SEND-specific activities

SEND Youth club (ages 12-24)

• Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0EU
• Tuesday 27 May, 6:45pm - 8:45pm
• Meet other young people and make friends while you enjoy activities like playing pool, board games and arts and crafts.
• For more information email alan.mason@stoke.gov.uk or call 07717 714 299
• Free

SEND Youth club (ages 12-24)

• Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishop Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6QW
• Wednesday 28 May, 6:45pm - 8:45pm
• Meet other young people and make friends while you enjoy activities like playing pool, board games and arts and crafts.
• For more information email alan.mason@stoke.gov.uk or call 07717 714 299
• Free

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

• Port Vale Football Club, Hamil Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1AW
• Tuesday 27 May, 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

NSAAA (North Staffs Aspergers and Autism Association) activities

• Activities are for NSAAA members only - annual membership is £10 oer person, or £35 froa family of up to 6 people. To find out more about membership and activities please contact info@nsaaa.co.uk or 01782 627002. 
  • Saturday 24 May - Odeon Cinema trip - Lilo and Stitch
  • Tuesday 27 May - Inflato trip (tbc)
  • Friday 30 May - Park walk (tbc)

Super 1s inclusive cricket session (ages 10-25)

• Newcastle and Hartshill Cricket Club, Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BZ
• Saturday 24 May, 9:30am – 11am
• Free inclusive cricket sessions for ages 10-25. All disabilities welcome.
• For more information and to book email Steve s.lightfoot@staffordshirecricket.co.uk or call 07789 265 618
• Free

Disability Youth Club (ages 12-18)

• Port Vale Foundation, Tommy Cheadle’s, Entrance C, ST6 1AW
• Friday 30 May, 5:00 – 6:00pm
• A mix of activities including pool, FIFA, colouring, games, sport and much more.
• Book at Book Disability Youth Club from Port Vale FC
• You can find out more information by calling 01782 757066
• For ages 12-18
• Free

Dimensions Sensory Splash session

• Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
• Friday  7-8pm 
• Sunday 9-10am
• A SEND sensory family session will be in a fun-filled environment designed to stimulate and engage different senses.
• £4.90 per person, carers free.
• For more information and booking: • Call us at 01782 233500 • Email us at dimensions@stoke.gov.uk

Reptile SEN session

• M.A.D. Reptiles, Unit 2 Dunning Street, Tunstall, ST6 5AP
• Tuesday 27 May, 11am - 12pm
• Relaxed atmosphere, hold the reptiles
• For more information, please email madreptiles1978@yahoo.com
• £2 per person

Clipn'Climb SEND session

• Unit 6, Douglas Park, Opal Way, Stone Business Park, ST15 0YJ
• Thursday, 29 May, 5:30pm
• Good to know: We are a family friendly climbing centre but have extra harnesses and Bag Weight support to help pull anyone up the walls if they need more support. We have staff who can support individual climbers and climb next to them if needed. We turn the music down on the SEND sessions as needed and our staff are very competent at dealing with different levels of ability – We have supported people with physical disabilities including wheel chair users, those with sight and hearing impairments and many people with ADHD and Autism to climb.
• The venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible toilet facilities
• Book online: https://stoke.clipnclimb.co.uk/
• For more information: call 01785 812906 to speak to Marc or Rachael
• Suitable for ages 4+
• Cost: £9,.50 per person

Other activities you may enjoy:

These activities are not SEND-specific but have been identified 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.

Wildlife day in the park with Friends of Yeaman Street Park

• Yeaman Street Park, Boothen, ST4 4AP
• Monday 28 May, 12pm – 3pm
• Wildlife at the Park with the wildlife trust, making bird feeders, planting seeds plus load more.
• Good to know: the park is wheelchair accessible, the nearest toilets (including whelchair accessble toilet facilities) are at Sainsbury's.
• For more information see their Facebook page www.facebook.com/YeamanStreet or email friendsofyeamanstreetpark@gmail.com
• Free event with small cost for refreshments and face paints.
• Open to all.

