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Dyslexia Action is an educational charity, founded in 1972, for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia and training for specialist teachers.

Dyslexia Action provides a national network of 27 main centres and some 150 linked learning centers, offering individual assessments by Chartered Psychologists and qualified Teacher Assessors and screening for schools, colleges and other organisations. Tuition is provided in literacy, mathematics and study skills using our own highly successful teaching methods and materials. Dyslexia Action carries out over 7,000 assessments each year and currently provides specialist tuition for over 3,000 children in its Centres, outposts and school units. The effectiveness of Dyslexia Action teaching methods and materials has been warmly praised by thousands of grateful children and their parents.

Please log onto our website for your local centre.

Head Office: Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey
Fax: (01784) 222333
Email: info@dyslexia-inst.org

The Disability Martial Arts Association was sent up in January 2007 We are a wide supporting network for people with disabilities and their families who are or who wish to be involved in martial arts.

We have set up a data base of Martial Arts Academy’s School’s and Club’s in the UK that will teach people with all types of disabilities.

Martial arts classes for children and adults with disabilities

This summer, children can explore the great outdoors with expert-led bushcraft activities designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection with nature.

At SuperCamps, children aged 6–12 enjoy a hands-on experience that combines survival skills, nature education, and adventurous play—all in a safe, supportive environment.

What your child will experience:

• Learning essential bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, and tool use
• Exploring wildlife, plants, and natural habitats
• Team challenges and outdoor games to build teamwork and resilience

Camp details:

• Duration: 5 full days (9 am–5 pm), with extended care from 8 am–6 pm available
• Ages: 7–12 years
• Open to boys and girls of all skill levels

Why parents trust us:

✓ Ofsted-registered with strong safety and care standards
✓ Experienced instructors with specialist outdoor knowledge
✓ Encourages independence, creativity, and respect for the environment

Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp is available this summer across:
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Warwickshire, Wiltshire

All locations welcome boys and girls, regardless of school type or name.

Since launch, SuperCamps Bushcraft has offered children the chance to develop vital outdoor skills, make new friends, and enjoy active, screen-free days in nature.

Adventurous, educational, and fun—this summer, Bushcraft Kids Holiday Camp connects children with nature and inspires a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Spaces are limited and these popular camps fill up fast—book now to secure your place

Hope is a unique non-denominational charity for children. The Hope Centre for Cognitive Education is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of learning potential using the methodology of Professor Feuerstein. The Centre helps students with a variety of learning and developmental difficulties ranging from bright under-achievers to those with complex needs including autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, Downs Syndrome.

The methods include Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment programme (IE) a structured thinking skills programme taught individually or in groups and is designed to complement and underpin a regular school curriculum and Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) which develops the learner’s cognitive functions. Mediated Learning involves the child as an active participant in the learning process, making the child consciously aware of how he is thinking. The Centre works as a multi-disciplinary team and actively encourage parents to become mediators with their own children and are invited to participate in teaching sessions.

Established for nine years, Toybox offers a professional tailor made service to all our clients. We provide permanent staff for families, nurseries, playschemes and schools, covering Sussex, Surrey and South London as well as having an established emergency staff team for staff sickness and holidays. Overseas positions with families and Mark Warner are available for permanent and temporary assignments. Applicants are personally interviewed, police checked through CRB and all references checked before being sent out on assignments.

A member of the Federation of Small Businesses, Care Standards and Best Bear, we pride ourselves in the quality of our service.

All consultants are trained professionals and most are qualified Nursery Nurse or carers.

Please call:
(01883) 722322 for Sussex, Surrey and London areas.
(020) 8686 1766 for South London area.

The Nettlefold Theatre is within the West Norwood Library Centre.

Children's Theatre Shows are performed here once a month from September through to June on a Saturday. All performances, unless otherwise stated start at 2pm. Children under 2 years go free. All tickets £3.50 All children must be accompanied by a responsible guardian.

Junior (Under 12'S) (020) 8954 5592

Music can be fun!

