SEND-friendly water days can make such a difference when a standard splash park or busy leisure pool feels a bit too much. For many children with additional needs, the “best” water day out isn’t always the biggest, loudest or most exciting option. Sometimes it’s the place with space to move, predictable facilities, quieter corners, familiar […]
Hey Fun & Play friends! 💛 If you’re navigating life with a child (or adult family member) who receives DLA, PIP or other disability benefits, you’ll know that planning days out takes a little more thought, and often a little more budget too. The good news? There are generous disability discounts in UK attractions families […]
A primitive reflex integration program for children is one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) ways to support regulation, coordination, attention and learning, especially for children with SEND or emerging neurodiversity. At Fun & Play, we see time and time again that when the foundations are supported, everything else becomes easier. Fun & Play […]
Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns that babies are born with. They begin in the brainstem and help with early survival and development; things like feeding, bonding, rolling, crawling and building the first layers of coordination. As children grow, these reflexes are meant to gradually “integrate”, meaning they fade into the background as higher brain […]
Finding SEND-friendly playgroups in Surrey can feel like a full-time job in itself, especially when you’re trying to balance routines, appointments, siblings, and the emotional load that comes with supporting a child with additional needs. At Fun & Play, we’re not therapists, we’re mums who spend a lot of time learning, listening to specialists, and […]
Booking special assistance when flying with children can feel overwhelming, especially if your child has SEND, a hidden disability, sensory sensitivities or mobility needs. At Fun & Play, we know that family travel already takes planning, and adding airports, queues and unfamiliar routines can raise anxiety for both children and parents. This guide to booking […]
The Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club sensory room is one of those hidden gems we absolutely love sharing at Fun & Play. Designed to be calm, inclusive and supportive, this sensory space offers children a safe environment to explore movement, light, texture and sound at their own pace( whether they have SEND, sensory processing differences, […]
Choosing the best drawing tools for little hands can completely change how children experience drawing and painting, especially for children whose hands tire quickly, struggle to press hard, or feel frustrated when marks don’t appear. At Fun & Play, we see again and again how the right tools help children feel more confident, capable and […]
This week at Weybridge Library Hub, something truly special has arrived. The Other Library Weybridge is an inclusive art installation and live performance inviting families to explore stories told through dance, film, animation, podcasts, documentary, art and movement. It is a powerful example of inclusive art in Weybridge and a beautiful opportunity for children and […]
Pre-writing skills for children are one of those things that sound simple… until you really understand how much they support everything that comes later. At Fun & Play, we see it time and time again: children who are given time to build strong pre-writing foundations feel more confident, capable and relaxed when writing eventually comes […]