Break Time activity sessions April 2024 to March 2025

Lancashire Outdoor Education offer a range of outdoor activities based from our three outdoor centres. Our staff are experienced in meeting participant needs whilst providing a fun, safe and friendly experience. We offer a wide range of activities which are adapted according to location, environmental conditions and participants. Days will be offered for similar age / needs to ensure the best success for all; e.g. primary, secondary, fully accessible.

Session times

Address

Borwick Hall Borwick, Carnforth, LA6 1JU

Hothersall Lodge Hothersall, Longridge, PR3 2XB

Tower Wood Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PL

Facilities and support

Borwick Hall

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Hothersall Lodge

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available (no wheelchair access for off-site trips)
• Limited quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Tower Wood

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Disabled parking

Spectrum Gaming

Spectrum Gaming are a charity that support autistic young people through their online community. Members have access to the Discord server and a private Minecraft world, where they can connect with peers and form positive relationships. Online events and activities are overseen by youth workers, trained volunteers and staff, who are also available to support individual members.

To access this service, young people must be Autistic (with or without a diagnosis).

Age range – 10-17

Sign up at www.spectrumgaming.net

Email  info@spectrumgaming.net

Session times - Monday – Sunday, 10am – 10pm

Stand alone arts sessions in visual arts/making, dance, drama, spoken word. We use professional arts practitioners to share skills, in a collaborative and welcoming environment. No auditions/assessment. All abilities welcome.

Session times

Address

Lowther Pavilion Theatre
West Beach
Lytham St Annes
FY8 5QQ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking

The club is a not-for-profit organisation designed to cater for children and families within the local community. A key strength of the club is that all attendees can swim most days; a lifeguard is provided to ensure all children's safety whilst swimming and our facilities have appropriate lifting equipment. We employ experienced trained staff who are used to manual handling and care needs of all children - it is key that our staff know the care needs/plans, handling requirements and behaviour support for each child. We provide a wide range of other activities including some brought in from outside sources that are fully inclusive for all children attending.

Session times

Address

Pear Tree School
Station Road
Kirkham
PR4 2HA

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Quiet space available (retreat tent)
• Disabled parking

We offer a youth club for all children with additional needs and disabilities. Activities on offer include arts and crafts, Lego, sensory play, cooking, gaming and sports and games. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers will provide individual support to meet each child or young person's individual support needs.

Session times

Address

St Cuthbert's Church Hall
Church Road
Lytham
FY8 5PX

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Disabled parking

Blackpool FC Community Trust run a very successful inclusion camp during school holidays for children from 7 to 18. The camp is delivered by highly qualified and experienced staff in working with disabilities. There are many activities to choose from at our inclusion camp including multi skill activities, recreational area, games room (wii sport, xbox 360 & table football), additional sports such as football and dodge ball and much more.

A free minibus service is available to STARS holiday camps, from Lytham St Annes and Thornton Cleveleys. Please contact us for more details.

Session times

Address

Blackpool FC Education and Community Centre
Bloomfield Road
Blackpool
FY1 6JJ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• BSL
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

The aim of MOROs Clubs is to provide a safe and engaging environment with activities that will develop children and young people. The objectives are to enrich the opportunities available to children and young people with SEND, facilitate a group for the promotion of personal and social interaction and encourage independence and life skills.

Session times

Address

Morecambe Road School
Morecambe Road
Morecambe
LA3 3AB

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Tracheostomy care
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• BSL
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer an after school club for children with disabilities and additional needs providing a range of fun activities. We offer a weekend club for children with disabilities and additional needs providing a range of fun activities including; day trips, cooking, gardening, photography, music, arts and crafts, role play, I.T, making friends and much more! We offer a holiday club for children with disabilities and additional needs providing a range of fun activities including; day trips, cooking, gardening, photography, music, arts and crafts, role play, I.T, making friends and much more! We pride ourselves on providing a service that families can trust. Our centre offers a safe and welcoming environment which is equipped and staffed to provide the best possible social and play experience for your child.

