Support and Activities
We appreciate how difficult it can be to find sources of advice, support and recommendations. With this in mind, we have created this resource page. It is a collection of websites and pages that have been recommended by the family and friends of Fountaindale School. We thank the contributors so far and hope that it can be useful to others. Please let us know if there are things that you would like to add.
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Places to Visit
Here are some places that have been recommended that try to cater for young people with additional needs. Another good search tool is Accessible places to go search: Home | AccessAble
- Moorways sports Village and water park (swimming): Moorways Sports Village and Water Park | Gym & swim | Everyone Active
- Arc cinema Hucknall: Home | Arc Cinema Hucknall – Cinema listings, times and online tickets
- Jump in SEN sessions: Home Page Derby | Derby (jumpinfun.co.uk)
- Brooke Farm, Linby - Support people with Learning Disabilities and Autism: Information Page
- White Post Farm near Mansfield White Post Farm – Family Size Fun!
- Portland College Arts Events and disabled climbing wall Portland Events - Portland Charity
- Rufford Abbey Country Park has some disabled access play equipment Welcome to Rufford Abbey Country Park
- Gloworm Festival once a year in August, a family based festival promoting disability inclusion Gloworm Festival 2024 | The Ultimate Family Festival
- Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo & The Gruffalo Discovery Land
A bit further afield
Wet wheels boat trips Great for disabled access. Some sites along the South Coast: Wet wheels Webpage
Changing Place Toilets. A website for listing places that have hoist accessible toilets Changing Places Toilets (changing-places.org)
Clubs and Activities
Here are some clubs and organisations that might be worth considering. Please follow the links for additional information.
- Bridging club swimming run by the council: Bridging Club | NCC Schools Portal (nottinghamshire.gov.uk)
- Core Aquatics: Core Aquatics – Delivering the best swimming experience for both adults and children.
- Little Glow Ashfield and surrounding areas: Little Glow - Ashfield The Little Sensory
- Every sensation hydrotherapy pool: EverySensation
- Clay Cross Town FC (near Chesterfield) Check out their Facebook page: Clay Cross Town FC
- S.E.Nsation Minds Playgroup- A welcoming Special Need Playgroup with various sensory play, soft play and swimming session in Warsop, Warsop vale and the Mansfield area Facebook Info Page
- Spirit of the Phoenix Equine Assisted Therapy May be suitable for ASD, Learning difficulties and some physical disabilities Webpage
- Nottingham MENCAP clubs and activities MENCAP Webpage
- Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group - Dance Warriors
- DLA Children Fun Days Out UK (20+) Children DLA days out Discounts tips and advice Disability Living Allowance | Facebook
Parent Support Pages
Support Groups
Here are some support groups that have been recommended by families or friends of the school.
- Spectrum wasp: Spectrum Wasp | – We are special people
- Ashfield play forum: Ashfield Play Forum – Promoting the Importance of Play
- TuVida -Supporting Your Life www.tuvida.org
- Bluebell Wood Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
- Rainbows Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People