About Partners in Play
Partners in Play is an independent charity, established in 1996 which offers direct support and information to families of children / young people with disabilities with bases in Cumbernauld and Wishaw we operate across Lanarkshire. We aim to empower children and young people with additional needs to actively participate in community life. Our moral purpose is, to improve opportunities for children and young people with additional support needs, to develop independence and to overcome barriers to active participation in community life. Key values of the organisation are based on Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) principles. These values inform all the work of Partners in Play.
Our expertise is in:
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Supporting the provision of inclusive, recreational services by other agencies for children and young people with disabilities.
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Delivering a wide variety of support services to children and young people with disabilities (individual or group activities in the community or in the home).
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Providing quality care services for children and young people encompassing GIRFEC principles, whilst ensuring enjoyment for the young person.
Initial Inclusion Service (IIS)
A service offering short term Initial Inclusion Support to clubs and organisations, where such support is required to enable a child / young person with a disability to attend the club or activity on a regular basis. Families can contact us directly for this support which is most suited to school age children up to 18 years old. Free in North Lanarkshire only.
Special Interest Short Breaks Program
Special Interest Short Breaks are suited to the child and young person’s interests and the family’s needs on an individual basis. A menu of activities for children and young people is on offer ranging from, full day and overnight stays of up to 2 nights. Recreation activities are tailored to the child’s interests. Suitable for school age to 18 year olds.
Personalised Services / Self Directed Support
These services are for families who have S.D.S. funds to help support their young person’s care needs.
Specialised Sitter Service
The Sitter Service provides childcare for children and young people with disabilities (aged 0-18 years) in their own home, so that parents and carers are able to access their own leisure or social activities, education, employment or simply have a rest.
