iqraSENIqra SEN
After-school SEN play & recreation

A safe place to play, grow & thrive.

Warm, caring after-school sessions where every child is understood, celebrated and free to be themselves.

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Our main play room, with blue floor mats, a large wall screen, basket shelving, soft play blocks and a beanbag corner
Safe &
supervised
Nurturing
care
A play worker stacking colourful soft play blocks with a smiling young boy on a blue mat in our centre
A carer warmly welcoming a mother and her daughter at the entrance to our centre

1:3

staff to child ratio

Who we are

A second home for your child

Iqra SEN is a community-led after-school club run by experienced, caring staff who understand the needs of children with SEN and their families.

  • Safe
  • Nurturing
  • Inclusive
What we do

Learning, play, care & connection

Everything we do is shaped around your child's needs, pace and happiness.

  • A tutor helping a boy with a maths worksheet and coloured counters at a small table in our centre

    After-school tuition

    Patient, encouraging help with learning, at a pace that suits your child.

  • The play area at our centre, with basket shelving, colourful soft play blocks and padded pillars

    Supervised play

    Fun, structured sessions after school, every weekday.

  • The sensory corner at our centre, with beanbags on a soft rug and a glowing bubble tube

    Calm sensory spaces

    Quiet rooms to rest, regulate and feel at ease.

  • Our therapy room, with a sensory swing, padded mats, a balance bench, a small work table and labelled resource baskets

    Therapy facilities

    A dedicated therapy room with sensory and movement equipment for one-to-one sessions.

How we make sure we're the right fit
Our activities

Every day is a new adventure

Creative, active and calming activities to build confidence and friendships.

  • Three children painting with bright colours at a table while a carer in a hijab helps
    Arts & crafts
  • Children playing tambourines, drums and shakers on a blue mat with a staff member
    Music & movement
  • Two children crossing colourful stepping stones on the grass while a play worker cheers them on
    Outdoor play
  • Two children cutting out cookie dough shapes with a carer
    Cooking & life skills
Therapy

Gentle support from specialists

Qualified therapists work alongside our team so children can thrive in a setting they already love.

  • A speech therapist using picture cards with a young child on a mat in our centre

    Speech & language

    Building communication through play, pictures and words.

  • An occupational therapist helping a child balance on a therapy ball in our main hall

    Occupational therapy

    Developing motor skills, balance and everyday independence.

  • A child playing in a sand tray alongside a play therapist in our sensory corner

    Play therapy

    A gentle space to explore feelings and grow emotionally.

Is Iqra SEN right for my child?

Finding the right fit, together

Every child is different, so before we confirm a place we take time to understand your child's needs and make sure we can support them safely and appropriately.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about your child

    Send us an enquiry and share a little about your child: what they enjoy, what helps them feel settled and the support they usually need.

  2. Step 2

    We look at their individual needs

    We talk with you about your child as an individual. A diagnosis on its own never decides whether a child can join us. What matters is the support they need day to day.

  3. Step 3

    We confirm together

    We then let you know honestly whether we can support your child safely and well, before any place is confirmed.

What we take into account

If we're not able to offer the right support at the moment, we'll explain why, kindly and honestly.

  • Your child's individual support needs
  • Our available staffing
  • Our staff's training and experience
  • Our facilities and resources
FAQs

Questions parents often ask

If you can't find your answer here, we're always happy to chat.

Does my child need a diagnosis to join?

No. We look at each child as an individual. A diagnosis, or the lack of one, doesn't decide whether a child can join. We focus on the support your child needs and whether we can provide it well.

How do you decide whether you can support my child?

Before confirming a place, we talk with you about your child's needs. We then consider whether our available staffing, staff training, facilities and resources mean we can support them safely and appropriately.

What happens if you can't support my child at the moment?

We'll tell you honestly and explain why. Our decision is about what we can safely provide, never a judgement about your child.

When are you open?

Our after-school sessions run Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 6pm.

How do I get started?

Fill in the enquiry form below, or call or email us using the details in the Contact section. We'll get back to you to talk things through.

Contact us

Come and see us. Your child is welcome here.

A carer reading a picture book with a laughing girl on beanbags in our sensory corner

Enquiry Form

Tell us a little about your child and how we can help. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.