Play and Support Sessions

A nurturing, inclusive, and family‑centred space for children with additional needs and the people who love them.

At Ealing Anchor Foundation, we know how important it is for families to feel supported, welcomed, and understood. Our Play & Support Sessions offer a calm, joyful environment where children can explore and thrive and where parents and carers can find connection, advice, and community.

Our sessions are led by Senior Play Leaders, supported by Assistant Play Workers and a team of compassionate volunteers, all committed to creating a safe, playful, and sensory-rich experience tailored to each child.

🌈 What Happens in a Session?

Each session is carefully designed for children aged 0–5 with additional needs. Your child will enjoy:

  • Sensory-rich activities chosen to encourage communication, curiosity, and development
  • Arts, crafts, textures, water and sand play, and exploratory materials
  • A visit to the Sensory Room in small groups
  • Music Therapy sessions (Tuesdays) to support speech, movement, confidence, and motor skills

Children are encouraged to move at their own pace, express themselves in their own way, and take part in activities that suit their sensory and developmental needs.

Siblings are always welcome.

💛 Supporting Parents & Carers

Our play sessions are not just for children they are also a nurturing support space for you.

We understand the joys, challenges, and emotions that come with caring for a child with additional needs. That’s why our sessions also offer:

🤝 A friendly, understanding community

A chance to meet other families, build friendships, share experiences, and know you’re not alone.

💬 Information, advice & practical guidance

We invite guest speakers to discuss topics around:

  • health
  • education
  • early years development
  • caring for a child with complex needs

🧑‍⚕️ Access to visiting therapists

Each term, we host:

  • Paediatric Speech & Language Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists

They run workshops, answer questions, and offer guidance on issues families commonly face.

🌍 Language & cultural support

We are a very diverse team, speaking over 14 languages.
Parent befrienders are available to help with language support and offer gentle guidance for families who may feel unsure or overwhelmed.

Our goal is simple:
to make sure you feel comfortable, understood, supported, and welcomed — every single time you visit.

🕒 Session Times & Locations (Term‑Time Only)

Windmill Children’s Centre, Greenford

📍 135 Windmill Lane, UB6 9DZ

  • Tuesday: 10:30am–12:15pm
  • Tuesday: 1:00pm–2:15pm
  • Friday: 10:30am–12:15pm
    🚐 Door‑to‑door transport available for the morning sessions (booking required).

Grange Children’s Centre, Ealing

📍 Church Place, W5 4HN

  • Wednesday: 1:00pm–2:15pm

All centres are fully accessible for wheelchairs, buggies, mobility aids, and medical equipment.

🧸 Carrie’s Toy Library

Available every Tuesday & Friday during sessions.
Membership is free, and you can borrow high‑quality sensory and developmental toys to support learning at home.

🚐 Transport Support

If travel is difficult, we can provide door-to-door transport on Tuesday and Friday mornings for a small fee (£3 return).
Just speak to our Outreach Worker or a member of staff.

📝 Booking Your Place

Spaces are limited to ensure sessions remain calm, safe, and enjoyable.
Booking is easy:

  • You’ll receive a text message the day before the session with a simple tick‑box form
  • Or you can book directly on the Upcoming Events page of our website

👉 Book now: www.ealinganchor.org.uk
👉 Or message us via our contact page.

💛 You Are Welcome Here

Whether this is your very first visit or you’re returning after a break, we’re here to welcome you with kindness, understanding, and support.
At Ealing Anchor Foundation, you’ll find a warm, multicultural community that celebrates children for who they are and uplifts the families who care for them.

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