A SoLO member of staff and child are both on mini bikes riding around in a courtyard.

Children and Young People

Helping children from as young as four. Our short breaks for children and young people are designed to help individuals learn and develop whilst having fun.

As children rapidly grow and develop, we prioritise their individual needs. Our dedicated personal assistants and project leaders are trained to offer attentive care and provide support for your children across our term time, holiday and drop-in short breaks.

If you have any questions about our children’s service please contact us via:

Phone: 0121 779 3865
Email: childrens@sololifeopportunities.org

 


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Make the most of the school holidays with SoLO’s Summer Holiday Breaks. Our fun, inclusive programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help children and young people build confidence, make friends, learn new skills and create lasting memories in a safe and supportive environment. Find out more about this year’s summer activities and how to book your place.

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How To Book

To book onto any of our term time and holiday short breaks you must be eligible and registered with SoLO. To register, please email us or call 0121 779 3865.

To learn more click here.

Join Our Community

Join our community on Facebook or Instagram to be kept in the loop about our activities and announcements. Once registered, we’ll also keep you updated via email about any upcoming opportunities, and advise you when breaks are available to book.

Funding

Our activities are subsidised by SMBC as part of our Targeted Community Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities contract. Many of our breaks are also supported by HAF. To obtain further information regarding costs and service eligibility, please click here.

If you have any questions about our breaks please email
childrens@sololifeopportunitites.org

 

Browse opportunities for children and young people

Term Time

Music & Sensory

A calm and comforting midweek session providing a relaxed, nurturing environment where children of all ages can unwind, regulate, and explore at their own pace.

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Term Time

Sunday Brunch

A relaxed and joyful way to spend a Sunday morning, filled with laughter, creativity, and great food. Sunday Brunch offers children of all ages a welcoming space to come together, unwind, and enjoy time with friends in a calm and supportive environment.

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Holiday

Children’s Summer Holiday Breaks

This summer, we have a fantastic range of fun, engaging and educational activities planned, giving children the opportunity to make friends, build confidence, learn new skills and create lasting memories in a safe and supportive environment.

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Term Time

Saturday Super Friends

A vibrant, welcoming space where friendships flourish, confidence grows, and every session is filled with fun. Saturday Super Friends is open to all ages and designed to give children with learning mild, moderate and complex support needs a safe, supportive environment where they can truly be themselves.

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Term Time

Friday Club South

For 8 – 18* year olds with mild, moderate and complex support needs.

Friday Club South, at Solihull Fire Station, offers 2-hour long play sessions during term time with structured activities for children.

*Eligible up to 19th birthday if in SEN further education.

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Term Time

Friday Club North

For 8 – 18* year olds with mild, moderate and complex support needs.

Friday Club North, at Walnut Close, offers 2-hour long supervised play sessions during term time for creative self-directed fun.

*Eligible up to 19th birthday if in SEN further education.

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Term Time

Fun Factory

A calm, caring space where children with profound and multiple needs can relax, explore, and enjoy their Saturday in a way that suits them. Fun Factory is designed to provide a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported, and fully included.

*Eligible up to 19th birthday if in SEN further education.

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Fundraising Partners and Heroes

We are delighted to be involved with, and enjoy the support of, all of these organisations and more.