£5 per person, but families pay for only one child if more than one sibling attends
Age 8+
SEN Multisports session with Stoke City FC
Stoke City Academy Dome, Denis Violet Avenue, ST4 4TN
Wednesday 7 August, 9am - 12pm
3 hour sessions accessible for children of all disabilies
Focus to improve cognitive skills whilst encouraging social and emotional development. Delivered in a safe and friendly environment, providing respite and support to parents and carers.
£5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
All ages
Birches Head Get Growing - extended Stay and Play session
The Conference Suite, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
Friday 9 August, 10am - 1pm
Minibeast activities and a free light lunch
All ages welcome
Free
Tots’ Summer Film Club – Paw Patrol the Movie/My Little Pony the Movie
Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
Paw Patrol the Movie: Tuesday 6 August: 10am
My Little Pony the Movie: Friday 9 August: 10am
MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
Come along to the games, craft your own medal and then take part in a winners’ celebration. Test your fitness with our ball sports or challenge your brain with our Olympic scavenger hunt.
Thursday 8 August 1-3pm: Hazel Trees, Duke Street, Fenton, ST4 3NR
These relaxed and friendly sessions are for families with young children aged under 5 who require extra support. You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield, SK10 2SL
Saturday 10 August 24, 10am - 2pm
In partnership with the Mersey Rivers Trust, join experts discovering the birds, wildflowers, minibeasts and water life that can be found within the park.
£5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
All ages
'Gladstone on Sea' at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Uttoxeter Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
Wednesday 7 August, Drop in 11am – 3pm.
Enjoy some donkey rides in our famous cobbled courtyard as we celebrate the great British seaside.
Come and have a go at traditional Victorian circus skills with a few surprises thrown in with Andrew Van Buren and enjoy some Punch and Judy shows with local performer Ian Davis.
Children can also have a go at making their very own finger puppet characters from Punch and Judy to take home. There are four altogether to make included in the price.
£3 + normal admission charges. Adults: £8.50 Children: £5.95 (4 – 16 years inclusive) Concessions: £6.95 (Students and over 65's)
(Gladstone’s Annual Pass provides outstanding value if you plan on visiting the museum more than once. Adult passes cost £12.95 each – children and concessions £10.95 each – and entitle the user to free entry for 12 months.)
Our Space Social Evening (16+)
Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
Wednesday 24 July, 6:30 - 9pm
Come along to socialise. make friends and take part in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, games and pool, within a friendly and relaxed environment.
This is a social for over 16s only - an event for teenagers and adults with a disability.
£5.00 per person, carers free. This is a drop in session but if you are planning to bring a large group then please let Our Space know.
Make Punch and Judy finger puppets at Gladstone Pottery Museum
Uttoxeter Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
Wednesday 7 August, Drop in 11am – 3pm.
That’s the way to do it! Have a go at making your own Punch and Judy finger puppets to take home and put on your own performance.
£3 + normal admission charges. Adults: £8.50 Children: £5.95 (4 – 16 years inclusive) Concessions: £6.95 (Students and over 65's)
(Gladstone’s Annual Pass provides outstanding value if you plan on visiting the museum more than once. Adult passes cost £12.95 each – children and concessions £10.95 each – and entitle the user to free entry for 12 months.)
Themed dance and drama workshops
Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
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”.
£5 per child but Brampton Museum say, "We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at bramptonmuseum@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets."
A family-focused event, especially for the little ones. Spot the bears on the journey, solve a puzzle and win a prize. Kids with bears (or other furry friends) travel for free!
No need to book, just turn up and ride. Call 0845 094 1953 for more information or see www.avlr.org.uk Suitable for all ages. They are pleased to welcome visitors of all abilities, and their train can convey wheelchairs
Tutorage Music and Science Summer Club: Get Slimetastic
St John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QD
Thursday 8 August, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
SEND-inclusive themed sessions with music, science and social activities. The venue is wheelchair accessible.Tutorage say, "We will ensure that all of our activities are run in a way that allows for everyone to participate. Our staff are trained to work with young people with additional needs."
Cost: £18, but 'pay what you can' pricing available.
Ages 4-6 and 7-11
SPACE sessions
The SPACE scheme is running fun activities for 8-17 year olds during the school summer holiday across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, including some SEND-focused sessions.
The contact details of the session providers are available in the session details, please contact them with any specific questions.
Many varied activities including sports, creative, fun days, days out, outdoor and learning.
