Staffs Wildlife - Playday at Wolseley Centre
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
A summary
On international PlayDay come to the Wolseley Centre to try lots of different ways to Play, centred around free choice and exploration with a specific theme from bushcraft to wildplay. It will be a whole day of summer fun for all the family.
Times: 10am – 4pm
Activities on the day:
Come and have outdoor adventures in nature at The Wolseley Centre! There will be lots of activities to enjoy, including grass sledging, obstacle course, forest school activities, the wonderful water slide, pond dipping, minibeast hunting and lots
more! It will be a whole day of summer fun for all the family.
Upon arrival:
Head to the registration area upon arrival to sign in and then spend the whole day trying lots of different activities.
Please note:
This will be an integrated session therefore non-aiming high families also in attendance. We expect this to be a busy event.
This is a family session. Therefore, parents/carers must stay for the duration and book at least one accompanying parent/carer ticket at the checkout. Any accompanying siblings must also book a ticket for this event.
When booking, please select:
1 ticket for "Aiming High SEND child"
At least 1 "Parent/carer ticket"
If required, "Sibling to SEND child" tickets
Tickets
Aiming High SEND Child
£0This ticket is for SEND children registered with Aiming High
Sibling to SEND child
£0This ticket is for siblings of SEND children only
Parent/carer ticket
£0This ticket is for parent/carers (at least one parent/carer must attend with their SEND child)
Aiming High SEND Child
£0This ticket is for SEND children registered with Aiming High
Sibling to SEND child
£0This ticket is for siblings of SEND children only
Parent/carer ticket
£0This ticket is for parent/carers (at least one parent/carer must attend with their SEND child)
Additional information
This is a family session, therefore parents/carers must stay for the duration and book an accompanying adult ticket at the checkout.
This activity take place outdoors and we play whatever the weather so please make sure everyone is dressed suitably.
A change of clothes is advisable if using the water slide.
You are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase lunch/snacks from the Kingfisher Cafe.
Wristbands will be given on the day so that photo consent can be indicated.
All activities will take place in close proximity to the centre, all activity locations are accessible for wheelchairs.
Ticket information:
As this is a family session, parents/carers must stay for the duration and book at least one accompanying "Parent/carer ticket" at the checkout.
Any accompanying siblings must also book a “Sibling to SEND child” ticket for this event.
When booking, please select:
• 1 ticket for "Aiming High SEND child"
• At least 1 "Parent/carer ticket"
• If required, a maximum of 2 "Sibling to SEND child" tickets (dependant on number of parent/carer tickets selected)
More information
This activity involves being outdoors and moving around the grounds of The Wolseley Centre to the different locations where the activities are set up. There are accessible tracks around some of the site, allowing views over both lakes. There are also kissing gates which open with radar keys. Please note that some of the paths can be uneven and boggy so suitable sturdy footwear is recommended.
Part of the activities take place outdoors in our outdoor classroom which is a woodland environment as well as park bank and the orchard with are both grasslands. There is an accessible path up to the outdoor classroom but the outdoor classroom itself can be muddy and is uneven in places. Park bank and the orchard can also be uneven in places.
There is a mobility scooter onsite which can be hired for a donation. For further information, ring the centre on 01889 880100
Please note that due to some parts of the outdoor classroom being uneven and muddy suitable sturdy footwear is recommended. We play whatever the weather so please make sure everyone is dressed suitably, and feel free to bring a snack.
You can also click on the link below to find out more and explore the Wolseley Centre grounds before your visit. https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/nature-reserves/wolseley-centre-nature-reserve
Reminder that this is an integrated event therefore there will be children attending who are not booked through Aiming High as well.
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
-We manage 45 nature reserves around the county totalling over 1,980 hectares -We carry out conservation projects to create and restore habitats for wildlife, to ensure that the county's wild creatures have secure places where they can feed, shelter and breed -We run events to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to discover, enjoy and care about the natural world -We work with families and schools to inspire a love and respect for nature and teach environmental education -We work with communities to improve local green spaces for wildlife. Find out more about our community projects here and discover how you can support wildlife and wild places in your area. -We campaign on behalf of the environment to protect threatened places and rare species. We advocate for nature, striving to influence policy and decisions affecting wildlife. -We offer advice to individuals, planners, developers and landowners about how to protect and enhance gardens and habitats for wildlife
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Enhanced DBS
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Risk Assessment
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Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
