Spectrum Circus – A welcoming space for children on the AUDHD spectrum and their families.
Explore, play, and connect through circus! No formal diagnosis is needed — just come as you are.
We are delighted to have received support from the Hargreaves Foundation and the Three Guineas Trust for Spectrum Circus over the coming year including a free summer holiday programme.
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About Spectrum Circus
Our Spectrum Circus sessions are:
Child-led and paced to suit individual needs
Held in low lighting with no music
Run by qualified teachers with lived experience
Kept small and supportive for comfort and connection
To ensure every child feels comfortable and supported, Spectrum Circus offers age-appropriate groupings tailored to the developmental needs of autistic children.
The Red Group is designed for younger participants aged 4–7 years, providing a gentle and playful introduction to circus skills in a nurturing environment.
The Indigo Group, for children aged 8–12 years, offers more structured activities that build on coordination, confidence, and creativity. These groupings help create a positive and inclusive experience for all participants.
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What we learn
Activities include:
Gentle, age-appropriate circus skills like hula hooping, scarf juggling, plate spinning, diablo, bucket stilts, flower sticks, balance beam, silk cocoons, and trapeze
Fun and silly warm-up and cool-down games to help everyone feel relaxed and ready
Grown-ups are encouraged to join in — it’s all about shared joy and movement!
We have regular monthly, paid-for Spectrum sessions from September 2025, with some funded bursary places available.
For further details contact Greentop 0114 244 8828 or youthcircus@greentop.org
📅 March 2026 – Special event planned
Sunday 22nd
Watch this space, details coming soon!
📅 April 2026
Sunday 12th – Free holiday session
A massive thank you to Trudi for the workshop she ran for the Integrated Resource pupils here at Forge Valley school this morning. Both pupils and staff had a great time, children who struggle to take part in group activities and have motor skills difficulties got so much out of the session and a sense of achievement.