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.

Activities

The Summer Groups will offer children in Wakefield the opportunity to enjoy group activities in a supportive and safe environment.  This year’s Provider Information is below and gives more information about each provider, the venue, times and activities available.  Each young person is eligible for up to 1 week.

Summer Playscheme 2024 Providers

We are working with Providers to deliver a mix of group activities across the Wakefield District.  Please note that not all of the Providers cater for personal care and/or health needs.  We will check suitability based on the completed application form.

Transport

As in the previous few years, transport to and from a playscheme is not provided.

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

Summer Playscheme 2024 Application Form

The deadline for applications is Monday 24th June 2024.

Please send completed applications by post or email to:

Post

Short Breaks Support Team
Room 229
County Hall
Bond Street
Wakefield
WF1 2QW

Email

Email the forms to sendshortbreaks@wakefield.gov.uk and we will acknowledge receipt of your email.

Due to the high demand for places, we cannot guarantee that everyone who applies will be allocated a place.  Places will be allocated based on suitability and availability (on a first come, first-served basis).  It is important you tell us which dates your child is unable to attend so we can allocate alternative dates if the preferred week is not available.

If your child already receives support through Specialist Short Breaks, they will not be able to apply for a place on the summer groups.

Successful Applications

If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation letter with more information by Friday 5^th July 2024.

Further Information

If you require more information or help, please feel free to call the Specialist Short Breaks Team on 01924 306065 or email sendshortbreaks@wakefield.gov.uk