AUTISM FRIENDLY SESSIONS
Autism and Family Fun Sessions
Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre
First Saturday of the Month
5pm - 5.45pm
Main Pool
Small Pool
Book your place in advance
Call 0300 333 0300
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Any family who have at least one child with Autism. We understand each child is different and severity could depend on where they are on the spectrum.
Booking and payments for the session can be made four weeks in advance by calling 0300 333 0300 and will be on a first come first serve basis.
PARENT TO CHILD POOL RATIOS
It is our aim to provide you with an enjoyable swimming experience. Our parent to child ratios are:
SMALL POOL:
- Children under 4yrs: 1 adult to 2 children
- Children aged 4-7yrs: 1 adult to 4 children
- Combination of ages: 1 adult to 3 children
MAIN POOL:
- Children under 4yrs: 1 adult to 1 child
- Children aged 4-7yrs: 1 adult to 2 children
- Combination of ages: 1 adult to 1 child
WHAT TO EXPECT
Other swimmers will be leaving the pool at 4:50pm, before your session starts. Other swimmers will be accessing the pool at 6:15pm. Your session will be from 5pm to 5:45pm. To help prepare your children we have provided some images and text about their trip:
This is Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre
We have 2 swimming pools, softplay, gym and lots of spaces for people to come and play and exercise.
Welcome
Our friendly Customer Service Advisors wear a Blue Top. They will meet and greet you, and answer any questions you may have.
You may also see a Duty Managers wearing a Grey top. They are also there to manage staff, help our customers and make sure the centre is to a good standard.
The Building
To get to the swimming pools and changing rooms you will need to walk down some corridors – don’t worry, it isn’t far.
The Changing Rooms
We have poolside changing cubicles, showers and lockers. The lockers take a £1, which is returned when you turn the key to unlock the locker.
Our Staff
Our friendly Lifeguards wear a Red Top, and Whistle. They will be sat in the lifeguards chairs and will walk around the swimming pool. They are there to keep everyone safe and follow the rules, prevent incidents and respond if there is an emergency. They may blow their whistle if there is an emergency or urgently need to get attention.
Our Pools!
We have a Main Pool, which has a deep end. You won’t be able to touch the bottom of the floor in the deep end, but you can in the shallow end.
We also have a small pool. The water temperature is warmer in the small pool.
Safety for your children and all participants
Safety in the pool area is paramount for everyone. We want you and your family to have fun so there are a few guidelines that must be followed, if you are not sure, please ask a lifeguard. There are signs around the pool to show what not to do.
Ultimately you are responsible for yourself and your children in and around the pool area, the lifeguards are there in an emergency and help keep everyone safe.
Alarms and Noises
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Fire Exits Awareness: We have 2 Exits on poolside. One leads into the Car Park, the other goes onto the main road.
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Noise: We will turn off the background music for this session.