Club Sessions
Club Tikva is for children and young people who find day-to-day life that bit harder. Our children come from a variety of backgrounds, and many find school a daily challenge, struggling with social situations, friendships, family relationships and the demands of a busy classroom.
We help children develop their social and communication skills and emotional regulation, so they can build relationships, better understand and manage their feelings, recognise what they need in different moments, and navigate social situations with more confidence. We use approaches such as Zones of Regulation. Club Tikva gives our children a space where they are understood, supported and able to be themselves.
We run six weekly groups, organised by age and gender, including groups on Sunday mornings as well as after-school sessions during the week. Every session begins with a warm welcome and a hot meal, giving children time to settle into club at their own pace.
From there, sessions move through free play, where children practise turn-taking, sharing and self-regulation, followed by circle time, where topics such as keeping safe, understanding feelings, empathy and listening to others are explored together.
Baking and arts and crafts run on alternate weeks, and weather permitting, we make full use of our outdoor area for cooperative games such as group ball games and skipping, all designed to build social skills, confidence and physical wellbeing.
Our groups are small and our staff-to-child ratio is high, supported by a team that includes SEMH specialists, a SENCO, a Speech and Language Therapist and experienced teachers.
