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Contents The Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC) The WPCC supports families raising a child/young person (0-25 years old) with SEN and/or disabilities. Keep up to date with the latest SEND information and events in Wiltshire by registering with the WPCC and sign up to receive our Weekly Newsletters using the form on page 20 01225 764647 www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk admin@wiltspcc.co.uk Page Number How to use the Short Breaks Bulletin 3 Activities Contents 4 - 5 Activities Information 6 - 15 Do you know of any activities we missed? 16 Other Useful Information For Parent Carers 17 - 18 Children’s Centres Information 19 WPCC Registration Form 20 @wiltspcc

HOW TO USE THE SHORT BREAKS BULLETIN

Activities listed may be for a specific age range or groups of children 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.

Contents Pages

Each activity in the Contents has been given an item number.

 The item number 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 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.

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to print, but ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised before booking.

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Face-Face Groups/Activities Contents 4 Item Number Short Break Activity/Item Name (1) Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs - Salisbury (2) Freedog - SEND Session - Swindon (3) Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury (4) Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury (5) Boccia - Devizes (6) Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club - Mere (7) God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a Pony Days - Shrewton (8) God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Days - Shrewton (9) Ta-Dah SEN - Sensory & Art Sessions - Salisbury (10) Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park - Southwick (11) South Wilts Mencap - Music Group - Sallisbury (12) Kodachi Special Needs Judo - Bristol (13) Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group) - Farleigh Wood (14) Rein & Shine - Pony Day - Swindon (15) Rein & Shine - Pony Camp - Swindon (16) Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham (17) Buzz Action - The Element Café - Amesbury (18) Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Café - Amesbury (19) Delta Tennis Club - Swindon
Face-Face Groups/Activities Contents 5 Item Number Short Break Activity/Item Name (20) Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol (21) 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club - Melksham (22) Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports - Badminton, Sports & Swimming - Bath (23) Adaptive Martial Arts - Online Sessions - Online (24) Nova Sports & Coaching - Various SEND Activities - Frome/Bristol (25) Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - Winter Survival - Salisbury (26) Wiltshire Music Centre - Fantastic Mr.Fox Show - Bradford-On-Avon (27) Fit For Sport Activity Camps - Bristol (28) The Farm Cookery School - American Feast - Chippenham (29) Supercamps - Multi-Activity Day - Salisbury (30) Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations (31) Riding For The Disabled Associations - Various Locations WPCC What’s On Calendar You can see other clubs, activities and events on the WPCC What’s On Calendar: www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/What%27s_on SCAN ME!

Face to Face Group/Activity Providers’ Contact List

Barnardo’s Short Breaks Clubs (only for families who have registered for the Barnardo’s Scheme option of the Short Breaks Scheme):-

1. Barnardo’s - Salisbury

Opening times: Thursday 16th 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

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Clubs! (for any child or young person with additional needs):-

2. Freedog (Swindon) - SEND Session

Opening times: Sundays 12th and 19th February, 4.45pm - 6.00pm. Age: 5+ year olds.

Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB.

Cost: Pre-booked: £8.00 per child. On the day: £14.00 per child. Parent Carer: Free.

Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers. Activities: Bounce trampolining and clip ‘n’ climb.

More Info: Booking for this session is vital. Call 01793 251555 See online: freedogswindon.com/activities/send-sessions/

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 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

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5. Boccia

Opening times: Saturday 18th 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.

6. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club

Opening times: Tuesday 14th 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. Cost: Free.

Who: Any young person with a special need or disability. Activities: DVD & Wii games nights, skittles & pub games, sports, cookery, arts and crafts & more! More Info: Contact Jaki on 07585723824 or email: jaki@seeds4success.org.uk if you need to find out more/register to attend.

7. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a

Pony Days

Dates: Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th February, 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Age: 6+ year olds

Cost: £55.00 per child (Please bring a packed lunch, sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: Activities with ponies including riding, grooming, agility games and more!

8. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Days

Dates: Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th February, 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Age: 6+ year olds

Cost: £55.00 per child (Snacks provided - please bring sensible footwear and a raincoat) Activities: A full day outdoors with ponies, woodland low ropes, campfires and more!

ALL God Unlimited (GUL) SESSIONS:

Please contact before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs and requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.

Location: God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre, Riverside, Elston Lane, SP3 4HL. More Info: Email: office@god-unlimited.org Call: 01980621712 Or visit: www.guloutdoortherapy.org.uk/

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Ta-Dah

SEN - Sensory & Art Sessions

Opening times: Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th February, 9.00am - 12.00pm or 9.00am - 4.00pm. Age: All ages.

Location: Wilton (Exact location to be confirmed at time of booking) Cost: £10.00 per hour. £25.00 per half day. £40.00 per whole day. Who: All abilities. Activities: Sensory and art 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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10. Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park

Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, BA14 9QD.

Cost: Under 2s: Free. 2 - 13 year olds: £6.95. Adult: £7.95. Senior: £6.95. First Carer: Free (Documentation required). Family: £24.95. Age: All ages.

Activities: Explore the Animal Park. More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: info@hopenaturecentre.org.uk

. Visit: www.hopenaturecentre.org.uk/animal-park/

11. South Wilts Mencap - Music Group

Opening times: Tuesday 14th February, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Age: 18+ year olds.

Location: St Martin's Church St, Salisbury, SP1 2HY

Cost: Taster Session - FREE. Weekly - £2.00 per person.

Who: Open to people with learning disabilities

Activities: Weekly fun music, singing, dancing and crafting sessions and a chance to catch up with friends. You need to contact before attending and fill out a membership form!

More Info: Call 07395155607 or email or sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk

12. Kodachi Special Needs Judo

Opening times: Thursday 16th February, 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.

More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 0772 496 6942

Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person.

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Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group)

Opening times: Friday 17th 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. 2nd Child: £5.00 per session

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 www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups

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Rein & Shine - Pony Day

Opening times: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th February, 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.

15. Rein & Shine - Pony Camp

Opening times: Thursday 16th - Friday 17th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Location: Rein and Shine Equestrian Centre, 1 Buryhill Farm, Braydon, SN5 0AD Cost: £190.00 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: 2 days of pony fun, 4 riding sessions, games, rosettes and a mini Easter Egg Hunt!

More Info: Call: 01666 860068 or Email: info@reinandshine.co.uk Website: www.reinandshine.co.uk/riding-school/riding-courses/pony-days-camps/

If you are interested in attending either of the Rein & Shine activities, then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.

16. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish

Hydrotherapy Pool

Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.

Location: Silverwood School Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF

Cost: Adults (Over 16 year olds): £8.50. Child (0-16 year olds): £4.00. (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

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Buzz Action - The Element Cafe

Opening times: Wednesday 15th February, 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Dr, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT.

Cost: £1.00 per person

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: www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury

18. Buzz Action - Amesbury Youth Cafe

Opening times: Friday 17th February, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Location: The Bowman Centre, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT.

Cost: £1.00 per person

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: www.facebook.com/elementcafeamesbury

19. Delta Tennis Club - Swindon

Opening

times: Tuesday 14th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm Age: 18+ years old

Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF. Cost: £4.00 per person. Who: Inclusive session for adults.

Activities: Tennis in a friendly & active environment.

More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org

20. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol

Opening times: Friday 17th February, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Age: 16+ years old

Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, Cost: £3.00 per person. (Equipment provided - refreshments available)

Who: 16+ 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:

21. 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club

Opening times: Monday 13th February, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.

Location: The Canberra Centre, 56A Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY

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 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

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22. Bath MENCAP & Gateway Sports Club - Badminton, Fun Sports & Swimming

Dates: Thursday 16th February.

Opening Times: Dry Sports: 6.00pm - 7.15pm. Swimming pool: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Age: All ages.

