Easter Disco - Bradford On Avon (19) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Crafts & Sensory Fun - Bradford On Avon (20) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play with Elsa - Calne (21) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Easter Bunny Games - Trowbridge
(22) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Meet The Spring Babies - Bradford On Avon (23) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Fun Swim - Trowbridge (24) Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play - Warminster (25) Freedog - SEND Sessions - Swindon
Activities Contents
Item Number
(26) Nova Sports & Coaching - Gymnastics - Trowbridge
(27) Nova Sports & Coaching - Wheelchair Multi-Sports - Melksham
(28) Nova Sports & Coaching - Sensory Sport - Trowbridge
(29) Nova Sports & Coaching - Climbing - Chippenham
(30) Fairfield Animal Centre - Southwick
(31) Wiltshire Wildlife – Forest School Family Fun Salisbury, Trowbridge & Cricklade
(32) Hidden Woods – Holiday Club - Farleigh Wood
(33) Super Camps 1 - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Salisbury & Bath
(34) Super Camps 2 - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Newbury
(35) Super Camps 3 - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Bath
(36) Super Camps - Cookery Day Camps - Bath
(37) Holburne Museum‘The Great Easter Hat Hunt’ Activity Trail - Bath
(38) Braeside Education Centre - Ropes day - Devizes
(39) Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day - Devizes
(40) Braeside Education Centre - Easter Cookery - Devizes
(41) Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day - Devizes
(42) Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing - Devizes
(43) Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire - Great Bedwyn
(48) Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations
(49) Riding For The Disabled Associations
Activities Information
Listings 1 - 29 include clubs that are targeted at children & young people who have SEND, and are therefore more likely to be able to support/accommodate more complex needs. However, we would still recommend contacting the provider before booking/attending to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/ young person's needs.
1. Elizabeth House Salisbury - Blue Skies
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am - 2.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT
Cost: £40.00 full day or £22.40 for half day
Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities.
Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring packed lunch.
More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email patricia.podger@eh-sc.co.uk
2. Elizabeth House - Social Club
Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT
Cost: £22.50 per person per session.
Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities and/or Mental Health Disabilities
Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more!
More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email patricia.podger@eh-sc.co.uk
3. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club
Opening times: Mondays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Location: Atworth Youth Centre, Studley Farm Lane, Bath Road, Atworth, Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers: Free.
Age: 13 - 25 year olds.
Who: Young people with SEND.
Activities: Cooking & baking, Sewing & Stitching, Pool & Table tennis, Drawing & Writing, Football & Basketball, Karaoke & Just dance, Job search and CV writing and much more!.
More Info: Call: 01225 667327 or email: hello@4youth.org.uk Visit: www.youngmelksham.org.uk/youth-clubs/no-limits
Opening Times: Dry Sports: 6.30pm - 7.15pm. Swimming pool: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Age: 5 years old - Adults. (Under 18s with Family/Carer support)
Location: Bath Sports & Leisure Centre, North Parade, Bath, BA2 4ET Cost: Dry Sports: £1.50 per person. Swimming pool: £1.50 per person.
Who: Families with children of all ages with any disability or learning difficulty. Activities: Family badminton or fun team games followed by exclusive use of the pool.
More Info: Contact Lisa Sumsion on 07743 677837 or email lisasum1@outlook.com
5. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club
Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Age: 11 - 18 years old.
Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.
Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas (contact for more information).
Cost: Free.
Who: Any young person with a special need or disability
Activities: Meet others in your local community, develop social skills, and undertake valuable practical learning opportunities and experiences that will help them later in life.
More Info: Email: ali@seeds4success.org.uk Visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0
6. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus
Opening times: Thursday: 10th April, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Age: 15 - 25 years old.
Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.
Transport can be arranged from surrounding area (contact for more information).
Cost: Free.
Who: Any young person with a special need or disability.
Activities: Opportunity to develop a range of life skills & make new friends. Range of creative & practical activities e.g. making & putting up shelves, building a compost bin & batik.
More Info: Email: ali@seeds4success.org.uk Visit: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0
7. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol
Opening times: Friday 18th April, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Age: 18+ years old
Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY
Cost: £3.00 per person. (Equipment provided - refreshments available)
Who: 18+ year olds and adults with learning disabilities.
Activities: Snooker club with 15/15 snooker, trick shot tuition, competitions and more!
