SEND Groups, Sessions and Local Activities
Below is a list of providers and organisations who may be running sessions/groups/activities throughout the year for Children/Young People who have SEND.
Please note these sessions are NOT all ran by SENDIASS so please contact the provider directly for more information / bookings. Information may be subject to change.
*We cannot endorse any organisations, so we suggest you make contact to check suitability etc. prior to any bookings, if necessary. In some cases access may be dependent on meeting an eligibility criteria and charges may apply.
Ladybug Lodge 
Ladybug Lodge offer a range of sessions for children and young people with SEND throughout term time such as; *stay and play sessions, family swimming, preschool sessions, a home education group and dance groups (they also offer an extended range of events, groups and sessions over the holiday periods!).
Find out 'what's on' via the Ladybug Lodge website.
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Age range: 0-25
The Autism cafe 
For families with children with Autism to meet. Activities are provided for the children and parents can relax and chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
Visit the St. George's Church webpage for more information.
Coventry Libraries - Autism Friendly Session
Coventry libraries offer a wide range of sessions including an 'Autism Friendly' session.
Tip: Type 'Autism' in the 'What's on at your local library' search bar
Visit the Coventry Libraries Webpage - 'What's on at your local library'
Coventry VIBES youth club
Coventry and Warwickshire MIND offer a youth club called ‘Vibes’ for eligible young people who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and are living in Coventry. The service is designed to meet the needs of young people who are able to independently participate in the activities. Please note the clubs do not have the capacity to provide high level support.
Find out more on the Vibes Webpage
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Age range: 7-18
Coventry SENDIASS AmbasSENDors Group
For children and young people who have a special educational need/disability and are attending a mainstream school.
AmbasSENDors meet once a month, normally at the Coventry Boys and Girls Club on a Tuesday between 5.30pm and 7pm, with a view of having some fun, socialising with other young people and contributing to discussion about support they receive at school and in the community.
Anyone interested can call SENDIASS on 024 7669 4307 or email iass@coventry.gov.uk
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Age range: 11-16
Roots to Branches Autism Network
'Roots to Branches' Autism Network is a self-funded charity. They offer a range of family sessions throughout the year as well as an 11+ youth club.
Visit the 'Roots To Branches' website for more information
Short Breaks
'Short Breaks' give children and young people who have a disability the opportunity to join in with an enjoyable activity away from their parents/carers. 'Short Breaks' are available for children and young people who live in Coventry and meet the criteria.
The Community Short Breaks programme offers activities afterschool and at weekends to eligible children throughout term-time ran from various locations across the city. They also offer a holiday programme for half-terms and during the summer holidays. Visit the Community Short Breaks 'what's on' webpage for more information.
Short Breaks also offer eligible families 'Targeted Short Breaks' (a support worker for children/YP who require additional support to access activities) and 'Specialist Short Breaks (overnight)' giving families a break from caring responsibilities.
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Age range: 5-17
Inclusive Dance Classes, specifically for children with additional needs!
Ladybug Lodge have partnered with Ascension Dance Company to offer inclusive dance classes for children and young people, specifically for those with additional needs and disabilities!
Visit the Ascension Dance 'Inclusive Groups' website for more information.
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Age range: 4-25
Tiny Tim’s Purple Planet Indoor Soft Play
Tiny Tim's intends on promoting integrated play with equipment designed for children who have SEND in mind. If your child has diagnosed SEND you can apply for a Tiny Tim's dicount card too.
Visit the Tiny Tim's Purple Planet website for more information
The Coventry Wave: Quiet Time Sessions
The Wave offer 'Quiet Time' swimming sessions tailored for children with SEND. These sessions aim to provide a calm and relaxing environment with no music and sensory toys in the lazy river.
The Wave also advertise accessible facilities throughout the centre.
Visit the Wave website for more information
Coventry Sensory Sessions
Coventry Sensory Team run FREE sessions for children with hearing/and or vision impairement all year round.
Visit the 'Coventry Sensory Team' to enquire and find out more
Midland Mencap
Midland Mencap offer short break and community sessions for eligible children and young people in the Coventry area who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health conditions and other associated disorders. These sessions aim to be fun and inclusive for children and young people. Activities include fun play, arts and crafts, sport, cycling and community visits. Sessions are held weekends, after school and in school holidays.
To find out more visit their website
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Age range: 5-19
'Ability Counts' Sky Blues in the Community
Ability Counts is a disability programme which offers a chance for young people with disabilities to represent Coventry City FC in an Ability Counts league across a variety of sports.
They offer opportunities to children across the city, as well as respite to parents of SEN children who provide 24-hour support to their loved ones.
Visit the Coventry City Football Club Community Inclusion webpage for more information.
ODEON Cinema SEND friendly screenings
Odeon recognise that the typical cinema environment can be stressful for guests with autism, sensory difficulties or learning impairments and now offer Autism friendly sessions as part of their Disability and Accessibility offer. In addition, ODEON have developed screenings with adaptations for sight loss and hearing loss.
Visit the ODEON accessibility webpage for more information.
