Doncaster Parents Voice are funded by the Department for Education to encourage parents to become actively involved in participation and co-production of local services for children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities)
There are many sessions that you can attend including Open House Coffee Mornings, online Parents/Carer Coffee & Chat sessions, ADHD social groups, Autism Social Groups, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Workshops, Activity Groups, Counselling, Fun SEND sessions and so much more.
You can find out about their current events here: www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk/new-whats-on
Doncaster Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, South Parade
Tel: 01302 637566
www.doncasterparentsvoice.co.uk
Phab Doncaster is a community group that puts sessions and events on for children and adults with or without disabilities.
We pride ourselves in primarily providing sessions that are suitable and adaptable for everyone to access including those with severe complex needs , wheelchair users (PMLD) , those with severe challenging behaviours and children who are on end of life plans.
We are bespoke and provide small sessions and workshops especially to support those who struggle to attend mainstream settings or other disability groups .
Our play area sessions are half capacity to allow everyone the chance to access and engage within the sessions.
We give opportunities to those who struggle to access the community, you don’t need to be from Doncaster to access us. Changing places and hoisting facilities are accessible at most venues.
We believe everybody deserves the chance to access our community.
Find out more about what’s going on at Phab Doncaster here
A session designated for adults or children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents/carers.
We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely.
Each SEND customer may have a maximum of 2 carers. Carer proof will need to be shown at site.
A social session dedicated to people of all ages with disabilities. Carers are also most welcome. We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely.
🕚 Thursday, 9am – 10am
📍 Askern Leisure Centre, Church Field Road, Campsall, Doncaster, DN6 9LN
A social session dedicated to people of all ages with disabilities. Carers are also most welcome. We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely.
🕚 Thursday, 10.30am – 11.30am
📍 Dearne Valley Leisure Centre, Doncaster Road, Denaby Main, Mexborough, S64 0LB
A social session dedicated to people of all ages with disabilities. Carers are also most welcome. We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely.
🕚 Friday, 9.15am – 10.15am
📍 Thorne Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, Haynes Rd, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5HX
A social session dedicated to people of all ages with disabilities. Carers are also most welcome. We have a range of equipment to help customers change comfortably and access the water safely.
🕚 Tuesday, 2.45pm – 3.45pm
📍 Rossington Leisure Centre, West End Lane, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0DU
All Aboard Art Club is a free weekly session ran during term time for children and young people with additional needs or learning disabilities and their families. Age Range: 5 – 11 years. Free.
🕚 Thursday, 4.30pm – 6pm
📍 The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club is a monthly club for young people who have autism, or who are on the pathway for diagnosis. If you enjoy playing D&D then come along and meet new friends at this new club run by Doncaster Autism Service (DAS). Age Range: 14+ years.
🕚 Runs Alternate Mondays* 4.30pm-6.30pm
📍 Doncaster Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, South Parade, DN1 2EE
* 3rd February 2025, 17th February 2025 (2pm – 4pm half term time), 3rd March 2025 and so on…
These autism friendly film screenings are sensory friendly with the sound reduced, lighting dimmed and no adverts or trailers. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise in autism friendly cinema.
🕚 Last Sunday of every month
📍 Vue Cinema, Doncaster Leisure Park, Herten Way, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7NW
A free monthly group for any family with a child on the pathway or diagnosed with autism and their siblings. Drop in session, no booking required. Age Range: 5-12 years, but children outside of this age range are also welcome
🕚 First Thursday of every month, 5pm-6pm
📍 Children’s Library at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BZ
Bright Lights is a singing and drama group for children and young people with additional needs and learning disabilities. Children and young people can come along and have fun whilst singing, dancing and acting. Age Range: 14 – 26 years
🕚 Wednesday, Bright Lights 1: 5pm – 6pm | Bright Lights 2: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
📍 Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
For some children with sensory issues, developmental disabilities, or learning difficulties, a sensory room can provide an environment in which they feel safe and secure in. These rooms can be particularly beneficial for people living with special needs, such as Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder.
For more information about the Doncaster Family Hubs, click here.
Club Doncaster Titans aim to provide access to football for either male or female adult & junior players with any disability, learning or physical by offering regular coaching sessions in a fun safe environment.
🕚 Monday, 7pm – 8pm
📍 Club Doncaster Academy (Red Corner of the Stadium), Club Doncaster Sports Village, Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
🎟 £4 per session. Age Range: 5+
Flashing lights are turned off and music turned down to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Tickets £11, carers go free.
🕚 Saturday, 9am – 10am
📍 Located on the ground floor of the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1SW
Doncaster Titans Ability FC aim to provide access to football for either male or female adult & junior players with any disability, learning or physical by offering regular coaching sessions in a fun safe environment.
