Activities, Services, Toys, Products and Holidays for Children with Special Needs

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.

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

For those families seeking help and advice regarding children's behavioural and emotional problems. The approach taken is to examine parents childhood experiences and their own parenting practices, their own emotions and expectations of their child with a view to making adjustments to the way they deal with their child.

37 years experience of clinical psychology with children and parents including 32 years within the NHS. Face to face one hour appointments in London and Bristol.

Please contact us on the above number.

Accessible holidays for disabled people and families in Brittany, France. We can provide accessible accommodation, transport and a support service. We try to make your holiday as "hassle free" as possible. From self catering to luxury hotels we can offer you confidence with accessibility. Contact us for more information.

The World-wide Education Service (WES) is one of the leading providers of home education courses worldwide. We supply accredited comprehensive, up-to-date learning courses for children aged 4-14 years. No previous teaching experience is required.

WES is designed to create a school in the home, this is particularly beneficial where education facilities are limited or, where there is a need to "top up" local school education.

Our service includes:

• An initial assessment of your child’s educational level.
• Courses tailored to the individual needs of your child, based on the National Curriculum of England.
• All necessary books and materials to support the subjects.
• An introduction from your WES personal tutor who will advise and support you in your role of teacher.
• Regular assessments of your child’s progress.
• A final report detailing your child’s educational level to hand on to future schools.
• A Certificate of Completion

WES is also able to offer a home schooling package for special needs children. Coursework can be adapted to accommodate specific requirements.

Bridge Psychology is a provider of specialist psychological services for children with learning disabilities, autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

We undertake clinical and diagnostic assessments, provide supervision and consultancy and offer bespoke training. We will work with, and for, individual families, independent and public sector organisations, courts and legal services.

Reduced rates are available for parents & carers and fixed (the price you pay won’t change and increase over time!) quotes can be provided upon request.

Please contact us to discuss your needs and to see how we can support you.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN

Does your baby or child suffer:

• Crying, Irritability
• Feeding Difficulties
• Sickness, Colic
• Sleep Disturbance
• Infections
• Ear Infections
• Asthma
• Sinus and Adenoidal Problems
• Behaviour Problems
• Hearing Difficulties
• Headaches and Pains
• And More.

Craniosacral Therapy helps the body's inherent healing ability to release stresses and strains, caused by enormous forces the baby is subjected to during the birth process. It will help the system to resolve the problem and work in a more balanced way.

For further information please call the number above.

Dr. Esmoreit Sleyster, Ph.D. - Chartered Clinical Psychologist AFBPsS

Child Psychology Sussex is based in Lewes, near Brighton, and we may travel throughout the South East to deliver our services.

We offer advice, assessments and therapies that are tailor-made to the needs of individual children, adolescents and their families and carers.

If you want a better understanding of the troubles your child, or the child you care for is facing, or you are considering therapy for your child or support for your family, then Child Psychology Sussex may be able to help.

Child Psychology Sussex provides therapy for children and adolescents who are experiencing social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. This may include relationship problems at home or at school; anger and anxiety difficulties; low mood or confidence; and trauma and loss. Therapy could involve working individually with the child or adolescent; working jointly with family members or parent(s)/carer(s) and the child; and in some cases with the parents on their own as a means of helping to address the child’s difficulties.

Dr Esmoreit Sleyster has specialist expertise in working with children looked after by Local Authorities, and with adopted children. She also provides training and consultation to professionals and undertakes medico-legal work.

I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist based in Bristol (UK), working with children and young people age 0-25. I can help with a range of difficulties including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, bereavement, gender & sexuality concerns, self-harm, social difficulties and exam stress. I work with parents & infants / young children together, including issues around eating and sleeping or behavioural concerns.

I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists and I have a current DBS (disclosure and barring) certificate. I trained at the Tavistock Centre (London) and have experience working in CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) as well as working in the voluntary sector and within schools

I addition to individual psychotherapy I work with parents / carers directly offering support & consultations. I also offer supervision & consultations to schools.

