Norfolk

MOVE is a national charity working with severely disabled children in a Programme designed to increase their mobility and therefore their independence.

MOVE combines therapy and education in a programme which helps children work towards goals that they really want to achieve, which can range from learning to hold their head up by themselves to learning the skills needed to play football with their friends using a pacer. MOVE is unique in that no child is too disabled to use it and works with the child’s parents, teachers and therapists to teach them skills which are then practised in everyday life, enabling parents to be involved in key decision making and instrumental in their child’s development.

Visit our website or call us on 020 7407 5344 to find out more information, speak to a specialist or a parent of a child already on the programme or to visit a school using MOVE.

Email: move@move-europe.org.uk

Gymnastic and Cheerleading classes for children age 3 upwards, fun, safe classes for all levels of abilities including gymnastics and cheerleading for children with disabilities.The club holds an annual show and a club competition each year as well as performing at displays.The children also work for badges & certificates which gives them great encouragement and gains confidence.

Web: www.mulbartongymclub.co.uk

The Blakeney Hotel is a luxury child friendly hotel based in North Norfolk. This privately owned family run hotel has a magnificent quayside location with panoramic views across the Estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The child friendly hotel has over 60 bedrooms, 2 spacious lounges, a bar, restaurant, billiard and games room, swimming pool, spa bath, steam and sauna room and mini gym.

Children are very welcome at the Blakeney Hotel. We offer free accommodation for children when sharing a room with two adults. Children’s tea and lunch menu are available or half portions from our table d’hote menu. We have digital TV with children’s channels, WiFi, an indoor swimming pool, a games room with table tennis, pool and darts. We also have a wide selection of board games.

Child friendly hotel in North Norfolk

We have Wild Animals from Around the World, a Pets Pavilion and a Model Farm. Two Children's Play Areas and Tea-room Gardens in a 30 acre Landscaped Country Park where you can see Wallabies, European Lynx, Barbary Apes, Otters, Iguanas, Snakes, Tortoises and birds of all sizes and colours and many more Wild Animals. We have many enclosures that you can walk through and get that little closer to the animals, enabling you to feel at one with nature.

Open Every Day 1st April to 31st October 10.00am - 5.30pm. 1st November to the 31st March 10.30am - 4.30pm. Weekends and School Holidays.

The Norfolk Wildlife Centre is the Perfect Day Out for all the Family!

Web: www.norfolkwildlife.co.uk

Dyslexia Action is an educational charity, founded in 1972, for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia and training for specialist teachers.

Dyslexia Action provides a national network of 27 main centres and some 150 linked learning centers, offering individual assessments by Chartered Psychologists and qualified Teacher Assessors and screening for schools, colleges and other organisations. Tuition is provided in literacy, mathematics and study skills using our own highly successful teaching methods and materials. Dyslexia Action carries out over 7,000 assessments each year and currently provides specialist tuition for over 3,000 children in its Centres, outposts and school units. The effectiveness of Dyslexia Action teaching methods and materials has been warmly praised by thousands of grateful children and their parents.

Please log onto our website for your local centre.

Head Office: Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey
Fax: (01784) 222333
Email: info@dyslexia-inst.org

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England, with links to the other UK nations.

We are not resourced to provide advice or support directly to families with disabled children or children with SEN. We signpost families on to relevant organisations. Visit our website for information on national policy that impacts upon disabled children and children with special educational needs (SEN) and their families as well as details of organisations that provide advice and support.

BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative outdoor adventure park. With magical treehouses and hints of intriguing characters, BeWILDerwood brings a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads.

BeWILDerwood is home to enchanting creatures such as Boggles, Twiggles, the Thornyclod Spider and vegetarian Crocklebogs! The setting for the book, “A Boggle at BeWILDerwood”, by local children’s author Tom Blofeld, gives children the chance to follow in the footsteps of the lead character Swampy, a 2ft Marsh Boggle with a taste for adventure. High in the trees there are miniature Twiggle villages and low in the marshes Boggle village life will captivate your imagination.

Attractions include the Broken Bridge where you have to walk over invisible glass 7 metres above the ground, the Wobbly Wires, a daring zip wire slide and the Slippery Slopes, not for the faint hearted.

No matter how young (or old!) you are, if you’re brave enough you can clamber, crawl, climb, slide and swing your way around our mystical world, creating your own adventure. Parents are encouraged to play alongside their children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting time for the whole family.

Fantabulous events run throughout the season and we do great birthday parties!

The Disability Martial Arts Association was sent up in January 2007 We are a wide supporting network for people with disabilities and their families who are or who wish to be involved in martial arts.

We have set up a data base of Martial Arts Academy’s School’s and Club’s in the UK that will teach people with all types of disabilities.

