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Contents
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How to use this Bulletin
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Face to Face Activities Contents
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Online Activities & Learning Resources Contents
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Face to Face Activities Information
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Online Activities & Learning Resources Information
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Wiltshire Short Breaks Scheme
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Useful Information for Parent Carers
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Plan Your Holidays Planner
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Children’s Centres Information
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WPCC Registration Form
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Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of print, however if you have difficulty getting in touch directly with any of the organisations listed please contact us at the WPCC.
The WPCC is a one-stop shop which supports families raising a child with SEN and/or disabilities by providing information on local services including Short Breaks. We also work very closely with Wiltshire Council to ensure services are doing their utmost to meet the needs of families within its local authority, and organise a range of events throughout the year to keep everyone updated.
For Bulletin enquiries please email: bulletin@wiltspcc.co.uk 01225 764647 www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk admin@wiltspcc.co.uk
How to use the WPCC Bulletin With many restrictions being eased there are now more clubs and activities opening for face-to-face sessions. But for those who cannot get out to these, we have still included some online activities and learning resources (plus links to our website where many more can be found).
How to use the Activities/Learning Resources & Information Lists: Activities/Resources listed may be for a specific age range or groups of children based on needs. We have provided as much information as we can within the Bulletin and provided web links and contacts to find out more information.
Each activity and resource has been given an item number.
The item number corresponds to the activity/resource name.
Find out more about a specific activity/resource, who to contact and how to book by looking up the item number on the providers’ contact 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.
ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of print, however if you have difficulty accessing any of the organisations or activities listed, please contact us at the WPCC. 3
Face-Face Groups/Activities Contents Item Number
Short Break Activity/Item Name
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Barnardo’s Short Breaks Club - Salisbury
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Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury
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Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury
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Elizabeth House - Cygnets Club (ASD Club) - Salisbury
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4Youth - No Limits Youth Club - Melksham
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Hope Nature Centre - Goat Walks & Animal Park - Southwick
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Boccia - Devizes
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Nova Sports - Bouldering - Frome
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Freedog - Trampolining & Clip ‘n’ Climb - Swindon
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Fairfield Farm College - Arts & Crafts and Outdoor Games
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Ta-Dah SEN - Baking, Painting and Sensory Sessions - Salisbury
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All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club - Bristol
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All Aboard Watersports – Sailing Holiday Club - Bristol
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Hidden Woods – Saplings - Farleigh Wood
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Rein & Shine - Pony Day - Swindon
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Rein & Shine - Pony Camp - Swindon
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Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham
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Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club
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Face-Face Groups/Activities Contents Item Number
Short Break Activity/Item Name
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Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus
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Buzz Action - The Element Café - Amesbury
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Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Café - Amesbury
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Holburne Museum - Arty Families Session - Bath
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Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations
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Fit For Sport - Activity Camp - Bristol
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Wiltshire Creative - Various Sessions & Activities - Salisbury
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Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Salisbury
Do you know of any activities for children & young people with SEND? The WPCC is always on the lookout for new activities, clubs, social activities or anything for children and young people with SEND.
If you know of, attend, or run any activities for children or young people with SEND, or activities that are inclusive of SEND, then please let us know by filling out one the following quick forms: TERM TIME ACTIVITIES:
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Online Activities & Learning Resources Contents Item Number
Short Break Activity/Item Name
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Adaptive Martial Arts - Zoom Sessions
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Young Melksham - Online No Limits Youth Club
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South Wilts Mencap (SWM) Facebook Group – Online Activities
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God Unlimited (GUL) - Pony Zoom Call
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David Walliams - Free AudioBooks
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Home Learning Dyslexic Resources
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Online Learning Resources to Support Children with SEND
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Calibre Audio - Free Audiobooks
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Sesame Street and Autism
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ITV Signed Stories
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Childline - Calm Zone
Visit the website below or scan the QR Code to find more activity books, audio books, quizzes, resource packs, tips, maths and computer skill games, crafts ideas, online learning and more!
