FREE Activities for children with SEND at YMCA
Enjoy a range of free, inclusive activities for children and young people with SEND, aged 0–16 at YMCA Plymouth. Sessions are led by trained, friendly staff in a safe and supportive environment, offering fun, sensory, and creative experiences for all abilities.
All sessions are led by qualified staff and hosted at and from YMCA Plymouth, Honicknowle Lane, PL5 3NG.
Key Info
– Formal SEND diagnosis is not required for children to attend
– Parent/Guardian attendance is required
– Siblings are welcome
– Please make sure to book in advance for each session (click BOOK below to book your session online)
We offer a variety of fun and inclusive activities for children and young people with SEND, including:
SEN IN THE DEN!
Friday 3.30pm-5pm | 0-7 years old
Monitored soft play sessions supported by Barnardo’s for SEND children to explore and have fun in our Ocean City soft play area
(Parent/Guardian attendance is mandatory)
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SENERGY
Thursday 4pm-4.45pm | 11-16 years old
Supervised gym sessions for young people with SEND, helping them to grow in confidence and improve their physical fitness
(Parent/Guardian attendance is mandatory)
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SENSATIONAL SPORTS!
Wednesday 4pm-4.45pm | 8-14 years old
Fun and inclusive multi-sport sessions for SEND children to enjoy the benefits of participating in sports.
(Parent/Guardian attendance is mandatory)
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SEN-BOUNCE
Saturday 4.30pm-5.30pm | 5-16 years old*
Supervised bouncy castle sessions for SEND children to play across 3 inflatables
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Contact us
To learn more about our sessions, please email info@ymcaplymouth.org.uk or call 01752 201918.
This programme is kindly supported by Plymouth City Council.
FAQs
Do the children have to be diagnosed to attend?
No, a formal diagnosis is not required. Your child does not need a formal diagnosis to attend our SEND sessions.
Can their sibling attend as well, even if they don’t have SEND
Yes, absolutely! Siblings are more than welcome to join in the fun, whether they have a formal SEND diagnosis or not. We love welcoming the whole family.
Do I have to book the sessions in advance?
Yes, please book in advance if you can. Booking ahead helps us know how many children to expect so we can ensure we have the right staff on hand and can properly cater to everyone’s individual needs.
Is the session exclusive, or will general public sessions be running at the same time?
Most of our SEND sessions are completely exclusive to our group. The only exception is SENERGY (our supported gym session), which runs alongside general gym use. However, we specifically schedule SENERGY during our quietest times of the day, ensuring a calm, welcoming space with minimal crowds.
Is the facility wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all session spaces are completely wheelchair accessible. Every session is hosted on the ground floor, making it easy to access the sports hall, our soft play area and the gym. If you require any additional support, please let our team know!
