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See our latest SEND Newsletter for more inclusive activities in the Plymouth, Plympton and Plymstock area. Our SEND activities and events newsletter is produced 3 times a year: at the end of term 2 (Christmas holiday), term 4 (Easter holiday) and term 6 (Summer holiday). We also regularly post activities and events on our PIAS Facebook.
The Local Offer provides information on the support and services that are available from local agencies for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25 years.
See the Local Offer for more activity and events and the Local Offer Young Person Easy Read Guide.
Argyle Community Trust run a number of disability sessions:
For more information call 01752 522202 or email: charlie.hardcastle@pafc.co.uk
Book now at: Argyle Community Trust Courses
For all disability sessions, download the flyer below.
This is a youth club providing social opportunities for neurodiverse young people. Staffed by qualified youth workers, sessions aim to build confidence in young people through participation and fun. Young people do not need an EHCP or diagnosis but do need to be on the spectrum (experiencing neurodiverse difficulties).
Activities may include sports games, board games, computer gaming, music, quizzes and a wide variety of arts and crafts. Sessions also offer young people the opportunity to gain digital badges.
Sessions held at Efford Youth Centre, Blandford Road, Plymouth PL3 6HU:
Sessions held at Honicknowle Youth Centre, Honicknowle Lane, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 3PX:
The Boundless flyer can be downloaded below.
Please also read flyer: Community Youth Team SEND Projects (Free) (PDF – 121KB)
For more information, please email: sendyouthwork@plymouth.gov.uk
Coaching sessions for PAN disability Football at Stoke Damerel Community College, Somerset Place, Plymouth PL3 4BD.
Comets is a recreational, pan-disability football program for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 in England. It provides a safe space for children to play football, belong, and just be themselves. The program encourages playfulness, friendships, and fun, breaking old rules and replacing them with a brand new one: JUST BE YOU.
For more information contact Joe Geraghty on 07795 804127 or email: wedofootball1@gmail.com
To book, visit: Comets Programme
A list of disability football clubs in Plymouth with contact details. For more details see the attached flyer from Devon Football Association.
If you would like to get involved in Disability Football as a player, coach, club or volunteer, please contact Ashley Harris, Disability Development Officer.
Phone: 01626 323560 / 07912 089838
Email: ashley.harris@devonfa.com
Plymouth Hawks offer free wheelchair rugby at Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth PL2 3DG.
You don’t have to be a wheelchair user. All physical disabilities are welcome!
This sport is open to those with any physical disability and conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain etc.
Find out more at: Hawks Wheelchair Rugby
Email: hawkswheelchairrugby@gmail.com
Hunter District Football Club offer disability football training sessions for 7-11 year olds on Fridays from 7-8pm at Morley Meadow Primary School, 51 Encombe Street, Plymstock PL9 7GN.
Training will be held with Ross Hart, a Football Association level 1 qualified disability football coach in addition to his role of the Hunter District FC Welfare and Safety Officer. Alongside the Coach, we aim to have at least one qualified S.E.N Teaching Assistant supporting parents and children at every training session.
Team players will also have the option to participate in monthly mini tournaments commencing from September, for those who wish to.
Hunter District FC look forward to welcoming children and their families and encouraging them to develop through football.
For further information or to register for a space for your child, please contact Ross Hart on 07795 198899 or email at: inclusion.hdfc@gmail.com
No Limits is a Youth Club for young people aged 11-24 years old who identify as having an additional need.
Sessions are free to attend and take place on Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm at Southway Youth Centre, Hendwell Close, Plymouth PL6 6TB.
No referral is required but if you would like your son/daughter to attend please call 01752 308607 / 07585 404012 or email nolimits@plymouth.gov.uk
Please also read flyer: Community Youth Team SEND Projects (Free) (PDF – 121KB)
A non-contact special needs rugby-group catering for boys and girls from the age of 5 upwards recognised by Devon Rugby Football Union (RFU) and with coaches who are DBS checked. These sessions are tailored to help develop hand-eye co-ordination, confidence building and social skills whilst showing that exercise can be fun. Parents are welcome to stay and join in.
Come and have a look at what we do, join in with our team members and have some fun and laughter.
Sessions take place at Plymstock Albion Oaks Rugby Football Club, Horsham Plymouth Fields, Staddiscombe, Plymstock PL9 0DF.
For further information contact Julia on 07887 244472 or via Facebook at Oaks Rugby Inclusive.
Coaching sessions for PAN disability Football.
PEM FC are a newly established friendly football club looking for new players to join their pan-disability organisation (boys and girls). All abilities are welcome! No obligation to join permanently and it’s completely free. Age 5 – 16+.
Sessions will take place at either Elburton Villa FC, PL9 8HS or Astro Turf at Plymstock School, PL9 9AZ depending on weather.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/4pszRkCBzg
Plymouth Fusion Junior Wheelchair Basketball (formerly known as Plymouth Raiders wheelchair basketball and Plymouth Storm) offer the following wheelchair basketball session’s at Marjon Sports Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH every Saturday:
For more information contact Aaron Blyth-Palk.
Mobile: 07867 380975
Email: info@plymouthfusionwheelchairbasketball.com
Website: plymouthfusionwheelchairbasketball.com
Facebook: plymouthfusionwheelchairbasketball
Instagram: plymouthfusionwbc
A disability football club (mental health, physical, learning difficulties, ADHD, ASD etc) for all genders, age 4 and up.
Get active, build confidence, make friends and learn football skills with our FA qualified coaches in a safe and comfortable environment.
Training sessions are at All Saints Academy, Honcknowle Lane, Pennycross, Plymouth PL5 3NE:
For more details contact Luke Childs on 07772336694 or email: lukechilds.pwfc@yahoo.com
See website at: www.plymouthwarriors.co.uk
Join MoorVision in meeting exhibitors from the south west supporting local vision impaired communities among children, young people and students. Our goal is to connect parent/carers, students, and schools with available resources. Experience hands-on activities and discover various products at our events held in the main sports hall, along with talks and shows in the Bickleigh suite.
This free event is being held at The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR and will include:
For more information, please contact Moor Vision on: 01752 891934 / 07581 566690 or email: info@moorvision.org
A fun, family friendly yoga class for children and young people age 7+ years held weekly (term time only) at Oxford House Creative Hub, 29 Manor Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TW.
Children’s Yoga classes are fun, creative, and non-competitive sessions offering the opportunity to learn postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and mindfulness practices.
Suitable for children and young people with additional needs.
To book: Contact The Tree Project CIC
‘Your Future’ is a bespoke programme delivered by On Course South West designed specifically to support young people aged 19-25* into employment, education or training.
*Some opportunities will be available for 16-18 year olds.
On Course South West hold drop-in events periodically to find out more about this programme.
Find out more about this programme and the next intakes at: Your Future.
For more information, please contact the Your Future Team on 01752 660713 or email yourfuture@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk
