We were thrilled to host our Halloween events recently for our families.

Children, Young People and their families took part in multiple festivities by dressing up and attending Halloween events in the North, South, and West. We had a Halloween disco at Serennu Children's Centre and two spooky soft play events in Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent.

With the arrival of Halloween half-term, parents of children with disabilities search for activities to enjoy as a family. In many cases, finding exclusive events for children and young people with complex needs can be a challenge, especially when they require specific care and support. Sparkle organised an entirely accessible spooky evening of disco and games for disabled children, young people, and their families on October 30th.

Children who found loud noises and flashing lights distressing were offered quieter alternatives to the disco room such as a silent disco, sensory room, and colouring area.

In addition to this, Sparkle organised two exclusive soft play sessions for disabled children on the 27th of October in the North and the 3rd November in the West.

The Serennu Halloween Disco and other Sparkle-run events are crucial for children and young people with profound needs. These events offer them the opportunity to engage in activities, make friends, and develop social skills while having fun in a social environment. We often offer soft-play sessions to our families at our events due to the numerous cognitive and social benefits that are provided in a safe and controlled environment.

In this setting, children with developmental difficulties are encouraged to develop skills that transfer easily to day-to-day activities, making them more confident than ever before about their physical capabilities.

We were thrilled that our events were enjoyed by the children, young people, and families. Unforgettable memories were created for every family in attendance.