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Online Activities & Learning Resources Contents
Item Number Short Break Activity/Item Name
(27) Adaptive Martial Arts - Zoom Sessions
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(28) Young Melksham - Online No Limits Youth Club
(29) South Wilts Mencap (SWM) Facebook Group – Online Activities
(30) God Unlimited (GUL) - Pony Zoom Call
(31) David Walliams - Free AudioBooks
(32) Home Learning Dyslexic Resources
(33) Online Learning Resources to Support Children with SEND
(34) Calibre Audio - Free Audiobooks
(35) Sesame Street and Autism
(36) ITV Signed Stories
(37) 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! 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 SCAN ME!
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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
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
(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
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
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, SCAN ME 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:
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
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:
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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
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.
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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!
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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.
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
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
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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/
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/
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.
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:
