SEND Family Stay and Play

Flexible SEND session for 5-15s plus parents

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Location address: Unit 8B, Skill Centre, Hilsea
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 5 - 15 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
HAF SEND Child Ticket FreeHAF Adult Ticket Free
Next date: Tuesday 19th Aug,
Funded by Portsmouth Council
Universal provision with SEND support
SEND Family Stay and Play block mentored by Viva Gymnastics Club
SEND Family Stay and Play block mentored by Viva Gymnastics Club
SEND Family Stay and Play block mentored by Viva Gymnastics Club
SEND Family Stay and Play block mentored by Viva Gymnastics Club
A summary
Our SEND day sessions are designed to provide an inclusive, open, and welcoming environment where children and parents can explore our gym and try our British gymnastics equipment. With qualified coaches, Makaton-friendly staff, and a flexible drop-in option, we aim to create a space where every child can thrive. Join us and discover the joy of gymnastics in a supportive and adaptable setting, where the needs of every family are met with understanding and care. The drop-in option provides several benefits: • Flexibility – Families can come and go as they please, fitting the session into their busy schedules. • Reduced Anxiety – Children and parents can attend without the pressure of staying for the entire duration, making it easier to manage any anxiety or stress. At our gym, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, open, and welcoming environment where children and parents can explore and enjoy a variety of activities. Our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) day sessions are designed with the unique needs of each child in mind, ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. This session includes lunch for every gymnast and their accompanying adult (parent/guardian/carer).
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Viva Gymnastics Club
Making Gymnastics Accessible for Every Child
Viva Gymnastics Club was set up in 2018 to provide gymnastics sessions to children in the Portsmouth area, including those with a variety of disabilities and additional needs who have often found themselves excluded from the sport of gymnastics In 2020, our Club faced the many challenges of the COVID pandemic and continued to provide gymnastics activities to children via Zoom and, when allowed, via outdoor sessions near Southsea Common. The Club and its members supported each other through this difficult time. ​ Our Club is now a registered charity and has the objective of ensuring that disabilities and additional needs are not a barrier to participation in gymnastics. In addition to its growing SEND programme, the Club provides fun and advanced gymnastics sessions for children of all ages and abilities. ​ Our coaches, support staff and volunteers are passionate, kind, supportive and experienced people with a wealth of experience in gymnastics and in special educational teaching.​ Kindness is at our core.
What you'll need
It's important to stay hydrated during physical activity, so gymnasts please ensure you bring a full water bottle with you; we also have a water refill station. Gymnasts, please also ensure that you're dressed appropriately for the sport - ie, in leggings or shorts, a t-shirt, a jumper or hoodie - in other words, comfortable clothes you can jump around in!
How to find us
We are based at the Skill Centre in Limberline Spur, off Norway Road in Hilsea, where you can also find Lidl and the Toby Carvery. At the roundabout near Lidl, turn off at Gunstore Road, go left onto Limberline Road and right onto Limberline Spur, then follow the road all the way round to the gates of the Skill Centre. Turn left through the gates, go all the way to the end of that road (past what used to be Basecamp) and turn right, and you'll find us there at Unit 8B where there are some dedicated parking spaces. You can also find us using the What3Words app using FEEL.MEANT.BOOST
Pricing information
Ticket nameHAF SEND Child Ticket
Price£0
InformationAll children MUST be accompanied by an adult
Ticket nameHAF Adult Ticket
Price£0
InformationAll children MUST be accompanied by an adult, adults will be given lunch also.
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Where we'll be
Unit 8B, Skill Centre, Limberline Spur, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5LF
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.If you cannot make a session you have booked, please cancel your space so that someone else has the chance to book on.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.