Access4ALL Discount Card Launched to Support SEND Families in Cornwall

A new discount card has been launched in Cornwall to help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

What is Access4ALL?

The scheme, called Access4ALL, has been developed by the council-run Family Information Service (FIS). It offers exclusive discounts at Cornish venues, helping families make everyday life more affordable.

So far, almost 20 businesses have signed up, ranging from bakeries and fish and chip shops to attractions and gyms.

Designed by a 10-Year-Old

The card features a design created by 10-year-old school pupil Logan Baker, who won a competition run by the FIS team to draw a picture promoting inclusivity.

Council Support

Cllr Hilary Frank, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools, said:

"The Access4ALL card gives eligible families access to exclusive discounts and priority offers helping to make everyday life more affordable and inclusive.
It is a fantastic scheme, reinforcing our commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND and their families across Cornwall."

Who Can Apply?

Families can apply if their child or young person:

• Is aged 0–25

• Lives in Cornwall, and

• Has a special educational need or disability

To apply, parents and carers can register their child or young person's details on the disabled children's record. For help or further information, contact the Family Information Service on 0800 587 8191 or email fis@cornwall.gov.uk.

Businesses Already Involved

The full list of businesses involved is available on the Family Information Service website, which will be updated as more organisations join.

So far, those signed up include:

• Big Green Adventures

• Bex Chamberlain Photography

• Cornwall Football Golf

• Cornish Seal Sanctuary

• Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery

• Falmouth Flapjackery

• Fitness4u

• Frazers Fish and Chips

• Fowey Flapjackery

• Harbour Lights Fish and Chips

• National Maritime Museum Cornwall

• Padstow Flapjackery

• PK Porthcurno

• Raze the Roof

• Rowes Cornish Bakers

• Screech Owl Sanctuary

• St Ives Flapjackery

• Sweet P Confectionary

• Tencreek Holiday Park

• The National Lobster Hatchery

• Warrens Bakery

Businesses interested in joining can find out more here or contact the FIS team directly.