More Info: Contact Bob Hill by Telephone: 07876184774 Email: thesnookercoach@gmail.com
8. Wiltshire Music Centre - Zone Club
Dates: Saturday 5th April, 10.00am - 2.30pm.
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: St. Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE
Cost: £25.00 per person. (First session is FREE).
Who: Young adults with learning disabilities.
It is useful for the provider if you can make contact before attending to discuss any needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Monthly music-making project. Create your own music, lyrics, dance & films, while supported by musicians, music therapists, film-makers & theatre practitioners.
More Info: Email: zoneclub@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/project/zone-club/
Location: Silverwood School Chippenham, Malmesbury Road, SN15 1QF
Cost: 2 x Swimmers: £10.50. Additional Swimmers: £5.25. (Booking and pre-payment essential!)
Age: All ages.
Who: All families with children with Special Needs/Disabilities.
Activities: Designed to cater to families in which either a child or an adult has additional needs, whether this involves physical disabilities or educational requirements. This special session aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
More Info: Telephone: 01249 735366. Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk
11. Kodachi Special Needs Judo
Opening times: Thursdays, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Age: 11+ year olds.
Location: Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG
Cost: First session: Free. Further sessions: £5.00 per child.
Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers
Parent Carers/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions. Activities: Martial arts club.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person.
More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 07724966942
12. Boccia
Opening times: Saturday 12th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm.
Who: Any young people with learning disabilities. Activities: Sports activities.
More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.
13. House of Love - Wednesday Club
Opening times: Wednesdays 2nd and 9th April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Age: 16+ Years old.
Location: Queensway Hall, Melksham, SN12 7NB.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Activities: Karaoke, Crazy Bingo and Quiz.
More Info: Call: 07747859870 Visit: www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment
14. House of Love - Disco
Opening times: Saturday 12th April, 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
Age: 16+ Years old.
Location: Queensway Hall, Melksham, SN12 7NB.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Activities: Karaoke, Crazy Bingo and Quiz.
Who: Young adults with a disability.
More Info: Call: 07747859870 Visit: www.facebook.com/chsrecruitment
15. Rein & Shine - Pony Day
Opening times: Monday 7th and Friday 11th April, 9.30am – 3.00pm.
Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD.
Cost: £91.00 per child.
(Late collections are £10.00 per child and early drop-offs are £10.00 per child per hour)
Age: All ages.
Who: Led beginners and upwards.
(Bring packed lunch and gloves & weather suitable clothing, and long hair needs to be tied back without grips or clips)
Activities: Grooming and horse care, a full length group riding lesson. Stable routines with the ponies, riding games in the afternoon.
If you are interested in attending, then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
More Info: Call: 01666 860068 or Email: info@reinandshine.co.uk
Who: For people with SEND who want access and experience the joy of being out on the water. Must fill in registration form (can be found online) before attending.
More info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: sailability@allaboardwatersports.co.uk Or Visit:
Opening times: Tuesdays: 8th and 15th April, 9.30am - 10.30am. Thursdays: 10th and 17th April, 9.30am - 10.30am.
Location: Trampoline Park, Link Centre, Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DL
Cost: £4.50 per child. £4.50 per adult. (One free carer per paying child).
Age: 4 - 25 year olds.
Activities: Fun, friendly sessions in the trampoline park for those with learning and/ or physical disabilities. Please note this is a recreational session and not specialist rebound therapy.
More Info: Call: 01793 877323 or visit: https://bookings.better.org.uk/
18. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Easter Disco
Dates: Thursday 17th April, 11.30am - 1.00pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Who: SEN Inspired but welcome to all.
Cost: £12.00 per child (Supervising adult free). Activities: Get your dancing shoes on & enjoy some dancing, party food, and LOTS OF FUN. There will even be a visit from the Easter bunny with a small chocolatey surprise.
More Info: Email: kayossevents@gmail.com Visit: www.facebook.com/61552335238688
19. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Crafts and Sensory Fun
Dates: Tuesday 8th April, 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Who: SEN Inspired but welcome to all.
Cost: £12.00 per child (Supervising adult free).
Activities: Make your own crafts (Easter bunny masks, Easter cards, scratch art & more). As well sensory fun with slime, scooping & a play tent/water play in the garden area (Weather dependent).
20. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play with Elsa
Dates: Thursday 10th April, 11.30am - 12.30pm.
Location: Calne Scout Hall, SN11 0ED.
