Your Guide to , and for children & young adults aged 0 - 25yrs who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).


















Your Guide to , and for children & young adults aged 0 - 25yrs who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The Short Breaks Bulletin brings together as many SEND inclusive activities, leisure and social opportunities in Wiltshire (and surrounding areas) as possible.
The activities listed may be for a specific age range or groups based on needs. Some activities are specifically run for children/young people with SEND, but there are also a number of activities that are inclusive of SEND and the organiser has requested that you contact before booking to discuss your child/young person’s needs/requirements to ensure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Anyone in Wiltshire can use the Short Breaks Bulletin to access inclusive opportunities for young people with SEND.
If you chose the Barnardo’s Activity Club or COMBO option when registering for the Short Breaks Scheme, you should be receiving direct contact from Barnardo’s regarding options for booking these activity clubs.
How to use the Short Breaks Bulletin: -
Each activity in the Contents has been given an item number which corresponds to the activity name.
Find out more about a specific activity, who to contact and how to book by looking up the item number on the Activities Information list and using the contacts or web link provided.
You may find QR Codes for certain activities or for our registration form; you may be able to simply open your camera and they will automatically scan, or you may have to download a QR scanning app (for free). Once scanned, they will take you directly to the website link.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy at the time of going to print, but we recommend that you ALWAYS check to see whether there have been any changes to times/dates/availability of any sessions advertised before attending.
Item Number
Activity/Item Name
(1) Elizabeth House - Blue Skies - Salisbury
(2) Elizabeth House - Social Club - Salisbury
(3) 4Youth - No Limits Youth Club - Atworth
(4) Springfield Inclusive Play - Corsham
(5) Aero Badminton - Chippenham & Melksham
(6) Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session - Swindon
(7) Fairfield Farm Trust - Living Well Social Club - Various Locations
(8) Wiltshire Gymnastics - Gymability - Melksham
(9) Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool - Chippenham
(10) Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Zoom Sessions
(11) God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club - Shrewton
(12) God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Day - Shrewton
(13) God Unlimited (GUL) - Own A Pony Day - Shrewton
(14) God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Mixed Activity Day - Shrewton
(15) Kodachi Special Needs Judo - Bristol
(16) Delta Tennis Centre - Inclusive Tennis - Swindon
(17) Delta Tennis Centre - Pickleball - Swindon
(18) Boccia - Devizes
Item Number
Short Break Activity / Item Name
(37) Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day - Farleigh Wood
(38) Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day - Farleigh Wood
(39) Braeside Education Centre - High Ropes Day - Farleigh Wood
(40) Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing - Farleigh Wood
(41) Wiltshire Creative - SHIFT Halloween Party - Salisbury
(42) Wiltshire Creative - Get Creative, Make Music! - Salisbury
(43) Wiltshire Gymnastics - Holiday Fun Days - Melksham
(44) Hope Nature Centre - Animal Park - Southwick
(45) Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group) - Farleigh Wood
(46) Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps - Salisbury & Bath
(47) Cholderton Scare Breeds Farm - Salisbury
(48) Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire - Great Bedwyn
(49) Wiltshire Wildlife – Wildlife Watch Groups - Trowbridge
(50) Wiltshire Wildlife – Autumn Family Events - Salisbury & Cricklade
(51) Soft Play Centre Activities - Various Locations
Listings 1 - 36 include clubs that are targeted at children & young people who have SEND, and are therefore more likely to be able to support/accommodate more complex needs.
However, we would still recommend contacting the provider before booking/attending to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/ young person's needs.
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am - 2.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT
Cost: £40.00 full day or £22.40 for half day
Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities.
Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring packed lunch.
More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@eh-sc.co.uk
Opening times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 9.30pm. (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Age: 16+ year olds.
Location: Elizabeth House Social Centre, 1 Nelson Road, Salisbury, SP1 3LT
Cost: £22.50 per person per session.
Who: Young People & Adults with SEN/Disabilities and/or Mental Health Disabilities
Activities: Art, cooking, collage making and more! Bring Packed lunch.
More Info: Call 01722 323783 or email freda.elizabethhouse@eh-sc.co.uk
Opening times: Mondays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Location: Atworth Youth Centre, Studley Farm Lane, Bath Road, Atworth, Cost: £2.00 per young person. Carers: Free.
