Neighbourhood Services
Leisure Development Services
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEED CLUBS
Leisure Development aims to provide a range of opportunities for children
and young people aged 5 - 18 years with additional support needs to become
more active, more often both within the school setting and in the community.
School based sessions
Each academic year, each of the four special schools within East Ayrshire
has the opportunity to work with the Health and Activity Motivator (Learning
Disabilities) for two 6 week blocks.
First block
The first block of sessions are aimed at the younger primary section of
the school and focus on "play" activities using equipment such
as the parachute and the earth ball. The aim of the sessions is to encourage
the children to enjoy phyiscal activity as well as developing basic motor
skills. The block ends with a "Play Day" where there is a bouncy
castle, face painting and general fun activities.
Second block
The second block of sessions are aimed at the older section of
the school and focus on sport activities such as shinty, football and
basketball. The end of this block of sessions coincides with the Ayrshire
Special Games where the children and young people take part in a range
of sport activities with other children and young people with additional
support needs from across Ayrshire.
Community Clubs
Leisure Development offers a diverse range of activities for children
and young people aged 5 - 18 years within the community.
CHAMPS Clubs (Challenging Activities and Health, Arts, Movement,
Play and Sport)
The CHAMPS Clubs offer a wide range of activities ranging from arts activities
such as clay modelling, through to circus skills for children aged 5 -
18 years with additional support needs. The clubs offer a relaxed, supportive
environment which encourages children to try new skills as well as offering
a strong physical element in each club.
For details of clubs please click here
SOFA Club (Sporting Opportunities for All)
A dedicated sports club where qualified sports coaches organise and deliver
sports specific sessions for children with additional support needs aged
5 - 18 years. The club provides a very varied sporting schedule including
familiar sports like football and rugby as well as lacrosse and flag football.
For details of clubs please click here
Please also see Drama Club
and Adult Disability Club. For more information please contact Health
and Activity Motivator (Learning Disabilities)
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