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Supplying you with information, advice and support
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.
This is a youth group for young people who are on the autism spectrum aged 10-21 years that runs weekly at Efford Youth and Community Centre. Youth do not have to have a diagnosis, just need to be on the spectrum. The group also welcome young people with other social disabilities such as ADHD, global delay and social anxiety.
The Youth are split into the following 3 groups:
The 4 Me and My Friends Youth Club poster can be downloaded below. Please complete the referral form and return to Efford Youth and Community Centre Centre, Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth PL3 6HU.
For more information and queries email 4meandmyfriends@plymouth.gov.uk or call John on 01752 307695 or Dee on 01752 312503.
Junior Ability Counts is a fun filled football activity session for children aged 5-16 years with a disability. Play and train in an inclusive and fun environment where all abilities are welcome.
Sessions take place on Monday’s, 5pm-6pm at Manadon Sports and Community Hub, St Peter’s Road, Plymouth, PL5 3FD (term time only). £4 per session, free taster session.
For more information call Argyle Community Trust on 01752 562561 ext 4 or email Alice Young at Alice.Young@pafc.co.uk
Argyle Community Trust offer disability football coaching sessions for adults (male and female) aged 16+ who have a disability whether physical or mental.
Adult Ability Counts takes place on Wednesday’s, 7:30pm-9pm at Manadon Sports and Community Hub, Plymouth, PL5 3FD.
Fun training sessions, inclusive of all abilities. No need to book, just turn up and play! Sessions are £4 per week, first session is free.
For more information call Argyle Community Trust on 01752 562561 ext 4 or email Alice Young at Alice.Young@pafc.co.uk
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
Far Flung CIC invite you to join “Find your Beat” in partnership with The Barbican Theatre, Plymouth. Find Your Beat is an inclusive dance training programme for those who love live music and dance, aimed at girls/women who identify as Disabled and Neurodivergent age 10-19.
This is the second free taster at the Barbican Theatre.
For more information or to book a place for this free workshop, contact Clair at Far Flung CIC: farflungdt@gmail.com
More information can also be found in the flyer below.
Hunter District Football Club offer disability football training sessions for 7-11 year olds on Friday’s 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 Wednesday’s 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 contact Kirsty on 01752 308607 / 07585 404012 or email nolimits@plymouth.gov.uk
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 in the Plymstock area including Dean Cross Fields, PL9 7AZ, Elburton Villa FC, PL9 8HS or Astro Turf at Plymstock School, PL9 9AZ.
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
Argyle Community Trust are offering FREE visually impaired football sessions for children and young people aged between 5 and 15 years old.
Sessions will take place on Saturday’s from 9am-10am at Manadon Sports Hub, St Peters Road, Plymouth PL5 3JG from Saturday 20 April until Saturday 18 May 2024.
Book the full course or individual sessions for FREE at: PAFC Blind Football Development Session