1-2-1 boxing sessions with Ten Count

• Ten Count Centre, Winchester Avenue, Bentilee, ST2 0LL
• Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, Friday 30 May, 30 minute sessions throughout the day starting at 9am.
• Each session will vary depending on the needs and abilities of the young person but is likely to include warm up exercises, basic boxing training, hitting pads and punch bags and will likely end with a chance to punch and beat up the instructor and a photo op with the championship belts.
• Good to know: The instructor is a champion professional boxer who has been working with SEND children, youths and adults for over ten years. The venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. 
• Sessions must be booked in advance. To book and for further information please contact tencountgym@icloud.com
• Ages 6-18
• Cost - £10 per session

Wicked theatre workshop

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Wednesday 28 May: 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 Mitchell Arts Centre
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

High School Musical theatre workshop

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 29 May: 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 Mitchell Arts Centre
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

Tots' Film Club

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Wednesday 28 May, 10am: we're Going on a Bear Hunt and The Tiger Who Came to Tea
• Thursday 29 May, 10am: The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 30 May, 31 May, 1 June, 10:30am - Peppa Meets the Baby
• 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.

Family Film Club

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Wednesday 28 May, 102pm: Elemental
• Thursday 29 May, 12pm: The Greatest Showman
• MAC say: “Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 12 midday prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time.This is a relaxed film screening. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!"
• 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.

Make and Bake session - breadstick wands and monster bookmarks

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Wednesday 28 May, 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.
• No booking is required, but it's recommended to arrive early to get a reservation
• More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• All ages welcome
• FREE

Make and Bake session - summer cakes and flower plates

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 29 May, 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.
• No booking is required, but it's recommended to arrive early to get a reservation
• More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• All ages welcome
• FREE

Dangerous and Deadly animal experience

• The Unconventional Menagerie, Market Street, Longton, ST3 1BE
• Tuesday 29 May, 1pm - 2pm
• Sessions must be prebooked
• Animal based learning with a animals on approach. meet over 20 animals from cute to dangerous and get to hold and learn about them all.
• Good to know:The Unconventional Menagerie say, "This is all focused around animals so completely inclusive, our staff are all SEN trained and experienced."
• For more informaion and to book a place, please call 01782 593 819, email theunconventionalmenagerieinfo@gmail.com or contact through Facebook.
• All ages
• £5 per child

Wildfamilies at Hem Heath Woods

• Thursday 29 May, 10:30 – 11:30
• Staffordshire Wildlife Trust say, "Join us at Hem Heath for some Wildplay fun! We might swing in hammocks, build a den, try some wildlife identification, use our senses to explore the area or get crafty and make something to take home. We play whatever the weather so please make sure your little ones and yourself are dressed suitably.".
• Booking essential: for more information and to book, please visit:Events | Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
• Call 01889 880 100 for more information.
• Inclusive activities, suitable for all ages, but please check the details of the event for details before booking, to be sure of suitability for your family.
• Free

Wildfamilies at Biddulph Grange Country Park

• Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7TZ
• Tuesday 27 May, 11am – 1pm
• Staffordshire Wildlife Trust say, "This session will be focused on Wildflowers so we'll be using scavenger hunts, trails and ID guides to find and learn about wildflowers as well as our usual wildplay activities such as swinging in hammocks or building a den. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather as all our activities will be outside.".
• No booking required- drop in any time between 11am and 1pm, For more information please visit: Wildfamilies Wildflowers Drop-In at Biddulph Grange Country Park 
• Call 01889 880 100 for more information.
• Inclusive activities, suitable for all ages, but please check the details of the event for details before booking, to be sure of suitability for your family.
• £7.50 per child, £4.50 for additional siblings
• Free

Reaseheath Mini Zoo (activities from age 4+)

• Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
• 10am - 4pm daily
• Reaseheath say, "Reaseheath Mini Zoo is set in the scenic rural grounds of Reaseheath College. During your visit you will see species from around the world, why not catch a keeper talk to find out more about our collection. The zoo is used by students at the college in term time, and because of this we are only open to the public during school holidays and at weekends.There’s something for everyone at Reaseheath Mini Zoo, we hope you enjoy your visit!"
• 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)