Expert tuition for young voices aged 10+. I am a teacher in singing and vocal technique specialising in care of young voices. I am experienced in preparing young singers for Associated Board exams, choral scholarships and entrance to music college.

I have taught at a number of schools and colleges including Royal Academy and Trinity College as well as being closely involved with the work of the British Youth Opera.

One-to-one tuition tailored to child's individual needs.

Please contact me on the above number for full details.

“Giving every child such an amazing experience they can’t wait to come back”

Fun, action packed multi activity day camp for children aged 4.5 to 14 years. With over 80+ activities including motorsports, archery, fencing and arts & crafts there is plenty of activities to keep children entertained.

Barracudas Activity Day Camps provide confidence boosting adventures in the school holidays. They are a market leader, offering amazing experiences for children in fantastic settings for over 30 years. Children are guaranteed a fantastic choice of quality activities, delivered by highly qualified, enhanced level DBS checked staff.

With 6 sessions a day and a choice of activities for everyone, Barracudas will suit your child, whatever they’re into!

With all camps registered by Ofsted and with an excellent Trustpilot rating, you can have peace of mind they’re in safe hands at Barracudas.

Holiday camps in Barnet, Bedford, Bishop's Stortford, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, Chelmsford, Chigwell, Chislehurst, Cobham, Croydon, Ely, Farnham, Godalming, Harlow, Hayes, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Horsham, Huntingdon, Hutton, Letchworth, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Norwich, Romford, Salisbury, Sevenoaks, St Albans, Streatham, Tonbridge, Twickenham, Upminster, Ware, Watford, Welwyn, Woking, Wokingham, Woodford and Winchester.

Opened in 1981, the RO Visitor Centre aims to introduce the general public and visiting groups to the fascinating world of modern astronomy and space research.

The Visitor Centre is housed in the original 1894 Observatory building and contains several exhibit areas, 2 large telescopes and a gift shop.

Web: www.rog.nmm.ac.uk

Gentle effective treatment for babies and children. Homeopathy and complementary therapies can cure most conditions permanently and without side effects. For ear infections, sleep problems, colic, anxiety, eczema, asthma, allergies, vaccination reactions, bowel problems, behavioural difficulties, etc. Most problems can be solved without using antibiotics, steroids and other potent drugs.

Try the natural way first and you’ll never look back. Also homeopathy courses, remedy kits and self-help books for common ailments and first aid.

E-Mail: hhc@btclick.net

Explore Europe's only surviving big gun armoured war ship from WWII. Seven days a week. Treat your child to a wonderful birthday party aboard ship. Call for futher details. 10am-6pm summer. 10am-5pm November until the end of Feb.

Web: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast

Canal Junction opens up hundreds of fascinating things for kids and the whole family to do. Hire a boat for a day or a week, go on an organised boat trip, visit canalside parks and visitor centres or just walk or cycle through pleasant countryside, untroubled by noisy traffic and close to nature.

Find out how canals were built, where the amazing roses and castles painted boats and cans came from and just where that canal near you goes to. All this and lots more at Canal Junction.

The park comprises a football pitch, a playground, and a ball court as well as a delightful rose garden, sculptured wall, and even a listed monument.

With centres all over the UK, a fun time of bowling with friends and family is waiting for you. Our centres all offer a wide range of facilities and dining options to make your experience a great one for the whole family.

If you'd like to throw a fantastic party this year, head for Megabowl & Tenpin. We've got a terrific party package that is available for groups of six adults or more and for children aged 5 years and over, our Birthday Party packages are great fun!

Check our website regularly for our latest news as well as to join our online club so you can be the first to hear about our exclusive offers, events and promotions.

Developing performance skills, promoting self-expression & building confidence

‘Bookings for Jigsaw’s Fun and Interactive Performing Arts Classes are OPEN for Next Term and we are so excited to welcome new faces and expand our Jigsaw Community. Two-week trial available to new Students.

Singing ~ Dance ~ Drama for ages 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-18 |

The classes are designed to improve your child's confidence, teach them new skills in the Performing Arts, and give them a creative space to make golden memories with new friends!

