Aiming High activities

Aiming High – Fun Activities and Short Breaks for Children and Young People with SEND

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Aiming High Stoke-on-Trent

Aiming High Stoke-on-Trent

Aiming High offers a wide range of fun, inclusive activities and short breaks for children and young people under the age of 18 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Stoke-on-Trent — and their families.

  • No EHCP or diagnosis is required to take part.

The programme aims to:

  • Provide new experiences and build independence
  • Encourage social interaction with peers
  • Give families and carers valuable time to rest and recharge
  • From creative workshops to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone.
  • Some activities are designed for young people to attend independently while others are also open to parents/carers and siblings. 
  • Some Providers are able to offer additional staffing support and help with personal care and medication.

How to Book

All activities must be booked in advance via

Eequ – Stoke-on-Trent Aiming High

Need help setting up an account?
Visit: How parents book a SEND Short Break

Session Entitlement

2 free sessions per month (24 per year)

At the moment, there is no option to pay for additional places as we want to ensure that as many families as possible have chance to book their free places. However, some of our providers offer paid spaces outside of the Aiming High offer that you can book directly with them.

Booking Schedule

Bookings open at 8:00 AM on the first working day of each month for the following month’s activities.

Example: Bookings for September open on Friday 1 August; for December, on Monday 3 November.

Providers review requests from the 11th of each month and may contact you to confirm suitability before offering a place.

Bookings are not first-come, first-served – this ensures fair access for all families.

Assessments

Providers may:

Request additional information

Complete an assessment (especially for complex needs)

Introduce themselves and check for any other relevant details

For Staffordshire Families

Aiming High is for Stoke-on-Trent residents only, unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. a Stoke Looked After Child living outside the city).

Contact Us

Email: Aiming.High@stoke.gov.uk
We’re here to help with any questions or support you may need.

Use of Photos and Video

Photos and videos may be used by the provider in publications such as presentations, websites, social media posts, displays, newsletters, leaflets, case studies and brochures. Children will be asked whether they consent or not on each occasion, as well, and the photo or film will only proceed with their consent.

Photos and videos may be used by the Council in Council publications such as presentations, websites, social media posts, displays, newsletters, leaflets, case studies and brochures.

You may withdraw consent at any time and, where we can, we will stop using the image immediately – however, anything containing the image which is already in the public domain cannot be recalled, so please be sure you have given a “yes” answer detailed thought. To withdraw consent, please contact aiming.high@stoke.gov.uk