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: Fun sports & games and fun swimming.

More Info: Contact Lisa Sumsion on 07743 677837 or email lisasum1@outlook.com

23. 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 6-7pm on Zoom (Download at: www.zoom.us/)

For details visit: www.adaptivema.co.uk/online-classes

24. Nova Sports & Coaching - Various SEND Activities

Dates: Bouldering - Monday 13th February, 9.30am - 10.30am. Football: Monday 13th February, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Family Hydrotherapy: Tuesday 14th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm (45 minute slot) Adventure Day: Wednesday 15th February, 10.00am - 3.00pm. Skiing: Wednesday 15th February, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.

Location: Bouldering: Frome Boulder Rooms, Frome, BA11 3EN

Football: Frome Youth & Community Centre, Vallis Road, Frome, BA11 3EF.

Family Hydrotherapy: Harry's Hydro, Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB Adventure Day: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ. Skiing: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ

Cost: Bouldering and Football: £10.00 per person. Family Hydrotherapy: £20.00 per family. Adventure Day and Skiing: £20.00 per person.

Age: Bouldering: 7 - 18 year olds. Football: 12 - 18 year olds. Family Hydrotherapy: All ages. Adventure Day: 7 - 16 year olds. Skiing: 8 - 16 year olds.

Who: Bouldering, Football, Adventure Day and Skiing: Suitable for children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and similar conditions and their siblings.

Family Hydrotherapy: Suitable for families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings (Must be 1 adult in the water with every child who cannot swim).

Activities: Bouldering. Football. Swimming with toys. Frisbee, golf, bush craft and shooting. Skiing. More Info: Contact: bookings@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk

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25. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - Winter Survival (Family event)

Opening times: Thursday 16th February, 10.00am - 12.00pm. (Meet at retrospective café at 9.45am)

Age: All ages.

Location: Langford Lakes, SP3 4NH.

Cost: £5.00 per child. Who: Families. Activities: Family event themed on winter survival at both Lower Moor and Langford Lakes nature reserves.

More Info: Email: info@wiltshirewildlife.org Telephone: 01380 725670

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.

26. Wiltshire Music Centre - The Bradfordians Present Fantastic Mr.Fox

Dates: Thursday 16th February, 6.30pm.

Friday 17th February, 6.30pm.

Saturday 18th February, 11.00am and 2.30pm. Sunday 19th February, 2.30pm.

Age: 5+ year olds.

Location: St. Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DE

Cost: Adult - £12.00. Under 18s and Students - £8.00

Who: For families.

Activities: The Bradfordians bring you another loved Roald Dahl story. Go along to see Fantastic Mr.Fox’s wit and cunning triumph over the vile farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean.

More Info: Call 01225 860 100 or email: info@wiltshiremusic.org.uk Visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/bradfordians-present-fantastic-mr-fox

Please contact the activity provider if you have questions about the suitability of attending the show with your young person.

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Fit For Sport Activity Camps

- Bristol

Dates: Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, 8.30am - 5.30pm.

Locations: Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre, Church Hill, Bristol, BS16 4HR 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: £34.90. Kingswood: £31.00

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 with any questions that 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.

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The Farm Cookery School - American Feast

Opening times: Monday 13th February, 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Tuesday 14th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Wednesday 15th February, 9.30am – 3.00pm.

Location: The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2DS.

Cost: 13th February: £20.00 per person.

14th February: £50.00 per person.

15th February: £50.00 per person.

Age: 13th February: 5+ year olds.

14th February: 8+ year olds

15th February: 11+ year olds

(Children are dropped off and left with them for the duration of the class, please fill out a parental consent form in advance - can be found on their website)

Activities: 13th February: American S’mores and Loaded Jackets.

14th and 15th February: American S’mores and Loaded Chilli Fries and baked Doughnuts. (Children will be eating their savoury course in their dining room but will take sweet treats home, so please bring along a suitable container)

THE FARM COOKERY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

More Info: Contact via email: enquiries@thefarmcookeryschool.co.uk

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Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day (Salisbury)

Opening Times: Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, 9.00am – 5.00pm. (Extra care available from 8.00am – 6.00pm)

Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA.

