Developing an Awareness of the Barriers Faced by Children and Young People with SEND who might want to Access Wraparound Provision
Taking this further – now read about Tomasz who would like to join in with activities but is unable to. Consider what the barriers are for him to be included and how these might easily be overcome…
My name is Tomasz and I am 9 years old. I find it difficult to move around easily because I have cerebral palsy and sometimes can’t control my arms and legs. It does make things harder for me, but I don’t mind too much – I’m used to it! I just want to do what my friends do.
After school, my friends all go to this fun club where they play games and do loads of activities and other stuff together. I want to go too, but the club says they can’t make sure that I’m safe when I’m moving around and doing all the activities. That makes me feel sad and I feel left out. It’s like they don’t like my kind of playing because they think it is less safe than theirs.
It feels unfair sometimes, like I’m missing out on all the fun. I just want to join in.