Age: 13 - 25 year olds.
Who: Young people with SEND.
Activities: Cooking & baking, Sewing & Stitching, Pool & Table tennis, Drawing & Writing, Football & Basketball, Karaoke & Just dance, Job search and CV writing and much more!.
More Info: Call: 01225 667327 or email: hello@4youth.org.uk
Visit: www.youngmelksham.org.uk/youth-clubs/no-limits youth
Opening times: Saturdays 21st October, 3.00pm - 5.00pm.
Location: Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham, SN13 9DN
Cost: 1st child: £3.50. Additional children: £2.00. Under 2’s: Free
Age: 0 - 12 year olds.
Activities: Inclusive play for disabled and/ or neurodivergent children and young people.
More Info: Visit: https://m.facebook.com/groups/611253470610194
5. Aero Badminton
Opening times: Chippenham: Mondays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Chippenham: Tuesdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm.
Chippenham: Thursdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Juniors) or 8.00pm - 10.00pm (Adults)
Melksham: Fridays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
Location: Mondays: The Dome, Chippenham Sports Club, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SN15 1NH
Tuesdays: Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ.
Wednesdays, Melksham Oak Community School Sports Hall, Devizes Road, SN12 6QZ
Thursdays: Hardenhuish School Sports Hall, Chippenham, SN14 6RJ.
Fridays: Melksham Campus, Market Place, SN12 6ES
Cost: First session: Free. Adults: £6.00. Juniors: £3.00 (Annual membership available)
Age: Adults: 19+ year olds. Juniors: 6 - 18 year olds.
Activities: Friendly badminton club that caters for players of all ages and abilities.
Please contact the provider before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs or requirements so that they can ensure they are able to provide appropriate support.
More Info: More information online: www.aerobc.co.uk/wilts/ or you can contact via email: committe.members@aerobc.co.uk
6. Jolly Roger Adventure - SEN Session
Opening times: Thursday 26th October, 6.00pm - 7.30pm.
Location: Greenbridge Rd, Swindon, SN3 3JE
Cost: £7.40 per child.
Age: 0 - 12 year olds.
Who: Children with SEND.
Activities: Soft play.
More Info: Call: 01793 522044 or Visit: www.jollyrogerplay.com
7. Fairfield Farm Trust - Living Well Social Club
Opening times: Various, depending on the scheduled activity.
Location: The club happens weekly, from a variety of local places.
Cost: Various, depending on the scheduled activity.
Age: 18+ year olds.
Who: Ex Fairfield students and any other over 18’s with additional needs.
They ask that attendees become a member of the club, so if you are interested then you need to contact to ask for an application form.
Activities: Various activities like Cinema, Karaoke, Bowling, Pool and Socialising.
More Info: Visit: https://fairfieldtrust.org.uk/social-club/or Email: ria-jane.cann@ffc.ac.uk
8. Wiltshire Gymnastics - Gymability
Opening times: Wednesday 25th October, 12.45pm - 1.45pm.
Location: Wiltshire School of Gymnastics, Melksham, SN12 6SP
Cost: £5.50 per person.
BOOKING PRIOR TO ATTENDING IS ESSENTIAL
Age: 3 - 12 year olds.
Who: Children with any physical, mental, emotional, social, language, and/or sensory challenges.
Activities: Children and their parent carers can the gymnastics apparatus with their coaches.
More Info: Visit: https://wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk/gymability/ or Email: info@wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk
9. Neptune Aquatics - Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool
Opening times: Saturdays: 4.30pm - 5.15pm. Sundays: 2.00pm - 2.45pm.
Location: St Nicholas School, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF.
Cost: Adults (Over 16): £8.75. Child (0 - 16 years old): £4.25. (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
10. Adaptive Martial Arts (AMA) - Zoom Sessions
Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.00pm - 7.00pm.
Age: All ages
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free.
Who: The class is designed to be an interactive beginner’s class.
Activities: Beginners class introducing people to martial arts and self defence. More info: www.adaptivema.co.uk/online-classes
11. God Unlimited (GUL) - Stable Club
Opening times: Fridays 20th and 27th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm.
Age: 6+ year olds.
Cost: £20.00 per child.
12. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mixed Activity Day
Opening times: Thursday 19th , Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th October, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Age: 8+ year olds.
