SEND Holiday Activities and Clubs
With the school term at an end, there are countless opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage with clubs and holiday activities within their communities. Whether it is sports, arts, or outdoor events, Birmingham is rife with ways for families to make the most of their well earned break.
If you are unsure where to look, then the information below is a must read. It details all the different places where holiday activities are shared and promoted. Keep an eye on each of these channels, and you might just find something for you.
As a final note, we recommend first contacting any clubs or activities to be certain that they can provide the necessary provision for your child.
The SEND Local Offer: Summer Holiday Activities 2026
The summer holidays are now here! And so, we have put together a list of a few organisations that are running SEND clubs and holiday activities in July and August. Do note that this is far from a full list, so please check out the other channels listed on this page.
Access Sport: Inclusive Multi-sport Session
Description
Join Access Sport, Make a Change, and ATHAC for an inclusive multi-sport session the first week of the holidays. This is taking place at Priestly Smith School on Friday 24th July. Registration is required in order to book a place, both of which can be done by contacting ATHAC directly. Contact details can be found below, as well as general session details, including a link to view and download the information flyer.
Contact
Phone: 0797 788 0132
Email: info@athac.co.uk
Session Details
Age Range: 7-16 Years
Date: Friday 24th July 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Priestley Smith Specialist School, 256 Perry Beeches Road, B42 2PY
Ackers Adventures: Adventurous SEND Sessions
Description
Join Ackers Adventure for a day of fun SEND group sessions in August. There are a variety of adventurous activities taking place on the 8th and 22nd. Each sessions is run by two instructors, with a total of 12 spaces for participants. Siblings are welcome to attend, and note that parent carers must stay with participants.
Book your space now using the link below!
Contact
Phone: 0121 772 5111
Email: bookings@ackers-adventure.co.uk
Session Details
Age Range: 6-18 Years
Dates: Saturday 8th and 22nd August 2026
Times: 10:00 – 11:30
Location: Ackers Adventure Golden Hillock Road Birmingham B11 2PY
Midland Mencap: School Holiday Session
Description
During school holidays, Midland Mencap offer weekday and weekend sessions. In some holidays, they also have HAF funded sessions free for children to attend, with a free meal provided. These sessions are enhanced with activities from HAF provides such as dance, music, yoga, food workshops.
Contact Midland Mencap for more information.
Contact
Phone: 0121 442 2944
Email: info@midlandmencap.org.uk
Open Theatre: Return to Wonderland
Description
Open Theatre are excited to announce Return to Wonderland, a summer programme of immersive theatre sessions happening across Birmingham and Coventry for young people with disabilities and their families and carers.
This two-hour immersive experience is created with accessibility, fun, and family connection in mind. Everyone is welcome including siblings, carers, and extended family.
Contact
Email: info@opentheatre.co.uk
Session Details
Price: £5 for each group attending (covering all participants and parent/carers)
Dates, Times, and Venues: There are a total of four sessions, each taking place at different dates, times, and venues. Click below for more information on individual sessions.
Our Special Angels: Summer Holiday Provision
Description
Our Special Angels will be delivering SEND holiday provision throughout the summer holidays, as well as normally ongoing weekend sessions. Their Birmingham and Walsall centres will be operating throughout the holiday period.
Confirmed delivery dates, locations and booking information will be released closer to the holiday period once all school arrangements have been finalised.
Available provision supports children and young people with a wide range of SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs.
Activities include sensory play, arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, music, cooking, life skills, outdoor learning, social opportunities and wellbeing activities, all delivered by experienced SEND practitioners.
Parents interested in accessing services can register their interest. A member of the Admissions Team will then be in touch to discuss their child’s needs and the most suitable provision available.
Contact
Email: info@ourspecialangels.co.uk
SEND Socials: Family Activities
Description
SEND Socials provide extensive programme of activities throughout all school holidays. Through meticulous planning and making adaptations they are able to provide your children with experiences that will create lasting memories! Parent carers stay with their children throughout the activities, along with any siblings; this enables families to do things together.
in the last 12 months, they have provide around 15,000 spaces on activities. Some examples of things on offer include.
- Sports (swimming, tobogganing, climbing, archery, adventure golf)
- Arts & Crafts (pottery painting, art workshops, t-shirt designs)
- Days out (Dudley Zoo, Cadbury world, Botanical Gardens, Telford Wonderland, the seaside!)
- Food experiences (biscuit decorating, outdoor cooking, big family picnics)
- Adventure days (zip wire, low ropes course, pedal-karting, laser tag)
- Workshops (bubbles, magicians, animal encounters, slime making)
- Stay and Plays
Visit SEND Socials to find out more and to book your place on one of their inclusive holiday activities.
Thomas Pocklington Trust: Step into Technology
Description
Over the summer, Thomas Pocklington Trust are launching their STEP into Technology programme, a series of online sessions aimed at supporting blind and partially sighted young people with technology.
Whether you’re preparing for college, sixth form or university, or simply a student looking to build your confidence with technology, these sessions will introduce practical tools and accessibility features that can support you both in education and everyday life. Along the way, you’ll hear directly from blind and partially sighted students who will share their experiences, tips and favourite technology.
Session Details
Dates: Individual session dates listed below
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Location: Online
Contact: info@pocklington.org.uk
- Session 1 | Making Your Phone Work for You | Tuesday 4th August 2026
- Session 2 | Working Smarter with Your Computer | Tuesday 11th August 2026
- Session 3 | Technology for Independence | Tuesday 18th August 2026
Book your place using the link below!
Young Epilepsy Charity: Online Youth Club
Description
In August, the Young Epilepsy Charity are running an online youth club for young people with Epilepsy. This is available to young people between the ages of 8 and 18, and takes place on Monday 10th August 2026. Visit their website for more information and to book your place.
The Springfield Project: Sunshine Club
Description
The Springfield Project’s Sunshine Club runs all-year round and will continue into the summer holidays. Taking place on the first Saturday of each month, SEND children between 5 and 11 are welcome to attend. As this is a stay and play parent carers stay for the full duration of the session. To book your place, call The Springfield Project on: 0121 777 2722
Session Details
- Saturday 1st August 2026 | Park Road Nursery, 57 Park Rd, Birmingham B11 4HB
- Saturday 5th September 2026 |
Bring it on Brum: Funded Holiday Clubs
Looking for affordable ways to keep the kids active during the school holidays? Bring it on Brum is Birmingham’s holiday activities programme. They deliver holiday activities, clubs, and events for children between the ages of 4 and 16, keeping them active and healthy throughout the summer holiday!
All clubs are fully funded and offer safe, fun and enriching experiences for children and young people aged 4-16 — at no cost to you!
There are a range of clubs available with provision for children and young people with SEND. Specific needs can be filtered under the ‘SEND Friendly Types’ option on their website.
Click below to see all that is available over the summer, and get involved!
Social Media
In addition to the Local Offer website, we have two social media channels where we frequently share community support, clubs, and holiday activities available to SEND children and their families.
Please consider following us on both Facebook and Instagram to stay updated with organisations from the Local Area Partnership and other groups in the community. We are posting most days, particularly during the summer holidays where many activities are planned for the coming weeks. Click the icons below and follow our pages.
The Directory
The Local Offer Directory is a useful resource which details the support available to SEND children and their families. It lists organisations which provide practical advice and support, but also those which facilitate various clubs and holiday activities accessible across the city.
Do note that the listings reflect what is usually available, and so it is possible that offers might change in holiday times. We recommend contacting any organisations first to ensure that the desired club is running, and to check that they provide the correct provision for a child’s needs.