Thames Valley Adventure Playground

About this day nursery

Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) is a unique charity established in 1979, offering specialized adventurous, therapeutic, and educational play activities. 5-acre site, TVAP provides a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities—including physical, learning, sensory, behavioral, and autism—as well as those who are socially disadvantaged or unable to access mainstream provisions.

It serves individuals, families, schools, care homes, and other supporting groups, offering much-needed respite and advisory services. TVAP prides itself on being an inclusive play space that welcomes siblings, friends, and children from the local community to join in the fun.

The playground focuses on creating an accepting atmosphere where everyone is valued and can relax without judgment. It is run by a voluntary Board of Trustees, supported by permanent and sessional staff, and a dedicated team of volunteers.

The charity aims to provide opportunities for users to achieve new things and experience activities that might otherwise be inaccessible, such as using a wheelchair-accessible roundabout or an aerial path. TVAP emphasizes the importance of play, friendship, and respect, allowing families to create happy memories together.

Our ethos

TVAP provides a safe, caring and stimulating Playful learning environment where families and individuals are supported in their play and enjoy some much needed respite. It's a special place where there is absolutely no pressure to 'fit in' or pretend, where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, regardless of abilities and no one really has to explain themselves - everyone just 'gets it’ and gets on with it!'

What it's like

There were no children present at the time of this inspection. The findings are based on discussions with staff, inspection of premises, equipment and documentation. No judgement on the quality of the early years provision is made, but it states whether the provider continues to meet registration requirements.

Pricing & funding