Showcase Cinemas - 'Autism Friendly' screenings
Showcase Cinemas are offering 'Autism Friendly' screenings in partnership with not-for-profit support provider, Dimensions.
Visit the Showcase 'Autism friendly' webpage for more information.
CASS children and young people social groups
Community autism Support Service (CASS) social groups for children and young people in Warwick, Coventry and Nuneaton aim to provide a safe and friendly environment for autistic individuals to connect, share experiences and be their true selves.
Visit the CASS webpage for more information on this service.
Comets Disability Football
Comets Disability Football offer a safe space for children with disabilities to kickstart their local journey. They cater for children of varying abilities and ages and have a wide range of disabilities. Comets sessions are provided by Coundon Court FC and are the club’s latest commitment to ensuring that everyone can access football regardless of background.
Venue: Powerleague Coventry (old Woodlands School)
Comets also run two U12 teams (for children 8-12yrs) who play in the local pan-disability football league once a month. The sessions and the matches are separate. The league is ability-matched to ensure fairness.
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Age range: 5-16
Coming soon for 2025! - U16s team (13-16).
For more information contact Adam TEL: 07800930632 or email: adam3harrison@icloud.com
Sherbourne Accessible Scout Group - '66th Coventry'
Fully inclusive & accessible Scout Group run from Sherbourne special school in Coventry.
This group aims to allow young people with additional needs the chance to become involved in Scouting, and show just what incredible things they are really capable of.
Young People with additional needs will have the opportunity to meet new friends, try new things, and gain badges, just as other Scouts around the world do.
For more information visit the 66th Scout Group webpage
Contact: Ian Brown - Group Scout Leader: gsl@66thcoventry.com
Coventry Family Hubs - SEND sessions
Coventry family Hubs have a range of sessions specially targeted for families of children who have SEND.
See 'what's on' via the family hub timetables
Find your local family hub using the 'find your nearest family hub' search function on their website
Octanauts SEND Swim sessions/lessons 
Octanauts are offering a range of SEND swims or lessons (depending on level of need), sessions take place in swimming pools within special schools across Coventry.
For more information visit the Octanauts website.
Spencers Farm SEN Home Ed group
Do you home educated? Do your children love being outside with animals?
This group is ran by two SEN mums. the session includes crafts, horticulture, animal feeding and more.
Sessions run fortnightly. Spencers Farm retreat, Berkswell.
Visit their FaceBook page for more information
CASS: Autism Minecraft Group
A welcoming, creative online space designed especially for autistic teens!
The Minecraft group offers the chance to:
- Build friendships and social confidence in a safe, supportive environment
- Develop teamwork skills and learn to respect each other's boundaries
- Engage in a fun, creative outlet where you can express yourself
Whether you’re a Minecraft expert or just starting, there’s a place for everyone. Click the link to find out more or to join!
Visit the CASS Website to sign up.
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Age range: 13-18
Teenvine
Grapevine offer young people the opportunity to join 'Teenvine Plus' is an intensive development programme for teens with autism or learning disabilities in Coventry. We help learning disabled youngsters to get the friendships, confidence and skills they need in order to mature into independent young adults able to achieve their ambitions.
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Age range: 13-18
Grangers Club
A social club for young people with learning disabilities - a place to meet up with their peers and have fun. Activities include - pool/snooker, table tennis, ball games, arts and crafts, cooking, dominoes and other table activities.
Coventry Information Directory | Grangers Club
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Age range: 14 - 24
EGO Creative Academy
Creative group for people aged 18+ with a learning disability and/or autism.
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Age range: 18+
Chat Central
Sessions aim to help those aged 18+ to meet new people and get involved in new activities in an inclusive environment.
Chat Central - Voluntary Action Coventry
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Age range: 18+
GrapeVine
‘Help and Connect’ is for autistic and learning-disabled people in Coventry to make a plan, get connections, get work, stay healthy and stay safe.
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Age range: 18+
Enterprise Club
The Enterprise Club is a fun and friendly social club for anyone aged 18+ with a physical, sensory, or learning disability to meet up, learn new skills and enjoy being part of a supportive group of people.
https://www.enterpriseclub.org.uk/
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Age range: 18+
Other websites with Information on activities/sessions and groups taking place in and around Coventry
‘Coventry Family Information Directory’
The Coventry family Information Directory may have further information of clubs, groups and sessions that may be of interest to you:
Coventry Information Directory | Welcome to the Coventry Family Information Directory – Main website link / search engine
Coventry Information Directory | Listings in Activities - Link to activities for children with SEND
Coventry ROCKS
The Coventry ROCKS website has information on a range of sessions, groups and events taking place in and around Coventry throughout the year. Please be aware sessions will not be SEND specific unless otherwise stated.
Visit the Coventry ROCKS webpage to find out more.
Coventry City Council Adult Social Care 'Internally Provided Services - Options for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities
This booklet has information regarding all the adult social care options across the city. There are contact details for social care at the end of the booklet if you require further information or wish to discuss with them suitability/how to access these services
internally-provided-services-options-for-young-adults-with-learning-disabilities
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Age range: 18+