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Caterpillar Club - Diverse Abilities

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The Caterpillar Club is a free, fun and friendly group for pre-school children with complex disabilities, their parents and siblings.

The club runs every Friday morning at Langside School. Children can enjoy a range of multi-sensory activities including music, art, playing with sensory toys and stories. 

The idea is for children to have fun but also for parents to see how their children respond to a stimulating environment. Parents can learn about the equipment we use and the various educational techniques we employ to help children to develop their skills.

At Langside School there is a multi-disciplinary team of therapists who can be approached for an informal chat and advise on support and services available to the individual. We have been fortunate enough to build an immersion suite which is a multi-sensory room and children who attend Caterpillar Club are already enjoying this.

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Venue/Contact Details
Langside School
Langside Avenue
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH12 5BN
Area coverage
Pan Dorset
Directions
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Facilities
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Hoist / Changing Bench
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pushchair and Pram Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Fridays 10.30am until 12pm (term time only)
Further opening details:
  • Morning
  • Weekly
Availability
  • School Term Only
Costs:
This activity is free.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 0 years to 4 years
Booking Information:
Contact by telephone or e-mail
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Visual impairment
  • Motor Impairment
  • Toileting Hygiene
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • Medical Condition, including Allergies
  • Eating and Drinking
  • Physical Disability
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Description:

Caterpillar Club is a group for pre-school children with complex disabilities, their parents and siblings.

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes
Recognised as:
  • Free Activity/Service