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https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Covid-19__Coronovirus_-_Learning_Resources_and_Activities
You can see other clubs, activities and events on the WPCC What’s On Calendar: https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/What%27s_on
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Face to Face Group/Activity Providers Contact List Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs (for families who have registered for the Barnardo’s Scheme option of the Short Breaks Scheme):1. Barnardo’s - Salisbury Opening times: Thursday 24th February, 10.00am - 4.00pm. Age: 6 – 18 year olds. Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG. Cost: £10.00 per 3 hour session or £18.00 per 6 hour session. Who: This club is only for those families who have registered for the Barnardo’s option with the Short Breaks Scheme Activities: Badminton, table tennis, cinema, swimming, cookery, crafts. More Info: Contact: Elizabeth House on 01722 323783, or email: freda.elizabethhouse@gmail.com
Activity Clubs! (for any child or young person with additional needs):2. 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, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG. 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 freda.elizabethhouse@gmail.com 3. Elizabeth House - Social Club Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.30pm. Age: 16+ year olds. Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG. Cost: £20.00 for Annual Subscription + additional charges for trips/events throughout the year. (Contact provider for more information regarding costs) Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities and/or Mental Health Disabilities Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring Packed lunch. More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@gmail.com 4. Elizabeth House - Cygnets Club (ASD Club) Opening times: Saturday 19th February, 10.00am – 12.00pm. Age: 8 - 18 year olds Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 131 Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG. Cost: £3.50 per session Who: Young People with ASD Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring Packed lunch. More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@gmail.com
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5. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club Opening times: Monday 21st February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Location: Atworth Youth Centre, Studleyfarm Lane, Bath Road, Atworth, SN12 8SB. Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers go for 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 & CV writing, and much more!. More Info: Call: 01225 667327 or email: hello@4youth.org.uk Visit: https://youngmelksham.org.uk/youth-clubs/no-limits-send-youth-club/ 6. Hope Nature Centre - Goat Walks Opening times: Saturday 19th February to Sunday 27th February, 11.00am - 12.00pm. (Pre-booking essential) Age: All ages. Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD. Cost: £10.95 per person (Includes entry into Animal Park) Who: Any young people and their families. Activities: Take their friendly goats for a walk around their Animal Park. You will also be able to feed them and groom them. More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: hncinfo@ffc.ac.uk Book Online: https://www.hopenaturecentre.org.uk/events/goat-walks/ You can also visit the Animal Park as per normal - see details online here: https://www.hopenaturecentre.org.uk/animal-park/
7. Boccia Opening times: Saturday: 19th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Age: 12+ year olds. Location: Guide Hut, Coate, Devizes Road, Devizes, SN10 3LU. Cost: £2.00 per person. Who: Any young people with learning disabilities. Activities: Sports activities. More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.
8. Nova Sports & Coaching - Bouldering Session Dates: Friday 25th February. Opening times & Age: 10.30am - 11.30am: 7 - 11 year olds. 11.30am - 12.30pm: 12 - 18 year olds. Location: Frome Boulder Rooms, Frome, BA11 3EN Cost: £10.00 per person. Who: Any young people with learning and sensory difficulties. Activities: Bouldering (climbing without ropes or harnesses). More Info: Contact: bookings@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
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9. Freedog (Swindon) - Trampolining & Clip ‘n’ Climb Opening times: Vary depending on availability See online: https://freedogswindon.com/book-now/ Age: 5+ year olds. Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB. Cost: Standard: Trampolining: £14.00 per person Clip ‘n’ Climb: £16.00 per person All sessions: £3.00 for non-slip socks & Parent Carer = FREE ENTRY Who: Mild to moderate needs (Parents/Carers to stay). Activities: Open bounce trampolining and clip ‘n’ climb. More Info: Booking for this session is vital. Call 01793 251555
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It is up to participants/parent carers judge if the session is appropriate. They normally ask that accompanying adults of SEND participants come in to the arena to assist with safety and clipping in and out. Accompanying adults must watch the safety brief.