Session times

Address

Unique Kidz and Co
Woodhill Lane
Morecambe
LA4 4NW

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• BSL
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a youth club for all children with additional needs and disabilities. Activities on offer include arts and crafts, Lego, sensory play, cooking, gaming and sports and games. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers will provide individual support to meet each child or young person's individual support needs. We also have a club every school holiday period and activities include a combination of in-house days and trip days. Recent trips include The Space Centre, Blackpool Zoo, Farmer Parr's Animal world and walks to the local parks. In house activities include themed arts and crafts, sport sessions with Lancashire Boys and Girl's Club, bouncy castle hire, sand arts and party days. Sessional support workers are employed to provide 2:1 support to those who attend.

Session times

Address

Tuesdays – St Teresa's Church Hall, St Teresa's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 3JT

Wednesdays – YMCA, Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JE

Holiday clubs – United Reform Church, Dronsfield Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7BW

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Blackpool FC Community Trust run a very successful inclusion camp during school holidays for children from 7 -18. The camp is delivered by highly qualified and experienced staff in working with disabilities. There are many activities to choose from at our inclusion camp including multi skill activities, recreational area, games room (wii sport, xbox 360 & table football), additional sports such as football and dodge ball and much more.

A free minibus service is available to STARS holiday camps, from Lytham St Annes and Thornton Cleveleys. Please contact us for more details.

Session times

Address

Blackpool FC Education and Community Centre
Bloomfield Road
Blackpool
FY1 6JJ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• BSL
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Trips and activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production may include trips, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums. Inbase activities to include sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play.

Session times

Address

Ridgewood High School
Eastern Avenue
Burnley
BB10 2AT

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

During school holiday periods we will deliver a combination of activities. Sessions are delivered by qualified and experienced staff members who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for SEN children, their parents and carers. We welcome all children and we will do our upmost to provide additional support. Holiday trips involve going out to various places for example the Cinema, Bowling, Crazy Golf, the Zoo and Safari Park. Going out in the community gives all children the opportunity to experience different venues that they may not have the opportunity to attend other times, also to socially interact with their peers. Saturday trips are similar to the holiday sessions; all meals, transport and entry to venues are included.

We cannot provide a door to door pickup but we do offer two pickup and drop off points from Broadfield School Burnley and McDonald’s Hyndburn road Accrington.

Session times

Address

Broadfield Specialist School
Coal Clough Lane
Burnley
BB11 5BT

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist may be available at some venues
• Personal care – may be able to support
• Delivering medication – may be able to support
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Makaton
• Disabled parking

FUNDA is recognised as the North West UK Most Exciting Company, is multi-award winning, OFSTED registered and officially recognised by the royal family.

FUNDA Holiday Camps provide differentiated Physical Activities, Sports, Fun Games, Challenges, Play, and BIG Giant Inflatables inclusive for children with SEN/disabilities.

FUNDA’s inclusive approach is designed to engage, inspire, motivate and EMPOWER children aged 4-11 years whilst boosting health, wellbeing and fitness.

FUNDA is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and succeed. Helping children requiring support to access mainstream activities and aiding their transition into mainstream activities.

UV Lazer Tag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock-it-Ball, Cricket, Circuits/Boot Camps. Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Active Storytelling and Yoga. Sensory Time, Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts. Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play, Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, Pillow Wars, Bouncy Castles. Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering. Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation and so much more!

Session times

Address

Burnley College
Princess Way
Burnley
BB12 0AN

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Makaton (limited)
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a combination of sports activities, arts and crafts for young people aged between 10-18 years old. During school holiday periods we will deliver a combination of activities including sports, arts, crafts, media/gaming, youth activities, cookery and outside play. Sessions are delivered in a safe and fun environment by qualified and experienced staff members who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for disabled children, their parents and carers.

Session times

Address

Ridgewood High School
Eastern Avenue
Burnley
BB10 2AT

Sessions of sports, games, and fun activities for young people. Inclusive for children and young people with SEN/disabilities. We provide a wide range of sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.

Young people will choose the activities they want to do:
Nerf Wars, Basketball, Benchball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, New Age Kurling, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock–it–Ball, Boxercise, Cricket, Circuits and boot camps.
Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Storytelling and Yoga.
Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts.
Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play.
Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering.
Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation.

Session times

Address

St Stephens Primary School
Woodgrove Road
Burnley
BB11 3EJ

Facilities and support

• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking

FUNDA is recognised as the North West UK Most Exciting Company, is multi-award winning, OFSTED registered and officially recognised by the royal family.

