Gateway Youth Club

Gateway youth club is suitable for children with a mild learning disability and/or autism and their siblings.

The wide range of activities on offer are planned collaboratively with members, including sports, games, art and crafts, films, quizzes and cooking. There are regular themed activities too, such as Halloween and Christmas parties, Easter Egg hunts and sports-themed days. Children may also choose to just relax and enjoy spending time with other young people. Gateway youth club is a great place to meet new friends and develop social skills. The group will help children to build confidence and support good mental health. Gateway youth club is led by an experienced staff team alongside dedicated volunteers. Children are encouraged to freely explore the building and independently choose from the activities on offer.

Gateway youth club is suitable for children with a mild learning disability and/or autism. If your child requires 1-2-1 support or constant supervision, we are unable to offer them a space. This is to ensure the safety of all children, staff and volunteers.

If your child requires greater support/supervision and adult-led activities within smaller groups, we recommend our Saturday morning groups Shining Stars, Social Stars and Sports Stars.

Gateway youth club was created as an extension of our adult Gateway social groups, and many young people progress to attending the Tuesday Gateway Club when they turn 18. For more information on adult Gateway click here.

To find out more about Gateway youth club please contact us.

You can apply for a place using our online application form.

Slime making at Halloween

Football in our purpose-built sports hall

• Delivery dates: Thursdays in school term-time only.
• Time: 5:30pm – 7pm
• Venue: Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road, Sheffield S2 3QF.
• Cost: £3 per session. This is charged per term and is payable at the start of each new term.
• Session Structure: A range of activities are on offer for children to choose from at every session. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase.
• Suitability: For children aged 5 – 17 with mild learning disabilities and/or autism, and their siblings. We cannot provide 1-2-1 support during this session. If your child requires this, or may need support with personal care, we ask that a parent/carer remains on site for the duration of the session.
  
• Parent/Carers: Our ‘Parent Carer Room’ is available during this session. Relax and meet other parent/carers of children with additional needs.

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway does not want anyone to be excluded because of the cost to attend our services. Please contact us if you feel this applies to you.