Martial arts classes for children and adults with disabilities

Hiring baby equipment from Tinyexplorers is quick and easy! Whether you have family planning a visit or want the equipment you need delivered directly to your holiday accommodation we can help!

• Basic, standard & deluxe buggies
• Double buggies
• Flight Aids
• Travel Cots
• Car seats
• Babyzen Yo-Yo Spare Replacement Parts
• High chairs
• Luggage scooters

UK wide delivery! Delivery cost INCLUDES a return label.

See our website for details of our excellent quality rental items and hire online or contact us.

“Giving every child such an amazing experience they can’t wait to come back”

Fun, action packed multi activity day camp for children aged 4.5 to 14 years. With over 80+ activities including motorsports, archery, fencing and arts & crafts there is plenty of activities to keep children entertained.

Barracudas Activity Day Camps provide confidence boosting adventures in the school holidays. They are a market leader, offering amazing experiences for children in fantastic settings for over 30 years. Children are guaranteed a fantastic choice of quality activities, delivered by highly qualified, enhanced level DBS checked staff.

With 6 sessions a day and a choice of activities for everyone, Barracudas will suit your child, whatever they’re into!

With all camps registered by Ofsted and with an excellent Trustpilot rating, you can have peace of mind they’re in safe hands at Barracudas.

Holiday camps in Barnet, Bedford, Bishop's Stortford, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Chelmsford, Chigwell, Chislehurst, Cobham, Croydon, Ely, Farnham, Godalming, Harlow, Hayes, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Horsham, Huntingdon, Hutton, Letchworth, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Norwich, Romford, Salisbury, Sevenoaks, St Albans, Streatham, Tonbridge, Twickenham, Upminster, Ware, Watford, Welwyn, Woking, Wokingham, Woodford and Winchester.

Premier Education Holiday Clubs – Fun, flexible childcare you can rely on Action-packed holiday clubs for primary-aged children across the UK

Whether you're balancing work, managing a busy schedule, or simply want your children to have an unforgettable break, our Holiday Clubs make school holidays easy.

Packed with energy, creativity and variety, every day is designed to keep children engaged and active. From multi-sports and team games to arts and crafts, they’ll stay moving, learning and make new friends in a safe, supportive environment where they can thrive.

With over 25 years of experience, we deliver high-quality holiday clubs in 250+ schools and community venues nationwide. Trusted by families across the UK, we’ve built a reputation for reliable childcare that children genuinely look forward to.

Why parents choose Premier Education:

• 25,000+ reviews from happy parents
• Children can’t wait to come back
• Passionate, professional coaches
• A wide mix of activities to keep them engaged (and happily worn out)
• Ofsted-registered clubs
• Childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare accepted
• Convenient locations across the UK
• Refer a friend and enjoy savings on your next booking

Book today and give them a holiday to remember.

Email: info@premier-education.com

BIBIC exists to maximise the potential of children with conditions affecting their social, sensory communication, motor and learning abilities by teaching parents exercises and techniques which can help improve the quality of life for the whole family. A doctor and an interdisciplinary team address issues such as behaviour problems, understanding, mobility, speech and communication. Methods are compatible with school and serve to increase learning opportunities for children with problems.

Web: www.bibic.org.uk

The New Eccles Hall School is set in beautiful grounds in rural Norfolk near the Cambridgeshire and Suffolk borders. We are a mainstream, independent school with Nursery, Junior and Secondary departments and we have day pupils and weekly boarders.

Our Individual Tuition Unit provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and we have many years' experience in helping with dyslexia, dyspraxia, aspergers, Specific Learning Difficulties and Communication Difficulties.

Web: www.neweccleshall.com

Bonnie and Betty supply babies, children and teenagers from newborn to 16 years. Assignments range from photographic, commercial, TV, film to stage work.

We pride ourselves on offering a friendly service together with a strong sense of expertise. Each child is met and assessed before they are offered a contract with the agency so we can match them with the perfect job.

Clients include Disney, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, Sky, Next, New Look, Zara, Sony, Gucci, Boden, Liberty, CBBC and John Lewis.

Visit our website to see our helpful FAQ page before filling out our application form.

Email: agency@bonnieandbetty.com

The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys) through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty.

Events are organised throughout the year. Please log onto the website for full details.

Web: www.nnrailway.co.uk

Keyboard and Piano tuition starting from 4 years up to 12 years leading to all levels of ABRSM examinations from Preparatory to Grade 8 in practical and theory.

All lessons are enjoyable and progressive catering to each child's ability.

We specialise in one-to-one home tuition or alternatively visit the tutors.

Please call or e-mail for more information.