I am based in the BS9 area of Bristol, with easy access to train services (Severn Beach line) and bus routes as well as with ample free parking. See my website for up to date information about fees and practical arrangements.

 

Currently, around a third of our members are disabled, which compares with a national average of 2-3% in other sports centres.

We proactively encourage disabled people to join and take part in all activities by subsidising their membership and activity costs and offer a 25-metre swimming pool with wheelchair access, a fully Inclusive Fitness Initiative approved fitness studio, dance studio, Schwinn cycling studio, sports hall, café and memberships with no contract.

Aspire Leisure Centre has gained Quest (UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure) registration as 'Excellent'. The good practice at the Aspire Leisure Centre inspired InstructAbility - a national project to train disabled people as fitness instructors.

Kidz Zone activities: Including badminton, multi-sports and swimming classes
Holiday Camps: Ofsted-registered activity camps during the school breaks for 5 – 14 yr olds
Kidz Zone Parties: Exciting sports and swimming parties for children of all ages

I am a fully qualified homeopath, registered with the Society of Homeopaths.

Homeopathy is a tried & trusted system of medicine - effective, non-toxic, with no side effects. Treatment is suitable during pregnancy and for the youngest of babies.

I have successfully dealt with a wide range of common childhood problems,.

For example:

• Sleep difficulties
• Gastric Reflux
• Colic
• Bed Wetting
• Behavioural Problems
• Morning Sickness
• Delayed Development
• Glue Ear
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Need for repeated antibiotics

Please call for free, no obligation information and advice.

(Prices for children - £35 first appt, £25 thereafter, cost of remedies is included)

Sports academy with football coaching run by fully qualified football coach. Coaching given to children aged 8-18 years every Monday from 5pm - 6.30pm. Caters for special needs.

Individual movement and listening programmes for adults and children.

Often the symptoms are all too obvious, but the causes less so. Rather than focusing on the symptoms we identify the underlying causes and work to reduce them through a daily exercise done at home.

Do you or your child have:

• Reading problems
• Dyslexia

• Dyspraxia(DCD)
• Attention Deficit disorder(ADD)
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• Anxiety and Panic Disorder
• Developmental immaturity
• Speech and language difficulties
• Bed wetting
• Low self esteem
• Sensory processing difficulties

The individual Reflex integration and stimulation programmes we provide work at a very early point developmentally. They work by securing the foundations on which all other development is built. Because we work at such a fundamental level we can help lots of people who have very different problems and/or diagnoses. Drug free non invasive therapy to help you or your child achieve your full potential and make your life easier.

We have clinics in Leith Edinburgh, Morningside Edinburgh and Biggar, South Lanarkshire.

Get in touch today.

Children's therapists in Leith Edinburgh, Morningside Edinburgh and Biggar, South Lanarkshire

Yippee is the YMCA’s fun and safe playschemes for children aged 5-11 with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs.

Our qualified and experienced staff encourage disabled children to take part in a variety of age appropriate activities including cookery, music, arts and crafts, gardening, sports and tactile play plus trips out for activities like swimming and bowling.

Yippee runs every Saturday (10.00am-4.00pm), two Sundays per month (10.00am-4.00pm) and every Thursday after school (3.00-6.00pm) and runs weekdays during all school holidays (10.00am-4.00pm).

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

Please visit the website or contact the Centre for further information.

Gymnastics for all from 18 months to adult in the Luton & Bedfordshire areas. All abilities welcome.

British Gymnastics Association qualified coaches in General Gymnastics, Pre-School, Sports Acrobatics and Special Needs. We also run daily Playgym sessions for preschoolers, Classes for Home Educated Children and also have the only dedicated Youth Fitness Gym in the county.

Email: [email protected]

The main services provided by Surrey County Arts are:

• Music Lessons on a wide range of instruments and voice
• Workshops and Residential courses
• Music Therapy and teaching support for Special Needs
• Classroom support related to national curriculum, GCSE and 'A' Level
• Surrey County Youth Theatre
• Dance and Drama opportunities.

