Emotional Regulation
Structured movement, breathing and clear routine reduce anxiety, frustration and emotional escalation.
In partnership
with
British Judo
Horizons Short Breaks
Throw yourself
into judo.
Non-competitive.Therapeutic.Transformative.
Specialist provision for autism & moderate learning disabilities.
Ages 13–18Autism & MLDEHCP welcomeReferral access
Positioning
Not a sports club. A specialist short breaks offer.
The Horizons Structured Judo Programme is a SEND-adapted, therapeutic physical development pathway — embedded within Horizons Short Breaks.
Every session is built around regulation, routine, and peer-safe interaction. Adapted judo is the method; real confidence and independence are the outcomes.
Four pillars
What an adapted judo session actually does.
Sensory Regulation
Sensory-aware environments, visual supports and predictable routines — reducing overload every session.
Social Development
Groups of 4–6 develop communication, turn-taking and peer interaction in a safe, predictable setting.
Preparation for Adulthood
Self-management, routine and responsibility — building real independence for adult life.
How we deliver
Group size
4–6 young people
per session
Staff ratio
1:2 to 1:3
adjusted per need
Programme
12-week blocks
term-time + holidays
Access
Via referral
& risk assessment
“A safe, structured and engaging pathway — supporting confidence, regulation and independence through adapted physical activity.”
Horizons Structured Judo Programme · Service Specification
The eight values of judo
Information pack
The full brochure, on one page.
Eligibility, the four pillars, how sessions run, staffing ratios, and referral access — laid out for families and commissioners in a single PDF.
Download the brochure(PDF)
One-page service specification · ~60KB
Horizons Short Breaks
THROW YOURSELF INTO JUDO
Ages 13–18 · EHCP welcome
Emotional RegulationSensory RegulationSocial DevelopmentPreparing for Adulthood
In partnership with
British Judo
— the real deal.
The Horizons Structured Judo Programme is delivered in partnership with British Judo — the national governing body. Session structure, values and coaching standards are drawn directly from the British Judo framework, adapted for SEND, autism and moderate learning disabilities.
RespectCourageHonourSelf-control
ready to begin —