10. Fairfield Farm College - Arts & Crafts and Outdoor Games Opening times: Arts& Crafts: Tuesday 22nd February, 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Outdoor Games: Tuesday 22nd February, 1.00pm -5.00pm. Age: 14 - 25 year olds Location: Fairfield Farm College, 43 High Street, Dilton Marsh, BA13 4DL Cost: £35.00 per person (Price includes all materials, food and drinks. Please let them know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. Who: Open to young people with learning disabilities Activities: Arts & Crafts: Various arts & crafts activities for young people to get creative with. Outdoor Games: Various outdoor games and activities to get active and have fun. More Info: To register your interest, please contact Vicki Hallam via Email: info@ffc.ac.uk or phone 01373 823028. Or Visit: https://www.ffc.ac.uk/workshops/
11. Ta-Dah SEN - Household Baking, Painting and Sensory Sessions Opening times: Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Friday 25th February, 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Age: All ages. Location: Salisbury (Exact location to be confirmed at time of booking) Cost: £10.00 for a 1 hour session (Half days available at £20.00) Who: All abilities. Activities: Baking, painting or sensory activities. More Info: For more information or to book a place contact Sophie by Phone: 07899955458 or by Email: sophie@tadahsen.co.uk
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12. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club Opening times: Monday 21st – 25th February, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £48.00 per day. Age: 8 – 16 years old Who: Anyone with any form of disability or additional support need, as well as their friends, family and carers Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing or raft building (weather dependent) Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes! More Info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk See more at:
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https://www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/multi-sport-youth-holiday-club/
If you have any additional needs, and want to discuss requirements, please contact to let the office know so they can put in place the needed support. 13. All Aboard Watersports – Sailing Holiday Club SCAN ME Opening times: Monday 21st – 25th February, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG. Cost: £48.00 per day. Age: 8 – 16 years old Who: Anyone with any form of disability or additional support need, as well as their friends, family and carers Activities: Enjoy spending time on the water learn and develop your sailing skills in a fun and supportive environment. Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes! More Info: Call: 0117 929 0801. Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk See more at: https://www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailing-youth-holiday-club/
If you have any additional needs, and want to discuss requirements, please contact to let the office know so they can put in place the needed support. 14. Hidden Woods – Saplings Opening times: Friday 25th February, 9.00am – 10.30am or 11.00am - 12.30pm Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH. Cost: Child: £10.00 per session. Accompanying Adult: Free. Infants: Free (Hot drinks provided, including real coffee, herbal teas and yummy hot chocolate - Please bring some food to share with the group if possible) Age: 1 - 5 years old. (Older siblings are welcome onto the activities during the holidays) (An adult from each family must stay. Maximum supervision ratio: 1 adult to 3 children) Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 or book online at: https://www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
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15. Rein & Shine - Pony Day Opening times: Monday 21st February & Tuesday 22nd February, 9.30am – 3.00pm. Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD. Cost: £80.00 per child. (Late collections are £10.00 per child and early drop-offs are £10.00 per child per hour) Age: All ages. Who: Only more experienced riders currently due to social distancing. (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.
16. Rein & Shine - Pony Camp Opening times: Thursday 24th February - Friday 25th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm. Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD. Cost: £150.00 per child (2 day block) (Late collections are £10.00 per child and early drop-offs are £10.00 per child per hour) Age: All ages. Who: Independent riders only! Activities: This 4 day camp features jumping, hacking (where abilities permit), dressage, competitions, rosettes and pony care. The week culminates in a show jumping competition on the grass. SCAN ME
If you are interested in attending either of the Rein & Shine activities then please contact them 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 Website: https://www.reinandshine.co.uk/riding-school/riding-courses/pony-days-camps/ 17. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm. Location: Silverwood School Chippenham, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF. Cost: Adults (Over 16): £7.50. Child (Over 8): £4.50. Child (Under 8): £3.00. (Booking and pre-payment essential!) Age: All ages. Who: All families with children with Special Needs/Disabilities. Activities: Open swimming sessions. More Info: Contact on 01249 735366 or Email: starfish@neptuneaquatics.co.uk Sign up for a FREE membership using the code WPCC21 and receive £1.00 off per person every time you visit!
