Summerfield School

SEND Summer Activities 2022

July 2022 

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Hello and welcome to a special edition of the SEND newsletter!

We have been lucky enough to have Charlotte, a year 12 work experience student, with us for a week in June. Charlotte has been working hard to find and share SEND specific events happening over the summer holidays for families in Milton Keynes.

Please contact providers directly for any questions, to check accessibility arrangements and to book sessions. We hope you find the information helpful and have a lovely fun filled summer holidays.

Remember to keep an eye on the Local Offer Facebook page for updates, SEND Support line opening hours and even more summer events! You can find further support and information on our SEND Local Offer website.

PACA are busy planning lots of events for the summer holidays and will let you know as soon as we have confirmed dates. This will include a trip to Paradise Wildlife Park in July and Caldecotte Miniature Railway on 27th August. Please check our website and social media for details.


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July 2022

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (10:00 - 11:00am):  TopJump - SEN sessions  - additionally, one carer goes free with every paying participant.

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (4:00 - 5:00pm): Wildcat Girls Football Sessions - held at the dome, Woughton on the green.

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (11:15am - 12:00pm): Ragdolly Anna's - SEND sessions including music, parachute, bubbles and lights. 

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (9:00 - 10:00am): Climb Quest SEND sessions. Short break vouchers accepted.  

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (5:00 - 6:00pm): Cricket sessions - held every Wednesday at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (11:00 - 11:45am): Willen Lake - splash N play - held every Wednesday in July. Short break vouchers accepted.

7th, 14th, 21st (4.30 - 5.30pm): Gravity - SEN sessions - held every Thursday in July. Use code COMPCARER at the checkout for 1 x Free Carer with every SEN session.

9th (10:30am - 12:30pm, or 1:30 - 3:30pm): MK Gallery supported studio sessions Short break vouchers accepted 

12th July (6:00 - 8:00pm): Safari Play MK SEND sessions - session exclusively for children with special needs and their siblings. Short break vouchers accepted.

17th (11:00am): MK Gallery - Lightyear (relaxed) - relaxed screening. Short break vouchers accepted.

17th (10:00am): MK Gallery - relaxed exhibition viewing (Vivian Maier: Anthology). Short break vouchers accepted.

20th (4:15 - 6:15pm): SEND Snakes and Ladders (Dunstable) - play session

20th (7:00 - 9:00pm) Disability disco at Palm Beach - Nightclub Disco and Karaoke experience for adults with disabilities or special needs

22nd (6:30 - 9:00pm): Riverside Hub SEND play session - The events are quieter  than the usual play sessions and take place once the venue has closed.

22nd (6:00 -9:00pm) PACA Pottery Workshop for Parent Carers in Milton Keynes- Join PACA for a part-funded pottery workshop for PACA Members, suitable for all levels and abilities.

23rd (11:30am - 12:10pm) - MK Gallery - child exhibition tour(Vivian Maier anthology). Short break vouchers accepted.

 25th, 26th and 27th (10:00am - 3:30pm): Eventbrite creative workshop for families with SEND children on climate change

27th (1:30 - 3.30pm): Xtra Special Families - fun day at Broughton Fields Primary School (including Ragdolly Annas Music, inflatable slide, bouncy castle) 

30th (8:30 - 10:00am) - London Transport Museum. Family SEND explorer events.

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August 2022

Families united summer holiday club - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays every week in August (morning activities 10:30 - 11:30am, afternoon activities 1:30 - 3:00pm)  

MKPA summer of play -  SEND specific events held on assorted dates throughout August (10:00 - 2:00pm) 

Art Bubble: Arts for health - (Workshop Series 1: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 10:00 – 12:00pm) - For anyone age 18 and over, from any background who has had a diagnosis or pre-diagnosis of a mental health concern.

SEN Holiday camp (Various dates in August) An inclusive holiday camp for children aged 5-16 with a learning disability and their siblings. Dance, football, basketball, tennis and loads of other multi-sport games throughout the day

3rd (11:00 - 4:00pm) Play Day at Campbell Park - free event with a dedicated SEN area 

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st  (11:00 - 11:45am): Willen Lake - splash N play . held every Wednesday in AugustShort break vouchers accepted. 

