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  1. Who we are
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A-Z Guide

Advice Services

Advice Services

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Published: 1st January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Autism

Autism

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Published: 2nd January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Additional Respite Services

Additional Respite Services

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Published: 3rd January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Adults with Disabilities (Transitions)

Adults with Disabilities (Transitions)

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Published: 4th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Body Signing

Body Signing

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Published: 6th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Communication

Communication

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Published: 7th January, 2022

Updated: 4th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome

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Published: 8th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Epilepsy

Epilepsy

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Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Education

Education

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Published: 10th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

EHC Plans

EHC Plans

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Published: 11th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Equipment

Equipment

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Published: 12th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Genetic Conditions

Genetic Conditions

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Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Hospice Care

Hospice Care

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Published: 19th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Mental Health

Mental Health

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Published: 25th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Medical

Medical

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Published: 28th January, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Nurseries

Nurseries

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Published: 1st February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Personal Care

Personal Care

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Published: 3rd February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Play Centres near Swings & Smiles

Play Centres near Swings & Smiles

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Published: 6th February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

PDA

PDA

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Published: 6th February, 2022

Updated: 4th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Parenting Courses

Parenting Courses

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Published: 6th February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Residential Care

Residential Care

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Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Sensory

Sensory

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Published: 10th February, 2022

Updated: 4th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Sports

Sports

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Published: 11th February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

Support Groups

Support Groups

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Published: 13th February, 2022

Updated: 6th July, 2022

Author: Hannah Waugh

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  • Justin's London Marathon 2022

    Justin's London Marathon 2022

    Swings and Smiles is a great local charity that has helped my family since we moved to the area. All donations will help them provide services to others. It will be my first marathon and knowing it is helping them in a small way will keep me going when I hit the "wall"!

  • Team Cocopops Fundraiser for Swings & Smiles

    Team Cocopops Fundraiser for Swings & Smiles

    To support a local charity that we feel passionate about!

  • St Henys NCS Fundraiser for Swings & Smiles

    St Henys NCS Fundraiser for Swings & Smiles

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  • Our sessions

    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.

  • Book a session

    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!

  • What we do

    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.

  • Our facilities

    Our facilities

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

  • Sibling support

    Sibling support

    We understand just how different life is when you have a brother or sister who has a disability or special needs. We run three sessions a month for siblings which are free to attend, as well as offering a 5 week course in schools.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

    How to get in touch with or find Swings & Smiles in Thatcham, West Berkshire with details of opening times.

  • Work with us

    Work with us

    Find out about our latest job opportunities at Swings & Smiles.

  • Open Day and Classic Car Show

    Open Day and Classic Car Show

    Come along to Swings & Smiles for a fun day out with some fabulous classic cars on show, in association with the White Horse Classic Vehicle Enthusiasts.

  • About outreach

    About outreach

    Swings & Smiles is able to provide outreach in the community free of charge. We're able to visit schools, groups and individuals with lots of lovely sensory equipment and activities.

  • Welcome Sangeeta

    Welcome Sangeeta

    Swings & Smiles welcome ITV Meridian News Presenter Sangeeta Bhabra as a patron. Sangeeta is an adult sibling carer and has written an article for carers week, illustrating some of the challenges she faces but also the many positives she experiences from having a disabled brother.

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Swings & Smiles is registered in England as charity number 1120598