Address: 10 Ashley Road, Beetley, East Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4BS
Mobile: 0796 312 5112
E-Mail: pjturnerone@btinternet.com

One of the biggest Sea Life Centres in the country, the Great Yarmouth centre is home to a spectacular tropical shark display, one resident of which is Britain's biggest shark 'Nobby' the Nurse Shark. The same fantastic display with its walkthrough underwater tunnel, also features the wreckage of a World War Two aircraft. There are countless more delights here to absorb and fascinate, including over 50 native species ranging from shrimps and starfish to sharks, stingrays, conger eels and lots more. There are plenty of reminders too, of Great Yarmouth's rich fishing heritage which saw this resort grow steadily from a narrow sandbank to become one of the east coast's leading holiday destinations.

Web: www.greateryarmouth.co.uk

Information on places of interest in Norfolk including castles, museums and archaeology. Please log on for full details.

Web: www.norfolk.gov.uk/leisure/museums/museums.htm

Rugbytots is the World’s favourite rugby play programme.

We run over 2000 classes a week throughout the UK introducing children from the ages of 2-7 to rugby in a fun, safe and structured environment.

Our classes are split into three age groups: 2-3½ years, 3½-5 years and 5-7 years.

Rugby coaching for toddlers and young children in Aberdeen, Angus, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Carmarthenshire, Central London, Cheshire, Cornwall, County Durham, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, East Ayrshire, East London, East Sussex, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Glasgow, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Halifax, Hampshire, Hastings, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, West Hertfordshire, Central Buckinghamshire, Humberside, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Manchester, Merseyside, Mid Lothian, Norfolk, North London, North West London, North Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Northern Ireland, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Perth & Kinross, Renfrewshire, Rye, Scottish Borders, Shropshire, Somerset, North Somerset, South East London, South Gloucestershire, South London, South Wales, South West London, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Stirling, Suffolk, Surrey, Tenterden, Tyne & Wear, Warwickshire, West Kent, West London, West Midlands, West Sussex, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and Wrexham

The National Cycle Network is 5000 miles of safe, signed, attractive cycle routes, open and mapped in June 2000. It is made up of traffic-free sections and traffic-calmed road and minor roads, running right through urban centres and reaching all parts of the UK.

Sustrans is the charity co-ordinating the project and will continue to work with local authorities to expand the Network to a target of 10,000 miles by 2005.

For more information on the National Cycle Network and Sustrans and a copy of their free catalogue of maps, information sheets and technical publications please call the number above or visit their website.

E-Mail: info@nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk

Special Kids in the UK offers an online support forum, regular newsletters and offers to parents/families of children with a special need and/or disability. We also has a wide range of information available on our site around the subject of respite, services, education and more.

What makes us unique is that we parents/carers of children with special needs ourselves. Understanding the difficulties and emotions involved with a child of any age with special needs is something we can all associate with. In addition friendship, support and practical hints and tips are a major feature of our organisation.

For more information visit our website:

Web: www.specialkidsintheuk.org
Email: information@specialkidsintheuk.org

A Museum of social life, not too far back in the past, grown from the Nunn family's private collection. The Museum Buildings and Engine Houses contain a huge display of Woodworking, Plumbing, Cooper's, Tin and Blacksmith's tools; over 100 different Animal Traps and Taxidermy items; a Wartime Secton with leaflets, cards and recipes; Book Binding area; Horse Harness and much much more.

Sutton Mill is Britain’s tallest windmill. Built over 200 years ago, you can see the complete milling machinery, four sets of millstones, sack hoist and nine floors.

See a collection of different breeds of draft horses together with a number of breeds of ponies some of which have foals that are also on display. We also have a display of horse-drawn machinery wagons and other implements some in working order forming a fascinating collection from the pre-war horse era.

Daily activities are organised as well as special events throughout the year.

Find a music teacher in your local area.

Web: www.musicteachers.co.uk

Are you interested in going to Oxford or Cambridge, but are daunted by the admission process. We are here to help you realise your dream.

Focusing solely on these two world-class institutions, we specialise in helping students gain an edge over the competition, seriously improving their chances of success.

All our work is based on one simple principle - the analysis of success. We interview, in depth, hundreds of undergraduates to discover what lay behind their success, this together with the expertise of ex-admissions tutors, experienced professionals and our own consultants gives us a winning formula.We offer help at every stage of the admissions process. Contact the above number or log on to our web site for more information.

Web: www.OxbridgeApplications.com

Strattons is a boutique child friendly hotel situated in the historic Market town of Swaffham in Norfolk. We love welcoming families with youngsters of all ages.

