The Very Inclusive Play Club
The Very Inclusive Play Club supports the learning and development of children aged nought to six years old who have additional needs and their parents. The group sessions are carefully designed to support each child’s development in a variety of areas. No diagnosis is required. Sessions cost £15.00 per session, though subsidised places are available. The cost should not be a barrier for any family to attend. The group runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the eco bothy at
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The Very Inclusive Play Club - sensory play and support
A group run by the Very Inclusive Play Club for babies and toddlers aged nought to three years and their parents, who have additional support needs with reduced mobility. Sessions aim to develop children’s senses with activities that include touch, smell, sight, sound, movement, and body awareness and all-round development. No diagnosis is required. Sessions cost £10.00 per session, though subsidised places are available. The cost should not be a barrier to attend. The group runs on Mondays during term time from 10.30am to 11.30am at
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Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures- forests for all
Forests for All is for primary-aged children with additional support needs and their families, these tailored sessions support independence, language, and social-emotional skills. This inclusive environment welcomes siblings and uses communication strategies like Sign-along and PECs. Sessions are free for families living in postcodes EH16 and EH17 and run every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm at
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Deaf Action toddler group
This supportive group runs for both hearing and deaf parents and their deaf or hearing toddlers. Sessions run on the last Saturday of the month from 11 am to 1 pm and every Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm at
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Inspiring disability group - Jack Kane Community Centre
This is a free family-based fun group for children and young people with additional support needs and their parents, carers and siblings. The group takes place on Saturday mornings between 10 am and 12 pm at
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0131 657 1595
Early years sessions at The Yard
The Yard’s early years service offers support and play sessions for children with disabilities aged nought鈥痶o five鈥痽ears and their families during term time on Mondays from 10 am to 11.30 am and Fridays from 10 am to 11.30 am. Places need to be booked in advance, limited spaces are available each new term. New members are welcome to have a free taster session. Families using the Yard pay a membership of £8.00 per month and sessions run at
For more information visit or contact
earlyyears@theyardscotland.org.uk.
0131 476 4506
Play sense create and explore art
WHALE Arts offers accessible and supportive individual and small group multi-arts sessions for children with additional support needs and their families. Play Sense and Create sessions run for children aged five to 16 years. Sessions run on every other Saturday of the month at
For more information visit the WHALE Arts website or to book a session contact
Play-Sense-Create@whalearts.co.uk
0131 458 3267
Friday friends
Friday Friends offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children who attend mainstream school and their families. The groups meet monthly and explore different themes through objects, music, art and activities. In partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council Additional Support for Learning team, sessions alternate between The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo and Holyrood Palace. Sessions run from 2pm to 4pm.
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0131 247 4313
Relaxed magic carpet
Relaxed magic carpet sessions are run by the National Museum of Scotland introducing children to some of the wonderful objects and themes in the museum in a fun and gentle way through songs, stories, rhymes, actions and sensory play. Session runs from 10.30 am to 11.15 am and 2 pm to 2.45 pm at
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0131 247 4313
Community Inclusive Sports Initiative
Stewart Melville Rugby Football Club and Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools host an inclusive multi-sports programme for children aged four to 14 years with additional needs or disabilities. Adapted activities including rugby, football and athletics with support provided by sports leaders from the Mary Erskine school on a one-to-one basis. Parents can participate as well as siblings. A buffet lunch is provided after the activities. Booking is essential. The sessions run at
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Whizz-Kidz Scotland
Whizz-Kidz Scotland offers online sessions for young wheelchair users and their families. Sessions include coffee and chatter time, dance and movement, arts and crafts and storytelling. You can learn more by joining the Whizz Kidz Scotland Facebookgroup.
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02072 336 600