WECIL B&NES Provision

We offer a range of services for Disabled children and young people in BANES including a 1:1 befriending service, term-time evening groups and a Holiday Short Breaks provision.

Befriending:

Our Befriending service is a well established provision which links Disabled children and young people with a volunteer ‘buddy’. This 1:1 support is for those who may find group sessions more difficult and offers an opportunity for your child to go out and about with a volunteer who can help support with developing independence and self confidence.

Parents and carers get an opportunity for a much needed break, whilst feeling reassured that your child is having fun and developing as an individual. We currently offer support to Disabled children and young people 0-19 in Bath and North East Somerset. Befrienders offer up to 2 hours of support per week, and are recruited in line with local authority safer recruitment guidance, which includes enhanced DBS checks, training and references.

Play Group: 5 - 7 year old group

A group set up for free play with a range of activities. The young people are welcome to bring a picnic dinner with them.

When: Every Tuesday during termtime
Time: 4:15pm – 5:45pm
Where: St Mary's Church, Queen Square, Saltford, BS31 3EL

Youth Group: 8 - 12 year old group

Activities are decided by the young people and range from team games, arts and crafts, to karaoke or movie nights.

When: Every Wednesday during termtime
Time: 4:45pm – 6:45pm
Where: St Mary's Church, Queen Square, Saltford, BS31 3EL

Youth Group: 13 - 19 year old group

Activities are decided by the young people and range from team games, arts and crafts, to karaoke or movie nights.

When: Every Wednesday during termtime
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: St Mary's Church, Queen Square, Saltford, BS31 3EL

 

Holiday Short Breaks 

These sessions are for children ages 5-12 and run during the school holidays from Chandag Infant School in Keynsham. You register for these groups via BAPP.  

https://www.bapp.org.uk/services/short-breaks-all-holiday-playschemes-sofa/

 

Last updated: 21 November 2025