DS Achieve - Play and Learn Hub for children with Down Syndrome (ages 5-11) - 18/04/2026

Play and Learn Hub, a weekly group for primary age children (aged 5-11 years) with Down Syndrome. It runs on Saturday afternoons during term time in Welwyn Garden City and is all about friendship, fun and positivity, helping children feel confident and included. The sessions provide a relaxed, welcoming space where children can play, explore and connect with others, supported by their parents and our team. Each Stay & Play session is relaxed, welcoming and child-led, with a mix of free play and supported activities. 

The group is all about friendship, fun and positivity, helping children feel confident and included. The sessions provide a relaxed, welcoming space where children can play, explore and connect with others, supported by their parents and our team.

Each Stay & Play session is relaxed, welcoming and child-led, with a mix of free play and supported activities.

You can expect:

• A warm welcome from the Play and Learn Hub team

• A range of play-based activities, such as games, crafts, movement and sensory play

• Opportunities for children to play alongside peers, practise social skills and build friendships

• Time and space for parents to stay with their child, join in if they wish, or chat with other families

• A flexible approach - children are free to move between activities and take breaks when they need to

There is no pressure for children to take part in everything. Every child is encouraged to engage in ways that feel comfortable for them.

Each term, private therapists (Physio / OT / SALT) and other professionals will visit the group for you to chat with 1:1, ask questions and get advice. These visits are occasional, and therapists will not attend every week.

Cost is £4 per session but we never want cost to be a barrier to families accessing our services and groups, so we’re always happy to talk with any families who may need some support with the cost.

 

For more info, download the Parent Pack Play and Learn Hub (Pdf 647kb)

Visit the DS Achieve website