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A free holiday playgroup for children with learning, communication, social and developmental difficulties (developmental age 0 to 13) and their siblings.  Parental supervision is required.  Dates and times on website. Sparklers is a new charitable organisation providing support for families where an individual is diagnosed or is… Read more

This session is for free play with access to all of the Playhouse. They have a range of specialised equipment including: a sunken trampoline, specialised swings, companion bikes, sensory lights, magic mat, soft play, lots of toys and more! The Family Projects are exclusively for any… Read more

This session has free play with access to all of the Playhouse. They have a range of specialised equipment including: a sunken trampoline, specialised swings, companion bikes, sensory lights, magic mat, soft play, lots of toys and more! As well as free play with access to… Read more

Aspire is primarily a place to meet others with Asperger Syndrome. The people who attend the group are aged between 18 and 40+ and come from all over the county and beyond. Some live independently, with their parents or in supported living; some work full… Read more

The Good Care Group provides a multi-award-winning live-in care service to your loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. We specialise in providing 24-hour live-in care on a permanent or respite basis. In addition to general care and support, we also have specialist… Read more

Taddies offers a warm welcome to families and children with additional health and educational needs providing support and planned opportunities to learn through play and fun. Our 2 hours multisensory sessions are organised by experienced staff from The Children's Trust School, offered on a weekly basis… Read more

A free club where you can meet friends in a safe place, take part in a wide range of fun activities, get help with things that are important to you and develop key life skills. Run in partnership with St Andrew's Youth. Open on Wednesday… Read more

Face2Face hosts a few informal get-togethers which are friendly, free and an opportunity for parent carers to meet each other, exchange information and talk to others who understand. Read more

The Performing Arts Children’s Charity runs classes for children with disabilities. Through the Performing Arts they promote independence and self-confidence and help build a brighter future for children with Autism, Down’s syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities. Workshops are held in Hampton, Colchester, and… Read more

Cambian Red Rose School is an independent, DfE registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 30 students, aged 5 to 18 years. Read more