Type of service: Play and leisure, Respite and short breaks

Website: http://www.childrensplaylink.org.uk

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Children's Playlink provide play/youth schemes for children with additional needs. These enable young people aged from 4.5-18 years with additional needs to access play opportunities they may find difficult to access in mainstream groups. Schemes provide a valuable respite break for parents/carers knowing their child is being cared for in a safe, fun environment. Located at various different venues around South Gloucestershire with facilities to cater for all needs and abilities. Visits from local organisations such as fire engine visits, zoo handling sessions, swimming and sports sessions. Children's Playlink also provide a buddy scheme for children with additional needs. This support is provided through a grant from South Gloucestershire Local Authority to offer children and young people with special needs support to attend mainstream out of school clubs during the school holidays. The additional staff are known as buddies. To find out more about their play/youth scheme or having buddy for your child please contact Children's Playlink..

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability