{"id":16013,"date":"2022-11-28T17:21:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=16013"},"modified":"2025-08-05T16:13:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:13:54","slug":"connect-and-play-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-children\/free-play-sessions-for-disabled-children\/connect-and-play-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect and Play activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Our programmes are carefully designed to focus on children\u2019s communication, interaction and play skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have a range of activities on offer during term time and through the holidays. Our activities take place in lots of different locations and venues so that as many people can access them as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our sessions focus on developing communication, interaction and play skills, as well as supporting and empowering families so that they feel confident trying new things with their child at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our term time sessions include targeted support programmes for families who are after regular, targeted support. We also offer stand-alone play sessions for those who require more flexible support to fit their schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out what\u2019s currently happening in your area and book your space, visit our activity finder.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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\n Targeted workshops\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n Nature detectives\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tA targeted support programme which focuses on developing interaction skills.\u202fGuided by a qualified Forest School practitioner, children are encouraged to explore, take risks, make choices and initiate learning for themselves. Children will work towards forming relationships, managing behaviours, and developing self-confidence and self-awareness.\u202f \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\tExplore a new theme each week, to engage the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead and explore what\u2019s of interest to them, from instruments to messy play! Each week is designed as a stand-alone session; ideal for families who are new to the Connect and Play service. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t
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Our friendly team are on hand to offer support and advice to professionals via: <\/p>\n\n\n\n