National Children's Activities Week is the biggest annual nationwide celebration of outstanding kids’ clubs, classes, and activities across the UK.

Since its launch in 2018, every year this vibrant event engages thousands of parents, carers, and children—raises vital funds to support children across the UK and shines a spotlight on the best children’s activity providers. 

The event champions the incredible work of Caudwell Children whilst shining a light on the endless benefits of activities, clubs, and classes for families and children.

Since the beginning, together we have raised more than £260,000 during National Children's Activities Week!

This year, during the week 12th to 18th May, thousands of children and activity leaders will take part in sponsored challenges to raise awareness and fundraise. 

Join in and follow #STANDUP4SEND.

Are you ready to change the world for SEND children?

National Children’s Activities Week is back for 2025, and this is your moment to make a real difference!  This year we’re celebrating inclusive children’s activities and classes with #STANDUP4SEND

We’re proud to support the amazing work of Caudwell Children, flying the flag for our incredible industry and raising awareness of the life-changing benefits your activities, clubs, and classes bring to children’s lives. Learn more about our friends at Caudwell Children and how every pound raised really does go a long way to help disabled and autistic children and their families.

It’s free, quick, and easy to register – and together, we can raise vital funds to help disabled and autistic children across the UK - 100% of all donations go directly to Caudwell Children.

Let’s come together to celebrate YOUR activity and showcase the brilliant work of our industry as a whole. Let’s make National Children’s Activities Week 2025 the best ever!

🌟 Together, we can change children’s lives. 🌟

What you will receive

⭐ FREE SEND training supplied by the training experts at Kidztivity, a CIMSPA Training provider.

⭐ A toolkit of ready made promotional assets to use in class and on social media.

⭐ Promotion of your activity on the National Children’s Activities Week page on What’s On 4 Kids.

⭐ Invitation to attend the Kids Theatre conference at the Elevate event on 18th June 2025.  Get ready to be inspired, learn, network AND celebrate National Children’s Activities Week 2025!

This year we’re celebrating inclusive children’s activities and classes with #STANDUP4SEND

How to take part

We’ve made it easy and to take part, with FREE SEND training for every registered provider and three awesome sponsorship challenges for children of all ages:

1. Makaton Challenge – We’ll send you age-appropriate tasks and training videos. Children get sponsored to learn and perform!

2. Create Your Own – Design a unique, SEND-focused challenge for your activity.

3. Fancy Dress Class – Host a themed class during the week for donations.

We’re excited to see everyone unite for the nationwide Makaton Challenge, and we can’t wait to cheer on your posts and videos throughout the week!

Get Involved and Make a Difference

Children’s activities provide so much more than just fun – they help build confidence, social skills, and lifelong passions. By taking part in National Children’s Activities Week, you’re not only giving your child a fantastic experience but also helping other children access the same opportunities, no matter their circumstances.

How You Can Help

🌟Make a donation – 100% of all donations go directly to Caudwell Children
🌟Spread the word – share your experiences on social media using #STANDUP4SEND
🌟Join in with sponsored challenges in your local children's activity classes

Sam Bailey, former X-Factor winner, and Mum of the Year winner in 2016, is the official ambassador for National Children’s Activities Week 2025.

In 2020, Sam’s son, now 14, was diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia. Since receiving this diagnosis, Sam has been dedicated to raising awareness of her son’s conditions and is a public advocate about the importance of family life with autism.

Sam says "Events like National Children's Activities Week help educate others about autism and promote inclusive play.  It also give children a taste of the outside world and allows them to take part in fun activities which also involve the family."

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