AIMING HIGH - Action for Children€¦ · FRONTLINE Dance Based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire FRONTLINE Dance works with people of all abilities to create, move, dance and perform

October – December 2017

AIMING HIGHActivity programme for disabled children in Stoke on Trent

We have arranged some fantastic activities for this autumn/winter working alongside some amazing organisations in Stoke on Trent. We have activities to suit all abilities from trips out to the bowling lanes to the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. We’ve also got a jam-packed activity programme of pony riding, graffiti sessions and fishing too! You can find out more what’s in store from page 14.

We aim to help children live their life, their way. For disabled children, that means doing whatever it takes to make life better – from celebrating the small steps to making a long-term plan for adulthood. We provide short breaks for children and their carers – a chance for everyone to take time out and enjoy new experiences. Through our national campaigning and advocacy work, we listen to what children want, act on their behalf and make their voice louder.

If you need to cancel an activity, we completely understand that there may be times when you are unable to attend an activity, please do let know ASAP, if at all possible. We have many children that enjoy the activities and where possible we would like to be able to offer your space to another child.

If you have any questions, as always please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you very soon.

With our best wishes,

The Aiming High Team at Action for Children

How to book: 1. If you haven’t already, register your child with Aiming High by emailing us on

[email protected]. To book your core offer activities all you need to do is call us on 01782 683129

(Monday – Friday 9am-5pm) or email the address above between 1st and 10th of the month. You need to call us each month to book activities for the following month.

As part of your core offer you need to tell us what you’d like your child to take part in. We’ll let you know we have your choices and we’ll confirm whether your child has a place. If you’d like to book further activities, please get in touch after the 10th of the month and we will tell you about the contributions you need to pay for or see page 4 for contribution rates.

By welcoming you to our autumn/winter activity programme!

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Non-attendanceYou must give us 24 hour’s notice (we often have people on waiting lists, so we will be able to offer the place to another child).

If you fail to attend three sessions, without informing us beforehand, in three months, the offer of future places may be withheld. We understand that there are exceptional times when you are not able to attend without giving notice, for example emergency appointments and your child being ill. Please inform us within 48 hours of the activity before your child’s non-attendance is recorded.

Non payment Above and beyond your core offer entitlements, there’s the opportunity to book further activities at a cost. Transport is also an extra cost and is not provided free of charge. All extra activities and transport must be paid for by the end of each month, we will confirm the full cost at the time of booking. If you need to discuss any concerns regarding payment call the service coordinator on 01782 683129.

Zero tolerance We take a zero tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and abuse – physical or verbal. Anyone who abuses Action for Children staff or volunteers may put at risk access to the service for them and their family members.

Comments or complaints We take comments and complaints seriously at Action for Children, they help us do what’s right, what’s needed and what works for children. The member of staff you are speaking with will follow a procedure. You can always contact our customer service team by calling 0800 328 7822 or email [email protected].

How many free activities can I book?You can book one activity In October term time and one in October half term holiday, one in November and December.

How many additional can I book? If you’d like to book your child on more activities, there will be a contribution to pay - £5 for up to three hours, £6.50 for up to five hours and £7.50 for five hours with transport from a central meeting point, £7 for a family activity. You can book as many as you wish subject to availability.

Are the activities booked on a first come first served basis? We don’t allocate activities like this. All you need to do is give a few choices and we’ll look at your child’s activity history so that activities can be allocated fairly, and all children can access the opportunities.

How do I pay for activities and transport?You can pay by:

ɮ Send a cheque to our office – made payable to Action for Children

ɮ Pay with cash or card at the office (we are open 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday). Suite 31 Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley ST15DD.

ɮ Send a postal order to the office address.

ɮ Call us on 01782 683129 and pay over the phone by credit or debit card.

When should I pay by? Either at the time of booking or by the end of the month the charges relate to.

I can’t get through on the booking line, how else can I book?

Email [email protected] and don’t forget to give as many preferences as you would like, please email your core offer

choices between 1st and 10th of month and additional activities between 11th and 15th of month. A confirmation letter will be sent to you. Please note we are only able to process emails during 9am-5pm, after this time, your email will be looked at the next working day.

I forgot to call or email within the booking period, can we still take part?Don’t worry, give us a call and we’ll see what we can do. Please be aware your preference might have gone but we’ll tell you what’s available.

Is the activity suitable for my child? Next to each activity we have symbols to give you more information. The age given tends to be a guide only, apart from the team at Children and Families Staffordshire who can only accept children under 12 years-old. If you’d like clarification do give us a call.

My child lives in Staffordshire, can we attend? Yes. Stoke and Staffordshire children are eligible to book onto activities, however Stoke children have priority. Please call to book in the usual way if you live in Staffordshire.

Will you provide transport? If you feel transport is a barrier to your child accessing an activity, please give us a call to discuss this. Following the discussion if transport is required a £7.00 charge may be implemented.

I have a concern or a suggestion, what do I do? We’d love to hear from you, give us a call or send an email and we’ll get back to you.

By informing you of the important information and our policies

By answering your questions

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Putting the fun into fundraisingCan you help us fundraise? If you or your friends or family are able to sell some cakes, hold a raffle or take on a running challenge for Action for Children’s Aiming High project we’d be absolutely delighted. We are always looking at ways to continue and further develop the programme for the benefit of the children and families we support and we can only do this with the help of donations.

Cancelling an activity If you need to cancel an activity, we completely understand that there may be times when you are unable to attend an activity, please do let know ASAP, if at all possible. We have many children that enjoy the activities and where possible we would like to be able to offer your space to another child.