3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (5:00 - 6:00pm): Cricket sessions held every Wednesday at Bletchley Leisure Centre 

3rd, 7th, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (9:00 - 10:00am): Climb Quest SEND sessions. Short break vouchers accepted. 

5th (6:30 - 8:30pm): 360 Play SEND session - offer an SEN play session, with full use of the facilities. Short break vouchers accepted.

6th (3:00 - 4:00pm): SEND family swimming sessions - at Middleton Pool, Newport Pagnell. Short break vouchers accepted.

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (4:00 - 5:00pm): Wildcat Girls Football Sessions - at the dome, Woughton on the green

10th and 24th (1:30 - 3:30pm): Xtra Special Families - fun day at Broughton Fields Primary School  - Arts and crafts, inflatables, bouncy castles and more. 

10th (12:30 - 2:00pm): Salto Gymnastics Centre - play session at Salto Gymnastics Club 

18th (1:30pm): Ragdolly Anna's SEND disco - Medbourne Pavillion

20th (6:15 - 7:45pm) - London Transport MuseumFamily SEND explorer events.

20th (10:30 - 12:30pm or 1:30 - 3:30pm dependant on age) - MK Gallery supported studio - supporting young people to develop their creativity through skills-based workshops and independent projects

21st (10:00am)  - MK Gallery, relaxed exhibition viewing - (Vivian Maier anthology). Short break vouchers accepted.

23rd (1:40 - 3:15pm):  Lazer Tag (autism Bedfordshire)

27th (11:30am): MK Gallery, child exhibition tour (Vivian Maier anthology). Short break vouchers accepted.

27th (10:00 - 14:00)- PACA event at Caldecotte Miniature Railway Bookings will open soon, please follow our Eventbrite page 

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September 2022

2nd (6:30 - 8:30pm): 360 Play - SEN session- offer an SEN play session, with full use of the facilities. Short break vouchers accepted.

2nd (6:30 - 9pm):  Riverside Hub SEND play session 

3rd (3:00 - 4:00pm): SEND family swimming sessions - at Middleton Pool, Newport Pagnell. Short break vouchers accepted.

17th (10:30 - 12:30pm or 1:30 - 3:30pm dependant on age) - MK Gallery supported studio - supporting young people to develop their creativity through skills-based workshops and independent projects.

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What else?

Disability fun day - Thomley- Various dates over the summerThomley offers days for disabled visitors and their families to come and play, meet new people and find much-needed support.

Basils Farm - Summer activity camp, Saturday woodland rangers and Friday cafe sessions.

Snozone disability snowsports - Snozone Disability Snowsports are for anyone who has a sensory, cognitive, or physical impairment

Fields of Dreams -  Various themed activity days running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over the summer holidays.

Quiet hours at Midsummer Boulevard, CMK - Every Monday 4-6pm

Holiday activities and food - Free activities and food in August for children, young people and their families. All providers are able to cater their events for those with special educational needs and disability 

Wheelpower sports events and live classes- Free online sports and exercises calsses.

Travel

Disabled persons bus pass - free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England

Disabled persons railcard - saving you 1/3 of the cost of travel and includes discounts and offers on days out.

Beach wheelchairs for hire - a map to show you the beaches with wheelchair hire availability. 

Discounts

CEA Card - The card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.

Little Monsters soft play - 10% off any home bookings when you mention the SEND newsletter in your booking request. 

Woburn Safari Park - discounted tickets (a disabled and carer ticket). shortbreak vouchers are accepted

Gulliver's Land - offer discounted rates (concessionary ticket)

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What do you want to see next?

In order to keep our newsletters relevant and up to date with what families want to see, we would love to gather some quick feedback from you. We have produced a 3 question survey that should take no longer than 2 minutes. We would really appreciate your thoughts to help us produce more newsletters, and hopefully more special editions!

You can find the survey by clicking here.

Thank you in advance and we hope you all have a lovely summer.

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