Visit our website to find a Jigsaw School near you https://www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk/weekend-schools/

Jigsaw was established in 1995 with a desire to pass on the joy of performing arts. The belief in the benefits of performing arts activities for children was the driving force in the creation of Jigsaw and the reason why Jigsaw has continued to grow and become a well-established high quality provider of children’s classes. Jigsaw has a team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to delivering fun and exciting dance, drama and singing classes.

Every student can benefit, in some way, from the performing arts. While some join us to build a firm foundation for a professional performance career, others do so to unlock their hidden talents, overcome their shyness or increase their confidence and social skills. However, what all students enjoy is having fun through drama, singing and dance classes, while making lots of new friends.

Children ages 3-6 years attend a 90-minute session divided into three sections of dance, drama and singing. Students aged 7-18 years attend a three-hour session comprising of an hour of drama, an hour of singing and an hour of dance, each with a specialist tutor. To establish an environment that builds confidence, regardless of individual ability, students are divided into appropriate age bands. All students will be challenged to their full potential.

If you’ve not been involved in anything like the performing arts before, we offer a two-week trial to all new students, so come along and see for yourself! Fees for a whole term depend on the venue, visit our website to find out more. Sibling discounts apply and you can pay online, over the telephone or via our direct debit scheme.

Jigsaw currently runs classes throughout London, the home counties, Oxford and Wales. Visit www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk to find your nearest school, or give us a call on 020 8108 0485. Jigsaw also offers holiday camps and birthday parties as well as running an in-house agency.

Drama, singing and dance classes for children in Balham, Barnet, Battersea, Berkhamstead, Bexleyheath, Brentwood, Brockley, Bromley, Broxbourne, Bushey, Cardiff, Cardiff West, Chelmsford, Crouch End, Croydon, Dulwich, Ealing, Enfield, Epsom, Finchley, Harlow, Harpenden, Harrow, Hendon, Hemel Hempstead, High Barnet, Hitchin, Ilford, Mitcham, Oxford, Penarth, Plumstead, Potters Bar, Sevenoaks, St Albans, Stevenage, Streatham, Surbiton, Sutton, Teddington, Ware, Wandsworth, Watford and Wimbledon.

A comprehensive selection of children's books for ages 0- young adults.

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity that improves the quality of life of disabled children and young people up to 18 by providing them with customised mobility equipment such as powered wheelchairs.

We also offer wheelchair skills training, advice and information and campaign to raise awareness of disabled young people's needs. Many of those we help become members of our Kidz Board, acting as our ambassadors and getting involved in projects and events.

Through this support Whizz-Kidz has given nearly 4,000 disabled children and young people the chance to enjoy an independent life at home, at school and at play.

Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

Safehands Network Ltd. the UKs Leading Established National Network. Established back in 1997. Providing mature experienced babysitters and professional childcarers both day and night 7 days a week. All over 25 years of age and police cleared.

Live call centre open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm.

Web: www.safehandsnetwork.com

The Royal Parks provide settings for listed buildings, celebrated monuments and sites of archaeological and historical importance. The Parks offer unrivalled opportunities for recreation and enjoyment for everyone.

Log onto this website for full details of all the following parks: Primrose Hill, The Regent's Park , Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park, Brompton Cemetery , Bushy Park, Richmond Park and Greenwich Park.

The college holds a free weekly clinic for children treating many conditions including: asthma, eczema, hyperactivity and weight problems.

Children’s Dance classes held at St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham SW16.

Dance classes are a great way to keep fit, develop co-ordination, build self-confidence, encourage expressive movement and musicality at this well established family run school where the Principal and Musical Director are both Equity Members and CRB checked.

It is a great opportunity to meet other children in a friendly, caring environment and share in the enjoyment, enthusiasm ad magic of dance. Whether for fun, or more serious study of a progressive dance syllabus with examinations taken with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and performance activities.

Fairy Ballerina and Dance Diva parties available.

For more information please contact the Principal on 020 8857 4206/07956 509240

West London Drama Training goes from strength to strength! Three hours of music, movement, improvisation, drama and sheer fun in Hammersmith every Saturday in term time for children aged 7 – 18 . Terms start each September, January and April.

