SEND Half Term Activities
Updated: 02/10/26
Created: 02/10/2026
Our Befriending Service for young people with SEND is running a range of accessible activities this October half-term, helping your young person try something new and have fun whilst doing it!
Find out more and book your young person’s space via the links below.
A Whole New World of Creativity: Movie and Craft for ages 10-12
FriendBee and BuddyUp are holding an Aladdin themed arts, crafts and movie session this October. Come and enjoy getting creative with Aladdin art and craft activities, whilst we also enjoy watching the animated version of the Aladdin movie and a snack.
Parents/carers are welcome to stay or if your young person is comfortable, you are welcome to go and have a break, but we ask that you stay local in case we need you. We are unable to offer 1-1 support to young people during this group, but there will be 3 members of staff available to support everyone to have fun!
Date: Monday 26th October
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8HT
Ages: 10-20
Cost: Free!
Cooking Up – ages 10-15
This session is chance to practice cooking skills in a safe, accessible environment. The session costs £15 and all ingredients are provided (they can cater for dietary requirements too). Each young person will be allocated a volunteer however; a carer must also be present for the session. Please be aware that there will be equipment including sharp knives and hot plates at the session. The session is wheelchair accessible, however the tables are not adjustable. If you have any questions, please let me know. Please complete whole form and include which session you are signing up for.
Date: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 11:45 am – 1:15pm
Location: Greenwood Community Centre in Hampton Hill
Ages: 10-15 – a carer must be present for this activity
Cost: £15
Cooking Up – ages 16+
This session is chance to practice cooking skills in a safe, accessible environment. The session costs £15 and all ingredients are provided (they can cater for dietary requirements too). Each young person will be allocated a volunteer however; a carer must also be present for the session. Please be aware that there will be equipment including sharp knives and hot plates at the session. The session is wheelchair accessible, however the tables are not adjustable. If you have any questions, please let me know. Please complete whole form and include which session you are signing up for.
Date: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Whitton Community Centre
Ages: 16+ – a carer must be present for this activity
Cost: £15
Board Game Meet Up
FriendBee and BuddyUp are holding a Board Game at Drinks and Dice in Teddington. A fun way to get social whilst playing some classic and maybe even new board games.
We are asking for a £2.50 contribution to the cost of the booking. Upon booking you will be sent the payment link a week before. Your young person will need to bring extra money if they would like to purchase any food or drink during the session.
We are unable to offer 1-1 support to young people during this group, but there will be 2/3 members of staff available to support everyone to have fun!
Date: Friday 30th October
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Drinks and Dice 10 Church Road, Teddington,TW11 8PB
Ages: 10-20
Cost: £2.50
For more information or any questions about Ruils activities, email rachelletaylor@ruils.co.uk or call 07508 022431.
