The Very Inclusive Play Club
Supporting the learning and development of children aged nought to six years who have additional needs and their parents. The group sessions are carefully designed to support each child’s development in a variety of areas. Children can enjoy various sensory play activities including stories, physical activities, music, and more. Learn and bond with your child in the safety of a small group. Each session lasts one hour 30 minutes. There is a group specifically for children with limited mobility. No diagnosis is required to attend and the cost should not be a barrier for any family to attend, funding is available for subsidised places. The group runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in
The Eco Bothy
Bridgend Farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
For more information and to book visit or or email
Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures - Forests for all
A group for primary-aged children with additional support needs and their families, these tailored sessions support independence, language, and social-emotional skills. This inclusive environment welcomes siblings and uses communication strategies like Sign-along and PECs. Sessions are free for families living in postcodes EH16 and EH17 and runs the second Saturday of most months from 10am to 12pm at
Bridgend farmhouse
41 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4TE
For more information and to book visit the or email
treesandseasoutdooradventures@gmail.com
Deaf Action toddler group
This supportive group runs for both hearing and deaf parents and their deaf or hearing toddlers. Sessions run every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at
Deaf Action
49 Albany Street
EH1 3QY
Visit the to join the closed group. For more information visit the or email
Jack Kane Community Centre - Inspiring disability group
This is a free family-based fun group for children and young people with additional support needs and their parents, carers and siblings. The group takes place on Saturday mornings between 10am and 12pm at
Jack Kane Community Centre
208 Niddrie Mains Road
EH16 4ND
For more information contact
0131 657 1595
The Yard - Early years sessions
Offering support and play sessions for children with disabilities aged nought to five years and their families during term time on Mondays from 10am to 11.30am and Fridays from 10am to 11.30am.
Places need to be booked in advance, limited spaces are available each new term. New members are welcome to have a free taster session. Families using the Yard pay a membership of £8.00 per month and sessions run at
The Yard
22 Eyre Place Lane
EH3 5EH
For more information visit or contact
earlyyears@theyardscotland.org.uk
0131 476 4506
Play sense create and explore art
WHALE Arts offers accessible and supportive individual and small group multi-arts sessions for children with additional support needs and their families. Play Sense and Create sessions run for children aged five to 16 years. Sessions run on every other Saturday of the month at
WHALE Arts
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA
For more information visit the or to book a session contact
Play-Sense-Create@whalearts.co.uk
0131 458 3267
Friday friends
Friday Friends offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children who attend mainstream school and their families. The groups meet monthly and explore different themes through objects, music, art and activities. In partnership with the City of 麻豆映画 Additional Support for Learning team, sessions alternate between The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo and Holyrood Palace. Sessions run on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm.
For more information visit the or contact
0131 247 431
Sensory Sunday National Museum of Scotland
Relaxed sensory sessions for children with additional support needs and their families. Session content is targeted at children aged five to 10 years, but we welcome anyone who feels this session is for them. Refreshments are provided, and a visual story will be sent by email beforehand. Sessions are free, but booking is required. The group takes place at
Learning Centre, Studio 2, Level 4
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
EH1 1JF
For more information or to book visit or email
Community Inclusive Sports Initiative
Stewart Melville Rugby Football Club and Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools host an inclusive multi-sports programme for children aged four to 14 years with additional needs or disabilities. Adapted activities including rugby, football and athletics with support provided by sports leaders from the Mary Erskine school on a one to one basis. Parents can participate as well as siblings. A buffet lunch is provided after the activities. Booking is essential. The sessions run on 8 March 2026 and 7 June 2026 at
The Mary Erskine School Sports hall
Ravelston Dykes Road
EH4 3NT
For more information, dates and to book contact
lindseygeddes@live.com or jason.conlin@live.co.uk
Whizz-Kidz Scotland
Offering online sessions for young wheelchair users and their families. Sessions include coffee and chatter time, dance and movement, arts and crafts and storytelling. Join the group.
For more information and to book visit the or contact
02072 336 600
South East Edinburgh - ASN Stay and Play Session
Supported stay and play sessions with dedicated playworkers supporting children aged nought to five years with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and their parents/carers where children can play and grow in confidence. Due to limited spaces, booking in advance for each session is required. Sessions will run on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11am at
Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre
5 Moredunvale Place
EH17 7LB
To book sessions, contact
0131 661 0890