Toy library and play sessions for children under 5
The toy library is a free opportunity for parents to find out more about their child's learning and development through play. You will have time to observe and interact with your child and can choose toys and equipment to take home for a 2 weekly loan. If you would like to join us then please bring along proof of name and address.
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Mondays and Fridays 10-12 at Busby Place (Kentish Town Community Centre).
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Wednesdays 10-12 at Holly Lodge Family Centre (Highgate).
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Tuesdays 10-12 at Sidings Community Centre (West Hampstead).
Please contact Lydia Storan for more information about the toy library and event: 07941 620882 or Lydia.Storan@schoolhomesupport.org.uk
Play sessions for under 5s run by KIDS
Two groups of developmental play sessions run for children under 5 with disabilities or developmental concerns. There are specialist toys and experienced staff on hand to help you.
- SupaStars - Harmood Children's Centre every Tuesday in term time from 10 until 12 noon. This group is run by Helen Beswick. Call 0800 389 5789 or 020 7520 0405 for information.
- Amazing Tots - KIDS (49 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1N 2NY) every Thursday in term time from 10 until 12 noon. This group is run by Margaret Connolly. Call KIDS on 020 7520 0405 for more information.
Icandance
Offers dance, performance, social and other creative opportunities to children and young people with varying disabilities, including wheelchair users.
Saturday mornings: ages 5-25 in Hampstead
Contact: Shelley Shieff, charity manager on 07973397604 or info@icandance.org.uk
Free adapted bike hire on Saturdays in Regents Park
A range of amazing adapted bikes are available to hire for FREE on Saturdays in Regents Park.
Saturdays 10am-1pm, Queen Mary's Yard, Inner Circle, Regents Park
Bikes can be used in the Inner Circle (quiet, less traffic), Outer Circle (busier) and The Broadwalk (more pedestrians).
If you have not tried the bikes before then we have volunteers available to ride with you or to show you how.
Bookings are preferred via email to bikes@westeuston.org or phoned to 020 7388 6007 ext 203. An email showing bikes availability is sent out every week and parents or carers are encouraged to book the empty slots.
Swimming lessons
Provided at Kentish Town Leisure Centre for disabled children and young people under 18 years old. A block of 10 swimming lessons are provided with ASA qualified swimming instructors and volunteers. Priority is given to children who are known to MOSAIC. For more information please contact sports development team.
Siblings groups run by KIDS
This is an opportunity during half-term for children with disabled siblings to meet other children in the same situation. It will also provide a break from their caring role within the family and allow them to take part in fun activities. Please call KIDS for more information on 020 7520 0405.
Action for Children
Action for Children run a short breaks service for Camden disabled children aged 5-12 from the Rollercoaster Playground in Cubitt Street. Action for Children is a charity that provides short breaks to families all around the UK. The staff team that run the Cubitt Street centre has extensive experience with children with special needs (ASD and complex health needs) working in schools and play schemes. If you would like to be referred for a short break please contact MOSAIC disabled children's team.
At Cubitt Street they are able to offer your child a purpose built spacious indoor and outdoor play space. They provide a range of activities for children which help support their specific learning objectives through play. Currently they are running two services for Camden families. An afterschool club three days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm - 6:15pm and a holiday club for 3 days per week during the holidays from 10:00am - 3:30pm.
Swiss Cottage School short breaks service for children aged 5-12
They will be providing a Saturday club, after school clubs and activities in the school holidays. The staff have extensive experience of working with disabled children with a range of needs and many of the staff working on the projects will be staff from the school which can provide consistency for pupils who do not cope well with change. If you would like to be referred for a short break please contac MOSAIC disabled children'st team.
PACE Overnights for 8-14 year olds
From October 2012 PACE will run monthly ‘Overnight Adventures’ for small groups of children referred by Camden’s Disabled Children’s Team.
They will offer a choice of venues including at Fortune Green Play Centre and on board a fully accessible canal boat. Sessions will start at 1pm on Saturday and finish on Sunday at 12 midday. If you would like to be referred for a short break please contact MOSAIC disabled children's team.
WAC Arts
WAC Arts are based at Interchange studios and are delighted to announce their additional new short breaks programme. The programme will include the following sessions for under 18s with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Tuesday youth club - The regular club for 14-18 year olds 6:30-8:30pm.
- After School Club - There are additional after school sessions in arts and media on Wednesday afternoons between 4-6pm for the 11-14 year olds.
- Saturday Club - A brand new Saturday Club offers sport and outdoor education, and environmental and fun social activities to get young people ‘out and about’.
- Holiday Activities - Existing holiday provision is now extended to offer full five-day week programmes in all the school holidays (with the exception of Christmas holidays).
- Buddying - A new buddying initiative encourages friendship, social interaction and fun!
- Transitions - The transitions project helps young people to manage periods of change in their lives. This might include moving from school to college or changes at home. This short break is available to age 14 up to their 18th birthday.
- Advocacy - The advocacy service is designed to represent young people who may have complex and challenging family circumstance, be non-verbal or looked after. These exciting developments offer young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities the opportunity to have fun and socialise. Young people learn new skills and have more say in the decisions that affect them.
Find our more information at www.wac.co.uk.