Register an account, click ‘Dashboard’ using the menu on the left hand side, click ‘Start New Membership’, put in promo code WPCC21 and purchase the ‘Community Pass’. https://starfishhydro.clubright.co.uk/MemberArea/SelectMembership Any issues please contact Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool using the contact information above.
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18. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Opening times: Tuesday 22nd February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Age: 11 - 16 years old. Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP.
Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas - contact for more information (Masks must be worn on transport).
Cost: Free. Who: Any young person with a special need or disability. Activities: Activities include: bowling, DVD and Wii games nights, skittles and pub games, sports sessions, cookery, arts and crafts, woodwork and swimming, and learning life skills! More Info: Contact Gavin Sheen on 07552398279 or email: gav@seeds4success.org.uk if you need to find out more/register to attend. 19. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus Opening times: Thursday 24th February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm. (Face-to-face: 2nd & 4th Thursday each month) (Zoom: 1st & 3rd Thursday each month) Age: 15 - 25 years old. Location: Fovant Youth Club High St, Fovant, Salisbury, SP3 5JN
Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas - contact for more information (Masks must be worn on transport).
Cost: Free. Who: Any young person with a special need or disability. Activities: Activities include: bowling, DVD and Wii games nights, skittles and pub games, sports sessions, cookery, arts and crafts, woodwork and swimming, and learning life skills! More Info: Contact Rose Salmi on 07557334158 or email: rose@seeds4success.org.uk if you need to find out more/register to attend. 20. Buzz Action - The Element Cafe Opening times: Wednesday 23rd February, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT. Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 year olds. Who: A targeted youth project aimed at young people with a broad spectrum of additional needs (including SEND) with a wide range of activities on offer. Activities: A place to relax, reflect, socialise, grab a beverage and enjoy yourself. More Info: Contact on office@buzzaction.org or via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury
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21. Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Cafe Opening times: Friday 25th February, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT. Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 year olds. Who: A targeted youth project aimed at young people with a broad spectrum of additional needs (including SEND) with a wide range of activities on offer. Activities: A place to relax, reflect, socialise, grab a beverage and enjoy yourself. More Info: Contact on office@buzzaction.org or via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury 22. Holburne Museum - Arty Families Session Opening times: Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th February, 10.00am - 1.00pm. Location: The Holburne Museum,Bath, BA2 4DB (in the Clore Learning Room - ask at Front Desk) Cost: Free Age: 5+ year olds (Must be accompanied by an adult) Who: Open to all. Activities: A morning of FREE creative activities. More Info: Visit: https://www.holburne.org/events/arty-fun-for-families-mick-peter-drop-in-2/
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23. Soft Play Centre Activities FOR ALL SOFT PLAY CENTRES - Always book online or by calling before attending. Opening for many will depend on restrictions.
