What We Do

The DARE’s motto is ‘Think child, think parent, think family’ which underpins how we develop new solutions to improve and achieve positive outcomes.

There is substantial and growing evidence that developing social and emotional capabilities supports the achievement of positive life outcomes, including educational attainment, employment and health.

The DARE Organisation (DISCOVERY, ADVENTURE, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL) believes that they are able to support the development of social and emotional skills for their clients which in turn supports future positive life outcomes through providing a welcoming, safe, play environment where the children and young adults (clients) can make choices, have access to play materials and activities of various kinds and be encouraged to have play companions – both children and adults.

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At DARE we aim to give our clients a wide range of exciting play opportunities that meet all of their developmental needs through opportunities for:

Social development

We encourage and support our clients to learn to make good relationships and practise social interactions. Playing with friends helps learning about give and take, negotiation and co-operation.

Physical development

We encourage and support our clients to develop co-ordination, strength and agility through a wide range of physical activities including on site swimming, football, use of soft play, PE / trampoline.

Intellectual challenge

We encourage and support our clients to engage in play which stimulates them to think, learn and be inspired. It helps them gain information and knowledge. When playing, children set up problems for themselves and check out whether they have come up with the right solutions.

Creative and Cultural play

We encourage and support our clients to follow up their imagination, ideas and instincts. They can explore materials and develop their skills. Through play they can explore their identity and build self-esteem and self-belief.

Environmental /Emotional development

We help clients understand and manage their emotions through play. It allows them to safely explore feelings, process challenges, and find comfort by acting out experiences in different ways.

Independence

We promote independence by offering clients choices in the activities they engage in, helping to strengthen their decision-making skills. To support this, we break down activities in advance and use visual cues to guide them throughout.

Who we work with

We run a range of engaging activities including Saturday clubs, holiday playschemes, and after-school outreach support. These take place throughout the school year and during holidays, at both our dedicated play centres and various community venues, providing consistent and accessible support for children with Special Educational Needs.

Our staff in ratios are:

1 staff to 3 children and young people (1:3)

1 staff to 1 child or young person (1:1)

2 staff to 1 child or young person (2:1)

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