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.

Short Breaks

Sunbeams is on the Norfolk County Council's approved list of providers and is able to take referrals from Short Breaks for more information visit the Short Breaks Website

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)


Fees vary please contact for more information


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.


Siblings/Young Carers group

Open to children and young people aged 6 to 16 yrs old who are caring for a parent or sibling


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


Stay & Play

Sunbeams is pleased to offer a Friday morning Stay & Play group from 9.30am to 11.30am during term times and will require a simple registration form to be completed.

Children attending the group must be preschool and must have a parent or carer staying with them. Parents and carers are asked to join in the activities with the children in their care and staff will be on hand to support with any difficulties. We welcome all preschool children but as a centre for autism the group has been set up to support those with additional needs and those on or thought to be on the Autistic Spectrum.

There is no fee to attend, however, as we are a charity that relies on donations we would welcome a small contribution towards running costs and snacks if you feel able. Please register your interest in attending the group by emailing Sarah@Sunbeamsplay.org.uk for further information.