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Children & Young People’s Bulletin

Week Beginning: 27th April 2026

 

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Hello everyone,

We hope you’ve had a great week! Here’s your latest update, including service developments, activities, and opportunities happening locally and nationally. 🌼

💛 Thank You – CYP Service Poll

A big thank you to all children, young people, parents and carers who contributed to our CYP Service Poll. 🙌

Your views are incredibly important and will directly shape the future of our service.

🚀 Coming Soon to CYP Service

We are excited to begin introducing new elements to our Children & Young People’s offer:

✨ 1:1 Support for CYP & Families
Personalised guidance, listening support and advice

🌙 Evening Sessions
Safe, social spaces for young people to connect and take part in activities

🎯 Saturday Activity Sessions
Fun, inclusive sessions designed with young people in mind

👉 More details coming soon – shaped by you!

📅 Save the Dates for Your Diary

Please keep these important upcoming dates in mind:

📌 May Half-Term Activity
🗓 Friday 29th May 2026

🔥 Croydon Vision Summer BBQ
🗓 Friday 24th July 2026

👉 More information and booking details will be shared soon!

🌟 This Week at Croydon Vision

💻 Tech Time: Digital Detectives Club

Calling all young tech explorers!

Join our Digital Detectives Club, where you can:
• Build computer and digital skills
• Try educational games
• Develop touch typing
• Explore accessible technology
• Take on fun challenges

Whether you’re new or confident with tech – everyone is welcome!

📩 Contact Daniel for more information:
daniel.ojobo@croydondropin.org.uk

📍 Local Activities (Croydon & Nearby)

  • 📚 Storytime & family sessions at Croydon Clocktower (Library & Museum)
  •  🌳 Outdoor walks and play at Wandle Park
  •  🤸 Trampoline fun at Flip Out Croydon
  •  🧗 Indoor activity park at Oxygen Freejumping Croydon
  • 🧸 Soft play centres across Croydon

👉 Tip: Search the activity name online for booking details and accessibility information.

🇬🇧 National & Online Activities

Explore these trusted organisations:

  • 🌿 Family days out with the National Trust
  • 🔬 Interactive galleries at the Science Museum
  • 🧠 Learning resources on BBC Bitesize
  • 🖼 Virtual tours via the Natural History Museum
  • 👁 Support and activities from Royal National Institute of Blind People

👉 Visit their websites to explore activities, book visits or join online sessions.

🌈 Help Us Plan – May Half Term & Summer

We’d love your ideas! 🙌

🌟 Activity Ideas So Far

  • 🏖 Littlehampton Beach Trip
  • 🌳 Picnic in Battersea Park
  • 🚤 Thames Boat Trip (Greenwich / Kew)
  • 🧗 Clip ‘n Climb
  • 🎳 Bowling
  • 🏊 Guildford Spectrum
  • 🧪 Gootopia slime experience

👉 Let us know what you’d like to see!

Your ideas will help shape a fun, inclusive programme for everyone.

Together we can build a service that is inclusive, creative, and shaped by young people’s voices. 💛

 

Have a wonderful week — we look forward to seeing you soon!

Angela Ben-Arie
Children & Young People’s Engagement Coordinator
Croydon Vision

📩 Contact Us:

💛 Please consider donating:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/croydon-vision-bridge-the-gap