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Bishopswood School

Bishopswood School

Part of The Propeller Academy Trust

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS (outside school)

We work closely with families to help find the right activity for your child and to ensure that the people who run the activity will meet the needs of your child so that it is a rewarding experience. We endeavour to keep you informed of inclusive activities going on in your area, and can also submit funding applications on your behalf.

There are a number of ways to find activities for your child: 

  • Look out for regular emails and information in the home/school folders
  • Check the notice boards in the Primary & Secondary departments

Max card - Oxfordshire

The Max Card is a discount card for families of disabled children and children with additional needs.  Families simply show their Max Card upon entry to a venue  to obtain free or discounted admission. It is designed to help families save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and lots more.

The Max card is free to families in Oxfordshire -  it has been funded by Oxfordshire County Council working in partnership with Action for Carers Oxfordshire.

Please visit www.mymaxcard.co.uk, where you can see a full break down of available attractions in Oxfordshire and across the country.

Don't forget your local authority Local Offer website will have newsletters and details of activities available in your area.

Here are some other SEN friendly activites, groups and events you and your child might like.

Soundabout

Soundabout is a charity that uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with severe and profound learning disabilities. You can also find out more about Soundabout on their website: www.soundabout.org.uk and see their latest newsletter below.

Resourcesa series of musical resources which offer ideas of how to use sound and music to support both musical and wider development. These are free to access and can be found on the Soundabout Families' website: www.soundaboutfamily.org.uk.

Soundabout Life (16-25 year olds)
Individualised music sessionsA family member/a carer supporting a young adult with complex needs can sign up for music sessions with a specially trained Soundabout music practitioner.  Those joining the project are eligible to receive up to six Soundabout Life sessions a year, one roughly every three months, until the end of the project in summer 2022. The sessions will either take place online, in the family home or in a supportive living setting with sessions supported by a consistent care staff member. Applications to the Soundabout Life project can be made via the application form on our new Soundabout Families website: https://www.soundaboutfamily.org.uk/about-us/application-form/