Age: 2 - 18 year olds.
Who: SEN Inspired but welcome to all.
Cost: £10.00 per child (Supervising adult free)
Activities: Do you want to build a snowman with Elsa?..Just kidding, but you can do some simple crafts and sing and dance and have fun with her. As well as plenty of photo opportunities!
21. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Easter Bunny Games
Dates: Friday 11th April, 10.15am - 11.45am.
Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club, BA14 6JB
Age: 2 - 18 year olds.
Who: SEN Inspired but welcome to all.
Cost: £12.00 per child (Supervising adult free).
Activities: Party games from musical statues, short distance egg & spoon race, pin the tail, and more. Keep an eye out for any bunny sightings..they may even have a small egg for each child.
22. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Meet The Spring Babies
Dates: Monday 14th April, 11.00am - 12.30pm.
Location: Westwood Social Club, BA15 2AP
Age: 2 - 18 year olds.
Cost: £10.00 per child (Supervising adult free)
Activities: Go along to meet not one, but two very cute lambs and two baby goats.
Cost: £7.00 per child (Supervising adult free). Under 3 year olds: £3.00 (With adult)
Activities: They have booked the pool for sole use for SEN families to give them a chance to enjoy the pool and have fun in a comfortable session.
Swim nappies must be worn by any child that requires, must be purchased yourself, only limited toddler sizes available at the pool reception. ADULT MUST BE IN THE POOL WITH THE CHILD. Pool rules also state that all under 8s must be supervised in the pool AND the changing rooms.
24. Kay-Oss Events - SEN Stay & Play
Dates: FSaturday 19th April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Location: Funways, Warminster, BA12 0DF
Age: 0 - 16 year olds.
Who: SEN Inspired but welcome to all.
Cost: £6.00 per child. (Under 2 year olds and supervising adults free).
Activities: Soft play.
25. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Sessions
Dates: Sundays 6th and 13th April, 4.15pm - 5.30pm.
Age: 5+ year olds.
Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB.
Cost: Early Bird: £8.00 per child. Standard: £14.00 per child. First Carer/Adult: Free. Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements before attending.
Activities: Catch some air in the trampoline park, dive into the foam pits and explore the ninja course in a more relaxed environment with the support of their friendly crew members. More Info: Call 01793 251555 sessions/
26. Nova Sports & Coaching Opening Times: Monday 7
Locations: West Wilts Gymnastics Club, Trowbridge, Age: 7 - 16 year olds.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Who: Children who are neurodivergent including those with Autism and ADHD and their siblings. Activities: Try out different equipment and the foam pit.
27. Nova Sports & Coaching Opening Times: Tuesday 8
Locations: Melksham Community Campus, Age: 7 - 16 years old.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
(Must be able to transfer, no hoist available on site)
Who: Children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and similar conditions and their siblings. Activities: Fun games like wheelchair basketball and tennis.
28. Nova Sports & Coaching - Sensory Sport Opening Times: Tuesday: 8th April, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Locations: Trowbridge, Exact venue TBC. Please contact Nova Sports for details Age: 4 - 12 years old.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Who: Children with multiple and complex disabilities and their siblings. Activities: Go on a journey through smells, sounds, feels and actions of playing volleyball, surfing, and swimming.
29. Nova Sports & Coaching - Climbing Opening Times: Monday 14th April, 10.00am - 11.00am & 11.30am - 12.30pm.
Locations: The Arc, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ. Age: 7 - 16 years old.
Cost: £5.00 per person.
Who: Children who are neurodivergent including those with Autism and ADHD and their siblings. Activities: Bouldering and rope climbing in a fun and supportive environment
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL
More Info: To find out more or to book, Email: bookings@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk or Visit: www.novasportsandcoaching.co.uk Call: 07880743453
Activities Information
Listings 30 - 49 include clubs/events that try to be as inclusive as possible, but many have limited capacity & cannot support complex needs or provide 1:1 support.
Please always contact these individual club/activity organisers to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/ young person's needs.
Cost: £5.00 per child. (under 2s and accompanying parents/carers are free)
Age: All ages.
An adult from each family must stay. Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Who: Children, young people and their families.
Activities: Outdoor adventures and nature exploration at this beautiful location. This event offers a unique opportunity for families to bond while learning about the wonders of the forest.
More Info: Green Lane: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2025-04-09-forest-school-family-fun-green-lane-wood
Location: Royal High Bath Prep School, Cranwell House, Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ
Cost: £180.00 for a 5 day block or £40.00 per day.
Age: 8 – 14 years old.
ALL Supercamps Activities:
Who: These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions. More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: www.supercamps.co.uk
37. Holburne Museum‘The Great Easter Hat Hunt’ Activity Trail
Location: The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB
Cost: Under 18 year olds: Free. 18 - 25 year olds: £3.50. Adult: £12.50. Carer: Free.
Age: All ages.
Activities: Enjoy a guided exploration of the museum using our special Easter Trail for kids! No need to book, pick up from front desk and get hat hunting. More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@holburne.org or call: 01225 388569 or visit: https://holburne.org/events/the-great-easter-hat-hunt-activity-trail/
38. Braeside Education Centre - Ropes Day
Opening times: Monday 7th April, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, SN10 2AP
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
39. Braeside Education Centre - Survival Day
Opening times: Tuesday 8th April, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, SN10 2AP
Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
40. Braeside Education Centre - Easter Cookery
Opening times: Wednesday 9th April, 9.00am
Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
41. Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day
Opening times: Thursday 10th April, 9.00am
Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
42. Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing
Opening times: Friday 11th April, 9.00am
Location: Braeside Education Centre, Devizes, Cost: £40.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Braeside Education Centre Activities:
Who: These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Please bring packed lunch, water bottle and appropriate outdoor weather clothing
Drop Offs: 8.30am - 9.00am (Gates closed & locked at 9.15am for child safety) Pick Ups: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
More Info: Email: info@braeside-education.co.uk Call: 01380 722637 or . Visit: www.braeside-education.co.uk/holiday-club
43. Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire
Opening Times: Everyday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Location: Great Bedwyn Wharf, Brook Street, Great Bedwyn, SN8 3PB. Cost: £250.00 per day for up to 12 people.
Age: Families.
Activities: Fully accessible wide-beam canal boats with full size kitchen and accessible toilet. The boats are available for day hire, complete with a skipper and crew.
More Info: Email: bookings@katrust.org.uk Call: or Book online at: https://bruceboats.katrust.org.uk/day-hire/
44. Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team - Archery & Axe Throwing
Opening times: Sundays 6th and 13th April, 10.00am - 11.30am.
Age: 8+ year olds (Under 16’s must have an adult stay with them)
Activities: The mission is simple – win by shooting the enemy. You are equipped with a laser gun that can shoot up to 100 metres!
ALL Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Activities:
Who: These sessions are not targeted at children/young people with SEND. Please contact them before booking to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
More Info: Email: info@wolt.org.uk Telephone: 01225 976405 Online: www.wolt.org.uk/outdoor-adventure-activities-for-the-whole
Cost: £12.00 per person. Under 3’s: £6.00 per person. Adults: £10.00. Seniors: £9.00. (Tickets include train ride, egg hunt, Easter activities and a chocolate egg!)
Age: All ages.
Activities: There’s clues to follow and eggs to spot! Hop on board, will you find the lot? Visit the Easter Grotto and join the fun! Collect your egg, when you’re done!
More Info: Call: 01793 771615 or Book online at: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/easter-egg-spress/
48. Soft Play Centre Activities
Soft play areas across the UK are suitable for a variety of ages, from babies and toddlers to children up to eight years old. Some centres can host children as old as 10.
With multi-layered climbing frames, colourful ball pits and elaborate mazes, Soft Play areas provide a padded space for babies, toddlers and kids to play and explore, whatever the weather.
Always book online or by calling before attending.
Baloo’s Soft Play Centre - Trowbridge (01225 764753 or www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/)
Funways - Warminster (01985 220111 or www.funwayswarminster.com/)
Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon (01793 522044 or www.jollyrogerplay.com)
Boomerang Play Centre - Melksham (01225 702000 or www.boomerangplay.co.uk/)
Solstice Play - Amesbury (01980 624911 or www.solsticeplay.co.uk/)
Jump In Fun - Salisbury (01722 445503 or www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/)
WildCatz (wildcatzsoftplay@gmail.com or https://sites.google.com/site/wildcatzsoftplay)
49. Riding for the Disabled Associations
RDA Groups are individual charities and are run by highly qualified instructors and trained volunteers.
Groups vary in size, opening times and in the activities they offer, but all of them operate to the same high standards of training, professionalism and care.
All groups will focus on riding as therapy, but this is not all as well as riding, many groups offer a variety of equestrian disciplines including carriage driving, showjumping, vaulting and endurance riding. As well as other skills such as learning to care for the horses.
You may just want to attend your Group and enjoy the activities on offer, but if you’d like to get more involved there’s also always opportunities to volunteer.
Find your nearest group here: www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/
Useful Information for Parent Carers
The CEA Card
The CEA Card enables a disabled cinema guest aged 8+ years to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. www.ceacard.co.uk/apply
Free Audiobooks & Other Activities
Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams: www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/
Merlin’s Magic Wand
The Charity provides complimentary tickets and fund a contribution towards a travel grant for families to enjoy their day at a Merlin Entertainments’ attractions, such as: LEGOLAND Resort® theme parks, SEA LIFE Centres, and Madame Tussauds. www.merlinsmagicwand.org/apply-for-a-day-out/making-an-application.aspx
Using the loo, is it on your Radar?
One of the things we know you can’t forget when you are planning a day trip, is making sure your child can go to the loo. Many accessible toilets are part of the National Key Scheme, so can only be used by people with a Radar key. If you haven’t already got one, you can purchase them for £6.00 from Disability Rights.
You can purchase a pass to a whole YEAR of fun! Enjoy a day out with friends and family or simply pop in for an after school treat. Any guest able to provide evidence of disability will be entitled to bring a registered carer free of charge with a Carer's Annual Pass. Please bring proof of additional needs to Longleat on the day of your visit. Visit: www.longleat.co.uk/tickets/concessionary-annual-pass
Kids Pass
Whether it’s day-trip adventures, cinema missions, or cosy bites to eat – it’s never full price with Kids Pass. Up to 57% off days out & attractions. 30% off adults & child cinema tickets. Up to 25% off family holidays & resorts. You can try the pass for just £1 for 30 days.
www.kidspass.co.uk
Riding For Disabled Associations
RDA is an inclusive and diverse organisation. They welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions. Through their network of member groups, RDA is at work in every corner of the UK, bringing the therapy, achievement and fun of horses to as many people as they can.
www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/
INCLUSION FUNDING FOR SETTINGS
Early Years Inclusion Support Funding is a financial contribution for early years settings towards the inclusion of children aged 0-5 who have a disability or difficulty that creates a barrier to their learning. The funding is ‘Needs Led’.
An Early Years Inclusion Officer and your setting will discuss any additional support required, in partnership with parents. The funding can be used by the setting for training, resources or support which is additional to or different from what is normally expected to be provided within your setting. It is neither the expectation nor intention that the additional funding will provide 1:1 continuous support.
For more information about Early Years Inclusion Funding 01225 757985
Email contact: earlyyears@wiltshire.gov.uk
HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CHILDCARE
Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
There are a number of options that you may be able to access depending on your circumstances and meeting eligibility criteria.
For more information, visit their website: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Family Hubs Information
In April 2024 Wiltshire Council awarded a contract to Spurgeons to provide Family Hubs in communities throughout the county.
This new Family Hub model aimed to give greater local community support and guidance for families and young people aged from 0 to 19, extending to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The development of the new model was informed by extensive engagement with parent carers and other stakeholders across the county.
The plan included the provision of hubs in community buildings throughout the county, plus main hubs in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury. There is also a digital platform that can be accessed on phones, tablets or computers, offering information, support, and courses. Each hub has its own team of navigators. They have a visible presence in the community to ensure they are on hand to offer help to families that need it, and to signpost and create links to other agencies, such as local schools and early years providers.
Main Hub Locations
County Hall, Trowbridge
Monkton Park, Chippenham
Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury
Navigator Locations
Amesbury Library
Devizes Library
Bradford on Avon Library Downton Library
Royal Wootton Bassett library
Salisbury Library and Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Bulford: The Beeches Malmesbury Library Tisbury Nadder Centre
Calne Library
Chippenham Monkton Park and Library
Corsham - Springfield Campus
Cricklade Leisure Centre
Marlborough Library
Tidworth Leisure Centre
Melksham Community Campus Trowbridge Library
Mere School / Town Council, Library
Pewsey The Vale Community Campus
Courses & Groups Locations
Warminster Library
Westbury Community Project Hub
Libraries Schools Leisure centres Campuses Community buildings
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