Updated 28/08/2023
We are committed to providing the best possible experience for people with autism and ADHD.
This page will detail our strategy for helping visitors with autism & ADHD and their family or carers to have a great time at KSE. We have a number of volunteers who have neurodiversity and we welcome visitors with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs (SEN).
We have designated quiet areas for people with additional needs. Dr Sue Jones, one of our directors, has a specialist interest in neurodiversity and SEN in her professional capacity.
Please feel free to contact our platform staff to discuss your specific needs before visiting KSE and we will do our best to help you. We can arrange pre-visits for carers and family to assess the site and decide how they want to visit Kirkby Stephen East - pre-visit planning.
We are the first franchise of the 'All Aboard Club' which delivers autism and ADHD friendly events for children and their families and carers. We held a pilot event for the All Aboard Club in 2022 followed by our first official event in August 2023.
The All Aboard Club was established in 2018 by Richard Semmens who was diagnosed with autism in 2015. It was originally called the The Engine Shed - South London and became the All Aboard Club in 2020. It provides railway themed child-led play sessions which allow children to share their interest with their peers to develop ways to play together. Sessions last two hours and charges apply for each child with their accompanying carer / parent admitted for free.
Inclusive Train Play Sessions for Children Living with Autism & ADHD
Saturday 21st October 2023 is a two hour session 10am - 12 midday for up to fifteen children. Venue will be the Masonic Hall Community Centre opposite the Coast to Coast Chip shop (Kirkby Stephen East is unheated and very cold in Autumn so we have have moved from there to the new venue). If this morning session is fully booked a second session will run 2pm - 4pm. Pre-booking is required and the ticket link will be added once it is set up. Admission costs £0 - 13.52 (£12 plus £1.52 booking fee) accompanying adults and carers are free the cost is per child. There is a concessionary price of £8 plus £1.21 booking fee for unwaged households.
Cancellation policy - if you have to cancel please contact us for a refund - the booking fee is non-refundable.
The children can build and play with our huge train sets in a safe, understanding and supportive environment.
At the play sessions, the children are in charge. They can run the trains, build the track, and sort out any problems. It builds their confidence, reduces their anxiety, and allows them to play for hours, while developing their social and communication skills.
The children can play on the floor and on tables if that's easier for them.
Our sessions are suitable for children and siblings aged 4 and upwards. A parent or adult carer needs to stay for the whole session.
There will be light refreshments available on the day.
To book tickets we will have a link to EventBrite but you can also turn up on the day.
We are committed to providing the best possible experience for people with autism and ADHD.
This page will detail our strategy for helping visitors with autism & ADHD and their family or carers to have a great time at KSE. We have a number of volunteers who have neurodiversity and we welcome visitors with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs (SEN).
We have designated quiet areas for people with additional needs. Dr Sue Jones, one of our directors, has a specialist interest in neurodiversity and SEN in her professional capacity.
Please feel free to contact our platform staff to discuss your specific needs before visiting KSE and we will do our best to help you. We can arrange pre-visits for carers and family to assess the site and decide how they want to visit Kirkby Stephen East - pre-visit planning.
We are the first franchise of the 'All Aboard Club' which delivers autism and ADHD friendly events for children and their families and carers. We held a pilot event for the All Aboard Club in 2022 followed by our first official event in August 2023.
The All Aboard Club was established in 2018 by Richard Semmens who was diagnosed with autism in 2015. It was originally called the The Engine Shed - South London and became the All Aboard Club in 2020. It provides railway themed child-led play sessions which allow children to share their interest with their peers to develop ways to play together. Sessions last two hours and charges apply for each child with their accompanying carer / parent admitted for free.
Inclusive Train Play Sessions for Children Living with Autism & ADHD
Saturday 21st October 2023 is a two hour session 10am - 12 midday for up to fifteen children. Venue will be the Masonic Hall Community Centre opposite the Coast to Coast Chip shop (Kirkby Stephen East is unheated and very cold in Autumn so we have have moved from there to the new venue). If this morning session is fully booked a second session will run 2pm - 4pm. Pre-booking is required and the ticket link will be added once it is set up. Admission costs £0 - 13.52 (£12 plus £1.52 booking fee) accompanying adults and carers are free the cost is per child. There is a concessionary price of £8 plus £1.21 booking fee for unwaged households.
Cancellation policy - if you have to cancel please contact us for a refund - the booking fee is non-refundable.
The children can build and play with our huge train sets in a safe, understanding and supportive environment.
At the play sessions, the children are in charge. They can run the trains, build the track, and sort out any problems. It builds their confidence, reduces their anxiety, and allows them to play for hours, while developing their social and communication skills.
The children can play on the floor and on tables if that's easier for them.
Our sessions are suitable for children and siblings aged 4 and upwards. A parent or adult carer needs to stay for the whole session.
There will be light refreshments available on the day.
To book tickets we will have a link to EventBrite but you can also turn up on the day.