The Haven Play Centre
A specialist play space for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs
The Haven Play Centre
A specialist play space for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs
Who can hire the Play Centre?
The Haven Play Centre works as a shared community space. We provide the specialist setting, and groups, professionals and families bring the experience, support and connection that make each session what it needs to be.
The space is available to:
- Disability charities and support organisations
- Parent-led groups and informal meet-ups
- Carer networks
- Health and therapy professionals
- Training and information sessions
- Families seeking a safe space for in-service days or small gatherings (subject to suitability)
Booking and availability
The Play Centre operates on a pre-booked basis only.
This ensures:
- A calm and manageable environment
- Clear supervision arrangements
- Appropriate numbers within the space
- Privacy for each group during their session
All regular bookings are offered on a limited-term basis and reviewed to maintain fairness and responsiveness to demand.
Designed with accessibility at its heart
Support doesn’t only happen in organised sessions. It often grows from everyday conversations, while children play nearby and families connect.
The Haven Play Centre makes room for both.
Designed specifically around the needs of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, the space is valued for:
- Its secure and contained environment
- Flexible open play areas
- Accessible toilets and facilities
- Calm surroundings with space to regulate
If you have any questions about setup or equipment, we’re very happy to talk these through as part of your enquiry.
Appropriate supervision and staffing ratios
Relevant risk assessments (where applicable)
Ensuring the space is left tidy after use
A member of the Haven team will always be on-call during your booking. However, Play Centre sessions aren’t facilitated or supervised by Haven staff.
Groups and families hiring the space are responsible for ensuring:
What you are responsible for
Enquire about the Haven Play Centre
Across the Highlands, more families are seeking safe, supportive spaces that understand disability and neurodiversity. We want the Haven Play Centre to be one of them – well-used, welcoming and open to those who need it most.
If you would like to:
- Run a group session
- Organise a parent-led meet-up
- Book a specific date
- Discuss recurring hire
- Host a birthday party
Please send us a message and Haven team will respond within one working day.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Is the Play Centre a drop-in service?
The Play Centre itself operates on a pre-booked basis to help keep sessions safe, calm and well supported.
Some groups hiring the space may choose to run sessions that allow drop-in participation, but this will depend on the provider and the specific activity. Any details will always be shared clearly in advance.
Will Haven staff supervise our session?
A member of the Haven team will always be on-call while the building is open. However, each group booking the space is responsible for arranging appropriate supervision and support for their own session.
Can individual families book the space?
Yes, subject to availability and suitability. Families are welcome to enquire about using the space for small meet-ups, in-service days, birthday celebrations or informal gatherings.
Is the Centre fully accessible?
Yes. The Haven Play Centre was designed as a specialist environment for children and young people with additional support needs. If you have specific access requirements, please include these in your enquiry and we’ll do our
best to support you.
Can we arrive early or stay after our session?
You’re very welcome to use the café or reception area slightly before or after your session. Access to the Play Centre itself is available during your allocated booking time to ensure each group has full use of the space.
FAQS
If there’s anything you’re unsure about, or if you’d like to talk things through before booking, please get in touch – we’re always happy to help.