SEND-specific activities

Wicked-themed theatre session with Project Indi (all ages)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 24 April, 10am - 12pm
• Join Mickey's Theatre School for a fun morning inspired by the film, Wicked.
• Includes a tasty brunch
• To book or find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 01782 212 000
• All ages
• FREE

Indi Club Together Thursday - St George's Day disco (age 16+)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 24 April, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• An inclusive and welcoming weekly social night where you can connect, have fun, and experience new and exciting activities.
• From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
• For more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 01782 212 000
• Book online here: Project Indi
• £5 per person

Trampolining sessions 1:1 and SEND group session (ages 4-18)

• Wallace Centre, 63 Abbots Rd, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DU
• Thursday 17 April
  • 1:1 coaching: 11:50am and 3:30pm 
    • Your child will receive 20 minutes of 1:1 support whilst on the trampoline
    • Cost: £11 per child
    • For ages 3-18
  • SEND group session: 1:35pm - 2:35pm 
    • Coaches will be on the trampoline with your child and provide 1:1 support. This will be for 20 minutes of the session. 40 minutes is free time (unable to run around)
    • There will be a Sensory and chill out matted area
    • Cost £5.50 per child
    • For ages 4-18
• Open to children and adults with learning and/or physical disabilities (hoist available)
• To book visit Our schedule | NSTrampolining

Disability Multi-sports Camp (ages 12-18) - SEND-specific

• Port Vale Football Club, Hamil Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1AW
• Tuesday 22 April, 10am - 2pm
• Our disability holiday camp is providing children aged 12-18 years, a fun, safe environment where they can make friends, and enjoy playing different sports
• Strategy and teamwork exercise, fun games and activities.
• To book, visit Port Vale FC Foundation
• Ages 12-18 years
• £10 per person per day

Our Space Disco (ages 16+)

• Our Space, The Brook Centre, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
• Saturday 26 April, 6:30 - 9pm
• This is a social for over 16s only - an event for teenagers and adults with a disability.
• Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us 01782 436758.
• Age 16+
• £5.00 per person, carers free. No need to book in advance.

Other activities you may enjoy:

These activities are not SEND-specific but have been identied by the organisers as being SEND-inclusive. All information is provided by the organisers. Please do contact them to find out any further details that are important for your family.

Family Hubs Sensory Rooms

• Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW
• Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, Normacot, ST3 4RF
• Shelton Family Hub, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
• Suitable for any age and can be therapeutic for people with a wide range of different needs.
• Must be booked in advance, Bookings are for one-hour slots.
• To book call the Family Hub you would like to visit:
  • Chell Heath - 01782 232 977
  • Normacot - 01782 237 500
  • Shelton - 01782 237 100
• FREE

Gruffalo fun at Big Cup by Alice Charity (ages 0-5)

• Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, Normacot, ST3 4RF
  • Monday 14 April, 1:30pm - 3pm
• Newcastle Family Hub, Cemetery Rd, Knutton, Newcastle ST5 6DH
  • Tuesday 15 April, 9:30am - 11:30am
• Gruffalo themed crafts, messy play, interactive stories and much more
• Good to know:
  • All venues are wheelchair-accessible.
  • All venues have accessible toilet facilies.
  • Play group leads have all completed SEND awareness and Autism awareness training.
  • The sessions have a routine/structure, however, is extremely flexible to meet the needs of all the children.
• If you have any questions, or would like to discuss anything before your visit, you are very welcome to contact Kelly or Lisa on 01782 614 838
• Ages 0-5
• Free

Reaseheath Mini Zoo (activities from age 4+)

• Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
• 10am - 4pm daily
• Reaseheath say, "Visit the zoo this Easter and see our completed zoo developments! We're running a dinosaur trail around the zoo with stickers for taking part, and have a wide range of animals from fish and reptiles to capybaras, lemurs and bush dogs, plus lots more."
• Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. Reaseheath Mini Zoo is fully inclusive. We have a quiet room available, sensory bags to borrow. More info on accessibility here: Accessibility - Reaseheath Zoo Quieter times are generally Saturday before 11am or after 2.30pm or Sunday before 11am. 
• For further information please email Zoo@reaseheath.ac.uk or call 01270613222 (opt 1 for the zoo)
• No need to book in advance, please note only card payments are accepted.
• Cost: £8 adults, £7 children/concessions, age 3 and under free, one free essential carer per disabled visitor (for further details see Opening times and prices) 

Easter Egg Hunt - Apedale Valley Light Railway (all ages)

• Loomer Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB
• Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Monday 21, 11:30am to 4pm each day
• Children do a simple quiz along the journey, spotting the Easter Eggs and then solving a puzzle.
• The steam trains will run at frequent intervals, finishing at with the last train at 8pm. It is advised that you wrap up warm and bring a torch – it’s dark in the carparking area. There’s a chance (actually, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet – so be prepared!
• No need to book, just turn up and ride. Call 0845 094 1953 for more information or see Easter Egg Hunt Apedale Valley Light Railway Suitable for all ages.
• They are pleased to welcome visitors of all abilities, and their train can convey wheelchairs
• Standard fares apply: return tickets: adult - £4, child £2, family £9. See Fares and Times | Apedale Valley Light Railway (avlr.org.uk)

Little Growers stay and play (under 5s, older siblings welcome)

• Room G11, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
• Friday 25 April, 10am - 12pm
• Toys and crafts for all ages, indoor sensory room, outdoor activities, clothes swap and toy library
• For more information contact admin@bhgg.org.uk 
• All ages welcome
• Free

Easter Fun Day with Friends of Yeaman Street Park

• Yeaman Street Park, Boothen, ST4 4AP
• Monday 23 April, 12pm – 3pm
• For more information see their Facebook page www.facebook.com/YeamanStreet or email friendsofyeamanstreetpark@gmail.com
• Free event.
• Open to all.

Tots’ Film Club – Ugly Dolls/Minions: The Rise of Gru

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 24 April, 10am - Ugly Dolls
• Thursday 24 April 12pm - Minions: The Rise of Gru
• MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
• Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
• For more information and to book a place see Mitchell Arts Centre or call 01782 409 307
• A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang dance and drama workshop (age 6+)

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 24 April: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
• A workshop exploring dance and drama. Young people will have chance to socialise, have fun and get creative. Perfect for budding stage stars.
• MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. For those whose needs are complex participants are recommended to have a 1 to 1 with them in sessions”. 
• Please bring a drink.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

Matilda dance and drama workshop (age 6+)

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Friday 25 April: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
• A workshop exploring dance and drama. Young people will have chance to socialise, have fun and get creative. Perfect for budding stage stars.
• MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. For those whose needs are complex participants are recommended to have a 1 to 1 with them in sessions”. 
• Please bring a drink.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

Make and Bake session - Easter cards and bird's nest

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 24 April, 11am
• A free, self-led, drop-in session at the Spitfire Cafe bar that allows children to create their own items around a variety of themes.
• More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• All ages welcome
• FREE

Thrive in 25 - family Spring events with Family Hubs (activities for ages 0 - 10)

• Tuesday 22 April, 10am - 12pm at Potteries Shopping Centre Community Room, Lower Mall (opposite New Look)
• Friday 25 April, 10am - 12pm at Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, ST6 6QW
• Activities will include: Spring-themed crafts, treasure hunts, outdoor games, storey times, board games, music and dancing.
• Activities for children aged 0 - 10
• Free