And more …. Log onto the website for full details.

Web: www.surreycountyarts.org.uk

Established for over 20 years TFH are providers of carefully selected fun products designed to help you or those in your care enjoy life, and achieve more. Positive experiences unlock potential and so our "toys" will lead to functional as well as emotional benefits including:

• Controlled sensory input stimulates exploration of the environment.
• Practicing fine and gross-motor movement develops and retains skills.
• Responsive equipment aids self-awareness, a stepping-stone towards responsibility.
• Positioning devices and swings help coordination, confidence and self-regulation.
• Participation in turn-taking games encourages socialization.
• Interactive Equipment empowers the user, leading to independence.

Order our free colour catalogue or visit our website to stimulate your imagination, begin programs, or reinforce encouraged behaviours, there is a lot that we can achieve…while having Fun.

Email: [email protected]

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

Retired teacher offers private or paired tuition for children aged 4-11. Preparation for SATS and selective tests. Special programmes for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or dyspraxia using tapes and varied educational materials.

Gentle support encourages confidence and steady progression. Being a qualified teacher, counsellor and psychodynamic psychologist Sylvia Knight offers understanding therapy and a way forward for all members of families under stress, often marked by children's difficulties at school. Poor results, bullying and absenteeism may follow moving home, bereavement or relationship problems.

E-Mail: [email protected].com

Are you struggling to find the help you need for your child?

As a qualified doctor with twenty years’ experience in the NHS, Kerry has developed a deep understanding of medical and psychological issues.

Trained in clinical hypnotherapy and a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness, CBT, Solution-focused therapy, coaching and EMDR, Kerry creates bespoke holistic therapy solutions. She is skilled in helping children and teenagers to master their own emotional, behavioural and medical problems.

Email or call Kerry to find out more.

Boogie Beat music and movement is quite a unique concept as our classes, workshops and parties are very active and lively, and incorporate dance themes based on traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes using all our own music and illustrations.

Beautiful puppets are also used from our Toy Box, to sing songs, both traditional and new. Various large visual props are introduced throughout the session to engage the children and beautiful illustrations are used to enhance their imagination.

Boogie Beat classes are suitable for children 6 months to preschool. We also run weekly workshops within Nurseries/playgroups and Schools (up to Yr 1 and after school clubs) and Birthday Parties too!

"Boogie Beat has proved to be a great experience for both my children. The songs, music and movement have been instrumental in the growth of their confidence." NH

Music groups and parties for babies, toddlers and preschool children in Peterborough, Crewe, Nantwich, Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham, Newton Hall, Shildon, Spennymoor, Derby, Colchester, Edinburgh, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Quedgeley, Winchcombe, Aldershot, Farnborough, Berkhamstead, Hemel Hempstead, Tring, Carluke, East Kilbride, Motherwell, Blackpool, Preston, Northampton, Banbridge, Burren, Lisburn, Lurganare, Newry, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, Clevedon, Nailsea, Weston-s-Mare, Winscombe, Wrington, Yatton, Abingdon, Bampton, Didcot, Grove, Harwell, Steventon, Wantage, Cheddar, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Stirling, Stockport, Bramhall, Davenport, Hazel Grove, Marple, Reddish, Banstead, Byfleet, Cobham, Farnham, Walton on Thames, Dail Post, Horsham, Lancing, Southwater, Radford Semele, Royal Leamington Spa, Acton, Chester, Gresford and Rhostyllen

Bespoke Touch-Typing Holiday Courses for Children of all Abilities

With 20 years of experience Yvonne Thomas delivers touch typing holiday courses where each child is taught as an individual, recognizing their needs and abilities, enabling them to learn a new skill or continue to improve their skills to help them grow in confidence and increase their self-belief.

Yvonne offers structured touch-typing classes with working memory exercises to develop muscle memory and increase speed.

The courses run for 2 weeks, with 9 hours of tuition spread over 3 days, then children are given individual online exercises to work on at home, this work is remotely monitored by Yvonne. At the end of the course a detailed report of their progress and recommendations is sent to their parents.

