Drama, dance and the performing arts were amongst the activities
enjoyed by Baytree service users at the Aim Higher Taster
Day at the Middlesex University. On the 5th of May, 11 service
users spent a day at the North London Business Park. This
unique opportunity enabled clients to experience at first
hand the friendly campus atmosphere whilst gaining an insight
into student life.
On arrival service users and staff were greeted by Cobi
Campbell from Aim Higher. They were given a choice of activities
to choose ranging from music to midwifery. Interestingly
all the Baytree service users chose drama. This started
with breathing exercises to relax every part of the body
from head to toe and quickly progressed to performing short
drama sketches. Some of us discovered talents they never
knew they had!
After a hearty lunch, service users and staff went on a
tour of the campus, including the library and animal enclosure.
This ended at fitness trail where some still had enough
energy to take part in some strenuous physical activities.
Overall, the aim of the taster day was to give people the
confidence to realise their learning potential and I think
all present would agree that it was a thoroughly enjoyable
day that definitely achieved its aim.
Baytree pass Investors in People (IIP) inspection with
flying colours!
Baytree went through Investors in People Inspection after
the first 3 years with flying colours, with no condition
attached. Congratulations to staff and service users obviously
we are proud not only to have broken record with the speed
with we received our award in 2004, but to have sailed through
the re-newal inspection without any condition attached.