As part of our commitment to the Athena Swan charter, we provide the following practical resources for staff and student parents and carers.
Equality and diversity
Childcare
Nursery and childcare facilities within the University:
Nursery fees can be taken from pay before tax via salary sacrifice: contact Pam Todd (p.todd@bham.ac.uk) for details
Guild of students
Volunteering activities that the students run include:
Selly Oak Play Scheme (SOPS)
SOPS meet in The Underground in the Guild every Sunday morning, and offer activities to the children in the local community, promoting good relationships between the University and people from the local area. All the children are between 7 and 11 years old.
Selly Oak Play Scheme webpages
Email: sops@guild.bham.ac.uk
Saturday Morning Play Scheme (SMPS)
Double award winning SMPS caters for children with behavioural problems and learning difficulties. The group organises a whole host of trip and activities for the children, who are all between the ages of 9 and 12.
The Saturday Morning Play Scheme webpages
Email: smps@guild.bham.ac.uk
The Autism Play Project (TAPP)
The project provides an interactive play session – a chance for children with autism to have fun in a safe environment.
The Autism Play Project webpages
Email: tapp@guild.bham.ac.uk
For staff
Student parent/carer resources
Children’s holiday activities and sport
External links
DirectGov links
