Jigsaw
Joining in Gaining Support Awareness and Wellbeing
JIGSAW Thornbury was founded in March 2013. We support families who have children who are 0-25 years and have any additional needs or disability. This can be anything from learning needs such as dyslexia to complex disabilities or medical problems. Many children who come have no diagnosis. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about supporting families to help them get the support they need.
SEN-sory lending library and café
Our SEN-sory lending library and café has around 300 specialist items for families to borrow. We have Special Educational Needs (SEN) equipment and resources, developmental toys & sensory items. We even have toys for siblings to borrow. We are always looking to expand our library and welcome donations or recommendations from families.
our drop in support group
Our weekly support group gives parents the opportunity to drop in and share their concerns in a safe and understanding environment. The session provides a fun and relaxed play environment for the children and their families to attend. We have items from the Lending Library available and volunteers on hand to play with the children. This gives parents and carers the chance to chat and give and receive the support they need.
Calendar
Our Upcoming Events & Activities
Virtual Sensory Awareness Training Part 3
How to Manage Challenging Behaviour
Reopening of the SEN-Sory Lending Library!
Virtual Science Bugs
Virtual Sensory Awareness Training Part 3
How to Manage Challenging Behaviour
Reopening of the SEN-Sory Lending Library!
Virtual Science Bugs
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Become a member
To access any of our resources or attend our regular or one off events you must be a member of JIGSAW Thornbury. It is free to join. All you need to do is fill out a membership form and we will issue you with a membership number and card. You will need to input this number when booking events through the website.
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Our Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news from JIGSAW Thornbury
Virtual JIGSAW Friendly Friday – Indoor hidden treasure hunt
Happy Friday! Make your own indoor hidden treasure hunt. Take turns in hiding a toy and then, try using words like 'warmer' or 'colder' to describe where the hidden object is located. This fun activity is a fantastic way to develop your child's listening,...
Virtual JIGSAW Thoughtful Thursday – Sweetie feelings game
Mini Volunteer Ollie Roper shows us the sweetie feelings game. This simple game, using M&M's, is a fun way to encourage your children to acknowledge their thoughts, feelings and worries. It is important for children to talk openly about their feelings with those...
Virtual JIGSAW Wacky Wednesday – Chromatography on T-shirts
Welcome to the Science Experiment series with Junior Volunteer Alice Goodman. Alice shows us how to create Chromatography on T-shirts. Engaging in science experiments nurtures curiosity, resourcefulness and a desire to understand the world around us. Incorporate this...
Get In Touch
Telephone: 01454 416381
Emergency contact for Holiday activities only: 07598 153728
Office hours are : 9.30am-2.30pm Mon-Fri.
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