Question 1

What is Brick-by-Brick?

Accepted Answer

Brick‑by‑Brick® is an evidence‑based, LEGO®‑brick-based intervention run by Play Included designed to support the social, emotional and communication development of children and young people.
Led by facilitators who have completed Play Included’s certified training, the programme uses collaborative LEGO building sessions (called Brick Clubs) to create a safe, playful, and accepting environment. Together, participants take on roles such as Builder, Supplier and Engineer, work in teams to complete building challenges or freestyle builds, and practice communication, turn‑taking, and problem solving. 
Brick‑by‑Brick® is officially endorsed by the LEGO Foundation and rooted in rigorous psychological research, showing benefits for social confidence, emotional wellbeing, and friendship building, especially for autistic young people or those with social communication differences. 
Our practitioner has trained through Play Included to deliver this programme so sessions are not just fun, but structured, responsive, and tailored to support each child’s strengths and needs.

Question 2

Who is Brick-by-Brick suitable for?

Accepted Answer

Our sessions are designed for children and young people who may benefit from support with communication, social interaction, or emotional regulation. We welcome participants with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and anxiety, but all children are assessed individually to ensure the programme is a good fit.

Question 3

How are the sessions structured?

Accepted Answer

Sessions run in 6-week blocks, and each session follows a clear, consistent format with defined roles (e.g. builder, engineer, supplier) to support social communication and cooperation. Sessions can be delivered 1:1 or in small groups, depending on availability and level of interest. We can adapt the sessions dependant on the needs of the young person.

Question 4

Can I book group or 1-1 sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer both 1:1 sessions and small group sessions (usually 3 children per group). Group sessions will only run if there is enough interest to form a compatible group. Please register your interest early so we can plan accordingly. To book a group session please fill out a referral form.

Question 5

Where do our sessions take place?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are held at our accessible community venue (please contact us for exact location details). We also offer outreach in certain settings upon request including school settings.

Question 6

Do parents need to stay on site for sessions?

Accepted Answer

For 1:1 sessions, parents are welcome to wait on-site or nearby. For group sessions, we may ask parents to stay nearby, especially during the initial sessions. We’ll work with each family to ensure a supportive and comfortable approach.

Question 7

What is the cost of the sessions?

Accepted Answer

Costs vary depending on whether the session is 1:1 or group-based. Please check our bookings page for more details.

Question 8

How do I book for Brick-by-Brick sessions?

Accepted Answer

To book a 6-week block or express interest in a group session, please get in touch with us via referral form or bookings page. Places are limited and tend to fill quickly, so early booking is recommended.

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