The Very Inclusive Play Club
The VIP Club supports the learning and development of children aged zero 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
Bridgend Farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
For more information or to book visit or contact
07799 616 203
The Very Inclusive Play Club - sensory play and support
A group run by the Very Inclusive Play Club (VIP) for babies and toddlers (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
Bridgend Farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
For more information or to book visit the or contact
07799 616 203
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 10am to 12pm at
Bridgend farmhouse 41 Old Dalkeith RoadEH16 4TE
For more information and to book visit the or contact
0131 564 0068
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 11am to 1pm and every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at
Deaf Action
49 Albany Street
EH1 3QY
Visit the to join the closed group. For more information visit the or email
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 10am and 12pm at
208 Niddrie Mains Road
EH16 4ND
For more information contact
cameron.mckail@jackkanecommunity.org
07728 415 777
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 1.30pm to 3.30pm and Fridays from 10am to 11.30am.
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
The Yard
22 Eyre Place Lane
EH3 5EH
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 need 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
WHALE Arts
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA
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.
For more information visit the or contact
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 10.30am to 11.15am and 2pm to 2.45pm at
Chambers Street
EH1 1JF
For more information visit the or contact
0131 247 4313
Relaxed mornings at the National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland offers a relaxed session on the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 12pm. Resources including visual stories, sunflower lanyards, a sensory map and sensory backpacks for children will be available. A quiet space will also be available if needed.
Chambers Street
EH1 1JF
For more information visit the or contact
0131 247 4313
Relaxed curiosity club
A fun, friendly and relaxed environment for ASN children to explore curiosity club activities, with the reassurance of their parents/carers being with them or nearby. Parents/carers (up to two per participating child) are invited to stay and either join in with the activities or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the foyer of the activity area. Activities are aimed at children aged seven to 11 years, but this is not a set age range and all children and families who think they might enjoy these sessions are welcome at
Chambers Street
EH1 1JF
For more information visit contact
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. Join the group.
For more information and to book visit the or contact
02072 336 600