Cost: £50.00 per child. (Snacks provided & cooked over a fire but please bring packed lunch)
13. God Unlimited (GUL) - Own a Pony Day
Opening times: Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th October, 9.30am - 3.30pm.
Age: 6+ year olds.
Cost: £55.00 per child. (Please bring a packed lunch - drinks are provided)
14. God Unlimited (GUL) - Mini Mixed Activity Day
Opening times: Friday 20th and 27th October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Age: 4 - 8 year olds.
Cost: £25.00 per child. (Snacks provided & cooked over a fire)
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, Shrewton, SP3 4HL.
Who: Young people with SEN and physical disabilities.
Activities: Various horse related activities.
Can be wet & windy so bring weather appropriate clothing.
More Info: Contact: 01980 621712 or Email: office@god-unlimited.org or Visit: www.god-unlimited.org
15. Kodachi Special Needs Judo
Opening times: Thursdays, 6.30pm - 8.00pm.
Age: 11+ year olds.
Location: Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1QG
Cost: First session: Free. Further sessions: £5.00 per child.
Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers
Parent Carers/Guardian needs to stay for initial sessions.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements and the appropriateness of attending with your young person.
Activities: Martial arts club.
More Info: Email: richbennett-@hotmail.com Telephone: 07724966942
16. Delta Tennis Centre - Inclusive Tennis
Opening times: Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Wednesdays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Age: 18+ Years old.
Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF.
Cost: Tuesday: £5.00 per person.
Wednesday: £3.50 per person.
Who: Inclusive session
More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org
Visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/delta-tennis-centre/timetable
17. Delta Tennis Centre - Pickleball
Opening times: Tuesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm.
Age: 18+ Years old.
Location: Delta Tennis Centre, Welton Rd, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7XF.
Cost: £4.00 per person.
Who: Inclusive session
More Info: Call: 01793 872699. Email: delta@gll.org
Visit: www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/swindon/delta-tennis-centre/timetable
18. Boccia
Opening times: Saturday 28th October, 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.
Please contact to discuss any needs/requirements before attending.
Activities: Sports activities.
More Info: Contact: Geoff Mascall on 07703 203893.
19. Cue Zone Snooker Club - Bristol
Opening times: Friday 20th October, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Age: 18+ years old
Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PY
Cost: £3.00 per person. (Equipment provided - refreshments available)
Who: 18+ year olds and adults with learning disabilities.
Activities: Snooker club with 15/15 snooker, trick shot tuition, competitions and more!
More Info: Contact Bob Hill by Telephone: 07876184774 Email: thesnookercoach@gmail.com
20. PAN Disability Football - Devizes
Opening times: Mondays, 5.00pm-6.00pm.
Age: 12 - 16 years old
Location: Green Lane, Devizes, SN10 5EP.
Cost: Free
Who: Young people with any disability.
Activities: Inclusive football sessions.
More Info: Email: Lyndon.taylor@wiltshirefa.com
21. SEN Halloween Crafts
Opening times: Thursday 19th October, 11.00am - 12.30pm.
Age: 0 - 16 years old
Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2AP
Cost: £10.00 per child.
Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.
Activities: Hand monsters, halloween wreaths, puffy ghosts, witches broomsticks & pumpkin carving.
More Info: Email: kay.kr81@gmail.com
22. SEN Spook-Tastic Party
Opening times: Thursday 26th October, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Age: 0 - 16 years old
Location: Westwood Social Club, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2AP.
Cost: £12.00 per child.
Every child will receive a colouring sheet on booking (colour before attending for the competition - no adult help!) and some sweets before leaving.
Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.
Activities: Party Games, Colouring Competition, Child Fancy Dress Competition, Spooky Disco & Dancing and Party Food.
More Info: Email: kay.kr81@gmail.com
23. SEN Stay & Play Session
Opening times: Friday 20th October, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Age: 0 - 16 years old
Location: Funways, Warminster, BA12 0DF.
Cost: £6.00 per child. (Under 2’s - Free)
Who: For sole SEN use and siblings.
Activities: Soft play activities.
More Info: Email: kay.kr81@gmail.com
24. SEN Creepy Crawlies
Opening times: Friday 27th October, 10.30am - 12.00pm.
Age: 0 - 16 years old
Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club, BA14 6JB.
Cost: £10.00 per child.
Who: Welcome to everyone but SEN inspired.
Activities: There could be something that crawls, or something that slithers! Some can be held, some just to look at.