Baloo’s Soft Play Centre - Trowbridge Location: 17 Silver Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AE. More Info: Call: 01225 764753 or Visit: https://www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/
Funways - Warminster Location: Funways, Goodwin Close, Warminster, BA12 0DF More Info: Call: 01985 220111 or Visit: https://www.funwayswarminster.com/
Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE. More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or Visit: https://www.jollyrogerplay.com
Boomerang Family Play Centre - Melksham Location: Boomerang Family Play Centre, Unit 8, Merlin Way, Bowerhill, SN12 6TJ. More Info: Call: 01225 702000 or Visit: https://boomerangplay.co.uk/
Solstice Play - Amesbury Location: Unit 1 & 2 Minton Distibution Park, London Road, Amesbury, SP4 7RT. More Info: Call: 01980 624911 or Visit: https://www.solsticeplay.co.uk/
Jump In Fun - Salisbury Location: 1C Castlegate Business Park, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6QX. More Info: Call: 01722 445503 or Visit: https://jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/
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24. Fit For Sport Activity Camps - Bristol Dates: Kingswood Lifestyle Centre: Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd February, 8.30am - 5.30pm Yate Active Lifestyle Centre: Thursday 24th - Friday 25th February, 8.30am - 5.30pm Horfield Leisure Centre: Monday 21st - Friday 25th February, 8.30am - 5.30pm Locations: Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre, Church Hill, Bristol, BS16 4HR Yate Active Lifestyle Centre, Kennedy Way, Bristol, BS37 4DQ Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Road, Horfield, BS7 0XW Age: Sessions cover 5-6 years old, 7- 8 years old and/or 9-12 years old. (Please bring a healthy packed lunch, a water bottle and weather appropriate clothing) Cost: Horfield Leisure Centre: £34.50. Kingswood & Yate: £30.00 Activities: Activities can include Swimming, Arts & Crafts sessions, Parachute Games, Team Games and Sport Specific Activities. More Info: Call on 0845 4563233 or Email: enquiries@fitforsport.co.uk to arrange a booking or for any questions you may have. They welcome children with SEND and try to give the right provision based on their needs! Send them an email to enquiries@fitforsport.co.uk and they will forward forms for parents to fill in that will allow Fit For Sport to better understand your child’s needs. 25. Wiltshire Creative - Various Sessions & Activities Opening times: Come & Sing: Monday 21st February, 10.00am - 12.00pm Pottery (Make a Breakfast Set): Tuesday 22nd February, 10.30am - 12.00pm Pottery (Have a go on the Wheel): Tuesday 22nd February, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Make Music: Wednesday 23rd February, 10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.45pm Crafts: Thursday 24th February, 10.15am - 11.00am, 11.30am - 12.15pm or 12.45pm - 1.30pm Saturday Storytime: Saturday 26th February, 10.30am - 11.15am or 11.45am - 12.30pm Location: Salisbury Arts Centre, St Edmunds Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT Cost: Come & Sing: Free. Make Music: £5.00. Crafts & Saturday Storytime: £2 (Adult is Free). Pottery (Make a Breakfast Set) & Pottery (Have a go on the Wheel): £25.00. Age: Come & Sing: 12 - 18 year olds. Make Music: 7 - 11 year olds. Crafts: 4 - 7 year olds. Saturday Storytime: 3 - 6 year olds. Pottery (Make a Breakfast Set): 7+ year olds. Pottery (Have a go on the Wheel): 10+ year olds.
Who: Mild/Moderate needs. More Info: Visit: https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/ 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. 26. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps (non residential) Opening times: Monday 21st February to Friday 25th February, 8.00am – 5.00pm. (Extra care available from 8.00am – 6.00pm) Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA. Cost: £220.00 for a 5 day block or £48.00 per day Age: 4 – 12 years old. Who: They approach each case individually, so call on a Monday or Tuesday to discuss your child’s requirements Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions. More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Visit: https://www.supercamps.co.uk/Venue/the-godolphin-school 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.
