SEND clubs and groups in Devon
Devon is such a big county, it’s difficult for us to list all local groups and clubs, but here are some suggestions that may be of interest.
AIMS
Dawlish
AIMS supports families who have children with different needs. The group meets every Saturday for fun activities and occasional outings.
See the AIMS website for more information.
CEDA
Exeter
CEDA’s Youth Services are Ofsted registered and provide fun, learning and social opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5 – 21. With a choice of clubs, a social group for over 14’s and a Youth Music project there’s lots on offer.
Find out more on CEDA’s website.
Orchard Saturday Club
Teignbridge
Orchard Saturday Club is a small respite charity. They run 2 alternate small group sessions fortnightly, one for youngsters between 8 and 14 years of age and the other for those between 14 and 19.
See the Orchard Saturday Club website for more information.
SOCOPS
Exeter
SOCOPS club provides a safe and inclusive social space for children aged 7-15 with autistic spectrum conditions. Siblings and families are welcome to join in the weekly sessions too.
SOCOPS Plus is a social group for young people aged 16-23 with autistic spectrum conditions. Sessions are held fortnightly at various locations across Exeter.
Find out more on the SOCOPS website.
Space youth groups
County wide
Space run a range of youth services in Devon, which includes a number of in-person youth clubs (and an online one). They also run some groups specifically for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
In person groups
Weekly clubs for young people with SEND are available in Exmouth (13+), Newton Abbot (11-19) and Tiverton (11-19).
Online group – The Chill Out
The Chill Out is a weekly online session for young people (11-19) with SEND wherever they are in Devon. The sessions are supported by youth workers, and provide a safe place for young people to connect and have fun.
Find out more about the Space SEND sessions
The Hollow Lane Club
Exeter and Dartington
The Hollow Lane Club supports children and young people with complex disabilities through a year round programme of clubs and activities.
See the Hollow Lane Club website to find out more.
Please note, these groups are not vetted or endorsed by Devon County Council.