- There will be no bethel experience summer programme 2026
- We plan to be back next year, with phase 2 of the bethel experience vision
- We welcome your continued support financially to help us continue to deliver a service that meets the needs of our children, we look to be back next year!
- We have put together some resources and activity centres within the local borough of Barking, Dagenham Havering and Redbridge
HAVERING
Oxygen Active – SEND Sessions
- Autism-, ADHD- and LD‑friendly sports and play
- Often free or very low cost
- Ages 5–16 (some sessions up to 25) [havering.gov.uk], [haveringse…iass.co.uk]
The Habbit Factory
- Inclusive drama, creativity, confidence‑building
- Strong SEND and low‑income focus
- Many free or subsidised summer projects
Havering Youth Service (SEND up to 25)
- Youth clubs, targeted SEND sessions
- Free access, supportive youth workers
- Some holiday programmes available
REDBRIDGE
STAAR (Supporting Together Autism with Activities in Redbridge)
Excellent for autistic children AND parent carers
- Free or donation‑based
- Games clubs, trips, family activities
- Calmer environments, peer‑led
- Strong autism‑specific understanding [staar-redb…dge.org.uk]
Barkingside Art Club – SEND Sessions
- Art, sensory activities, glow room
- Some £0–£5 sessions, others funded
- Regular holiday projects for SEND families [barkingsid…rtclub.com]
BARKING & DAGENHAM
SEND Local Offer – “What’s On”
Best single place to check current summer SEND activities
- Inclusive youth clubs
- Holiday playschemes (£1–£3 per session)
- SEND‑specific summer programmes
School’s Out! SEND Holiday Activities
- £1 per child for many sessions
- Inclusive activities, trained staff
- Designed for SEND children needing structure [localoffer…bbd.gov.uk]
AbPhab Inclusive Youth Club
- Ages 11–17
- £3 per session
- Autism-, ADHD- and LD‑friendly
- Safe, structured, supportive
FREE / LOW‑COST SEND‑FRIENDLY DAYS OUT (GOOD FOR SIBLINGS TOO)
- SEND‑adapted museum quiet sessions (Science Museum, Discover Story Centre)
- London Zoo & attractions – free carer entry
- Parks with sensory spaces (Valence Park, Barking Park) [kiddoadventures.com]
QUICK TIPS FOR FAMILIES
- Apply early – HAF places fill quickly
- Ask providers:
- Staff‑to‑child ratios
- Quiet/sensory spaces
- Transition support
- Ask providers:
- Local Offer websites are updated weekly during summer
