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

Joining SoLO

To book onto our term time and holiday short breaks you must be eligible and registered with SoLO. To learn more click here.

Funding

Many of our short breaks, as shown in the opportunities below, are subsidised through our contract with SMBC. HAF also support our Christmas, Summer and Easter holiday short breaks. 

How to Book

We announce and promote all our opportunities via email and social media. To learn more about what we have on offer, browse the opportunities section below.

Holiday and Term Time Breaks

All registered service users will receive an email to advise when breaks are available to book. 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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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.