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Online Activities & Learning Resources List 27. Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Zoom Sessions The class is designed to be an interactive beginner’s class, introducing people to martial arts and self defence. It is FREE every Tuesday from 7-8pm on Zoom (https://www.zoom.us/) For details visit: https://www.adaptivema.co.uk/online-classes 28. Young Melksham - Online No Limits Youth Club FREE club including various activities including dancing, music and games (bingo, quizzes etc) for 13 - 25 year olds with SEND. Mondays at 6.30pm - 8.30pm. More information https://www.4youth.org.uk/ 29. South Wilts Mencap (SWM) Facebook Group – Online Activities SWM would love to hear from you, share activity ideas with you and generally keep in touch, so they have created a group on Facebook for you to join: https://www.facebook.com/SWMencap/ The Facebook group is private and SWM will moderate the members and content to ensure it is a safe online environment for everyone involved. 30. God Unlimited (GUL) - Pony Zoom Call £15.00 for a 10 minute time slot for a fun packed digital visit from a Gul pony for you and your family. Take your pony for a virtual ride, ask questions and find out about their unique personalities. For more information or to book, visit: https://www.god-unlimited.org/ 31. David Walliams - Free AudioBooks Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/ 32. Home Learning Dyslexic Resources A free digital pack of advice, information and resources to support dyslexic children learning from home. There are also links to a range of organisations that can offer further support: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BS-Home-Help-pack_FINAL.pdf? fbclid=IwAR1jh4aBBTIVunLKSc_BuSA_ZCxH1SXP0r48qBlCpdF2m8TZhAM_OcGycnQ
33. Online Learning Resources to Support Children with SEND The Department for Education (DfE) has developed a list of online resources and apps to support home learning. There is a section of resources specifically for young people with SEND: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-educationresources#special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send
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34. Calibre Audio - Free Audiobooks
Calibre Audio is a national charity lending free audiobooks for anyone who is print disabled. Calibre’s audiobook services can be accessed to suit every individual's needs: •
directly streamed from their website to your mobile, tablet or computer
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access their download service through a smartphone or tablet
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memory sticks can be posted direct to your home, with their free postal service
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they will post CDs direct to you free of charge
Visit their website to find out more: https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/ 35. Sesame Street and Autism Sesame Street has lots of resources on their website for children with autism and their parent carers. Many of the resources include a character called Julia, an autistic child. Resources include: Videos, Parenting Videos, Interactive Resources for Kids & Story Books All resources on the website are FREE and can be found on the Autism Sesame Street website: https://autism.sesamestreet.org/
36. ITV Signed Stories The website also provides useful advice and guidance for parents, carers and teachers of deaf children, and for the deaf parents of hearing children: https://www.signedstories.com/
38. Childline - Calm Zone
Childline has a 'calm zone', with videos, activities, games, and calming activities to help children who are worried about anything: https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
Visit the website below or scan the QR Code to find more activity books, audio books, quizzes, resource packs, tips, maths and computer skill games, crafts ideas, online learning and more!
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https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Covid-19__Coronovirus_-_Learning_Resources_and_Activities You can see other clubs, activities and events on the WPCC What’s On Calendar: https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/What%27s_on
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Useful Information for Parent Carers
Applications for the Scheme must be received by Sunday 6th March 2022. As per last year, applications for the Scheme need to be made via the Wiltshire Council online form: https://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/ShortBreaks/ The WPCC has developed an online tool which by answering simple yes/ no questions, can help you to quickly work out if your child is eligible. Click the link to use the online tool: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WiltsSBS2022 For more information about this year's scheme, please go to Wiltshire Parent Carer Council’s website: https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/Short_breaks Or for a detailed explanation of the Scheme, please see the Short Breaks Scheme leaflet which includes details about eligibility criteria, Scheme options, and Frequently Asked Questions: https://issuu.com/wpcc1/docs/20222023_short_breaks_scheme_leaflet_v2 If you do not have access to the internet or you need some help to make an application, please telephone us (WPCC) on 01225 764647 and we will be happy to help you.
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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. For more information visit: https://www.ceacard.co.uk/apply
Autism Friendly Screenings Dimensions’ innovative autism friendly screenings provide opportunities for people with autism or sensory sensitivity to enjoy a trip to the cinema. For more information, visit: https://www.dimensions-uk.org Or call: 0300 303 9001
FREE Wiltshire Citizens Advice - The Carers Project The Carers Project can help you if you are a carer in Wiltshire and need information or advice about debt or money management issues, benefits, applications for grants from charities for help with essential expenses, completing sickness and disability forms, and appeals or revisions. Telephone: 01249 474064 - If they don’t answer, leave a message and they will call you back. Email: carersproject@citizensadvicewiltshire.org.uk - Email with your contact details and a brief outline of your enquiry.
