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What's on for children and young people?
School holidays and weekends can be a challenging time for parents/ carers of children with special educational needs (SEN), especially when it comes to keeping them engaged, active, and happy outside the structure of school.
To help you plan meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable activities tailored to your child’s unique needs, we have included information, ideas and links that can help you make free time a fun and fulfilling experience for the whole family.
Our listings include general events for children, young people and families as well as those specifically tailored for children with SEND. Please contact the provider to check suitability.
Activities for children, young people & families:
The Sycamore Trust : Social & Communication Toddler Group 'Uniquely Me'
Date & Time: Every Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: St Alban's Church Hall, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch RM12 5LA
- Calm Playgroup Session for children 0-5 years
- Lower numbers
- Sensory Experiences
- Support & advice provided by Sycamore Trust UK
- This group is suitable for those children who would thrive in a calmer environment to support their social interaction and communication skills
Cost: £3 per session & £1.50 for additional children
Booking: Booking opens on Saturday for the following week.
Book via www.bookwhen.com/stalbanstoddler
Please see their flyer below or download here.
Havering Active & Para Sports : 5-25 years
For information on all sports activities offered by Havering Active and Para Sports including those specifically for children and young people with SEND please click on this website link : Havering active
Indoor Para Athletics sessions for children and young people aged 5 to 25 with SEND:
Venue: The Studio at Romford YMCA, Rush Green Road, RM7 0PH.
Day & Times: Wednesdays 4:30pm to 5:30pm: Term time only. Parents/carers must attend.
Cost: Free
Register online via the Para Active page before attending.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
Havering Youth Service : 10-19 years (up to 25 for young people with additional needs).
Havering Youth Service offer a range of activities for children and young people.
They offer informal education, fun activities and additional support for those who would benefit from this.
To access the Youth Services Programme for 2026 please click on this link:
Pre-Teens Youth Club (Year 6 & 7 )
Havering Youth Services brand new Pre-Teens Youth Club has officially re-launched!
This club is for school aged young people in Years 6 & 7 to support them with the transition from Primary to Secondary school.
Each week there are fun activities and ongoing wellbeing support for young people to be their best selves, as well as the opportunity to make new friends.
Friendly youth workers will be available for chats and to provide support for the young people.
Venue: MyPlace Youth Centre, Harold Hill
Day & Time: Every Friday from 5-7pm
Information & signing up: Please send an e-mail to: [email protected]
You can download the flyer here
Revellers SEND Youth Club: 11-17 years
As part of the Youth Services Programme Havering run a youth club for children and young people aged 11-17 years with special educational needs and disabilities who are living in Havering.
Venue: MyPlace Youth & Community Centre in Harold Hill
Day & Time: Every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm
For more information please see contact details below:
Tel: 01708 376004 E-mail: [email protected]
You can download the flyer here
Senior Revellers SEND Youth Club: 18-25 years
As part of the youth Services Programme Havring run a youth club for young people aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. The youth club focuses on making new friends and taking part in fun activities.
Day & Time: Every Thursday from 7-9pm
Venue: Rainham Royals Youth Club.
Cost: £3 fee per session
For more details please email: [email protected]
Please see their flyer below or download flyer here:
Launchpad SEND Youth Club: 12-18 years
Launchpad is a free, weekly SEND youth club for young people aged 12-18 needing 1:1 support. Hosted by DABD, it focuses on independence, socialising, and activities like crafts and trips.
You must contact DABD to register interest and have received an offer of a place before attending.
To register interest please email: [email protected]
Day /time : Wednesdays, 5–7pm
Venue: Pembroke Gardens, Dagenham (RM10 7YP).
For more information please visit the local offer here.
Please see their flyer below or download here:
Blind in Business - Tesco work experience opportunity
Blind in Business, in partnership with Tesco, is offering an inspiring work experience placement for blind or partially sighted students aged 13 to 18 who are in full-time education.
This immersive, five-day programme will take place in Tesco's larger stores, with every effort made to place students at a location close to home. Tesco is also offering plenty of flexibility with scheduling, so placements can be arranged throughout the year to best suit each participant.
For more information and to access a 2026 registration form please visit the Local Offer via this link:
Local Offer: Blind in Business work experience
Accessible Cinema Screenings at Lumiere Cinema:
Location: The Mercury Shopping Centre, Romford RM1 3EE
Lumiere brings a fresh and modern approach to movie-going, while also celebrating the things we love from yesteryear. Lumiere is a unique community co-operative - with new screens, new seating and decor, plus comfortable and safe spaces for community groups to gather.
Lumiere accessible screenings feature adjusted sound levels, subtitles and ambient lighting to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.
Screenings include:
- parent & baby sessions
- relaxed, neurodivergent & dementia friendly sessions
- deaf and hard of hearing sessions
For information regarding accessible screenings and pricing please scan this QR code
DIY & Low-Budget Ideas
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Pack portable sensory kits (fidget toys, textured items) for park trips
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Mini-outings—e.g. weekly visits to nearby parks or nature trails where you can take a picnic. Pack binoculars or magnifiers for insect and bird spotting.
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Home-based sensory crafts: clay, water-play, or themed storytelling session
Parks and nature trails:
With a great variety of green spaces—from ancient woodland to open meadows and riverside trails—you’ve got an amazing selection for a summer of exploration, play, and tranquillity in Havering 🌞 Here are a selection of parks and nature trails you could visit:
Havering Country Park near Havering-Atte-Bower : Link: Havering Country Park information
Cranham Marsh and Cranham Brickfields, near Upminster : Link: Cranham Marsh Link: Cranham Brickfields
Hornchurch Country Park : Link: Ingrebourne Nature Reserve
Pages Wood, Harold Wood : Link: Pages Wood
Raphael Park, Romford : Link: Raphael Park
Central Park, Harold Hill : Link: Central Park
Dagnam Park, Harold Hill : Link : Dagnam Park
Parklands Open Space, Upminster : Link : Parklands, Upminster