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Nothing is off limits with SEND Socials, we work hard creating lots of opportunities for the whole family – with around 15,000 spaces available over the year, there is something for everyone! You will find all of our upcoming events below. We look forward to making memories with you!
Half Term! Stay and Play with Spring Crafts - 30th March
Come to our known and loved Stay and Play session at the wonderful Maple House School site with access to the hall, outdoor space and as well as the dining / community room. The session will be child led and we will have a range of toys and equipment available to enjoy. Relax and play in the safe, secure environment whilst grown-ups get to chat and relax a little too! We will have some Spring themed crafts in this session which will include: - Making bird feeders which you can take home - Painting wood slices - Decorating pots and planting seeds in them to take home - Decorating cardboard eggs with flowers We will also have a real life bunny coming to visit which the children can stroke.
HAF- Umberslade Adventure
An outdoor HAF adventure! Umberslade Adventure is a large outdoor facility for educational, leisure and physical purposes. The following self-led activities are included in your visit: Commando Course, Low Ropes Course, Zip Line (50m), Den Building Area, Orienteering, Nature Trail & Toddlers Play Area. All HAF eligible children will receive a packed lunch which will be distributed on the day. THIS IS ONLY FOR ALL CHILDREN HOLDING A HAF ELIGIBLE TICKET Our beautiful Deer Wood Lodge is open daily for refreshments during public opening times. We have a selection of hot and cold drinks, freshly prepared sandwiches and paninis and in the summer months a wide range of ice creams. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE ON SITE- ONE OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF A CHILD TICKET BOTH HAF AND NON HAF TICKETS. YOUR TIME SLOT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY WILL BE ANYTIME DURING THE VISIT ( 10.30-2PM) THIS WILL BE GIVEN ON THE DAY. Archery We now offer outdoor archery at Umberslade Adventure. Our aim is to teach you the basics of archery and most importantly to have some fun. It is a superb activity for birthday parties or social groups who want to introduce competitive and skillful activity to their occasion. The general public can also participate in a 10 minute taster session. Instructor lead activity where age restrictions apply and additional costs will be incurred. MINIMUM AGE 7 Zip Line If you want to experience the sense of flying then our 140M zip line is great for an adrenaline rush. . Full body harnesses are provided for both children and adults. Instructor lead activity where age restrictions apply and additional costs will be incurred. MINIMUM AGE 5 Tree Climbing Enjoy a unique tree top adventure tree climbing with our qualified and experienced instructors before taking to the canopy. Using the latest gear, ascend into the branches and try out your new climbing skills. Instructor lead activity where age restrictions apply and additional costs will be incurred. MINIMUM AGE 5 No Dogs are allowed in the grounds. ENTRY TO THE PARK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
Half Term! Swimming - 31st March
Cool down in an exclusive family swim! These sessions have a maximum of 20 people in the water (children and adults).
Half Term - Stay & Play and Sports Skills- 1st April - 10:00
Our HAF sessions offer a variety of opportunities and are free for those eligible for free school meals and / or on the SEN register. These sessions are funded by Bring It On Brum. Come to our known and loved Stay and Play session at the wonderful Maple House School site with access to the hall, outdoor space and as well as the dining / community room. The session will be child led and we will have a range of toys and equipment available to enjoy. Relax and play in the safe, secure environment whilst grown-ups get to chat and relax a little too! In addition we will have Beyond Boundaries CIC come and deliver a sports skills session with young people. This will be a structured session of building skills that can be used in sports, each child will be encouraged to participate and will receive recognition for their involvement. This part of the session will be for half of the time of the session as groups will switch over.
Half Term - Stay & Play and Sports Skills- 1st April - 12:30
Our HAF sessions offer a variety of opportunities and are free for those eligible for free school meals and / or on the SEN register. These sessions are funded by Bring It On Brum. Come to our known and loved Stay and Play session at the wonderful Maple House School site with access to the hall, outdoor space and as well as the dining / community room. The session will be child led and we will have a range of toys and equipment available to enjoy. Relax and play in the safe, secure environment whilst grown-ups get to chat and relax a little too! In addition we will have Beyond Boundaries CIC come and deliver a sports skills session with young people. This will be a structured session of building skills that can be used in sports, each child will be encouraged to participate and will receive recognition for their involvement. This part of the session will be for half of the time of the session as groups will switch over.