FUNDA Holiday Camps provide differentiated Physical Activities, Sports, Fun Games, Challenges, Play, and BIG Giant Inflatables inclusive for children with SEN/disabilities.

FUNDA’s inclusive approach is designed to engage, inspire, motivate and EMPOWER children aged 4-11 years whilst boosting health, wellbeing and fitness.

FUNDA is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and succeed. Helping children requiring support to access mainstream activities and aiding their transition into mainstream activities.

UV Lazer Tag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock-it-Ball, Cricket, Circuits/Boot Camps. Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Active Storytelling and Yoga. Sensory Time, Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts. Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play, Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, Pillow Wars, Bouncy Castles. Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering. Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation and so much more!

Session times

Address

Accrington and Rossendale College
Paul Metcalf Way
Accrington
BB5 2AW

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Makaton (limited)
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

SEND Youth Club offers engaging and educational activities to help teenagers develop crucial social and independence skills as they approach adulthood. Our programmes include activities that promote physical well-being and enhance teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Additionally, we provide games and exercises designed to support social well-being, fostering personal identity, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.

Session times

Address

Spring Hill Primary School
Exchange Street
Accrington
BB5 0JD

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Sessions of sports, games, and fun activities for young people. Inclusive for children and young people with SEN/disabilities. We provide a wide range of sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.

Young people will choose the activities they want to do:

• Nerf Wars, Basketball, Benchball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, New Age Kurling, Ultimate Frisbee, RocktoittoBall, Boxercise, Cricket, Circuits and boot camps.
• Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Storytelling and Yoga.
• Lego, PlaytoDoh, Colouring and Arts and Crafts.
• Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play.
• Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering.
• Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation.

Session times

Address

Rhyddings School
Haworth Street
Oswaldtwistle
BB5 3EA

We offer planned activities which includes crafts, IT, Sport and cooking. We also offer play sessions using lots of fun and adventurous resources. We offer sport activities in our sports hall. We also offer outdoor play sessions on our playground, field, forest area and using our outdoor resources.

Session times

Address

White Ash Primary School
Thwaites Road
Oswaldtwistle
BB5 4QG

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Trips and activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production may include trips, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums. Inbase activities to include sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play.

Session times

Address

Hodge House Community Centre
Regent Street
Nelson
BB9 8LJ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

FUNDA is recognised as the North West UK Most Exciting Company, is Multi award winning, OFSTED registered and officially recognised by the royal family.

FUNDA LAND Indoor ACTIVE Soft Play Centre, Children's Birthday Parties, Bumper Carz, UV Lazer Tag Zone, Childcare Crèche, Cafe and Inclusive Weekly Timetable includes SEN/Disabilities Sessions.

FUNDA’s created the ultimate inclusive environment and especially trained team proven to engage, inspire, motivate and EMPOWER children/young people aged 4-14 years whilst boosting health, wellbeing, fitness and social interaction.

FUNDA is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child/young person can thrive and succeed. Helping children/young people requiring support to access activities and aiding their transition into mainstream activities.

Session times

Address

Term time and holiday clubs - FUNDA LAND, Northlight Parade, Glen Way, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5NH

Holiday clubs - Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 7YT

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Makaton (limited)
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a wide range of social and recreational activities. We provide arts and crafts, dance workshops, sports, board games and role play activities as well as usual out of school session activities, for ages 5-11. Our friendly and experienced team look forward to meeting and supporting you to get involved with the exciting play activities on offer. We aim to offer positive play experiences for all. We are inclusive of all children and can make adjustments or provide additional support when required.

Session times

Address

Lomeshaye Junior School
Norfolk Street
Nelson
BB9 7SY

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible
• Delivering medication (in some cases – please ask)
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• Sensory room/quiet space available

We offer activities involving interactions with animals, including Donkeys, Alpaca, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Poultry. We ensure the participant has a fun experience with animals under controlled and supervised conditions. Interactions include, feeding, grooming and general care. Other educational activities are also offered including seed planting, painting, drawing and crafts.

There is a social story available from our website to prepare your child for their visit.

