SCSNA (Solihull Special Needs Children’s Association) Project: 2011-18

The relationship between Small-Steps Charity and Green Lane Playgroup has been a lifeline for our small  charity. The generosity shown by everyone involved in the Small-Steps Charity has been amazing and is greatly appreciated by us all. Your interest in our work and the projects that you have financed is touching and we have enjoyed the close relationship that we have forged with you .
We aim to provide a caring and stimulating environment for all our children but more importantly for the parents and carers , we offer much needed respite and support . The sensory room, the redecoration of the playgroup and the replacement of our security shutters will help to improve the playgroup and enhance every child's experience. 
We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have your ongoing support .
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Jo Brown, SCSNA
Background
The SCSNA (Green Lane Playgroup) playgroup has been in existence for 43 years and help children under the age of 6 with severe disabilities. Based in Green Lane, Wythall, UK, they provide day-care facilities and support to the children, often for free, by teaching basic skills which "normal" children take for granted. Without such a playgroup, parents do not have any rest from the hard work they have to put in just to look after their disadvantaged children. Small-Steps have supported our local UK based charity from 2011-2018.  From 2019 the facility is now part of a local Special Needs School and is guranteed funding and management by the school.
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What did Small-Steps Charity do:
  • IT Equipment - new computer, tablets and software to allow all records to be cumputerised and link up to new school and local authority.
  • Refurbishment of the Sensory Perception Room - An essential part of daily care for children with special needs.
  • New security shutters for the playgroup to improve their safety - Protection from school property being damaged.
  • Full redecoration of the outdoor play-area - which was required urgently.
  • New Garden Fence - allowing the children a safe outdoor play area. 
More info: www.scsna.org.uk


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