SEND summer programme - Summer 2026
Children with special needs and disabilities (SEND) who live in Leicester city can take part in free activities over the summer 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
- Best Start Family Hub - Thurnby Lodge
76 Dudley Avenue, LE5 2EG- Tuesday 21 July 2026
- Tuesday 4 August 2026
- 1.30pm to 4pm
- Best Start Family Hub - New Parks
Pindar Road, LE3 9RN- Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Tuesday 11 August 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:
- Face painting
- Forest school
- Hapa zome
- Musical movement
- Pizza making
- Sensory space
- Shakers
- Snack making
- Sporting activities
- Wheels for all
Partnership working
This programme is kindly funded in partnership with the Parent Carer Forum and the National Lottery Community Fund.