INCLUSIVE
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
As we all know, finding a club or actitivty which welcomes children with SEN can be difficult. So we thought it would be useful if we held a list. If you have had a positive experience with some sort of club - eg sports, dance, theatre and would recommend them to others please email me and I can add them to this list. Please bare in mind, though, that every child is different and their needs are very different. It is always worth contacting the club and discussing the suitablility of the club for your child beforehand.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
DANCE/DRAMA:
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
SPORT
Disability Sporting Opportunities in Welwyn/Hatfield
This info is taken from the "Activate Forum" June Newsletter - not sure about any age restrictions and don't have any personal recommendations relating to the clubs- please contact the individual clubs for more details.
Sporting Opportunities in St Albans:
Again, these do not come with personal recommendations, just that they are fully inclusive, so please contact individual clubs for details.
As we all know, finding a club or actitivty which welcomes children with SEN can be difficult. So we thought it would be useful if we held a list. If you have had a positive experience with some sort of club - eg sports, dance, theatre and would recommend them to others please email me and I can add them to this list. Please bare in mind, though, that every child is different and their needs are very different. It is always worth contacting the club and discussing the suitablility of the club for your child beforehand.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
| Chauncy School "After School Club": They run an after school club for Primary school children. " They do different clubs that last for 4 weeks at a time. I asked if I could attend to support Mason and the school were very accomodating. Mason was not pushed to do anything he didn't want to do. When Mason became very distressed they did everything they could to try to help him - even stayed behind an extra 15 mins to let him bounce on the trampoline which they had moved into its original place so it was not touching the other tampolines (which was the problem!). I can not praise them enough." |
| ActOne Dance Base http://www.artsbase.org.uk/dancebase.php "ACT ONE DANCEBASE is truly FANTASTIC. |
| ActOne Art Base http://www.artsbase.org.uk |
|
Youth
Create in Sawbridgeworth. http://www.youthcreate.co.uk/
They
are a fully inclusive drama and dance club in
Sawbridgeworth. They hold weekly sessions during term time
but also often organise a summer holiday 5 day workshop as
well. They are very welcoming of children of all abilities. |
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
| At
St Johns Hall, Churchfields,Hertford. Small classes (max 10
children), British Wheel of Yoga teacher (Children and adults). Kid'z Yoga. 2-5 yrs olds 3.15 - 4pm Dynamic Yoga 12 yrs - adults; 4.15 - 5.15 pm. No classes for 6-11 yrs old at the moment as there is no demand but happy to set a class up if enough interest. Also runs sessions for adults and offers concessions to carers. Children/Adults with Special Needs very welcome. Please call Eliane Codiroli on 07946 508 134 or 01992 55 44 85 to book a place and to discuss any additional needs your child or you may have. |
SPORT
| CRICKET: Hertfordshire Harriers "They welcome members from 11 years old (but I don't think they adhere to the lower age limit!) It is a club for people with disabilites, but any siblings are welcome also and there is a lot of parental involvement as it is a voluntary group run by parents" . Contact: Mrs Janice Dyer 01992 425992 www.harriers.smartchange. |
| TRAMPOLINING: John Warner Sports Centre (Hoddesdon) They
hold a trampolining session for children with special needs most
Saturdays from 4-5pm during term time. Advisable to book a
few
days ahead to be sure of a space. They also do SWIMMING
sessions
and BADMINTON. You need to contact them directly for further
details on the later 2 activities.
Contact no: 01992 445375 JohnWarnerSports “Disability Trampolining sessions” These are sheltered sessions for those with special needs and requirements. Now includes use of a hoist to assist our less able participants and soft play/bouncy castle for the younger age group whilst they wait their turn. . Gosling request that all participants are accompanied by an adult or carer to aid the sessions. |
| BOWLING: 10- pin bowling at Bishop's Stortford www.lakeside-superbowl.co.uk/default.aspx?BOWL_ID=8 |
| SWIMMING: Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool : the pool is lovely and warm and they have a separate changing area for children who may have additional needs. Contact no: 01992 716733. www.slm-leisure.co.uk/centres/waltham Grundy Park Leisure Centre: Free swimming sessions for all ages on a Sunday evening from 4 to 6 p.m.This is a fun session for all the family to enjoy together, not just the person with disabilities. However, there are two swimming teachers on hand to give help and advice where needed. People who want more info can contact Linda Crisp on 07973 873910 or contact Grundy Park Leisure Centre on 01992 623345 (Grundy Park) Amwell View School: Are trying to start swimming classes for preschool children with SEN for more details click on the poster or see info on news page. |
Disability Sporting Opportunities in Welwyn/Hatfield
This info is taken from the "Activate Forum" June Newsletter - not sure about any age restrictions and don't have any personal recommendations relating to the clubs- please contact the individual clubs for more details.
| Hatfield Acorns Football Club Jim Mc Donald Cntre, Hatfield. For more info contact: Debbie Wright 07961 053736 | Cavendish Cricket Club Jim Mc Donald Cntre, Hatfield. Thurs 7-8pm Linda Bryceland 07974690033 | Knebworth Badminton and Multisports Club Birchwood Leisure Centre Hatfield Thurs 11am-12pm Philip Gray 01438235438 |
| St Albans City Youth FC, Highfield Park Fri 7-8pm Daniel Rogers 01727 762848 info@cityyouthfc.com | Eagles Boccia Club, Jim Mc Donald Cntre, Hatfield, Sat 2pm-4pm (fortnightly) Pete 07506 415969 eaglesboccia@hotmail.co.uk | Platypus Swimming Club For the handicapped Hatfield Swim Centre Sun 11am-1pm Ann Redstone 01707 324348 |
| Kestrels Sports Club Gosling Sports Park, WGC Sat 7pm-9pm (fortnightly) Adrian Moss 01707 257503 chairman@kestrelscd.org.uk | Inclusive Fitness Intitiative Hatfield Swim Centre, Centre Opening Hours Amanda Morris 01707 278034 A.Morris@finesseleisure.com | Welwyn Hatfield Fencing Club, Hatfield Leisure Centre, Fri 7.30-10.30pm Grahame Read 01462 450788 grahame.e.read@ntlworld.com |
Sporting Opportunities in St Albans:
Again, these do not come with personal recommendations, just that they are fully inclusive, so please contact individual clubs for details.
| Harvesters FC Oaklands Lane, St Albans Sun 11am in term time Telephone : 01923 241799 E mail : harvestersfc@btinternet.com website: http://www.harvestersfc.com/ | Special Olympics at St Albans, London Colney Recreation Centre London Colney,Hertfordshire |