More Info: Email: kay.kr81@gmail.com
25. South Wilts Mencap - Dolphins Swimming Group
Opening times: Saturday 21st October, 5.00pm - 6.00pm.
Age: 18+ year olds.
Location: Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR.
Cost: Members: £3.00. Non Members: £5.00. Carers/Guardians - FREE.
Who: People with disabilities and/or additional needs, their families, carers, & friends.
For those who require assistance in or out of the water, they must be accompanied by someone (Carer/family/guardian) who can provide the assistance in and out of the water and who is a competent swimmer.
Activities: Do you have a disability or special/additional needs but love swimming? You can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment at this session.
More Info: If you would like to join these sessions, please contact Pip: pip.reis@southwitsmencap.org.uk or Sarah: sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.uk Or for more info visit: www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk/dolphins-swimming-group/
26. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club
Opening times: Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
Age: 11 - 18 years old.
Activities: Meet others in your local community, develop social skills, and undertake valuable practical learning opportunities and experiences that will help them later in life.
27. Seeds 4 Success - Bridging Club Plus
Opening times: Thursday 26th October, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Age: 15 - 25 years old.
Activities: Opportunity to develop a range of life skills & make new friends. Range of creative & practical activities e.g. making & putting up shelves, building a compost bin & batik.
SEEDS 4 SUCCESS ACTIVITIES:
Cost: Free.
Location: Mere Youth Centre, BA12 6EP. Transport can be arranged from surrounding areas (contact for more information).
Who: Any young person with a special need or disability
More Info: Contact Ali: ali@seeds4success.org.uk if or visit:
Bridging Club: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project
Bridging Club Plus: www.seeds4success.org.uk/bridging-project-0
Dates: Sundays 22nd and 29th October, 4.45pm - 6.00pm.
Age: 5+ year olds.
Location: Freedog Urban Activity Centre, Swindon, SN2 8HB.
Cost: Early Bird: £8.00 per child. Standard: £14.00 per child. First Carer/Adult: Free.
Who: SEND individuals and their family/carers.
Activities: Catch some air in the trampoline park, dive into the foam pits and explore the ninja course in a more relaxed environment with the support of their friendly crew members.
More Info: Call 01793 251555 or visit: https://freedogswindon.com/session/send-sessions/
29. All Aboard Watersports – Multi-Watersport Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday 23rd, Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th or Friday 27th October, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Cost: £50.00 per day.
Age: 8 – 16 years old
Who: Young people as well as their friends, family and carers.
Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, rowing, sailing or raft building (weather dependent)
30. All Aboard Watersports – Sailing Holiday Club
Opening times: Monday 23rd or Wednesday 25th October, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Cost: £50.00 per day.
Age: 8 – 16 years old
Who: Young people as well as their friends, family and carers.
Activities: Enjoy spending time on the water. Learn and develop your sailing skills.
MULTI-WATERSPORT & SAILING CLUB:
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.
Bring a packed lunch & change of clothes!
Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG.
More Info: Email: admin@allaboardwatersports.co.uk Call: 0117 929 0801 or Book online at: www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk
31. All Aboard Watersports – Powerability, Paddleability & Sailability
Opening times: Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Location: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG.
Cost: £6.00 per person.
Age: 8 – 16 years old
Who: Designed to enable people with additional support needs to access and to experience the joy of being out on the water.
You must complete a registration form before attending.
More information and how to book:
Powerability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/powerability/
Paddleability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/paddleability/
Sailability - www.allaboardwatersports.co.uk/book-with-us/courses/course/sailability/
32. Adaptive Martial Arts - Classic Sessions
Opening times: Sunday 29th October, 2.00pm – 5.00pm (1-to-1 sessions on demand).
Location: Shine Sports Ground, Lime Trees Road, Bristol, BS6 7XW
Cost: 1st Lesson Free then £7.50 per session / £10.00 per 2 people. 1-to-1: £35 per session.
Age: 6+ years old.
Who: Children & young people and their families/friends.
Activities: Training in various martial arts.
(Baggy clothes will be unsuitable, please wear something not too restricting but not baggy)
More Info: Email: info@adaptivema.co.uk or Visit: https://www.adaptivema.co.uk/classes
33. Nova Sports & Coaching - Adventure Day
Dates: Monday 23rd October, 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Location: Adventure Day: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ
Cost: £20.00 per person.
