Universal services
Generally, all children, young people and their parents and carers can access short breaks through a wide range of activities and services available in the local community. These are known as Universal Services.
Universal services include –
- Cubs
- Brownies, Scouts and Girl Guides
- before and after school clubs
- various leisure activities (see information in this section)
- libraries
- community sports centre activities
- youth activities
- family activity days/events
- group-based activities
- early year's childcare
- Children's Centres
- a range of support and activities delivered by voluntary and community groups.
There is also a wealth of Voluntary and Community Sector groups run by parents and volunteers across the city for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These include -
- Special Smiles
- Downright Special
- Special Stars Foundation