Parents are welcome to stay onsite during the session if they wish. We have a shepherd's hut available with Wifi and tea/coffee making facilities.

Session times

Address

Ark Education Barn
Fell View Barn
Barrett Hill Brow
Bolton by Bowland
BB7 4PQ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Rescue medication
• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking

FUNDA is recognised as the North West UK Most Exciting Company, is multi-award winning, OFSTED registered and officially recognised by the royal family.

FUNDA After School Clubs and Holiday Camps provide differentiated Physical Activities, Sports, Fun Games, Challenges, Play, and BIG Giant Inflatables inclusive for children with SEN/disabilities.

FUNDA’s inclusive approach is designed to engage, inspire, motivate and EMPOWER children aged 4-11 years whilst boosting health, wellbeing and fitness.

FUNDA is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and succeed. Helping children requiring support to access mainstream activities and aiding their transition into mainstream activities.

UV Lazer Tag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock-it-Ball, Cricket, Circuits/Boot Camps. Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Active Storytelling and Yoga. Sensory Time, Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts. Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play, Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, Pillow Wars, Bouncy Castles. Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering. Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation and so much more!

Session times

Address

Britannia Primary School, Rochdale Road, Bacup, OL13 9TS

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Makaton (limited)
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a wide range of social and recreational activities. We provide music, dance arts, sports and adventure activities as well as usual play and youth sessions activities, for ages 4-18. Our friendly team look forward to meeting you and supporting you to get involved with the exciting play activities on offer. We aim to offer positive play experiences for all. We welcome all children and we can make adjustments or provide additional support. Sundays - a laid back movie session, alongside preparing our own lunches and snacks. Suitable for ages 4-18. We welcome all children and we can make adjustments or provide additional support.

Session times

Address

Whitewell Bottom Community Centre
Burnley Road East
Whitewell Bottom
Rossendale
BB4 9LB

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible (no hoist available)
• Makaton

Holiday club activities – contact for more details.

Session times

Address

Tor View School
Clod Lane
Haslingden
BB4 6LR

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Makaton
• Disabled parking

We understand that everyone should be treated as an individual and will have different needs and will provide stimulating and engaging sensory based activities adapted for all age ranges. We offer a holiday club which offers a wide range of activities including swimming, day trips to bowling, the cinema, the zoo, parks and sensory visits, also accessible cycling, computer club, bouncy castles/ inflatable play, fun based assault courses, music, dance, arts and crafts all of which are adapted for all age ranges.

Session times

Address

Astley Park School
Harrington Road
Chorley
PR7 1JZ

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Epilepsy/rescue medication – may be able to support
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Trips and activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production may include trips, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums. Inbase activities to include sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play.

Session times

Address

Astley Village Community Centre
Hall Gate
Chorley
PR7 1XA

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Inspire is a state of the art purpose-built facility for the borough's young people aged 8 – 19. We offer a wide range of social and recreational activities through music, dance, arts, sports, aiming to build young peoples life skills. Our friendly team look forward to meeting you and supporting you to get involved with the exciting play activities on offer.

Session times

Address

Inspire Youth Zone
Chapel Street
Chorley
PR7 1BS

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Diabetes
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

SEND Youth Club offers engaging and educational activities to help children develop essential social and independence skills as they transition into young adulthood. Our programmes include games that promote physical well-being, teamwork, leadership, and communication. Additionally, we incorporate activities designed to enhance social well-being, fostering personal identity, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.

Session times

Address

Buckshaw Primary School
Chancery Road
Astley Village
Chorley
PR7 1XP

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a wide range of social and recreational activities. We provide woodland learning, sports, crafts, baking, day camping, gardening, music and sensory experiences. The club is run by a talented and experienced team, with training in all aspects of SEND. The club offers several activities across each day, with each young person able to fully access each activity.

Session times

Address

Mayfield School and College
Gloucester Road
Chorley
PR7 3HN

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Signalong
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Sessions of sports, games, and fun activities for young people. Inclusive for children and young people with SEN/disabilities. We provide a wide range of sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.

Young people will choose the activities they want to do:
Nerf Wars, Basketball, Benchball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, New Age Kurling, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock–it–Ball, Boxercise, Cricket, Circuits and boot camps.
Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Storytelling and Yoga.
Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts.
Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play.
Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering.
Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation.

