Finches - Childrens Day Centre
Huddersfield & DewsburyAll about us
FINCHES operate weekly on a Saturday at two locations; Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
The Huddersfield session runs from 10:00 – 13:00, at Oxfield Court, Dalton HD5 9UZ.
Dewsbury session runs from 14:00 – 17:00 at Sensory World, Dewsbury WF13 1NB.
Both centres offer soft play areas, sensory rooms and open play rooms, as well as disabled toilet facilities. Children are assessed on a Stage Vs Age basis rather than age groups. South Kirklees are genrally the older ability and North Kirklees is Younger ability.
Activities differ from session to session but include: arts and crafts, baking, sensory play and singing, for example.
All sessions are free and on an assessed need basis.
Who is this service for?
From ages between 6 – 18yrs (upto).
Activity centre for children whom are unable to access other activities in the community. Children are supported on a 4:1 basis.
Group activity with sensory and soft play activities and session plans in place. Outcomes focused support to help children work on set areas of improvements, such as peer support, sharing, playing with others and communication.
Children with additional needs, behaviours that challenge, personal care and social/peer support. will be sutiable for the session, we dont not actept children that are assessed on a 1:1 need.
Families are encouraged to not stay at sessions as they are designed to offer short respite breaks for Parents/carers. Families are more than welcome to call to discuss their child’s needs.
How to access what we do
Families can access the sessions through Children with Disabilities teams, or can self-refer via our website or calling the office.
Places are offered on availability. 11 children maximum capacity at each session. Waiting lists are in place.
There is no transport services available. Families must drop off and collect the children.