SUITABLE FOR
5-18 years
Our new safe, sensory-friendly contact space is now available at our North Ormesby centre.
This space is designed specifically to meet the needs of our SEN children, giving them the opportunity to connect with estranged parents in a supportive and child-focused environment.
Supported Contact Space for Neurodiverse and SEN Families
When parents separate, or when a child is in care, there are often many important decisions to make, such as where a child will live and how and when they’ll see each parent or family member, depending on their individual situation.
For children and young people who are autistic, neurodiverse, have learning disabilities or complex needs, these situations can be even more challenging. That’s why MAIN offers a safe, supported contact space that is designed with SEN-specific provision in mind.
Our dedicated contact space includes a sensory room and soft play area, offering a calm, structured and welcoming environment tailored to the individual needs of the child. Whether it’s for supervised contact or a neutral space to meet, MAIN provides a setting where children feel safe, regulated, and supported.
We understand that agreeing on the right arrangements can be difficult. Having a specialist environment that puts the needs of the child first can make all the difference.
For more information, please email info@iammain.org.uk or call 01642 608012 Or complete the short form on this page and we will reply to you.
The environment at MAIN is flexible, individualised, and supportive—fostering learning through a person-centred approach. Facilities include sensory rooms, a soft play area, and outdoor play spaces to support emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
Our team works in close partnership with schools, parents, and carers to ensure that each learner’s educational journey aligns with their developmental stage and the national curriculum, while also addressing social, emotional, and sensory needs.
The goal is to re-engage learners in education in a way that respects their unique profiles and promotes both academic and personal growth.
COST
£20 per hour (up to 4 hours in one session)
LOCATION
The Finlay Cooper Centre Elizabeth Terrace North Ormesby TS3 6EN.
DAY & TIME
Flexible Scheduling
Call to discuss
BENEFITS
Offering a safe, autism-friendly environment supported by staff who are experienced in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and neurodiversity.”
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Key Benefits of our SEN Contact Space
Specialist Environment
Purpose-built spaces designed to reduce anxiety and sensory overload, with autism-friendly features, quiet areas, and sensory or soft play rooms.
A structured, predictable environment helps children feel calm, safe, and supported during contact sessions.
Trained and Experienced Staff
Staff are trained in Special Educational Needs (SEN), autism, neurodiversity, and complex needs, ensuring a deep understanding of each child’s individual challenges and strengths.
Professionals are skilled in managing behaviours and providing emotional and communication support in a non-judgemental way.
Emotional Safety and Security
- Consistent routines, familiar staff, and sensory-aware spaces create a secure setting where children can feel emotionally regulated and understood.
- Reduces stress, confusion, and distress that can arise in unfamiliar or unspecialised environments.
Child-Centred, Tailored Contact
- Sessions are adapted to suit each child’s communication style, developmental level, and sensory needs.
- Focus is on creating positive, meaningful interactions rather than enforcing rigid contact formats.
Enhanced Communication Support
Use of visual aids, Makaton, PECS, or AAC tools supports understanding and expression for children with communication needs.
Staff help bridge communication between child and parent/carer when needed.
Supports and Strengthens Relationships
A safe and understanding environment allows children to engage more positively with family members.
Encourages the development of healthy, secure relationships through supported and structured contact.
Inclusive, Non-Judgemental Approach
All families are welcomed with a focus on what works best for the child, removing the stigma or lack of understanding often found in generic settings.
Ensures that parents, carers, and children feel respected, listened to, and supported.
Focused on Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Staff are attuned to the specific safeguarding considerations of children with SEN and can respond appropriately to any concerns.
The child’s emotional and physical wellbeing is always the highest priority.
LOCATION
The Finlay Cooper Centre Elizabeth Terrace North Ormesby TS3 6EN.
MAIN is a dedicated charity providing a safe, caring, and autism-friendly environment where children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are supported by experienced professionals.
Our Supported Contact Centre offers a welcoming space where children can build positive relationships with parents or carers, while enjoying fun, engaging, and sensory-rich play experiences tailored to their individual needs.
For more information, please email info@iammain.org.uk or call 01642 608012 Or complete the short form on this page and we will reply to you.
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