What is on for children and young people with additional needs?
Break Time registration for 2022/2023
Break Time provides a range of short break activities for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities living in Lancashire.
In order to access these activities during 2023/24, parents and carers must complete a registration form before 28th February 2023. If parents need any help competing the form, staff are able to do this with or on behalf of the parent, with their permission.
Parents and carers of children who are Break Time members for the current year (2022/23) must also complete the form in order to remain members in 2023/24.
The online form is available here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/things-to-do/break-time/
Please note, children who are due to start reception class in September 2023 should be registered now, but will only be able to access the activities from 1st September.
Break time
SEN Climbing Club
Starting Wednesday 21st September
Runs for 5 consecutive weeks £60 per child 4pm - 5pm 5 - 7 years 5pm - 6pm 8 - 12 years All children must be accompanied by a non-climbing parent/guardian/carerOur XHeight Climbing Club is a fantastic way for climbing enthusiasts to hone their skills with our friendly team on hand to 'show you the ropes'. It's also a wonderful way to meet new people, build strength and confidence. These small group sessions will be specially adapted for those with special educational needs. Please feel free to contact us via saltayre@lancaster.gov.uk or call 01524 847 540 if you have any queries prior to signing up for the course. Book Now! 5 - 7 years SEN Climbing Club
EN Energy Indoor Soft Play Sessions
Sundays, 4pmBook your place today
£5 per child Parent / Guardian / Carer goes freeThese play sessions are designed for children with Special Educational Needs in mind. This is also a session that helps to give a comfortable place in which to socialise and raise confidence. Suitable for 5 - 12 years, Max height of 148cm applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult (Parent guardian/ Carer).
Network Wheels Disability Bikes
Tuesdays: 12.45pm - 1.30pm 1.45pm - 2.30pmThursdays: 10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm £5 per person Suitable for 16 years+ with additional needs. Parent/Guardian/Carer goes free. Must sign disclaimer for those under 18 years old.Lead by our specialised team, Network Wheels is a fantastic session which offers access to 2 wheeler bikes, trikes, side by sides, wheelchair bikes and other bikes with adaptations added to them. So, no matter what the disability we are able to assess what bike is comfortable for the individual, so they can get active. The majority of individuals come with carers or parent/guardians and can take part in the session together.jburbidge@lancaster.gov.uk to book an appointment.
We also have an outside cycle skills area which can be accessed in nicer weather as long as helmets are worn. All participants need to be accompanied by an responsible adult whilst outside. This session is great for physical, social and emotional wellbeing. If you’re attending Network Wheels for the first time you will need to be assessed before you access the session. Please email