Disabled Person’s Railcard Get 1/3 off rail fares for you and a friend or family member for travel on the National Rail network in Great Britain. It costs £20.00 for 1 year and £54.00 for 3 years. To find out more, check your eligibility and/or apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard please visit: https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/
FREE Just Can’t Wait Card - for when you need the toilet urgently Do you or your child have a medical condition and need to access the toilet urgently? The ‘Just Can’t Wait Card’ is recognised by many shops etc. giving you access to toilets that wouldn’t normally be available to the public. To find out more visit: https://www.bladderandbowel.org/help-information/just-cant-wait-card/
Riding for the Disabled Associations RDA Centres welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions. They provide fun activities like riding and carriage driving, as well as therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement. Find your nearest group here: https://www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/
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Useful Information for Parent Carers The Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) works with parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) to enable their views and experiences to shape and improve the local services they access. The WPCC is also to provide information, advice and signposting to parent carers of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEND. Support, advice and signposting is available by telephone, email and their comprehensive website. Friendili s A free social networking app for parents of children with additional needs, The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub is still available to including health conditions and anyone struggling and in need of support. This may Special Educational Needs and include those who are self-isolating and don't have a Disabilities (SEND). You can support network around them or know where to get find friends near you and get help. People can call the hub on: 0300 003 4576 or emotional support from families email: wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk Monday to travelling similar health and Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to parenting journeys. Simply visit: 4pm. https://www.friendili.com to Having good mental health find out more. helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. On the NHS Every Tips and Strategies for Parent Carers Mind Matters website, there When we are isolated, it’s easy to think that we are the is expert advice and practical only one who has travelled this path. As parent carers tips to help you look after ourselves, we understand that sometimes nothing is more your mental health and helpful or reassuring than a tip another parent carer has wellbeing, including topics tried. Do you have any tips or strategies that have worked such as: tips if you’re worried for you? Please send them to the WPCC and we’ll post about coronavirus, sleep, them for everyone to benefit. looking after children/ young Send your tips and strategies to: admin@wiltspcc.co.uk people, working from home, loneliness, etc. Visit Every Mind Matters to find out more: https:// www.nhs.uk/oneyou/everymind-matters
Contact’s Parent Carer 1-1 Listening Ear Service is FREE and confidential, and is there if you need to talk to someone and offload. Simply visit their booking page to see all available appointments: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/contact-forfamilies-with-disabled-children-30452924652
There is lots more information about support etc. for parent carers on the WPCC website and WPCC newsletters. Don’t forget to visit the WPCC Coronavirus webpages.
https://www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk
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Useful Information for Parent Carers
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
TAX FREE CHILD-CARE Tax-Free Childcare is a new UK-wide government scheme to help working parents with the cost of childcare. It was rolled out to parents from early 2017.
● Eligible parents (both parents will have to be in work, and each expecting to earn at least £115 a week – and not more than £100,000 each year) will be able to open an online childcare account. The money held in these accounts can only be used by parents to pay for registered childcare (Preschools, childminders, day nurseries and school based care that is paid for, such as after-school clubs) • For every £8 parents pay in to their childcare account, the government will pay in an additional £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 for disabled children). Parents will then be able to use the funds to pay for registered childcare - but only if their childcare provider has signed up to the scheme. • When the scheme was introduced, childcare providers will have been sent a letter inviting them to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare. The letter contains a code, which they’ll need alongside their ten-digit Unique Tax Reference (UTR) number to sign-up. (If they’ve lost the letter, they need to get a new one sent by calling 0300 123 4097).
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Plan Your Holidays! Use this page as a tool to help you plan your holiday activities!
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Children’s Centres 0-5s What are children’s centres? Children’s centres are places where parents with children aged 0 – 5 years old can share the challenges and joys of parenthood. They offer a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting to make sure your child gets the best start in life. Wiltshire has 13 children’s centre buildings located across the county offering families of 0-5 year olds a variety of services. Children’s centre services are also provided in a range of venues in local communities so that families can access support close to where they live. Children’s centre services in Wiltshire are run on behalf of Wiltshire Council by two voluntary organisations: Spurgeons and The Rise Trust. Services offered from centres include: • General information, advice and support for parents of young children • Information on how to access childcare provided by nurseries or childminders • Family support services • Easy access to children’s health services, including midwives and health visitors • Support for children with special needs including sensory rooms • Links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers, further and higher education institutions • Messy play, rhyme time sessions, stay and play sessions Families with children with additional needs • Children’s centres can provide support to parents and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). • Each children’s centre will be able to provide information on Wiltshire’s SEND Local Offer • Some centres hold support groups, and most have sensory rooms fully equipped to provide a safe, comfortable and colourful environment for you and your child to play together.