Age: 7 - 16 year olds.
Who: Suitable for children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and similar conditions and their siblings.
Activities: Frisbee, golf, axe throwing and archery.
34. Nova Sports & Coaching - Family Hydrotherapy
Dates: Tuesday 24th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm (45 minute slot)
Location: Harry's Hydro, Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB.
Cost: £20.00 per family.
Age: All ages.
Who: 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: Free play with toys and music provided.
35. Nova Sports & Coaching - Adventure Day
Dates: Wednesday 25th October, 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Location: Adventure Day: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Winscombe, BS25 5PQ
Cost: £20.00 per person.
Age: 7 - 16 year olds.
Who: Suitable for children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and similar conditions and their siblings.
Activities: Tobogganing, active archery, and bushcraft.
36. Nova Sports & Coaching - Football
Dates: Thursday 26th October.
Times: Frome: 10.00am - 11.30am. Yeovil: 12.00pm - 1.00pm.
Location: Frome Town FC, Badgers Hill, Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EH Yeovil Rec Centre, Chilton Grove, BA21 4AW.
Cost: Frome: £7.50 per person. Yeovil: £5.00 per person.
Age: 9 - 16 year olds.
Who: Suitable for children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and similar conditions and their siblings.
Activities: Football activities.
Please note, young people are allowed to book onto one of the two Mendip Days and can request to go on the waiting list for the other day.
More Info: Contact: bookings@novasportsandcoaching.co.uk
Listings 37 - 51 include community clubs and events that try to be as inclusive as possible. These are generally offered by providers who may not have SEND expertise, but try to be as accommodating and inclusive as they can. This may mean that they have limited capacity & cannot support complex needs or provide 1:1 support.
Please always contact these individual club/activity organisers to discuss suitability and whether they are able to meet your child/young person's needs.
37. Braeside Education Centre - Climbing Day
Opening times: Thursday 19th October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH
Cost: £36.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Climbing Wall, Zip Wire and Abseiling.
38. Braeside Education Centre - Mixed Activity Day
Opening times: Friday 20th October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH.
Cost: £36.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Archery, Life Line, Low Ropes and Bouldering.
39. Braeside Education Centre - High Ropes Day
Opening times: Monday 23rd October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH
Cost: £36.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: Leap of Faith, Crate Stack, High All Aboard and Parallel Poles.
40. Braeside Education Centre - Canoeing
Opening times: Tuesday 24th October, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Location: Farleigh Wood, BA2 7NH
Cost: £36.00 per child.
Age: 8 - 12 years old (Siblings up to 14 years old)
Activities: GPS and Problem Solving Games.
ALL BRAESIDE EDUCATION CENTRE ACTIVITIES:
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Please bring packed lunch, water bottle and appropriate outdoor weather clothing
Drop Offs: 8.30am - 9.00am (Gates closed & locked at 9.15am for child safety)
Pick Ups: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
More Info: Email: info@braeside-education.co.uk Call: 01380 722637 or Visit: www.braeside-education.co.uk/holiday-club
41. Wiltshire Creative - SHIFT Social Halloween Party
Opening times: Saturday 28th October, 7.00pm - 10.00pm.
Location: Salisbury Arts Centre, St Edmunds Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT
Cost: From £3.00.
Age: 14 - 21 year olds.
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/shift-social-halloween-party
42. Wiltshire Creative - Get Creative, Make Music!
Opening times: Thursday 26th October, 10.15am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.45pm.
Location: Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA
Cost: £5.00 per person.
(Please bring a water bottle)
Age: 7 - 11 year olds.
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Actvities: Engaging and fun music making workshop.
More Info: Email: info@wiltshirecreative.co.uk or Call: 01722 320 333 Visit their website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/get-creative-make-music-2
43. Wiltshire Gymnastics - Holiday Fun Days
Opening times: Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th October,
Location: Wiltshire School of Gymnastics, Melksham, SN12 6SP
Cost: £26.00 per person. (£22.00 for Members)
(Lunch available for £5.00 per person)
Age: School aged children.
Who: Children and their Parent/Carers.
Please contact before attending to discuss your child/young person’s needs or requirements so that they can ensure they are able to provide appropriate support.
Activities: Your day will be filled with crafty treats, creepy delights and lots of spooky fun.