Half Term! Forest School - 2nd April
A really exciting opportunity to explore the outdoors at the beautiful Rainbow Woods, learning to use a flint & steel to make their own fire, potion making, den building & bug hunting. Play on the swings and slides, have a go at building a den and relax in the hammocks and finish the session with a campfire snack - plus much more! The sessions are delivered by our friends at Forest School Families and are run by Forest School Leaders with experience of SEND.
Half Term! Swimming - 2nd April
Cool down in an exclusive family swim! These sessions have a maximum of 20 people in the water (children and adults).
Bounce Mania - 4th April
Join us for our exclusive session at Bounce Mania! This fantastic half inflatable, half soft play centre is a favourite for all members of the family! Session time is 9.30am-11am and we have it exclusively for the first hour.
Half Term! Stay and Play - Slime Lab - 7th April
Come to our known and loved Stay and Play session at the wonderful Maple House School site with access to the hall, outdoor space and as well as the dining / community room. The session will be child led and we will have a range of toys and equipment available to enjoy. Relax and play in the safe, secure environment whilst grown-ups get to chat and relax a little too! We will be welcoming the lovely Rachel from Creative Active Lives to this session to deliver lots of slime fun! Children will make their very own slime from scratch, selecting what colour and textures they want to incorporate. They can take their slime home with them at the end of the session.
Half Term! Stay and Play - Boccia - 8th April
Come to our known and loved Stay and Play session at the wonderful Maple House School site with access to the hall, outdoor space and as well as the dining / community room. The session will be child led and we will have a range of toys and equipment available to enjoy. Relax and play in the safe, secure environment whilst grown-ups get to chat and relax a little too! We also welcome Phil to this session to deliver a game of Boccia. Boccia is a Paralympic sport designed for athletes with high support needs. It is a target sport played indoors with soft leather balls. Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy, where players aim to throw or roll their balls as close as possible to a target ball called the jack.
Half Term! Swimming - 7th April
Cool down in an exclusive family swim! These sessions have a maximum of 20 people in the water (children and adults).
Half Term! Easter at Becketts Farm - 9th April
Join us for one of our favourite Easter activities! Becketts have kindly agreed to open early to allow exclusive access for SEND Socials before the general public are allowed to enter. Easter is a special time of year at Becketts Farm. Join us for a fun-filled event where you can meet our playful goats and their kids, ewes, newly born lambs and more! Due to government restrictions there won't be any chicks or birds at the event.
Half Term! Swimming - 9th April
Cool down in an exclusive family swim! These sessions have a maximum of 20 people in the water (children and adults).
Half Term! Soft Play - 10th April
Come and join us for Soft play fun at Treasure Island where we will have exclusive access to the venue for the first hour. You are welcome to stay for two hours but please note the second hour will also be open to the public. With the ball pit, a new sensory area and the pirate ship soft play structure to explore there will be lots to keep your young person entertained.
Coffee Morning - Northfield - 15th April
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake! This session we will have guests as SENDIASS will be joining us. They help children, young people and their families understand their rights and make informed decisions about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They give free, confidential, and impartial information, advice and support for meetings and tribunals, EHCP's and assessments etc.
Coffee Morning - Harborne - 29th April
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake!
Coffee Morning - Kings Heath - 13th May
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake! This session we will have guests as SENDIASS will be joining us. They help children, young people and their families understand their rights and make informed decisions about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They give free, confidential, and impartial information, advice and support for meetings and tribunals, EHCP's and assessments etc.
Coffee Morning - Shirley - 3rd June
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake!
Coffee Morning - Northfield - 17th June
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake!
Coffee Morning - Kings Heath - 1st July
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake!
Coffee Morning - Harborne - 15th July
Join us for an informal gathering for parents / carers. An opportunity to meet others who live locally to you. We're there to share the highs and lows of parenting and everything in-between. There's often lots of laughter, a few tears and always cake!