After School, Toddler and Youth Clubs
In this section you will find a variety of fun groups, clubs and organised activities that are accessible to children of all ages with a variety of needs.
Summary -
A Sportworks Short Break provision includes a wide variety of sports, games, and fun activities for children & young people with SEN and disabilities. Examples include dodgeball, parachute games, team building activities.
Eligibility -
Children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. Places are available only for children and young people who have an EHCP plan.
Staff Ratio -
1:4 - please note that this is a group based project and we are unable to accommodate children who require 1:1 care unless specifically agreed in advance. To ensure we are able to provide a fun, safe and rewarding activity, please provide as much information as possible when making the booking request.
Locations: Damilola Taylor Centre and Spa Bermondsey
Damilola Taylor Centre - Click here for more information and to book sessions at this site
Dates: Tuesdays, 16:00 - 17:30pm
Spa Bermondsey - Click here for more information and to book sessions at this site
Dates: Wednesdays, 15:45 - 17:15pm
SENsational Stay & Play sessions are now available across Southwark for children with additional needs/ disabilities and their parents and carers. Click here for further details.
Southwark's Play Service offers a free, exclusive session for children with autism or a learning disability and their parent/carers at Peckham Rye Park Adventure Playground on Sundays 11am-2pm (term time only).
Available for ages 8 to 15.
The Salmon Youth Centre's doors are open to all young people, from all backgrounds, between six and 25 years old. Please click on the service you are interested in to find out if it is available to your age group.
Please visit the Salmon Youth Centre website for up-to-date information about what's available.
Address: The Salmon Youth Centre, 43 Old Jamaica Rd, London, SE16 4TE
All Aboard Club runs inclusive play sessions for autistic and ADHD children, where they can build and play with our huge train sets in a safe and understanding environment. All Aboard Club is run by experts with lived and professional of autism and ADHD, so we understand the children and how to provide a suitable environment to allow them to play together and develop their social and communication skills.
All Aboard Club runs play sessions at a number of venues across London.
No formal diagnosis or referral is required, please see our website for details and to book tickets to attend a session: https://www.allaboardclub.com/play-sessions/
Tickets are on sale on our website at the above link. Parents/carers get in to our event free. Prices vary depending on the venue and event. We offer discounts for families with unwaged parents.
Contact details
Email: info@allaboardclub
Phone: 07948 407343
Web: www.allaboardclub.com
- Meet other parents and our visiting professionals
- Watch and join in with your child’s play in a safe environment.
- Learn about fun things to do to help your child develop.
At each session there will be either an external visitor or an internal professional from our school.
Dates and times
Mondays and Fridays, 8:45-10:30am
Location
Charles Dickens School, Toulmin Street, London SE1 1AF
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Time & Talents is a lively, busy community organisation based Rotherhithe, Canada Water and Bermondsey. Set in a leafy heritage venue in an old mortuary (which is much nicer than it sounds!), as well as in T&T2, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Time & Talents has something for everyone.
Community learning and leisure
Our community programme offers a wealth of informal community learning and social opportunities, including gardening, crafts, chess and mindfulness, plus a wide range of hosted activities.
Events and celebrations
We offer a variety of community parties, events and celebrations, because they’re the best – and most fun! – way to bring communities together and build supportive relationships.
For Children and Families
Across our two venues – The Old Mortuary near Rotherhithe tube station, and T&T2 in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre – we have a wide range of super fun activities for kids of all ages, from tiny ones to teenagers.
We run everything from play groups and school holiday activity clubs, to nature-based learning groups for little ones. And all activities for kids and families are absolutely FREE!
Supersmashers is a free art and play project for looked-after children aged 6-12 living in Southwark. Running since September 2012, the project includes weekly after-school art sessions and family trips every school holiday.
How is the service provided?
Sessions run 4-5.30pm on Monday during term time at the South London Gallery. We also have half term and holiday sessions available on first-come-first-served basis!
Who is the service for?
Supersmashers is only for looked-after children aged 6-12 living in Southwark.
How can I access the service?
To sign up or for further information please contact india@southlondongallery.org
Cost
Free
How is the service funded?
Council and charity funding
Contact details
Address: 65–67 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH
Telephone: (0)20 7703 6120
Email: india@southlondongallery.org
A Sunday gathering where families with neurodiverse children come together to play, bond and thrive. Games available for every age.
Dates:
Sundays 2pm-4pm
Locations:
Mint Street Park
Adventure Playground
SE1 1QU
Contact:
Email: info@theneurodiversityfamilyhub.org
Tel: 07428 648 710
Website: https://theneurodiversityfamilyhub.org/
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