Staff

Laura - Chief Executive

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Lucille - Marketing and Fundraising Manager

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Jo - Volunteer and Fundraising Coordinator

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Sara - Centre and Services Manager

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Becky - Play Leader

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Hannah - Play Leader

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Helen - Play Leader

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Stephane - Play Leader

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Abbie - Play Assistant

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Teagen - Play Assistant

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Sandra - Finance Officer

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Oreo - Guinea Pig

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Nutmeg - Guinea Pig

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Latest

Parsons Down Partnership's Neurodiversity Celebration Week

As part of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we would like to raise some money to support the fantastic work that Swings and Smiles do in for our local community.
New SIBSupport Group

At Swings & Smiles we understand just how different life is when you are living in a family where a brother or sister has a disability or special needs, our support includes online support to make sure as many people as possible can benefit.
An Update - January 2021

Following the most recent Government announcement, from Monday 11th January Swings & Smiles will be delivering a reduced timetable alongside some online support sessions.
Ron Hill Memorial

This is the fundraising page for Swings & Smiles, in the memory of Ron Hill

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Real life superheroes

On Saturday 17th August, four Swings & Smiles superheroes and their sidekicks took on the challenge of completing a Triathlon at Dorney Lake in Windsor.
Our sessions

Swings & Smiles is open seven days a week, providing a place to play and support for children with special needs and their families. Find out what's on offer and how you can book to come along.
How to Look After Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

It's a worrying time for lots of us, and we're here to make sure families are able to look after their mental health and feel supported during these difficult times.
West Berkshire SEND Local Offer Newsletter

The latest SEND Local Offer Newsletter is now available. The newsletter is issued termly and is very interesting and informative. It's packed full of details about everything available on the Local Offer.
Book a session

Once you've completed our assessment form you'll be told which sessions you can attend at Swings & Smiles. You can book online via the website or email - we hope to see you soon!
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What we do

Swings & Smiles is a place to play for children with special needs and their families. It offers a unique environment where the whole family feels supported and where they can spend quality time together. Our services include play sessions, sibling support and outreach.
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Swings & Smiles Newsletter

The first edition of our new quarterly newsletter is out - take a look to find out what we've been up to and what's coming up soon!
Our facilities

Swings & Smiles offers play sessions for children with special needs and their whole family at our centre in Thatcham.