School holiday provision for young people with SEND.
Information about school holiday provision and activities in Leeds.
This catalogue lists in detail fun activities and short breaks currently available to children and young people aged 0-18 in Leeds.
click here to download the short breaks and fun activities catalogue 2025/26
If you would like your child to access a targeted short breaks / fun activity please complete the expression of interest form.
The Healthy Holidays Programme helps children and young people during school holidays by reducing:
Who Can Take Part?
The programme is mainly for primary and secondary school children who get free school meals because of benefits.
What Does the Programme Offer?
Healthy Holidays gives children and young people the chance to:
Each session includes:
Activities Include:
How It Works
Leeds Healthy Holidays works with:
This means there are lots of providers and activities across Leeds.
click here to visit the Leeds Healthy Holidays website
For questions or further information, please email healthyholidays@leeds.gov.uk
Short breaks are activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) that enable them to have fun, spend time with friends and build their confidence and skills in a safe environment. Activities can last from one hour up to full weekend (residential) opportunities.
ASAS (Aireborough Supported Activities Scheme)
Playscheme for 5 to 17 year olds at Green Meadows Academy, Guiseley. Offered to children and young people in the Aireborough area of Leeds only (LS5, 16, 18, 19, 20 & 21).
Email: jo.galasso@aireborough-scheme.co.uk
Leeds Mencap
Holiday activity schemes for children and young people aged 4 -18 with learning disabilities/additional needs across three specific age groups. The playscheme runs 10am till 2pm at The Vinery Centre, Leeds, LS9 9LU.
The children and young people will do a range of different activities throughout the week such as baking, arts and crafts, messy & sensory play. Themed days such as People who help us, Outer Space, or Superheroes, seasonal activities for Easter/Summer. Previous workshops have included visits from the animals, music sessions, circus skills and sensory discos.
4-8 age group
9-12 age group
13-17 age group
Email: activities@leedsmencap.org.uk
You can find out more about short breaks and fun activities including contact details in the Short Breaks and Fun Activities Catalogue