Pitstop

Pitsop is a sensory friendly youth session available on a Wednesday evening for young people with additional support needs or may struggle in larger group settings.

Running from 6pm – 8pm young people will have access to our youth club setting with a few changes made to make it a little more sensory friendly including quieter music, softer lighting and more space to engage in sensory friendly activities as well as a designated quiet space for down time and to access one to one support.

To enquire about engaging in this session please email [email protected]

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Pitstop

Pitsop is a sensory friendly youth session available on a Wednesday evening for young people with additional support needs or may struggle in larger group settings. Running from 6pm – 8pm young people will have access to our youth club setting with a few changes made to make it a little more sensory friendly including quieter music, softer lighting and more space to engage in sensory friendly activities as well as a designated quiet space for down time and to access one to one support. To enqu
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