• New students learn to touch-type without looking at the keyboard
• Intermediate students will continue to improve their skills by correcting any bad habits and improve accuracy and speed.
• Focus, speed, self-esteem and exam pass rates are all improved
• Bespoke group holiday courses can also be arranged by request
• Students are able to use touch-typing in exams and have improved their pass rate considerably.
• One to One tuition for children with dyslexia and special needs

 

Holistically developed life skill touch-typing classes in Maidenhead tailored to benefit all learners.

For cerebal palsy children and associated disabilities. The centre provides pre-school education for children 0-5 years. We belong to scope's network of schools for parents using methods inspired by those of the Peto Institute in Hungary. Programmes are designed to stimulate and awaken the child's senses and encourage self awareness through activities which are fun for both parent and child.

The college holds a free weekly clinic for children treating many conditions including: asthma, eczema, hyperactivity and weight problems.

Frewen College has been providing specialist support for young people with dyslexia and other related needs for over 60 years. Both Junior and Senior schools are based in beautiful surroundings in the Wealden countryside, on the borders of Kent and Sussex with extensive grounds and playing fields. We offer day and boarding places for boys and girls aged 6 – 16 years.

We provide a unique combination of curricular and pastoral support. Every pupil is seen as equal with individual talents and abilities. Developing these talents is central to the education we provide. Our experienced team, most of whom have specialist dyslexia training, will do all they can to help pupils overcome their problems in the way that best suits the individual child and help them fulfil their full potential. We maintain average class sizes at below six, and one to one mentoring is available when needed.

Frewen College is one of a few schools which is a charity run by an independent educational trust.

Hope is a unique non-denominational charity for children. The Hope Centre for Cognitive Education is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of learning potential using the methodology of Professor Feuerstein. The Centre helps students with a variety of learning and developmental difficulties ranging from bright under-achievers to those with complex needs including autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, Downs Syndrome.

The methods include Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment programme (IE) a structured thinking skills programme taught individually or in groups and is designed to complement and underpin a regular school curriculum and Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) which develops the learner’s cognitive functions. Mediated Learning involves the child as an active participant in the learning process, making the child consciously aware of how he is thinking. The Centre works as a multi-disciplinary team and actively encourage parents to become mediators with their own children and are invited to participate in teaching sessions.

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: [email protected]

SenseToys offers practical information and an interesting range of toys and activities for pre-school children and particularly for children with special educational needs – all based on first hand experience!

The emphasis of our resources to promote the acquisition of language through play for both verbal and non-verbal children.

SenseToys was set up by parents of two children with special needs, one with a language delay and one with autism. The carefully selected range of resources aim at helping children acquire language through play by helping to make learning fun and rewarding. Even the most ordinary toys can help your child if you know how to use them effectively.

The range includes thick wooden jigsaws with simple non-stylised pieces, lovely fabric beanie bags to teach shapes and colours, threading activities with large holes and chunky pieces, cause and effect toys and a great selection of tactile and sensory balls for lots of squishy bouncy fun. We also now include basic games and actvities to help with alphabet, counting and language concepts such as prepositions, opposites, small medium and large and we have a new range of toys to facilitate construction play.

Tel: 0845 257 0849 for a catalogue
Web: www.sensetoys.com

Summer camp for children aged 5-12 with special needs.

All staff have specialist knowledge of working with children with additional needs and have years of experience. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking, trips out, sports and plenty of fun!! Lunch is also provided. £25 half day £40 full day £175 full week

See our Facebook page @Specialsummers or contact Rachel Stott on 07837308308

Gymnastic classes for children aged 4 months to 10 years

From 4 months to 10 years, Gym Bubbas runs gymnastics classes for children in Plymouth.

Our programme incorporates gymnastic based activities aimed at developing children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills. From their first handstand to swinging on the rings, children’s confidence soars at Gym Bubbas!