For more information on your local children’s centre and the services provided, please contact the centre on the telephone numbers listed below.
Children’s Centre
Address
Telephone No.
North Wiltshire – The Rise Trust Calne Children’s Centre
Prince Charles Drive, Calne, SN11 8TG 01249 823247
Cricklade Children’s Centre
Bath Road, Cricklade, SN6 6AX
01793 759187
Spring Rise Children’s Centre
Frogwell, Chippenham, SN14 0DH
01249 464008
The Rise Children’s Centre
St Paul’s Primary School, The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU
01249 463040
Royal Wootton Bassett Children’s Centre
Byron Avenue, Wootton Bassett, SN4 8BA
01793 851224
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Children’s Centres 0-5s cont’d… Children’s Centre
Address
Telephone No.
Southbroom Infants School, The Green, Devizes, SN10 5AA
01380 739835
East Wiltshire - Spurgeons Devizes South Children’s Centre Pewsey Children’s Centre
Building Closed - Please contact Devizes Children Centre
Windmill Hill Children’s Centre .
Wylye Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QR .
01980 843010 .
South Wiltshire - Spurgeons Hubert Hamilton Road, Bulford Camp, Salisbury, SP4 9JY 73a Pinewood Way, Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, SP2 9HX
Bulford Children’s Centre Little Folly Children’s Centre
01980 632660 01722 414301
Mere Children’s Centre
Building Closed - Please contact Spurgeons on 01933 412412
Salisbury City Children’s Centre
Building Closed - Please contact Spurgeons on 01933 412412
Tisbury Children’s Centre
Weaveland Rd, Tisbury, SP3 6HJ
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01747 861108 .
West Wiltshire - Spurgeons Longfield Community Children’s Centre
Building Closed - Please contact Canberra Children’s Centre
Canberra Children’s Centre
56a Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY
01225 705225
Studley Green Children’s Centre
Westfield Rd, Trowbridge, BA14 9JQ
01225 719753
White Horse Children’s Centre
Eden Vale Rd, Westbury, BA13 3NY
01373 824593
Childcare helpline If you have any queries relating to childcare, need information or advice, contact Wiltshire Council’s Early Year’s Team on this number:
Call: 0300 003 4561 Visit: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schoolseducationandlearning/ earlyyearsandchildcare.htm 23
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council Registration Form Please complete, if you are not already registered and you wish to be added to the WPCC database, so that we can send you information on a regular basis
PARENT CARER CONTACT DETAILS Name……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Address……………………………………………………………………………………………… Postcode ……………………….. Telephone number: ……………………………………… Mobile…….………………….. Email….………….…………….……….. OTHER INFORMATION: ETHNICITY? (E.g. White/British etc.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ABOUT YOUR CHILD/REN WITH A DISABILITY or ADDITIONAL NEEDS
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No. of Children/Young People with a disability in your family: …………….…….. Child Name
Date of Birth
Diagnosis
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2nd Child
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SCHOOL NAME AND TYPE: (E.g. Rowdeford/Special school) 1st Child………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2nd Child…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3rdChild……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. By signing, I agree to the Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) holding this information on a secure computer database so that WPCC volunteer Parent Representatives and/or SENDIS Information Officers may contact me directly. Furthermore, I understand that the WPCC subscribes to ‘yourmailinglistprovider’ and ‘Sinch’ and that if I have provided an email address or mobile telephone number, these will be added to WPCC’s subscription providers. You may unsubscribe and ask to be removed from our database at any time by contacting us or clicking ’Unsubscribe’.
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