- Wakefield SEND Local Offer
- Short Breaks
- Summer Playschemes
Summer Playschemes
About
The Summer Play Scheme Groups are for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 5 to 17 years old and are organised by Wakefield Council. The summer groups will offer children and young people in Wakefield the opportunity to enjoy group activities in a supportive and safe environment. The Council has a long track record of successful schemes and received great feedback from attendees.
Transport
As in the previous few years, transport to and from a playscheme is not provided.
Activities
The Council is working with partners to deliver a range of activities by a number of different providers.
Please click on the link below to open the Word document for the provider information sheet with dates, days, times and information on the different summer playscheme group providers and activities on offer.
How to apply
To apply for a place, please complete the application form which includes the following documents:
- Preference Form
- All About Me Form
- Consent Form
The deadline for applications is Monday 30th June 2025.
Please send completed applications by post or email to:
Post
Short Breaks Support Team
Room 229
County Hall
Bond Street
Wakefield
WF1 2QW
Email the forms to sendshortbreaks@wakefield.gov.uk and we will acknowledge receipt of your email.
Due to the high demand of places in previous years, we cannot guarantee that everyone who wants a place will be able to have one, therefore, applications will be allocated based on availability and on a first come, first served basis. If we cannot offer you your preferred provider, we will work with you to offer an alternative if there is availability
Successful Applications
We will be in touch via email to confirm the dates and provider that your child has been allocated.
Exclusions
We will be in touch via email to confirm the dates and provider that your child has been allocated.