Our weekly classes for babies, toddlers and preschooler's are 45 minutes, and the primary-school programme running for an hour. Children learn floor work such as handstands, forward rolls and cartwheels, as well as skills on our specifically designed gymnastics equipment that aids flexibility, coordination and strength.

We create classes to not only promote a healthy and active life-style, but also learn life skills such as listening, social, confidence-building, self esteem and imagination.

Come and experience our classes by booking your FREE TRIAL session today!

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

Basingstokes first giant indoor adventure playground!

Wonderful entertainment for children up to the age of 12. Have fun on the Giant Slides, Aerial Runway Rope Nets, Ball Pools and more. Parents room and coffee lounge. Facilities for disabled children and adults. On-site parking. Parties catered for to include party bags, invitations and birthday tea. Please contact us for full details.

Pure Living Collection is an online store that sells a fabulous range of luxurious duvets, pillows, mattress protectors and associated bedding products. This website offers invaluable advice on the most appropriate bedding available for children.

Children just love the feel of the soft light-weight, hypoallergenic Spundown Duvets. Mums love them too, for this is the award winning duvet that just loves to be washed, time and time again. For summer the 3.0 tog Pure Cotton Duvet is a popular choice of children’s duvet as it will help your child maintain a regular temperature on warm summer nights.

The polyester hollow-fibre filling of the Anti Allergy Duvets and Pillows contain material in which house dust mites cannot live, thus playing a major role in helping to relieve allergies caused by them. Alternatively, the Anti Allergy Duvet, Pillow and Mattress Protectors all provide an effective barrier between your child and the dust mites and their allergens.

Pure Living Collection also offers some pillows with slightly less filling and therefore perfect for smaller shoulders, whilst waterproof mattress protectors offer their mattresses protection against those all too common accidents and spills.

Web: www.purelivingcollection.com

Established for nine years, Toybox offers a professional tailor made service to all our clients. We provide permanent staff for families, nurseries, playschemes and schools, covering Sussex, Surrey and South London as well as having an established emergency staff team for staff sickness and holidays. Overseas positions with families and Mark Warner are available for permanent and temporary assignments. Applicants are personally interviewed, police checked through CRB and all references checked before being sent out on assignments.

A member of the Federation of Small Businesses, Care Standards and Best Bear, we pride ourselves in the quality of our service.

All consultants are trained professionals and most are qualified Nursery Nurse or carers.

Please call:
(01883) 722322 for Sussex, Surrey and London areas.
(020) 8686 1766 for South London area.

We are a full time Martial Arts school catering for all ages from 5 years old teaching Taekwondo and kickboxing. The smaller childrens classes are called Little Ninjas, we also provide a special needs class on Saturdays.

Children's martial arts classes in Gravesend and Maidstone

Web: www.t-k-d.co.uk

The Osteopathic Centre for Children is a registered charity committed to the osteopathy care of children.

At the OCC clinic in London, babies and children come for treatment with such diverse conditions as asthma, cerebral palsy, colic, Down's syndrome, eczema, sleeplessness and the more common childhood ailments. Pregnant and post-partum women are also cared for.

The OCC is further committed to research into the effectiveness of osteopathy, and the raising of public awareness that osteopathy is for children first. More than 25,000 treatments are given at the clinic in London every year and no child is ever turned away for want of a family's ability to pay.

London Clinic
Osteopathic Centre for Children
15a Woodbridge Street, London EC1R 0ND
Tel:(020) 7490 5510

Manchester Clinic
Osteopathic Centre for Children
Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 7HY
Tel: (0161) 277 9911

Many children don’t want to, or cannot, talk about their problems. Play therapy is very effective for children aged 3 to 12. The child chooses from a range of activities in the play room. These include: drawing and painting, sand tray, clay, puppets, musical instruments, story-telling, role play. The Play Therapist focuses closely on the child, communicating using the media the child has chosen. Although of course, the child can talk about their problems, when they are ready, on average research shows only 8% of the session is spent in talking.

Between 73% and 84% receiving play therapy to Play Therapy UK’s standards show a positive change – the more severe the problems the higher the change. (Based on over 10,000 cases).

