Getting Here (The Pathfinder CofE Primary School)

Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1AA

• Pathfinder Church and Little Explorers both meet in The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School. This is also where we host many of our special events and festivals.
• Disabled parking is available in the staff car park

• Bike racks are available by the front entrance, under cover.

• Other Parking: For midweek events, other parking is available just off site.  For Weekend and Evening events, all visitors are welcome to use the staff car park.
• The school is wheelchair accessible.
• Because we meet in a school, it is designed to keep the children safe inside. So we always need to open the doors from the inside to let in church visitors.
  • For Little Explorers, enter the main school foyer, and ring the doorbell to the Wrap Around Room just on the right. 
  • For Pathfinder Church and events in the school hall, the main gates to the hall will be open, and you enter through the hall's fire exits. In winter, we close the door once the service has started but keep an eye out for visitors—just give us a wave, and we'll let you in.

Inside our main venue

• There is a disabled toilet on site.
• We use a dyslexia-friendly font on-screen where possible.
• If you find reading the screen or following a live speaker inaccessible we’re happy to share slides or a full text version of the services in advance so you can follow along on your own device.
• If English is not your first language, let us know. We'd love to include your mother tongue in our shared prayers, and seek out translations to support your full involvement.
• We can provide a hearing loop or large print resources if you contact us in advance. To minimise paper use, we try to print to order.

Seating & Quiet Spaces

• Seating is on folding chairs around standard-height tables, which can make space for wheelchairs
• We always have a few sturdier, comfier chairs, often in the chapel, and are happy to move them wherever you’d like to sit.
• The chapel is kept as a quiet space—you’re welcome to head there at any time if that’s helpful.

Autism, Neurodivergence, and Sensory Needs

We know we’re still learning — but we’re committed to growing in autism awareness and sensory accessibility.

Our gatherings are designed to be gentle and flexible:

• You’re welcome to move around, step out, or engage in your own way.

• There’s no pressure to sit still or behave a certain way.

• One parent told us: “They have been so welcoming to my Autistic son and tried really hard to help him enjoy and learn, even when he isn't acting like everyone else.”

We’re always open to feedback — and happy to chat about what would help your family feel more at ease.

Families & Sensory Resources

• Children are encouraged to take full part in our main gatherings.
• Multisensory resources for all ages are available on the tables during Pathfinder Church services. Extra Play-Doh can be found in boxes under the tables.

Refreshments

• Gluten-free options are routinely provided, as are dairy-free biscuits.
• Let us know if you need non-dairy milk or other special diets

Music, Sound and Involvement

We use a mix of live music and recorded tracks to allow space for rest, joy, and variety — and to care well for our small team of volunteer musicians.

If you sing, play, or are interested in sound or visuals, we’d love to hear from you! There’s room to get involved at your own pace.

Church House & Home Gatherings

• Street parking is usually available right outside (ask if you need us to reserve something)
• Single-level access makes Church House suitable for meetings and Compline.
• However, toilet facilities are standard domestic ones and may not be fully accessible.
• Similar arrangements apply to other home-based gatherings—please contact us for more details.

Inclusion - ask us about our welcome!

Other Support

If you have any specific needs, please contact us before your visit—we’ll do our best to work with you to enable you to fully take part.