The hotel and local area has got some fantastic facilities to cater for you and your children. We have a number of spacious and unique suites that are ideal for chilling out, relaxing and having some family fun. Travel cots and cot beds can be supplied upon request, free baby listening and baby sitting can be arranged. Facilities include an extensive in-house library of DVDs and a selection of games, books and toys. The hotel's award winning restaurant offers gorgeous food using the best quality local produce. Child’s portions and high chairs are available.

Child friendly hotel in Norfolk

Brainwave is an independent Charity based in Bridgwater, providing developmental therapy for children who have both physical and cognitive disabilities, whether caused by brain injury,genetic abnormality, or accident.

A programme of physical and cognitive exercises is designed by the therapy team according to each child’s very specific needs. These exercises are taught to the child’s parents and carers who carry out the programme in the comfort and familiarity of the family home; through which 80% of children make measurable improvements and some achieve a degree of independence far beyond their families’ expectations.

1500 children have benefited from the Brainwave Programme since the Charity was established in 1982.

Email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk

• Private home tuition by well qualified and experienced teachers.
• Wide range of subjects offered, especially Maths, English and Sciences.
• All age groups and levels catered for - SATS, GCSE and A-Level.
• Established in South Suffolk in 1993.
• Now expanding into the rest of Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk.
• Call us for a warm, friendly and helpful service.

With over 100 years of experience, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education.

Our Battersea headquarters is home to the RAD Dance School, offering fun, high-quality classes for children, teens and adults.

Whether you're dancing for enjoyment, fitness, or to develop your technique, our full timetable has something for everyone.

Start your dance journey today and explore our classes.

BHS approved riding school providing tuition for all ages. Children's club. Indoor and Outdoor facilities.

Canal Junction opens up hundreds of fascinating things for kids and the whole family to do. Hire a boat for a day or a week, go on an organised boat trip, visit canalside parks and visitor centres or just walk or cycle through pleasant countryside, untroubled by noisy traffic and close to nature.

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

The Seal Sanctuary now has three Seal Rescue Centres to visit. Apart from all being busy rescue centres each centre also offers the chance to see many different types of seal and other animals.

The National Seal Sanctuary in Helford Estuary is situated near the village of Gweek in Cornwall. The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary is set on the shores of Loch Creran, near Oban. At the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary in Norfolk you can also see Sharks, Otters, Penguins, Rays and Seahorses.

Visit the LTA website for information on all your favourite British players as well as your local tennis clubs and tennis centres.

Find the nearest tennis club to you by visiting the link below. Just type your post code in the Club Search box found in the right hand margin.

This website offers everything you need to know about Fencing including a list of clubs within your area.

Web: www.britishfencing.com/clubs_via_region.htm

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity that improves the quality of life of disabled children and young people up to 18 by providing them with customised mobility equipment such as powered wheelchairs.

We also offer wheelchair skills training, advice and information and campaign to raise awareness of disabled young people's needs. Many of those we help become members of our Kidz Board, acting as our ambassadors and getting involved in projects and events.

Through this support Whizz-Kidz has given nearly 4,000 disabled children and young people the chance to enjoy an independent life at home, at school and at play.

Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

UKClimbing.com offers a comprehensive list of local climbing centres throughout the UK.

Web: www.ukclimbing.com/databases/listings/clubs.html

Grooms Holidays provide the opportunities for people with disabilities to go on vacation with friends and family to accessible locations at affordable rates and enjoy a memorable holiday.

Discover new places, new faces in beautiful Britain. With its golden beaches, rocky shores and lush, green countryside there’s sure to be somewhere just right for you. What takes your fancy? We offer a select choice of hotels and self-catering accommodation around the UK. There are a variety of attractive coastal and countryside holiday choices to suit different tastes. We have personally selected the accommodation for its suitability to provide the facilities needed and access for those with various degrees of disability.

Grooms Holidays is part of John Grooms charity, the UK’s largest provider of accessible holiday properties.

Email: holidays@johngrooms.org.uk

Web: www.groomsholidays.org.uk

Web: www.wwt.org.uk

SNAP! Childcare places specialist nannies and carers for babies, children and young adults who have additional needs. We offer a friendly, but professional service, both to individual families and organisations.

We offer a nationwide service, providing experienced and qualified nannies, carers and enablers for children and young adults who may have a range of special needs from a mild learning disability to profound and multiple disabilities and their siblings!

Our carers have a wide range of experience, including Makaton & British Sign language, Conductive Education, speech, occupational and physio therapy. We deal with live-in, daily, permanent and temporary positions. All nannies and carers are carefully vetted and personally interviewed. At least two references are verbally verified and an Enhanced Police Check is required (SNAP Childcare is a Registered Body with the Criminal Records Bureau).

Please log onto our website for full details.

Web: www.snapchildcare.co.uk