To provide tailored, high-quality support to children and young people aged 5 to 25, with Additional Support Needs – no diagnosis is necessary.
To encourage personal growth, build confidence, enhance resilience and support the mental, physical and social development of each individual service user, tailoring their time to ensure person-centre activities. We work towards achieving SHANARRI developmental outcomes carrying out 3 monthly reviews for all service users.
Support within Play & Skills Centres:
Support within the Community:
Play & Skills Centres offer holistic support, including indoor and outdoor play, sensory rooms, and specialized programs for children and teens like Teen KO-NEKT. These include essential life skills integrated into daily activities. In the community, personalized 1-2-1 Support, Educational Outreach, Home Support, and Transitional Support ensure overall well-being during critical life phases.
We're dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive space where teens can come together, forge meaningful connections and embark on exciting journeys of self-discovery. Through engaging activities and shared experiences, we aim to empower each member to embrace their strengths, build confidence and cultivate lifelong friendships. Join us in fostering an environment where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated, and where every teenager can unfold their potential surrounded by understanding peers. Your story matters at TEEN KO-NEKT and every voice is heard and valued.
Step into a world of imagination and adventure! Designed to be a haven of fun and learning, we offer a dynamic environment where children can explore, create and play to their heart's content after the school bell rings. From exciting arts and crafts to interactive games and educational activities, each day brings new opportunities for growth and laughter. Our experienced and caring staff are committed to providing a safe space where friendships flourish and young minds blossom. Join the Kids Cave After School Club to turn ordinary afternoons into extraordinary adventures filled with creativity, discovery, and endless smiles!
We are dedicated to ensuring that every child experiences the magic of holidays in a supportive and understanding environment. With a focus on tailored activities that celebrate individual strengths and interests, our passionate team is here to create unforgettable moments filled with fun, friendship, and growth. Whether it's engaging in sensory play, exciting games, or creative projects, we're committed to providing a safe space where every child's unique abilities are celebrated. Join us at Kids Cave Holiday Support and let's embark on a journey of laughter and exploration, where every child can shine their brightest during the holiday season and beyond.
Offers a relaxed and safe environment where members can socialize, have fun and build lasting friendships. Our inclusive space encourages everyone to be themselves, free from judgment, while engaging in various activities like game nights, creative workshops, cooking an so much more! Whether you're looking to share a laugh, explore new hobbies, or simply hang out with peers who understand your experiences, the KO-NEKT KREW is the perfect place! Join us every week for a mix of structured events and casual meet-ups! Embrace new opportunities, discover your strengths and make meaningful connections at KO-NEKT KREW where friendship and fun come naturally.
We understand that every individual’s journey is unique and the challenges they face require tailored approaches. We offer a variety of support services to ensure that ASN children, young people and their families have the help they need within the community. Whether they are facing social anxieties or developmental hurdles, our trained staff work closely with individuals to create person-centred support plans. These sessions aim to build confidence, promote independence and encourage personal growth in a safe and understanding environment, ensuring progress is steady and sustainable.
KO-NEKT’s kitchens double as a café style seating area’s for our visitors, parents and children to enjoy.
Cooking and baking activity sessions will be on offer to all. Young people will have the opportunity to work alongside the KO-NEKT team to learn safe kitchen skills and start to build independence in a kitchen environment.
Helping to serve our visitors will aid communication, social skills and confidence skills which they can take into adulthood.
Play Areas support positive play, encourage creativity while developing imagination, dexterity and physical, cognitive and emotional strength.
KO-NEKT believe play is important to healthy brain development and through play.
Our indoor and outdoor play areas all have sensory toys, activities and materials, at KO-NEKT support encouragement is given to each child to help them try new activities and experiences to encourage personal development.
Day-to-day activities can be overwhelming for the senses, raising anxiety and the ability to communicate their needs.
KO-NEKT understands the benefits of ‘taking time out’ from the world to reconnect. Therefor we encourage time out in quieter spaces around our centres. We also promote the need for some children to benefit from quiet and messy sensory play which supports positive engagement with their environment, develop social skills, aid in communication and learning.