Our Services
Sunbeams Play is registered to care for children and young people ages 5/6 (year 1) to 19 and recently added an additional group to support 16 to 21 year olds, extending to 25 through natural growth and development. We are open throughout the year; times vary according to term time, school holidays and age. Your child will be invited to attend a two week introduction period during the session appropriate to their age and ability. This enables us to get to know them thoroughly before they start and also for them to get used to staff, the environment and the other children and young people attending. At Sunbeams Play we recognise children and young people may develop at different rates and therefore group ages are a guideline. Through play, creative activities and key working, children and young people are supported to develop the skills needed to –
- Communicate effectively, interacting with their peers, siblings and the wider community.
- Socialise, developing friendships and an understanding of other’s needs, views, feelings and emotions.
Group Sessions
Term Time
Monday Evenings 5pm-8pm (14-18 years old)
Tuesday Evenings Youth Group 5.30pm-8pm (18-25 years old)
Thursday Evenings Siblings/Young Carers group 4.30pm-7.30pm (6-16 years old)
Friday Evenings 4.30pm-7.30pm (Under 10's)
Saturday Mornings 9am-12 noon (10-14 years old)
(please note age range is a guide and will depend on ability)
School Holidays (Except Christmas)
Tuesday sessions remain the same.
The remaining evening sessions will be moved to daytime with the Saturday morning moving to Tuesdays.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am -12 noon
Sunbeams Play will be closed on all bank holidays and for Christmas holidays.
Costs
Specialist sessions (Monday, Friday, Saturday)
£7.67 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) = £23.00 per term time or half day holiday session.
Discounts available if more than one child is attending, (Group discount is available if more than one sibling is attending a specialist session).
Youth Group
£4 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) = £12.00.
Siblings/Young Carers group
£2 per hour (minimum 3 hours) = £6.00 per term time or half day holiday session.
Discounts available if more than one child is attending, (Sibling discount available if more than one attending sibling group).
Community Dad’s/Lego Club
**Currently closed Reopening date to be advised**
Wednesdays 5.30 - 8pm Dad's Lego Club is for all you dads, granddads and male carers who want to spend some time with their children and meet other parents/carers.
£2.50 for families that do not have a child attending Sunbeams and includes drink and a snack.
Community Parent Support Group
Support group is held fortnightly on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am (Term time only), refreshments available.
1-1 appointments are available for parents and carers of children attending Sunbeams (please book).
Please note due to unforeseen situations the time and day may change please check Facebook page for dates and any changes
To check or for more information contact Julie on 01493 442181 or Admin@sunbeamsplay.org.uk
Late Diagnosis Group
Sunbeams is aware that a high number of adults are receiving diagnosis and along with children and young people we would like to offer support. Sunbeams recognises how hard it is to accept a diagnosis after years of misunderstanding and possibly being wrongly diagnosed with various mental health conditions.
Weekly late Diagnosis sessions are held at the centre on Gapton Hall Rd on Wednesdays (term-time) alternating between mornings 9.30-11.30am and evenings 6-8pm.
Please note due to unforeseen situations the time and day may change please check Facebook page for dates and any changes
To check or for more information contact Sue or Sarah on 01493 442181 or info@sunbeamsplay.org.uk