Cost: £205.00 for a 5 day block or £53.00 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.

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beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Please contact
SUPERCAMPS SESSIONS: If you are interested in attending a Super Camps session then please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be accommodated. More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Visit: www.supercamps.co.uk WPCC What’s On Calendar You can see other clubs, activities and events on the WPCC What’s On Calendar: www.wiltshireparentcarercouncil.co.uk/en/What%27s_on SCAN ME!
or call: 01380859478

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: www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/

Funways - Warminster

Location: Funways, Goodwin Close, Warminster, BA12 0DF

More Info: Call: 01985 220111 or Visit: www.funwayswarminster.com/

Jolly

Roger Adventure - Swindon

Location: Jolly Roger Adventure, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3JE.

More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or Visit: 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: www.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: 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: www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/

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31. 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 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.

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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
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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
out to parents
Eligible
will
each year) will
online childcare account.
accounts
pay
-
For
£8 parents pay
their childcare account,
-
provider
childcare
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18 Useful Information for Parent Carers
funding for settings Early
a
to
rolled
from early 2017. ●
parents (both parents
have to be in work, and each expecting to earn at least £115 a week
and not more than £100,000
be able to open an
The money held in these
can only be used by parents to
for registered childcare (Preschools, childminders, day nurseries and school based care that is paid for, such as after
school clubs) •
every
in to
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
has signed up to the scheme. • When the scheme was introduced,
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).
Support
with
Links with
providers,
Provide support to
and
with
Provide information
Offer For more information on your
and the services provided, please contact the
on the telephone numbers listed or see their
0-5s
A children's centre allows local families with young children to enjoy facilities and receive support that they need, including free parenting support. Services are often provided in a range of venues in local communities. In Wiltshire they are run 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 • Easy access to children
s health services, including midwives and health visitors •
for children
special needs including sensory rooms •
Jobcentre Plus, local training
further and higher education institutions •
parents
children
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). •
on Wiltshire
s SEND Local
local children
s centre
centre
website below. Children
s Centres
The Rise Trust Website: www.therisetrust.org/ Calne Children’s Centre Prince Charles Drive, Calne, SN11 8TG 01249 823247
Wootton Bassett Children’s Centre Byron Avenue, Wootton Bassett, SN4 8BA 01793 851224 Spurgeons Website: wiltshirechildrenscentres.org.uk/ Devizes South Children’s Centre The Green, Devizes, SN10 5AA 0800 9704669 Windmill Hill Children’s Centre Wylye Road, Tidworth, SP9 7QR Bulford Children’s Centre Bulford Camp, Salisbury, SP4 9JY Little Folly Children’s Centre Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, SP2 9HX Tisbury Children’s Centre Weaveland Rd, Tisbury, SP3 6HJ Canberra Children’s Centre 56a Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7NY Studley Green Children’s Centre Westfield Rd, Trowbridge, BA14 9JQ 19 Childcare helpline If you have any queries relating to childcare, need information or advice, contact Wiltshire Council’s Early Year’s Team: Call: 0300 003 4561 Visit: parentportal.wiltshire.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/fisresults?category=1
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 The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU 01249 463040
Tear this page off and post to the address below 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 No. of Children/Young People with a disability in your family: …………….…….. Child Name Date of Birth Diagnosis 1st Child …………………………….. ………………………….. …………………….………………………………………. 2nd Child …………………………….. ………………………….. …………………..………………………………………… 3rd Child …………………………….. …………………………. ……………………………………………………………. SCHOOL NAME AND TYPE: (E.g. Rowdeford/Special school) 1st Child………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2nd Child…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3rdChild SIGNED Date Return Address: FREEPOST WPCC (No Stamp or Address Needed) 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 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’ 20

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