More Info: Visit: https://wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk/holiday-fun-days/ or Email: holidayfun@wiltshiregymnastics.co.uk
Opening times: Mondays - Sundays, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Age: All ages.
Location: Hope Nature Centre, Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, BA14 9QD
Cost: Under 3s: Free. 3 - 18 year olds: £8.95. Adult: £9.95. Senior: £8.95.
First Carer: Free (Documentation required) Family: £32.95
Who: Any young people and their families.
Activities: A day of fun, including entry to the animal park featuring a variety of animals, as well as entry to the children’s play areas.
More Info: Call: 01225 759075 or email: hncinfo@ffc.ac.uk
Book Online: https://fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/animal-park/
45. Hidden Woods – Saplings (Parent & Toddler Group)
Opening times: Fridays 20th & 27th October, 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 Additional siblings: £5.00 per session.
(Hot drinks provided - please bring a snack 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
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts & games & campfires
More Info: Email: hello@hiddenwoods.co.uk Call: 01373 823832 or book: www.hiddenwoods.co.uk/toddler-groups
46. Super Camps - Multi-Activity Day Camps (non residential)
Opening Times: Monday 23rd - Friday 27th October, 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Extra care available 8.00am - 6.00pm)
Location: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA Royal High School Bath, Gloucester House, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ. Kingswood Preparatory School, College Road, Bath, Avon, BA1 5SD.
Cost: £220.00 for a 5 day block or £49.00 per day.
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Age: 4 – 12 years old.
Activities: Arts & Crafts, LEGO building, Team Games and Multi-Sports Sessions.
More Info: Email: info@supercamps.co.uk Call: 01235 467300 or Book online at: https://www.supercamps.co.uk
47. Cholderton Scare Breeds Farm
Opening Times: Saturday 21st - Tuesday 31st October, 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Location: Cholderton Scare Breeds Farm, Amesbury Rd, Cholderton, Salisbury, SP1 2RA
Cost: Adults: £8.00 Children: £7.00 Under 2’s: Free Come in FULL fancy dress (adults AND children!) and receive a **FREE Child return ticket to visit in the New Year PLUS a FREE bag of animal food!
Age: Families.
Activities: Join in for all the fun on the farm with their exciting interactive spooky trail and other Halloween activities.
More Info: Email: info@choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com Call: or Book online at: https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/cholderton-scare-breeds-farm/
48. Bruce Accessible Boats - Day Hire
Opening Times: Saturday 21st - Tuesday 31st October, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Location: Great Bedwyn Wharf, Brook Street, Great Bedwyn, SN8 3PB
Cost: £250.00 per day for up to 12 people.
Age: Families.
Activities: Fully accessible wide-beam canal boats with full size kitchen and accessible toilet. The boats are available for day hire, complete with a skipper and crew.
More Info: Email: bookings@katrust.org.uk Call: or Book online at: https://bruceboats.katrust.org.uk/day-hire/
49. Wiltshire Wildlife – Wildlife Watch Groups (Family Event)
Opening times: Saturday 21st October, 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Location: Green Lane Wood, Trowbridge, BA14 6GP.
Cost: £1.50 (WWT Members) or £2.50 (Non-Members) per child.
Age: 5 - 14 year olds.
Who: Children, young people and their families.
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED. An adult from each family must stay
Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parents/carers.
More Info: Email: glwwildlifewatch@gmail.com
Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2023-10-21-wildlife-watch-group-greenlane-wood-trowbridge
50. Wiltshire Wildlife – Autumn Family Fun (Family Event)
Opening times: Thursday 26th October, 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Locations: Lower Moor Farm, Cricklade, SN16 9TW.
Langford Lakes, Steeple Langford Duck Street, Salisbury, SP3 4NH.
Cost: £5.00 per child. (under 2s and accompanying parents/carers are free)
Age: All ages.
Who: Children, young people and their families.
An adult from each family must stay. Please contact beforehand to discuss any needs and/or requirements to make sure they can be appropriately accommodated.
Activities: Explore what the local wildlife will be doing to prepare for survival this winter and enjoy a range of nature-based craft and outdoor activities.
More Info: Lower Moor Farm:Email - lmfwatchgroup@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2023-10-26-autumn-family-fun-lower-moor
Langford Lakes: Email - pennyfleet99@gmail.com Or visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/events/2023-10-26-autumn-family-fun-langford-lakes
51. Soft Play Centre Activities
Soft play areas across the UK are suitable for a variety of ages, from babies and toddlers to children up to eight years old. Some centres can host children as old as 10.