Session times

Address

Southlands High School
Clover Road
Chorley
PR7 2NJ

Facilities and support

• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer two after school clubs per week plus a week's summer school, led by Acorns staff, providing a range of activities for the pupils to enjoy.

Session times

Address

Acorns Primary School
Blackpool Road
Preston
PR1 6AU

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Trips and activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production may include trips, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums. Inbase activities to include sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play.

Session times

Address

Term time - Farringdon Park Community Centre, Thirlmere Road, Preston, PR1 5TR

Holiday clubs - Millenium Hall Community Centre, Neapsands Close, Fulwood, PR2 9AQ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

An arts and crafts session for Maktoom could involve engaging and creative activities designed to encourage expression and skill development. It might include various hands-on projects like painting, drawing, collage-making, or even sculpting with clay. The session could focus on fostering Maktoom's creativity, allowing them to explore different art mediums, experiment with colours, textures, and shapes, and ultimately, unleash their imagination in a fun and supportive environment. The goal is to provide an enjoyable experience while nurturing Maktoom's artistic talents and encouraging self-expression.

A youth activities session tailored for SEN (Special Educational Needs) children involves engaging, inclusive, and adaptive activities designed to support their unique needs and abilities. These sessions typically incorporate sensory play, creative arts and crafts, interactive games, music or movement activities, and opportunities for social interaction.

Session times

Address

Little Sparkles Nursery
Quwwat Education Centre
Peel Hall Street
Preston
PR1 6QQ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/hoist available
• Diabetes
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer a youth club for all children with additional needs and disabilities. Activities on offer include arts and crafts, Lego, sensory play, cooking, gaming and sports and games. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers will provide individual support to meet each child or young person's individual support needs. We also offer a weekly sensory session at The Space Centre followed by tea out. Whether it's chilling on the waterbed or playing tig with our energetic staff, this session is enjoyed by all regardless of age or support needs. We also run a club every school holiday period and activities include a combination of in-house days and trip days. Recent trips include The Space Centre, Train ride to Windermere, Fleetwood beach and a tourist day in Blackpool. In house activities include themed arts and crafts, sport sessions with Lancashire Boys and Girl's Club, bouncy castle hire, mocktail and smoothie making and party days. Sessional support workers are employed to provide 2:1 support to those who attend.

Session times

Address

Thursdays – The Space Centre, Pedders Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 2TH followed by tea at McDonald's, Riversway, Preston, PR2 2TX

Holiday clubs - Millenium Hall Community Centre, Neapsands Close, Fulwood, PR2 9AQ

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available at weekly sessions and some holiday clubs
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Sessions of sports, games, and fun activities for young people. Inclusive for children and young people with SEN/disabilities. We provide a wide range of sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.

Young people will choose the activities they want to do:

• Nerf Wars, Basketball, Benchball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, New Age Kurling, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock–it–Ball, Boxercise, Cricket, Circuits and boot camps.
• Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Storytelling and Yoga.
• Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts and Crafts.
• Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play.
• Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering.
• Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation.

Session times

Address

Moorbrook School, Ainslie Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3DB

Facilities and support

• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer activities both in school and days out e.g. inflatables, farm, outdoor adventure activities.

Session times

Address

Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
Far Croft
Lostock Hall
PR5 5SS

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production to focus on developing social and life skills and may include activities such as sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play. Where appropriate trips can be organised to local community activities such as parks, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums.

Session times

Address

Holy Apostles
403 Leyland Lane
Leyland
PR25 1TA

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

FUNDA is recognised as the North West UK Most Exciting Company, is multi-award winning, OFSTED registered and officially recognised by the royal family.

FUNDA Holiday Camps provide differentiated Physical Activities, Sports, Fun Games, Challenges, Play, and BIG Giant Inflatables inclusive for children with SEN/disabilities.

FUNDA’s inclusive approach is designed to engage, inspire, motivate and EMPOWER children aged 4-11 years whilst boosting health, wellbeing and fitness.

FUNDA is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and succeed. Helping children requiring support to access mainstream activities and aiding their transition into mainstream activities.

