SEND services

Accessibility Mentor for Great Western Railway (GWR)

Mentoring service for groups and individuals (including children) who might have some challenges with using the trains. Taking them on short train trips to help them get over any fears or practical challenges.

Action for M.E.

| Tel: 0117 927 9551

Our vision is a world without Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Our mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Alongside providing much-needed support services, we work closely with professionals and policy-makers to improve access to appropriate care and support services, and collaborate with scientists, patients and clinicians to drive forward biomedical research into M.E.

Activate: Holiday Activities and Food

| Tel: 0121 227 4385

Activate: Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers government funded holiday activities with a free meal for any child who is eligible for benefit related free school meals.

Ali Makaton Tutor

| Tel: 07837 876254

Makaton training and SEND communication support services - Online or Face to Face - Public training available in a group , 1:1 or for families and private training available to book for your setting

All Cycle Bath & West (formerly Wheels For All)

| Tel: 07530 263014

Inclusive cycling for children and adults with health, learning and social needs to enjoy cycling.

Autism Compass

| Tel: 07770 238270

Stay and Play sessions for pre-school Autistic children and their parent or carer

Autism Friendly Screenings at The Little Theatre Cinema

| Tel: 0207 326 2649

Our Autism Friendly screenings are adapted in a variety of ways to help reduce anxiety and overstimulation and ensure a safe, enjoyable cinema experience for people with autism, and their families, friends and carers. Autism Friendly Screenings are on the third Sunday of the month at 10.30.

Autism Supported Housing

| Tel: 01225 424428

We offer an 8-bed supported housing project in Bath for Adults with a diagnosis of Autism. The intention is for all residents to move into independent living within two years.

BAPP Saturday Clubs

| Tel: 01225 832479

We run two Saturday Clubs as part of the Short Breaks Term time contract open to all children who meet the eligibility criteria for Short Breaks. See BAPP website. One for primary age children and one for secondary. All our staff are experienced at working with children with disabilities and additional needs, including complex needs and many work in Special Schools full time.

BASS (Bristol Autism Spectrum Service)

| Tel: 01275 796249

BASS is an NHS out-patient service that offers specialist, multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment to adults suspected of being autistic, in addition to a range of post-diagnostic support. We deliver post-diagnostic support through the Autism Advice Service, where you can access advice, support, social networks and learn about resources in your local community.