The Spectrum Place Hub & Planetarium
A Journey to New Experiences – Walk Through Our World
Step into “A Walk Through Our World” – an immersive educational experience designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning beyond the classroom. Perfect for school visits, home school groups, and alternative provision programs, our experience offers students a unique opportunity to explore, discover, and engage with a world of knowledge in an interactive and fun environment.
With carefully crafted activities aligned to educational objectives, each walk is an adventure that combines hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and personal growth. Book your class or group today and give students an unforgettable journey through learning that complements your curriculum.
Book now for schools, home school groups, and alternative provision – and let your students embark on a journey of discovery!
The spectrum place – our charity is dedicated to supporting SEND and neurodiverse families navigating the challenges of being in the “SEND-Between”.
We understand the unique journey of raising a child with diverse learning needs, and we’re here to help! Through our dynamic and alternative learning experiences, we aim to build confidence, nurture independence and create a vibrant, inclusive community.
Join us on our mission of ensuring that SEND children, youth and their families thrive, by receiving our tools and encouragement. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future for neurodiverse families
Community Support Services
What our hub provides
A dedicated space that brings together professionals, families, and individuals impacted by “Low Support needs” ASD, Neurodivergence; often co-occurring mental health challenges. This hub and outreach team serve as a single point of access for any services and support available in your local area.
With a vision to provide comprehensive, integrated, and timely support to families. Partnerships and link working with relevant local charities enable us to better support the individual needs of young people
parent/carers & support the overwhelmed services across the UK.
Alternative provisions and programmes will include educational workshops and signposting for families, alternative education for CYP (with a STEM focus), mental health & wellbeing and creative arts projects and programmes.
What can I book?
- Women & Girls only events
- Audiences with Autism & ADHD in STEM
- Gaming events
- Mental health & mindful retreats & workshops for CYP & adults ( carers, teachers… )
- Speaker events
- Alternative therapies – provided by certified and qualified partners ranging from Art & Lego
- Community activities and meet-ups ASD & SEND friendly
- Corporate training inclusion & diversity
- Educational Activities – Planetariums, VR, AR, STEM Games, Storytelling and Hands on Activities with curriculum links
- School visits – participating in our immersive/innovation learning offerings
- STEM Events, showcasing careers in STEM, as well as information on work experiences, internships and jobs
- SEND & SEMH sessions, open evenings & Classes & workshops for parents/carers & other professionals
- Life skills events & workshops for families, professionals, children & young people
- Learning Library & Loan services of books, toys and specialist resources for different SEND needs
- Social activities to encourage friendships & build confidence in social scenarios for those with _ SEMH needs
- EBSA support & training – Schools & parental support
- Life skills workshop – Hygiene, budgeting, communication, housekeeping skills, making appointments ( GP, Dentist, banking, bills, shopping, hobbies..)
- Mental Health and well being, including Yoga
UK SEND Ofsted report
- High number of children & young people being diagnosed with ASC – Many presenting as “low Support need” – Currently little to no provision
- Increasing demand in services & support for children, young people & families, post, during and pre diagnosis
- As demands increase, there is an urgent need to identify and address gaps in service & provision