WLDT is also affiliated to Esta Charkham Associates a leading London theatrical agency and this year alone - pupils have appeared on BBC TV and Radio, ITV, in the West End, The Almeida, The Royal Court, and in major motion pictures.

WLDT Holiday Courses in Drama and Film making are very popular and children join from all over the world as well as London! Do contact us for dates.

(Sibling discounts available)

For info and applications:
Tel: (020) 4546 8898
Email: westlondondrama@charkham.net

Cook Stars offer a range of fun, relaxed and friendly cookery and craft classes. We encourage a love of good food and teach children and teens how to prepare delicious meals from scratch.

By its very nature cooking is great fun for children! Our classes keep kids engaged and interested throughout with both cookery and arts/crafts at each class. We provide all ingredients, cooking equipment, an apron, a craft activity, packaging and cooking know-how. Everyone takes home their lovely dish along with a recipe card to cook again at home.

Every class offers plenty of hands-on experience of preparing different dishes each week, exploring a variety of ingredients, trying out delicious new foods and having lots of messy fun in the process!

Cook Stars Minis (age 2-5)
Our mini’s are encouraged to get stuck in and try out weighing, measuring, kneading, whisking and stirring and cook a huge variety of yummy dishes.

Cook Stars Juniors (5-11)
Every week we make something different with inspiration taken from dishes around the world using a selection of gorgeous sweet and savoury ingredients. Classes are centred around fun and enjoyment, but our children also learn important practical life skills and healthy eating messages along the way.

Cook Stars Academy (age 11-17)
We teach a huge array of amazing main courses and delicious puddings using a variety of techniques to build confidence in the kitchen week on week. Every week we cook something different with a mixture of main courses and puddings.

Why not book a trial taster class!

We also host memorable parties for children of all ages either at your home or chosen venue. We offer a range of party packages or bespoke parties and both 'cooking' and 'non-cooking' options. We will take care of everything so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the occasion too.

"Wow wow.....had my daughter's party today and it was amazing. All the kids loved it. Both girls from cook stars were brilliant and made the party. Cannot recommend these guys enough. Hermione's words "best birthday ever"!
Greg Farmer