Because play therapy works through unconscious processes, it is important that practitioners are fully qualified and meet the highest standards of practice. Play Therapy is now regulated through the Professional Standards Authority’s Accredited Register programme. The PTUK Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists warrants the quality and effectiveness of its Registrants. Using unregistered therapists can be dangerous.

Play therapy improves a child’s ability to learn and reduces the chance of adult mental health problems.

We are a psychology service specialising in child and adolescent mental health.

Wendy Jealous is the Director of Futureminds and has worked within CAMHS as a therapist and manager developing a service for 0-18 year olds prior to starting a private practice in North and South Midlands. Wendy works closely with different local authorities and for a leading national residential care organisation where she takes a clinical lead for young people in care.

Wendy is trained in Family Therapy and DDP level 11 and offers support to adopters who are referred through their local authority and funded through the ASF. Wendy also offers EMDR for trauma and is an accredited practitioner with EMDR UK and Ireland. Wendy uses EMDR for attachment focussed trauma relating to childhood issues.

Wendy works with counsellors who are also experienced in working with children and adolescents both in Ashby and Alvechurch. Our counselling rooms are comfortable and non clinical and we always offer a warm welcome to children and their families

Emails: [email protected], [email protected]

Addresses for Futureminds Psychology Services Ltd:
The Mill, Radford Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham B48 7LD
Bosworth House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 1BF

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: [email protected]

Since 1977, the Peter Le Marchant Trust has provided day trips and longer holidays for disabled and seriously ill people of all disabilities and all ages on specially designed canal boats. Over half our passengers are aged under eighteen.

From April to October inclusive, “Symphony” takes 26 people on day trips (including weekends), “Serenade” takes 10 people on 3/4 night holidays, and narrowboat “Melody” is available for weekly hire by a family or group with at least one disabled member. Charges are kept to a minimum so as not to exclude any groups. The remainder is raised in donations.

Established since 1990, MXT Swim is a premier swimming school teaching babies from 6 months, children up to 14 years and adults. Our unique programme is designed to produce confident and capable swimmers in a safe and fun environment.

MXT provide a fast track programme with one-to-one teaching as well as group sessions.

Each child is treated as an individual and we progress them at their own pace according to their ability.

Water confidence is nurtured by ensuring that structured lessons are fun and playful while encouraging two-way communication between teacher and child. Swimmers will achieve the highest standard of strokes to equip themselves with the skills required to enjoy all water-based activities.

Intensive swimming courses are also available during all school breaks.

Swimming lessons for babies and children in: Steyning, Chichester, Pulborough

We teach the safest method of riding horses. Our speciality is to one tuition for all ages starting from 4 years. We are BHS and ABRS approved.

Group lessons and Private Group lessons, ‘Ride With Your Mind’ Coaching and exam training. We also work with special needs individually, offer tutoring in caring of your animal and we are a Pony club centre.

Russell’s Livery offers full facilities. We can look after your horse or pony for you.

Epona Trust is a non-profit making organisation that re-habilitates horses and ponies. Horses and ponies available for loan.

Bracknell Tutors have been established since 1989 offering expert one-to-one tutoring in basic skills; reading, writing and arithmetic covering English, Maths and Sciences up to GCSE and A-Level throughout Berkshire.

We offer:

• Over 25 years, Full-time experience in coaching and developing courses
• Unique coaching material and methods for lasting skills and study techniques
• Superior track record, with Top marks in entrance exams and scholarships
• In-depth support, with educational counseling base on personality profiling

Children’s Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, Maths and English, The Sciences, I.T. and Computing, Art and Design, Latin and Ancient Greek, Modern Languages tutors in Bracknell, Berkshire

Child Educational Assessments - Comprehensive Written Reports - Dyslexia Diagnosis & Coaching - Private Tutorials for Maths, English, SATs and GCSE. Ages 4 - 16 year olds.

