Youth Clubs
Description
Commissioned Youth Clubs for children and young people with SEND
These are run by Action for Children and are held in a variety of venues around West Northants and also in North Northants. Please contact Action for Children to discuss your son or daughter's needs with them and to arrange a visit to a suitable club.
Non-Commissioned Youth Clubs and activities for children and young people with SEND
There are a number of youth clubs and activity groups for young people with SEND that are not commissioned through West Northants Council. Details of these are kept up to date on the Activities and Leisure guide of the Local Offer website.
Commissioned Youth Clubs for all children and young people
These are held in a variety of venues around West Northamptonshire including Brackley, Northampton and Towcester
Please see the council's web site for an up to date list of these clubs.
These clubs are available for young residents of West Northants. While all clubs are to be inclusive, these are universally available to all young people, regardless of any disability or special needs. Please contact the club to discuss your son or daughter's needs with them.
Northampton Youth Forum
Northampton’s Youth Forum is the town’s youth council, made up of representatives aged 13 to 19 years old from schools and youth organisations across the borough. The forum members aim to speak up for, and on behalf of young people in Northampton and take an active part in decision making about young people.
Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs (NAYC)
The NAYC can help set up new youth clubs, they support existing youth clubs, provide training for leaders, and deliver youth activities. The NAYC affiliation scheme provides free advice and support, activity and craft sessions, training, DBS checks, the Games Pack (which is full of ideas for activities).
Uniformed groups
There are a number of well-established uniformed groups in Northamptonshire. They range from the scouting association, military cadets, and emergency service groups. The Local Offer lists those groups that have identified themselves as being confident in supporting young people with SEND.
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Last updated 19 February 2025