Services in Bath and North East Somerset
Regular term time sessions, a holiday play scheme and Befriending for Disabled children and young people
What we do
We offer a range of services for Disabled children and young people in different areas of BANES.
We work as part of the ‘Space for Me’ Partnership to deliver sessions in Bath and North East Somerset for Disabled Children and Young People between the ages of 5-21.
Play Group: 5 - 7 year old group
Activies range from games nights, baking and trips to the park. The young people are welcome to bring a picnic dinner with them.
When: Every Tuesday during termtime
Time: 4:15pm – 5:45pm
Where: Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford, BS31 3BY
Youth Group: 8 - 12 year old group
Activies range from cooking, to den building and movie nights. The young people are welcome to bring a picnic dinner with them.
When: Every Wednesday during termtime
Time: 4:45pm – 6:45pm
Where: Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford, BS31 3BY
Youth Group: 13 - 19 year old group
Activies are decided by the young people and range from cooking to going to the park. People are welcome to bring a picnic dinner with them.
When: Every Wednesday during termtime
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford, BS31 3BY
Alongside these session we will be running one out and about session every 3 months. This will give the young people a chance to come together and enjoy local activities and visit locations further afield.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
To refer your child, click here and fill in the form
Our sessions also help children connect with one another and feel a unique sense of belonging that they might not feel in mainstream environments.
Holiday Play Scheme
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We are highly experienced in working with Disabled children and young people, they’re in a safe and supportive environment with our friendly team.
Befriending
Our Befriending service is a well established provision which links Disabled children and young people with a volunteer ‘buddy’. This 1:1 support is for those who may find group sessions more difficult and offers an opportunity for your child to go out and about with a volunteer who can help support with developing independence and self confidence.
We are highly experienced in working with Disabled children and young people, they’re in a safe and supportive environment with our friendly team.
For wider support
Whether your child has recently been diagnosed or is in the process of being diagnosed, it is totally normal for them to face struggles. Whenever you are ready, there is a whole range of support and resources available to help you navigate these situations so you and your child don’t have to struggle in silence.
Health and general support
WECIL’s Navigators service is a brilliant first port of call to direct you to the right place for support. You can contact them on 0117 947 9919 or email at [email protected].
You can also contact FLORA (Families, Local Offer, Resources and Advice) on [email protected] or 0117 352 6020. For more general information and signposting, you can also visit Bristol’s SEND Local Offer provided by Bristol City Council.
Educational support
Mainstream schools are not designed for Disabled children and young people.
To help them get the support that they really need, we recommend speaking to Send and You who deliver the SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disabilities, Information and Advice Support Service).
You can contact them on 0117 9897725 and visit their website for more information.
Benefits and entitlements
To find out about the benefits that you and your child are entitled to, our Navigators service provides speciality Disability related benefits advice.
Your child can use their Disability benefits to help them live the life they choose, including extra curricular activities and opportunities. To find out about the support available, contact the Navigators here.
Short breaks play and family support
WECIL’s Children and Young People department offer short breaks in Bristol and BANES where Disabled and SEND children get together for regular evening or weekend sessions.
There are also lots of other short break opportunities available in each local area: Bristol Local Offer, B&NEs Local Offer, South Gloucestershire Local Offer, North Somerset Local Offer
