Disabled children's activity programme - Easter 2026

Children with disabilities who live in Leicester city can take part in free activities over the Easter holiday.  

Please note siblings are welcome to attend, and parents/carers are required to accompany and support their children during the session.  

A food hamper or voucher will be provided to those families attending where their child is receiving benefits related free school meals.

Dates, times and location

• Thurnby Lodge children, young people and family centre 
  76 Dudley Avenue, LE5 2EG
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • 1.30pm to 4pm
    
    
• New Parks children, young people and family centre
  Pindar Road, LE3 9RN 
  • Tuesday 7 April 2026
  • 1.30pm to 4pm

Booking not required, however, those attending will be asked to complete a registration form on arrival. 

Activities available

The free sessions will include:

• Art & Craft
• Forest School
• Sensory Space
• Sporting Activities
• Wheels for All
• Emotional well-being workshop*

Emotional well-being workshop*

We are also working in partnership with the CEIPS, C-CYPP (Calm Children & Young Peoples Programme) during the Easter break to offer extra support options for parents and children.

The workshop will teach children techniques focusing on managing anxiety, low self-esteem and low mood. Also, parent sessions will be available to learn calming techniques to use with children.

Short sessions for children aged (6-14) for support around emotional well-being, anxiety or exam stress etc.

Parents are welcome to attend a short separate 15-minute session to learn some calming techniques to use with your children.

Booking is required to take part in the workshops Complete the online booking form.

For more information about CEIPS and C-CYPP email CEIPS-admin@leicester.gov.uk

Partnership working

This programme is kindly funded in partnership with the Parent Carer Forum and the National Lottery Community Fund.