After School
(Swimming & Classroom activities)
clubSENsational offers every
Wednesday from 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm
group sessions for young people with autism and learning difficulties.
We provide a wide range of fun and engaging group games and activities focused on:
Communication & Social skills
Independence
Emotional well-being
Physical well-being (Swimming)
All the activities in our group sessions are client led, we use motivating resources and tools to keep all our clients actively engaged.
Therefore, we do not force any client to take part in the activities if they do not feel ready.
SUPPORT
We offer 1 to 1 support at all times during our sessions with Autism Specialists / SEND teachers highly trained on the field.
Also, all our Autism Specialist working at the pool side are competent Swimming Instructors with STA and ASA qualifications.
All our profesionals have cleared DBS checks.
CLASSROOM
We provide 60 minutes of group games and activities using motivating resources.
Our aim is to create lots of opportunities for spontaneous communication and independence.
Clear routines and structure provide predictability helping our clients to remain calm and regulated while active engaged.
VISUAL AIDS
All our games and activities are well structured and supported with visual aids.
We use mini-schedules, routine list, instruction grids, first, next and then boards and Augmentative Alternative Communication boards.
Visual aids are very important during our sessions as they help our clients to remember what is happening at all times.
POOL
We offer 30 minutes in our swimming pool working with a specific swimming program and qualified swimming instructors who are also autism specialists.
Our aim is to enhance aquatics skills, water safety and building water confidence as well as exploration through structured, fun and sensory appropriate lessons.
Times, Dates and Location
Summer Term
Time
Summer 1st HALF TERM:
1st Session: 17th April
2nd Session: 24th April
3rd Session: 1st May
4th Session: 8th May
5th Session: 15th May
6th Session: 22nd May
Summer 2nd HALF TERM:
1st Session: 5th June
2nd Session: 12th June
3rd Session: 19th June
4th Session: 26th June
5th Session: 3rd July
6th Session: 10th July