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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

Term Time Breaks (Autumn 2026)

Interested in joining our latest Term Time Breaks? Browse the opportunities below by selecting “Term Time” to see the sessions currently available.

Our Term Time Breaks sessions will run on Wednesday and Friday evenings, Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday mornings. All sessions take place at one of our two bases: Solihull Fire Station or Walnut Close.

Term Time Calendar

Click here to download our term time calendar for the first half of the Autumn term, covering the period up until the October half-term. The calendar shows all the dates when our sessions are running, helping you plan ahead.

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

Wednesday Club

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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Term Time

Saturday Social South

Saturday Social South takes place at Solihull Fire Station.

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

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Term Time

Friday Club South

Friday Club South takes place at Solihull Fire Station.

The perfect way to unwind after a busy week and step into the weekend with fun, friendship, and creativity. Friday Club South offers a warm, inclusive space where children of all ages can relax, play, and simply be themselves.

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Term Time

Friday Club North

Friday Club North takes place at Walnut Close.

The perfect way to unwind after a busy week and step into the weekend with fun, friendship, and creativity. Friday Club South offers a warm, inclusive space where children of all ages can relax, play, and simply be themselves.

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Term Time

Saturday Social North

Saturday Social North takes place at Walnut Close.

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

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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.