Balsall Heath CATS have yet another fantastic packed programme for SEND participants this summer. The Playscheme – usually based at Heathmount School – will shift to another local venue (to be confirmed) and will run later in August. In the meantime, there are dates out at:
- Northfield SEND Beach Day – Wednesday 23 July
- Cannon Hill Park and MAC Cinema – Thursday 24 July
- House of Mash circus workshop and show at the MAC- Wednesday 30 July
- Birmingham Hippodrome – walking group seeing Mary Poppins – Thursday 31 July
- Cricket, visit and play at Edgbaston – Thursday 31 July
- Air Nation Soft Play in Kings Heath – Monday 11 August
- Ackers Adventure – Tuesday 12 August
- Open Theatre, morning and afternoon drama workshops – Monday 18 August
- Birmingham Weekender Festival at Birmingham Hippodrome – Friday 22 August
And more to be confirmed including trips to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, ThinkTank, Sandwell Valley, bowling, Sea Cadets, more park and cinema visits and a beach trip.
Food, each day, is provided by Balal’s Caterers – with a five star food hygiene rating. The menu includes, for example:
- Chicken Biryani, Veg Samosa and Kebab. Fruits, Cereal bar, Yoghurt pouches bottled water / squash
- Veg Pasta or Chicken, Veg Pokora, Kebab. Fruits, Ceral Bar, Yogurt pouches bottled water/ Squash
- Chickpea Rice, Salad, Kebab, Veg Bite. Fruits, Ceral Bar, Yogurt pouches bottled water/ Squash
- Veg or Chicken wraps, Veg Pokora, Kebab. Fruits, Ceral Bar, Yogurt pouches bottled water/ Squash
- Veg Pasta or Tuna Pasta bake, Veg bite, Kebab. Fruits, Ceral Bar, Yogurt pouches bottled water/ Squash
And there is always lots of fruit such as watermelon, pineapples, mangoes, grapes, oranges and bananas available for snacking daily.
Balsall Heath CATS is a community-run SEND inclusive provider which prioritises children who are disabled or vulnerable, including siblings, and local families. Sessions this Summer are fully booked.
If you want to get in touch with the group and to find out about future sessions, contact: Balsall Heath CATS, 110 Edward Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LS Phone: 0121 440 1007 or email info@bhcats.org.uk
If you want help to set up or develop an inclusive group for disabled and vulnerable young people, them contact: Children’s Quarter, All Saints Centre, 2 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA or email Laura at CQ