The Yard expands coverage to Glasgow

The Yard has expanded its service, currently covering Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, and Dundee, to include Glasgow, having opened its doors for families on Saturday 28 June.

The Glasgow service will operate out of a newly upgraded centre which includes a 5,000-square-metre outdoor play space, with plans for further enhancements to the garden and adventure play areas already in motion.

Sessions will take place in Glasgow throughout the summer holidays, with sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and families can access all services provided by The Yard for £8 per month, with a membership assistance programme available.

The Yard provides an award-winning service to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs and has supported more than 3,000 children and their families since its inception in 1986. The service consists of creative play environments and wraparound family support, allowing children and young people to flourish, and parents and carers to build community.

Sessions are run by The Yard’s trained and experienced playworkers and are designed to support each child’s individual needs and strengths, and are open to all children and young people aged 0-18 with disabilities and additional support needs with no formal diagnosis necessary.

Celine Sinclair, CEO of The Yard said, “Our doors are open to any child or young person who would benefit from an inclusive, safe place to play, express themselves and grow in confidence. We’re equally here for their families, offering connection, friendship and a shared understanding.

“Our work with schools also means pupils who need time away from the classroom can benefit from an environment that supports social skills, builds self-esteem, and sparks joy. We know from teachers how transformative that experience can be. Ultimately, it’s about giving children the chance to laugh, explore, and just be themselves, with no judgement. They deserve the same fun, freedom, and happiness as any other child.”

For more information on The Yard’s new Glasgow service, visit their website.