08/06/2026
Bookings for the Summer Holidays SEND Short Breaks and Community Activities are live now.
Bookings will remain open until midday on Monday 15th June 2026. Providers will allocate spaces fairly after bookings have closed.
Sessions will be available to purchase on Eequ are here:
https://eequ.org/brightonandhovecitycouncilsendshortbreakandschoolactivitiesprogramme other sessions are detailed below:
New SEND Short Breaks and Community Activity providers:
This year, Brighton & Hove City Council are pleased to confirm that Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Community Kitchen and Sussex Cricket have joined the offer.
Please visit the Eequ link for the details, but you can also contact: [email protected] if you have questions.
Additional Opportunities:
"In 2025, we introduced a Community Board of local activity providers who support children and young people with SEND. We are continuing to work with a range of providers offering 1:1 support or family fun sessions, and all can be paid for using your Direct Payments. To pay using your Direct Payments, please ask the provider to share an invoice with Charly-Elizabeth Letts [email protected] for the session, and we will process this from your Direct Payments account.
The providers listed below offer summer activities, but please note they have not undergone quality assurance checks by Brighton & Hove City Council. We recommend contacting the provider directly to find out more."
Provider:
Contact:
NEW: Sensong Workshops CIC Summer Music Programme – August 2026
We are pleased to share details of our summer SEND music workshops for 14+ years. Workshops take place throughout August 2026 with sessions running 10am - 3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (4 - 28th August).
Location: Small Pond, 27 Castle Street, Brighton, BN1 2HD.
The programme consists of 4 x 5-hour music workshops (with regular breaks), attended on the same day each week. Over the four sessions, young people will:
Explore and develop songwriting techniques
Write and produce their own original song
Record in a professional recording studio
Shoot a music video
Release their track on a local record label run by SEND musicians
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to build confidence and creativity through music, and we are incredibly proud of what past participants have achieved.
Cost and Accessibility:
The full four-session programme is available at £50 total per person. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements — please do not hesitate to get in touch if this would be helpful.
All staff delivering the programme are fully DBS checked. All students must apply via our application form found on our website.
Website: https://taplink.cc/sensongworkshops
Contact: [email protected]
Cherish
(for young people aged 16+)
Please see attached leaflet for information on eligibility and how to apply for sessions.
Brighton Swimming School – please see outline of the offer below:
During the holidays, and in addition to the SEND Short Breaks swimming sessions, we run 1:1 intensive swimming lessons, which can be booked as 3-, 4-, or 5-day courses. Each session is 30 minutes long and taught by one of our swim teachers.
Prices are:
3 days – £77.99
4 days – £103.99
5 days – £129.99
These lessons have become very popular with children with SEN, partly because we limit the number of 1:1s in the pool at any one time (maximum of 😎. This helps keep the environment much calmer and quieter than a typical public pool. We also take time to speak with parents or carers before the lessons to find out what works best for the child in terms of structure, and to learn about their interests. This helps us make the sessions as enjoyable and effective as possible.
Due to the age and design of the building, we do have limited wheelchair access and unfortunately, no hoist is available.
Please contact [email protected] or call 01273 434400 (option1) to enquire.
1:1 Swimming Lessons at Freedom Leisure
We’re pleased to be working with the team at the Prince Regent’s Leisure Centre Swimming Pool to offer 1:1 swimming lessons, with hoist access to the pool available.
Private bookings can also be made at the Prince Regent’s Leisure Centre. Prices and more information below:
1:1 lesson: £31.10
5 x 1:1 lessons for £145.50
Please note, bookings are subject to availability. A parent carer or responsible adult may need to accompany the child or young person in the pool.
We’re pleased to be working with the team at the King Alfred Leisure Centre Swimming Pool to offer 1:1 swimming lessons. Please note, this pool does not have a hoist.
If your child or young person requires a hoist to access the pool, please contact [email protected] as subsidised 1:1 sessions can be facilitated at the Prince Regent Leisure Centre.
If you are interested in booking a session, please contact Karen Rutter (Swim School Manager)
[email protected]
Withdean Climbing Wall
Withdean Freedom Leisure offer 1:1 climbing sessions. They offer a 10% discount for children and young people with SEND, which means a 1-hour session is £70.20, and a 30-minute session is £35.55.
The climbing wall is accessible children who require a hoist. Supportive climbing systems and adaptive equipment are available, and experienced staff tailor each session to the child’s individual needs, working closely with parent carers to ensure a safe and positive experience.
Please contact the climbing wall manager, Clem ([email protected]) to make a booking.
HAF Sessions
If your young person is eligible for free school meals, you can request up to 16 HAF sessions across the summer holidays. Some HAF providers offer SEN Support, and some have capacity for young people to attend with their own PA (DBS required).
Please visit: https://eequ.org/brightonhovehaf and use the ‘contact mentor’ button to speak directly with providers. Please contact [email protected] and [email protected] if you have questions about eligibility.
Liberation Art Gallery
Liberation Art Gallery is based in the North Laines. During the summer, they will be running 1.5 Hour small group art workshops (max 6) over 4 weeks. Workshops are clay, expressive painting and mosaic and grouped by age.
Day & Time
Age Group
Workshop Type
Tuesday, 11am - 12:30
7-11 years old
Making with clay
Tuesday, 1pm - 2:30
12 - 16 years old
Making with clay
Wednesday, 11am - 12:30
7-11 years old
Expressive painting
Wednesday, 1pm - 2:30
12 - 16 years old
Expressive painting
Thursday, 11am - 12:30
7-11 years old
Mosaic making
Thursday, 1pm - 2:30
12 - 16 years old
Mosaic making
Additional details:
Parents can supervise and stay on-site during the workshops. This is a child-focused workshop, so parents would not be involved in the making process, but can remain in the gallery for supportive supervision
While the session is scheduled for 1.5 hours, we understand that every child is different, so if they feel ready to finish after around an hour, that’s absolutely fine. We’re happy to follow the child’s pace and take guidance from both them and their parent or guardian to ensure the experience feels comfortable and enjoyable throughout.
Email: [email protected] to enquire.
Please include:
your details
your child’s name
workshops interested in
amount of weeks to be booked in
Uncommon Minds
Online Summer Camps & Clubs for neurodivergent t(w)eens
Please email: [email protected] for more information, or head to https://www.bemoreuncommon.com/camps to book sessions.
Harvey’s House – Private swimming pool hire. Please see below:
We are offering our heated indoor swimming pool for private hire family swims. We have noodles, toys, and floatation devices for your use as well as 6 individual changing rooms and a poolside shower.
We built this pool specifically for SEN families and families with children 7 years and under. The pool isn't much fun for older children due to the size.
We are unable to accommodate pool parties, there is a swimming pool in Patcham called 'Ridgeside Pool', who may be able to help you with this request.
There is mood lighting and connect via Bluetooth for music to enhance your experience.
Please contact [email protected] to book.
Ferring Country Centre
Please contact [email protected] to enquire about your young person attending Ferring Country Centre with their own PA.
Mainstream and Ofsted Registered School Holiday Clubs
Ofsted-registered and mainstream school holiday clubs can apply for Inclusion Funding to support with the cost of providing 1:1 support.
"We continue to meet with PaCC to review parent carer feedback about the Short Breaks and Community Activities offer. PaCC continue to feedback the community's concern around the lack of Specialist sessions for children and young people with high support needs. BHCC recognise and acknowledge these concerns. They are being actively considered as part of our ongoing oversight and quality assurance of the Short Breaks and Community Activities offer."
