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 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 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.

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

  • Core Offer: 2 sessions per month (24 per year)
  • Enhanced Offer: Up to 4 sessions per month (48 per year), for children with complex needs. This must be agreed through the Multi-Agency Short Breaks Forum.

Transport

  • Existing transport for children with enhanced support will continue.
  • New transport can only be arranged through the Short Breaks Forum, based on a social worker’s assessment.
  • Transport arrangements and processes are currently being reviewed.

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.