UV Lazer Tag, Dodgeball, Basketball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock-it-Ball, Cricket, Circuits/Boot Camps. Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Active Storytelling and Yoga. Sensory Time, Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts. Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play, Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, Pillow Wars, Bouncy Castles. Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering. Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation and so much more!

Session times

Address

Runshaw College
Langdale Road
Leyland
PR25 3DQ

Facilities and support

• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Makaton (limited)
• Disabled parking

SEND Youth Club offers engaging and educational activities to help teenagers develop crucial social and independence skills as they approach adulthood. Our programmes include activities that promote physical well-being and enhance teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Additionally, we provide games and exercises designed to support social well-being, fostering personal identity, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.

Session times

Address

Walton-le-Dale High School
Brindle Road
Bamber Bridge
PR5 6RN

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

During term time we offer 1 evening trip and a full 10-4pm weekend day per half term. During the school holidays we offer 1 day per week 10am - 4pm. Activities will be planned based on children and young people's interests and in co-production to focus on developing social and life skills and may include activities such as sensory play, arts and crafts, gaming, music and movement, outdoor play. Where appropriate trips can be organised to local community activities such as parks, cinema, bowling, trampolining, farms, museums.

Session times

Address

Greenhill Community Hub
Beech Close
Skelmersdale
WN8 8DL

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Multi activities - school based, cinema, bowling, play centres, ice skating etc.

Session times

Address

Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road
Tanhouse Road
Skelmersdale
WN8 6SA

Facilities and support

• Delivering medication

SEND Youth Club for ages 5 to 11 offers engaging and educational activities to help children develop essential social and independence skills as they transition into young adulthood. Our programmes include games that promote physical well-being, teamwork, leadership, and communication. Additionally, we incorporate activities designed to enhance social well-being, fostering personal identity, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.

Session times

Address

Lordsgate Township CofE Primary School
Lordsgate Drive
Burscough
L40 7RS

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

SEND Youth Club for ages 12 to 18 offers engaging and educational activities to help teenagers develop crucial social and independence skills as they approach adulthood. Our programmes include activities that promote physical well-being and enhance teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Additionally, we provide games and exercises designed to support social well-being, fostering personal identity, confidence, self-esteem, and emotional literacy.

Session times

Address

Hope High School
Carfield
Clay Brow
Skelmersdale
WN8 9DP

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

We offer fun and inclusive daytime holiday clubs which promise to be fun and inclusive for all ages and abilities, particularly wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments.  Our friendly and experienced team will help children and young people to access the activities and ensure they are differentiated to meet individual needs.  We have plenty of arts and crafts, sports equipment and toys as well as a sensory room, an indoor soft play room and extensive outdoor areas for children and young people to enjoy.

Fun Clubs are open to any child awarded Lancashire Break Time hours and their brothers and sisters too!

Unfortunately, because of extensive work being carried out on site we are unable to offer Fun Club until summer 2024.  Please email info@rainbowhub.org to subscribe to our mailing list so we can let you know when Fun Clubs are back on.

Session times

Address

Rainbow Hub
Salt Pit Lane
Mawdesley
Ormskirk
L40 2QX

Facilities and support

• Wheelchair accessible/ hoist available
• Personal care
• Delivering medication
• Tracheostomy care
• Epilepsy/rescue medication
• Diabetes
• PEG feeding
• Makaton
• Sensory room/quiet space available
• Disabled parking

Sessions of sports, games, and fun activities for young people. Inclusive for children and young people with SEN/disabilities. We provide a wide range of sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.

Young people will choose the activities they want to do:
Nerf Wars, Basketball, Benchball, Handball, Boccia, Archery, Tennis, Football, New Age Kurling, Ultimate Frisbee, Rock–it–Ball, Boxercise, Cricket, Circuits and boot camps.
Cheerleading, Dance, Drama, Music, Storytelling and Yoga.
Lego, Play-Doh, Colouring and Arts & Crafts.
Obstacle Relays, Parachute Games, Soft Play.
Outdoor activities, Team building, Leadership and volunteering.
Mental health focused activities including mindfulness/yoga/meditation.

Session times

Address

West End Primary School
Grimshaw Lane
Ormskirk
L39 1PA

Facilities and support

• Quiet space available
• Disabled parking