Children’s cookery classes covering Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Tidworth, Andover, Cardiff, Llandaff, Bonvilston, Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Lisvane, Llanishen, Whitchurch, Pentyrch, Creigiau, Nantgarw. Radyr, Blackburn, Rishton, Wilpshire, Mellor Brooke, Mellor, Tockholes, Darwen, Hoddlesden, Rossendale, Accrington, Northcote, Moseley, Callow End, Hindlip, Norton, Stanford Bridge, Martley, Bishops Frome, Huddington, Strensham, Upton Upon Severn, Droitwich, Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, Malvern, Upper Howsell, Tenbury Wells, Alton , Winchester, Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy, Alresford, Ropley, Exton, Bishops Waltham, Penge, Anerley, Great Eccleston, Preston, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Bromley, Beckenham, Elmers End, Park Langley, Basingstoke, Oakley, Wootton St Lawrence, Overton, North Waltham, Dummer, Broadmere, Winslade, Aldermaston, Theale, Hermitage, Thatcham, Hook, Headley, Greenham, Tadley, Bramley, Baughurst, Hartley Whitney, Rotherwick, Heckfield, Odiham, Long Sutton, Leicester, Syston, Billesdon, Kibworth, Great Glen, Blaby, Fleckney, Oakham, Uppingham, Cold Overton, Cottesmore, Stretton, Market Harborough, Great Bowden, Middleton, Foxton, Newport, Rogerstone, Bassaleg, Risca, Crosskeys, Newbridge, Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Pontllanfraith, Nash, Caerleon, Bettws, Rhymney, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Abergavenny, Pontypridd, Penarth, Caerphilly Tintern, Monmouth, Caldicott, Crickhowell, Blaina, Abertillery, Chepstow, Magor, Manchester, Clayton, Openshaw, Rusholme, Hulme, Firswood, Whalley Range, Debdale, Woodhouses, Fairfield. Hull, Wawne, Skirlaugh, Ganstead, Patrington, Hedon, Withernsea, Rowley, Keyingham, Cottingham, Beverley, Hornsea, Mappleton, Rolston, Hollym, Solihull, Shirley, Cheswick Green, Bickenhill, Hampton in Ardern, Knowle, Dorridge, Hockley Heath, Lapworth, Earleswood, Nottingham, Mapperley, Netherfield, Gedling, Arnold, Woodthorpe, Calverton, Thurgarton, Lowdham, Gunthorpe, Norwich, Reepham, Aylsham, Blickling, Fakenham, Walsingham, Wells-next-the-sea, Melton Constable, Holt, Sheringham, Cromer, North Walsham, High Wycombe, Stroud, Colne, Trawden, Foulridge, Nelson, Barrowford, Greystone, Roughley, Brierfield, Barnoldswick, Earby, Silsden, Bradley, Steeton, Cross Hills, Riddlesden, Micklethwaite, Stonehouse, Rudford, Quedgeley, Gossington, Frampton on Severn, Nailsworth, Ruscombe, Painswick, Miserden, Bisley, Frampton Mansell, Stonehouse, Eastington, Bedford, Clapham, Salph End, Kempston, Harrowden, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Wymington, Newton Bromswold, Colchester, Boxted, Langham, Lexden, Stanway Green, Stanway, Hardy’s Green, Birch, Birch Green, Layer de la Haye, Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Tongham, Woking, Knap Hill, Sheerwater, Mayford, Ripley, Send, Wisley, Chobham, Bisley, Pirbright, Brookwood, Virginia Water, Stroude, Preston, Ribchester, Scorton, Garstang, Chipping, Longridge, Kirkham, Tarleton, Doncaster, Warmsworth, Branton, Armthorpe, Edenthorpe, Barnby Dun, Epworth, Belton, Westwoodside, Haxey, Finningley, Blaxton, Auckley, Bawtry, Scrooby, Tickhill, Harworth, Wadworth, Rossington, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, New Waltham, North Cotes, Humberston, Tetney, Holton le Clay, North Thoresby, Grainsby, Britton Ferry, Skewen, Cadoxton, Aberdulais, Neath, Glynneath, Tonna, Meloncourt, Aberavon, Port Talbot, Cwmafan, Tonmawr, Cymmer, Mansfield, Pleasley, Mansfield Woodhouse, Sookholme, New Houghton, Shirebrook, Langwith, Warsop, Church Warsop, Edwinstowe, Clipstone, Rainworth, Blidworth, Farnsfield, Walesby, Tuxford, Edingley, Normanton, Southwell, Brinkley, Halloughton, Hockerton, Fiskerton, Westhorpe, Oxton, Tiverton, Bampton, Witheridge, Rackenford, Bickleigh, Crediton, Lapford, Chulmleigh, Riddlecombe, Chawleigh, Wembworthy, Beaford, Dolton, Winkleigh, Iddesleigh, Barnstaple, Fremington, Shirwell, Barnstable, Landkey, Swimbridge, Croyde, Brauton, Saunton, Combe Martin, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynton, Cheriton, Barbrook, North Molton, South Molton, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, Great Torrington, Pewsey, Devizes, Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge, Kirton, Gainsborough, Nettleham, Lincoln, Stow, Brighton, Lewes, Faversham, Canterbury, Sutton, Carshalton, Wigan, Molesey,, Leatherhead, Sheffield, Liverpool, Moreton in Marsh, Bristol, Stockport, Newarkk, Hykeham, Ilkley Saltaire, Wolverhampton, Neath POrt Talbot, Uckfild, Eastbourne, Leeds, Plymouth, Jersey, Farnhamm, Haslemere, Shrewsbury, Altrincham, Northampton, Olney, Holbeach, Spalding, St Albans, Harpenden, Bournemouth, Newmarket, Haverhill, Worthing, Henfield, Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers

Weekend lessons for children aged 5+. Small groups, maximum of 8 children. Book in advance.