Term time services for children

At SoLO we provide a number of meaningful activities and groups, after-school, evenings and weekends. Each of our Children’s Projects is specially designed to add value to the lives of individuals with learning disabilities in a  fun and sociable way.

A weekly opportunity for teenagers school years 7 – 13 with profound and multiple learning disabilities to chill out after school with music, arts, games, dancing, and reflexology. Held on Tuesdays term time only.

A fortnightly opportunity for young people school years 8 onwards to participate in a range of musical activities including African drumming, Rock Band and singing workshops.

A fortnightly club  on alternate Saturdays for children school years 4-8 with moderate difficulties. The session is based in central Solihull and offer activities such as cookery, arts and craft and outings.

We currently run an After School Club at Forest Oak School in Smiths Wood for school years 4-8, which provides opportunities for children with additional needs to build their independence whilst having fun.

A scheme to enable children and young people with disabilities to be able to attend mainstream leisure activities such as youth clubs, sports clubs, uniformed activities etc with the support of a SoLO support worker or volunteer.  This scheme is for those in school years 1 to 13.

The Totally Arts group meet fortnightly, working with performing arts professional SPOT drama in order to develop their artistic talents and hold a termly performance.  The group is for young peo0ple school year 7 onwards.

Traditional outdoor play for children in school years 1 to 8 with moderate learning difficulties at an adventure playground.

We hold a vibrant youth club for teenagers in school years 8-13 weekly – on Monday evening in North Solihull and Tuesday evening in South Solihull.  The group cook together and participate in age appropriate social fun.

Fun Factory is a project for children with complex and high support needs between school years 1 and 6.

For young people with severe learning disabilities aged 17+  to spend time together on a Saturday afternoon with friends accessing recreational activities.

A fortnightly opportunity in term time for young people school years 9 onwards to take part in sporting activities such as swimming, golf, bowling and much more.