PLAY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS IN MIDLOTHIAN
Bright Sparks
Our Member only Events
About us.
We are a registered charity that provides recreational facilities and activities, with the object of improving the condition of life for children and young people with additional support needs living in, or schooled in Midlothian, from birth to 18 years.
Here For You
We rely on the support of our trusted, and much appreciated, donors and sponsors so that we can run our full schedule of activities.
Be A Member
Membership of Bright Sparks is open to children and young people in Midlothian with additional support needs. It costs £15 per year per child. Get in touch to find out more or register today!
Volunteer and Donate
If you would like to volunteer to help run our sessions or behind the scenes in an administrative function
please do also let us know!
£2,026 in 2026
Providing our service to support our amazing ASN Children and Young People takes every penny. Our goal through this year, 2026, is to try and raise at least £2,026. See what we did!
Please help us by donating today.
- £2026 Challenge – Amount Raised So Far… 74%
Help our fundraising efforts with our fundraising guide! Download it here…
We offer activities for non-members, living anywhere…
Our primary aim is to offer services for young people with additional support needs in Midlothian but we also offer non-member, community sessions for those from anywhere. Our Thursday sessions are for those with additional support needs from anywhere. Our Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday sessions are open to all, from anywhere.
The sessions that are open to all are called “Community Sessions” are open to all and run from 10am to 12pm during term time for those aged birth to 5 years old. You should bring a snack and you will be welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where the children are encouraged to socialise and interact with one another through play. There is access to our sensory room, soft play and garden area. Come along and have a great time with us at Bright Sparks.
MONDAY
PLAY FOR ALL
TUESDAY
PLAY FOR ALL
WEDNESDAY
PLAY FOR ALL
FRIDAY
PLAY FOR ALL
SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR ASN YOUTH
THURSDAY – PLAY FOR ASN YOUTH
10am to 12pm
Birth to 5 years for those with additional support needs
Non-Members Welcome
Term Time Only
Please bring a snack. Children with Additional Support Needs and their parent/carers are welcomed into our bright and spacious centre where we encourage the children to socialise, interact and play freely. Enjoy access to our play resources, crafts, sensory room, soft play and our sensory garden.
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Clubs for Members of Bright Sparks with Additional Support Needs
Become a member today…
Bright Sparks SCIO offers annual membership to young people from 0 to 18 yrs, in Midlothian, who have additional support needs.
Memberships provides access to our ASN Youth clubs as well as a host of special events, trips and discounts throughout the year.
Our Clubs are very well attended and we recommend getting in touch to check for space availability prior to registering as a member.
ASN Youth Club
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
630 – 8pm, Term time only
Block Bookings Available
Contact Us For Space Availability
Youth with Additional Support Needs can take part in craft activities, have access to extensive amount of play resources, outdoor play. They also have access to our soft play and sensory room.
During the session the young people are provided with a small snack.
Some key questions you may have…
What are the criteria for becoming a member?
Your child must live in, or attend school in, Midlothian and be under 19 years of age. They must have an additional need diagnosed or be recognised by a health professional, social worker or educational professional as a child that has an additional need.
Do I have to attend with my child?
All children attending the playgroup must attend with an appropriate adult. Children and young people attending the out-of-school clubs and youth clubs need only attend with an appropriate adult if they require 1:1 care or supervision (including continence care).
What additional needs does Bright Sparks cover?
We are proud to say that all additional needs are welcome at Bright Sparks. It’s the reason we exist.
What are the costs involved?
Bright Sparks asks all children to register as members. The price for this is set each year and is shown on the membership forms and website. Each term time club playgroups session has a price detailed on the website and includes a snack. Term time evening sessions are the same and includes snack. Holiday club costs very depending on the activities.
A QUICK TOUR OF SOME OF OUR FACILITIES
A Tour Of Bright Sparks Centre!
Our front playzone
Our Soft Play Area
Our Sensory Room
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YOUR DONATION MAKES SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE
Bright Sparks is a registered charity. We are fully reliant on grant funding and donations to operate. We proudly apply 100% the funds raised for Bright Sparks to our services in support of our children, young people and their families who access our service.
We cannot possibly express how much every pound means to us except to say that your willingness to make a donation makes us feel special and proud and benefits so many young people in such special ways.
Thank you so much and please donate by clicking the Just Giving button…
We appreciate the on-going support of our sponsors…
