Early Years students raise money for Children in Need

From spots and stripes to tigers and cows, these were just some of the pyjamas donned by the Early Years department at Solihull College last Friday as they hosted a fundraising day for Children in Need.

The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Irene Chamberlain, was special guest at the event, which included a tombola, raffle, book stall, henna art tattoos and handmade bracelets, as well as lots of cakes, sweets and homemade treats for people to enjoy.

The fun-filled day was organised by students working towards the Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development and raised in excess of £1,400 for the children’s charity.

Helen Perkins, Head of School for Early Years and Childhood Studies, comments: “It was a brilliant day and we are all really pleased to have raised so much money for such a fantastic charity. We were thrilled that the Mayor was able to join us and see the superb efforts our students have put in to help young people in need.”

In addition to Friday’s fundraising day at the College, the Early Years Students also carried out a sponsored walk from the Wheatsheaf in Sheldon to the College’s Blossomfield Campus, via Solihull town centre.

Student Graham Coates comments: “The event had a lovely, lively atmosphere and everyone who joined in really enjoyed themselves. It was great to raise money for such a worthwhile cause and it made us feel good that we were helping children less fortunate than ourselves.”

Photo caption: Student Rebecca Whitehouse with the Mayor of Solihull and Head of School for Early Years and Childhood Studies, Helen Perkins.