With multi-layered climbing frames, colourful ball pits and elaborate mazes, Soft Play areas provide a padded space for babies, toddlers and kids to play and explore, whatever the weather.
Always book online or by calling before attending.
Baloo’s Soft Play Centre - Trowbridge (01225 764753 or www.baloossoftplay.co.uk/)
Funways - Warminster (01985 220111 or www.funwayswarminster.com/)
Jolly Roger Adventure - Swindon (01793 522044 or www.jollyrogerplay.com)
Boomerang Play Centre - Melksham (01225 702000 or www.boomerangplay.co.uk/)
Solstice Play - Amesbury (01980 624911 or www.solsticeplay.co.uk/)
Jump In Fun - Salisbury (01722 445503 or www.jumpinfun.co.uk/salisbury/soft-play/)
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 the quick form below:
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The CEA Card
The CEA Card enables a disabled cinema guest aged 8+ years to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
www.ceacard.co.uk/apply
Free books & activities from the World of David Walliams: www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/
The Charity provides complimentary tickets and fund a contribution towards a travel grant for families to enjoy their day at a Merlin Entertainments’ attractions, such as: LEGOLAND Resort® theme parks, SEA LIFE Centres, and Madame Tussauds.
www.merlinsmagicwand.org/apply-for-a-
application.aspx
One of the things we know you can’t forget when you are planning a day trip, is making sure your child can go to the loo. Many accessible toilets are part of the National Key Scheme, so can only be used by people with a Radar key. If you haven’t already got one, you can purchase them for £6.00 from Disability Rights.
www.disabilityrightsuk.myshopify.com/products/radar-key
You can purchase a pass to a whole YEAR of fun! Enjoy a day out with friends and family or simply pop in for an after school treat. Any guest able to provide evidence of disability will be entitled to bring a registered carer free of charge with a Carer's Annual Pass. Please bring proof of additional needs to Longleat on the day of your visit.
Visit: www.longleat.co.uk/tickets/concessionary-annual-pass
Whether it’s day-trip adventures, cinema missions, or cosy bites to eat – it’s never full price with Kids Pass. Up to 57% off days out & attractions. 30% off adults & child cinema tickets. Up to 25% off family holidays & resorts. You can try the pass for just £1 for 30 days.
www.kidspass.co.uk
RDA is an inclusive and diverse organisation. They welcome clients with physical and learning disabilities and autism, and there are no age restrictions. Through their network of member groups, RDA is at work in every corner of the UK, bringing the therapy, achievement and fun of horses to as many people as they can.
www.rda.org.uk/rda-groups/
Are you looking for information to support you to help your child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities?
WPCC’s free to attend information events are for Parent Carers of children with SEND and those who work with them. Our events could be just what you are looking for to help you find out more about some of the services and support in Wiltshire. The WPCC’s next event is...
WPCC’s Early Years and Primary Information Event
7th November 2023
The Civic Centre, Trowbridge, BA14 8AH
You’ll be able to visit over 30 information stands run by professionals from various services, participate in an information workshop, and meet other parent carers; all while enjoying free tea, coffee and cakes! The WPCC will even reimburse parent carers’ travel, car parking and child care costs incurred by attending.
Registration from 9.30am Event finishes at 2.00pm
Drop in anytime and stay for as long as you want!
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
Government help with childcare costs for parents. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.
There are a number of options that you may be able to access depending on your circumstances and meeting eligibility criteria:
Tax Free Childcare: For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year.
15 hours Free Childcare for 2 year olds: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks, totalling 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
15 hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks, totalling 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
30 hours Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds: 30 hours per week for 38 weeks, totalling 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Tax Credits for Childcare for Under 17 year olds: 70% of childcare costs, up to a cap.
Universal Credit for Childcare for Under 17 year olds: Up to 85% of childcare costs.
For more information, visit their website: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
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
• Support for children with special needs including sensory rooms
• Links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers, further and higher education institutions
• Provide support to parents and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If you have any queries relating to childcare, need information or advice, contact Wiltshire Council’s Early Year’s Team:
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 registering with the WPCC, you will receive our free weekly newsletter, your details will be stored on our database which allows us to get a better picture of the parent carers we are representing, communicating with and supporting.
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