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Every (term time) weekend, children with additional needs join us for free, one-to-one supported fun and games. We focus on each individual child and their needs and we see them flourish. From building relationships, improving communication, running marathons or spending a weekend away from home.
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Situation
The percentage of pupils with SEN support is increasing year on year yet there has been a significant reduction in funding for child services with the greatest losses seen in London (26 million between 2010/11 and 2019/20) and the greatest losses of funding across the most deprived local authorities with early intervention support taking the greatest hit (74% reduction in funding, nearly £1 billion). Without support the combination of the pandemic and funding cuts risks leaving a damaging legacy
Solution
Our work supports children to develop so many skills vital in school and later life. 74% of parents reported that our service provides a rare opportunity for children with additional needs to interact and socialise outside of school. Through attending our sessions over 90% of parents reported an increase in social interaction with their children. Over 80% parents reported an improvement in confidence, self-esteem and independence with a further 74% seeing an improvement in behaviour.
