Tracks Autism Playground in Stevenage
HertfordshireTracks Autism Playground is a Playground & Outdoor Activities project featuring a Slide, funded by Wooden Spoon Hertfordshire with a grant of £7,000. This project, aimed at providing a safe and engaging outdoor play space for autistic children, is set to have a significant impact on the local community.
Tracks Autism provides subsidised specialist early years education to autistic children aged 2-5 in a purpose-designed setting. Their calm and distraction-free environment allows children to develop their full potential through tailored learning and play.
This new Playground opened on 4th March 2025 by the president, Andy Onyeama-Christie, he has 8 caps for Scotland as well as 93 for Saracens. This project features a slide and outdoor play equipment designed to provide sensory stimulation and encourage social interaction. The playground offers a secure and supportive environment where children can develop motor skills, build confidence, and engage in meaningful play experiences.
This amazing project was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant in the Hertfordshire region. Wooden Spoon supports Tracks Autism’s dedication to creating inclusive and engaging outdoor environments that foster development and wellbeing.
The chairman of Wooden Spoon Hertfordshire said: “Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby and as the chairman of the Hertfordshire region, I am delighted that we have been able to complete this project for Tracks.
“Wooden Spoon is a dynamic and impactful charity that is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of the rugby community.”
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for young people. With a track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon aims to improve lives through physical, educational, and social projects. Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to make positive, lasting change in communities.
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