Break provides a range of specialist care service for children and young people in need. This includes fully supported holidays and respite care for children with learning disabilities, including those with high level needs and behavioural difficulties. While on holiday at Break, guests enjoy a full range of activities and daily outings, all supported by a skilled and professional staff team. There is a soft play room, sensory room, heated swimming pool and each bedroom has it’s own wash basin and tv/video for guests.

Break also has adapted self-catering chalets which provide a low cost base for a wonderful family holiday in Norfolk.

Please call us for more details – and you can enjoy a holiday to remember with Break.

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

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: [email protected]

We are a London club that specialises in teaching 4-15yrs children skateboarding

With our highly trained instructors in a funky, cultural venue we aim to teach kids the basics of skateboarding, whilst allowing them to make new friends, learn skilful tricks, and maintain an interest in a type of exercise that is fun to do.

We focus on teaching children skate park skateboarding and street skateboarding and work to a wristband system which means children can earn different colour wristbands the more they do.

Skateboarding is particularly good for co-ordination and motor skills and as it crosses the midline of the body (Occupational Therapists recommend this for SEN needs because it strengthens core balance).

We run Weekend Beginner Sessions; Holiday and Afterschool Clubs; Skateboarding Parties and Private Lessons for individuals or groups. See website for dates and times.

Holiday Club venues – Royal Oak Skate park W2 5EJ (Full Day and Half Day Sessions)
Skateboarding Parties – Westway Sport Centre W10 6RP, however we can travel to a different venue
Weekend Clubs and Afterschool Clubs – Westway Sport Centre W10 6RP; Bishops Park, Bishops Avenue SW6 6EA
Private Lessons – Bishops Park (Fulham) Clapham Skate park; Cantelowes (Camden); Royal Oak Skate park (Maida Vale); Gurnell Skate Park (Ealing); Coldfall (Muswell Hill); Alexandra Palace skate park

‘All children should learn to touch type’ Daily Telegraph ....

• Close to London
• Suitable for anyone in the family - ages 7 - 107
• Uses several types of software to meet all needs.
• Courses run for four mornings. Cost £265. Family & early booking discounts
• Relaxed stress free holiday course
• Teacher is a qualified special needs tutor and typing trainer
• Recommended by the Richmond Dyslexic Association but suitable for anyone
• Private touch typing tuition throughout the year
• Visit the website below for further details
• Private tuition for students with learning difficulties, 11+ and up to 18 also available

Email: [email protected]

Is your child/adult learner struggling with spelling and related skills?
Is your child/adult learner underachieving or is possibly dyslexic?
Do you want to see him/her succeed NOW?

RwRR can help you. RwRR (Read it wRite it Remember it) is a unique multisensory STRATEGY, which deals with common areas of failure regarding spelling and related skills and due to its flexible nature it can be tailor-made to individual, group or class needs with little or no preparation.

Our selection of workbooks, flashcards and guides give parents and teachers the tools to help learners acquire the necessary skills for confident spelling. This will in turn help with better long and short-term memory, better concentration, improved self-esteem and encourages independent learning.

Visit our website today and discover an exciting way forward and one you will want to tell others about!

Mobile: 07752 599968
Email: [email protected]

I have run my massage company for over 13years and am a qualified infant massage Instructor.

I run workshops for both parents and carers teaching the wonderful art of massage in a beautiful environment in Muswell Hill, North London. Massaging your baby can promote a feeling of wellbeing therefore resulting in restful sleep... a happy baby and parent!

I arrange home visits to groups and couples and am based in North London. Call me on the above number or email for further information and next workshop dates.

Drug free, natural and non-invasive treatment of development and learning problems, including:

• Dyslexia
• Dysphasia
• Dyspraxia
• Hyperactivity
• Panic Attacks

The David Mulhall Centre was opened in 1995 and has since successfully treated thousands of children and adults. Please phone, write or e-mail for an initial consultation.

E-Mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Web: www.groomsholidays.org.uk

Provision of riding lessons for disabled people of all ages and standards. Open seven days a week. Fun and physiotherapy combined.

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