Saturday, 11am – 12pm
Club Doncaster Academy (Red Corner of the Stadium), Club Doncaster Sports Village, Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
£4 per session. Age Range: 5-16years
Fortnightly group for young people with a disability/SEN or on the pathways which involve arts and crafts, games, life skills, cooking and many more. Age Range: 7 – 18 years. Booking is required; payment taken at time of booking.
🕚 Once a fortnight starting Saturday 18th January, 10.30am – 1.30pm
📍 All Saints Community Hall, Cumberland Avenue, Intake, Doncaster , DN2 6LH
Enjoy a Relaxed Play and Eat session in the Play Barn. Ideal for those with additional needs. There’ll be reduced capacity, music on low and a chilled out vibe to help with those that appreciate a quieter environment. Ages Range: 12 years and under.
🕚 Wednesday, 3.30pm – 6pm
📍 99 Akeferry Rd, Graizelound, Haxey, Doncaster, DN9 2NF
Thrive SEN dance classes offer children and young people the chance to express themselves through creative physical activity. Age Range: 7+
🕚 Monday, 7.15pm – 8pm
📍 Thrive Dance and Exercise, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0NR
SEN frienDs is a sensory stay and play session designed to meet your child’s needs. Let your child play freely whilst you relax and chat with other SEND parents and carers. Places are limited so booking is required. Age Range: 0-8 years.
🕚Friday, 4pm – 5pm
📍 Cantley Community Centre, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6DF
This session is designated for adults or children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents/carers.
🕚 Monday, 2pm – 3.30pm
📍 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
A monthly dedicated session providing a safe, supportive and fun environment for everyone to enjoy. £7.50 per child.
🕚 Last Wednesday of every month, 6pm – 7.30pm
📍 Unit 6, Crompton Road Business Park, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4PA
Monthly sessions exclusively for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families. Spare noise cancelling earphones and a breakaway space available should any children become overwhelmed. Entry is offered at a discounted rate of £5 per child and siblings are welcome to play too.
🕚 First Wednesday of every month, 4pm – 6pm
📍 Unit 1b, Water Vole Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JP
A relaxed, exclusive session just for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
Stomp around this Jurassic adventure with the lights on full and the music and sound effects all turned down low.
🕚 Monday, 4.30pm – 6pm
📍 Uproar! Play Barn, Located inside The Hive at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3QY
🎟 £6 per child per session, 1 carer or 1 adult per child goes free.
Sensory Haven offers lots of activities such as messy play, Lego club, crafts club and sensory tots sessions. All sessions are designed to be SEN friendly and are limited to just 4 children per session.
☎ 07481 550366
📍 Sensory Haven, Unit 1A, 1 Holly Street, Doncaster, DN1 3TR
An exclusive session for children and young people, aged 4+, who have SEND or who are home schooled. The dedicated sessions offer a quieter experience, with adjusted sound and lighting, ideal for those with special educational needs or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
🕚 Monday – Friday, 2pm – 3pm
📍 Unit 13, Ogden Road, Shaw Lane Estate, Doncaster, DN2 4SQ
🎟 £7.95 per child, Carers go free.
Meadowhall has a sensory zone which provides families and carers with a space to bring children who may need time out from the busy shopping centre environment.
This sensory room is located in the Quiet Room at the Management Suite, situated at the back of The Oasis Dining Quarter near Pizza Hut Express and KFC.
Our SEND Youth Group provides a safe place to meet friends, learn new skills and have fun! The activities we currently have on offer include: crafting, sports, cooking, music, colouring, Lego, giant connect four, pool, platform games machine and table tennis. Age Range: 8 – 25 years.
🕚 Monday & Wednesday, 5.30pm – 7.30pm (term-time)
📍 Bentley MyPlace Youth Hub, Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0HU
These are activities for children and young people aged 5-17 years with disabilities. It gives children and young people the chance to spend time away from their parents/carers, letting them take part in new activities, make friends, learn new skills, become more independent and have fun. At the same time, parents/carers can have a break.
More info can be found on the Treasure Boxing Club website.
Savoy Cinema Doncaster offer a dedicated autism-friendly Supportive Screening once a week. During this performance the lighting remains on at a low level, the volume of the soundtrack is turned down and customers are free to make a little noise or take a break if they need to. Tickets £3.
🕚 Sunday, 10am
📍 Savoy Doncaster, Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Wheels for All is an Inclusive Cycling programme that embraces all children and adults with disabilities and differing needs to engage with quality cycling activity, using adapted cycles such as handcycles, trikes and wheelchair transporter to assist in building confidence and independence in cycling. £5 per participant, including helmet hire (support workers/carers go free).
🕚 Wednesday, 10am – 1pm
📍 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
