Special Educational Needs Programme

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Our SEN Programme supports children with learning disabilities to acquire vital safety skills, helping them to become more independent in everyday life. We provide a safe, realistic learning environment where students can practice handling various real-life situations.

Target Audience: SEN school groups with a range of additional needs

Age group: Students aged 11-19

Students engage in practical, hands-on scenarios that simulate everyday challenges, such as:

  • Making responsible choices
  • Identifying everyday risks and hazards
  • Reacting to emergency situations

These activities are carried out in small groups with our trained Volunteer Guides. Each group should ideally be accompanied by a member of school staff to provide additional support and enhance learning.

Session Length: 2 hours

Adaptable Sessions: Teachers can choose specific scenarios tailored to their students’ needs.

Maximum Group Size: 20 children per session

Cost: Free (schools must cover transport costs)

Session Timings:

Morning: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your session.

Bookings for the 2024/25 academic year are now available.

CLICK HERE to book online, call the Lifeskills office on 0117 9224511 or email admin@lifeskills-bristol.org.uk.

If you have already booked a visit to the Centre, please CLICK HERE for important information and T&Cs

Teachers and support staff can receive training to independently use the Centre for future visits with their students, enabling them to focus on specific learning goals.

For more information please see our Learning Disabilities Programme page.

CLICK HERE to find out more