By filling you in with our news and updates By listening

to what you sayAction for Children is always interested to hear your views and we aim to include as many new activities into the programme as possible.

Please let us know your thoughts about the programme by calling us on 01782 683129 or email us on [email protected].

We always want to get the views of children and young people. Please let us know what your children think, we also get feedback in lots of ways from activities.

Reminder Please make sure that children bring a drink with them to the activities.

Parent drop ins We’d love to get your feedback on the programme so we are holding a parent drop in event on Tuesday 10 October at 10:00am-12:00noon and 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Hazel Trees on Duke Street in Fenton.

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Bee ActiveBee Active is Staffordshire & Cheshire’s leading sports and physical education provider. With an innovative approach to teaching sports and physical activity they certainly have created a real ‘Buzz’ in our local area. Bee Active aims to inspire children to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle.

City of Stoke-on-Trent Council Sports Development Team The team aim to raise sport and physical activity levels of young people and adults across the city to help social, emotional and health issues. They provide support to grassroots sports clubs and are always looking for new volunteers to help support the city wide programme.

Jump 2 It Coaching Providing fun and friendly trampolining lessons for disabled children across Stoke on Trent. The team run two types of lessons - one for children with learning disabilities and another for children with physical disabilities. The sessions are great for helping with balance, coordination, muscle tone, fitness and much more. Being bounced also gives the children the sense of freedom. Parents/carers need to provide a sling for wheelchair users for use with their hoist. All coaches are fully qualified by British Gymnastics, the lead coach has training in disability and sport and the team is fully trained in rebound therapy, first aid, safeguarding children and safe handling.

FRONTLINE Dance Based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire FRONTLINE Dance works with people of all abilities to create, move, dance and perform. Their focus is dance and disability but they also provide fantastic opportunities and access to art, media, music and drama, giving people the opportunity to take part. The group’s aim is to increase self-esteem, confidence, teamwork and to inspire and to raise awareness of what is possible and promote positive responses to both disability and to dance.

Gifted – DJ and production workshopsThe workshops give disabled children an opportunity to explore their creative talent through music and imagery production. Using contemporary mediums. Gifted works with disabled children and young people, young people not in employment, education or training and Primary Care Trusts. Each workshop is not only fun, they develop attendees confidence, independence, personal and social development.

Five Towns SuperstarsLead by drama professionals and practitioners with a background in childcare and special needs. Superstars is a perfect environment for children to explore drama and the qualities associated with performance. The group leaders evaluate each session to make sure that every detail is considered for the further development of the group and the members. Superstars help children to gain confidence and practice social skills all whilst having fun!

Working with amazing partners we can run the Aiming High programme.

Abbey Hill Abbey Hill School and Performing Arts College is a large purpose built local authority maintained special school catering for children aged 3-19 years -old. The school are specialists in Autism, communication and interaction. All staff who work with Action for Children are fully qualified and trained in safeguarding, MAPA and First Aid.

Kemball SchoolThe school works with pupils who have cognition and learning difficulties. Its mission is to maximise each child and young person’s potential by enabling them to achieve as much independence as possible and to enjoy a quality of life which is both stimulating and rewarding.

Regent CollegeSituated in Shelton in Stoke on Trent, the independent day college’s mission is to develop pupils’ independence in an adult world through communication, vocational, social and life skills. They do this by providing further education for pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Through inclusive learning the college is committed to vocational education, personal and social development of young people with challenging behaviour aged between 16 and 25 years-old.

Watermill SchoolThe school has been carefully designed to provide for a wide range of pupils’ needs to be addressed through educational, social, physical and emotional growth for the age range 3 to 16. All staff are qualified in the minimum NVQ Level 3 in supporting Teaching and Learning, they are also experienced in working with pupils that have special educational needs (SEN). During all activities there will be a first aider who has training in administrating emergency epilepsy medication. Other staff have manual handling and are MAPA trained.

Children and Families StaffordshireTheir teams work across the county to ensure that every child that comes to the activity has a fun time in a safe environment. Children make friends and parents have a well-deserved break. The sessions are personalised to meet the needs of the individual children attending on the day. One to one care is available and staff have NVQ3 qualifications as a minimum plus safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and Behaviour management. All activities are suitable for children up to the age of 11 years-old.

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The Creative Outdoor GroupThe group specialises in delivering high quality adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Their unique sessions are designed to challenge people in a fun and exciting way while giving them new skills and abilities. All of their staff are highly trained and committed to providing the best adventures

Staffordshire AnglingThe Staffordshire Angling Regeneration Team – or AKA The Star Team – is a teaching group in Stoke on Trent which consists of six angling clubs. The group, through angling, brings together people from all communities to encourage better understanding of the environment and awareness of our surroundings.

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The Trust prides itself on the quality, variety and expertise of its community engagement work. They work with individuals, groups, families and organisations across the county to connect people to conservation and wildlife. They do this through taking positive action in our communities, through fantastic volunteers or specific conservation projects. They provide exciting and fun Wildplay sessions enabling children and young people to enjoy the outdoors and Wildfamilies sessions.

Stoke CityStoke City Community Trust engages with people in a variety of ways so they can realise their potential and accomplish more in whatever walk of life they choose. The team is committed to inclusion work, promoting health and wellbeing as well as improving children’s education. Through the power of sport, particularly football, the team works with people of all ages, abilities and social backgrounds with a programme packed of encouragement and support. They also provide fantastic sporting opportunities for young people to enjoy a more active lifestyle, regardless of people’s background or physical ability. Through their work in the region they help 150,000 people each year.

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Don’t forget, for more information visit services.actionforchildren.org.uk/stoke-aiming-highBook core activities for November between 1st-10th and additional activities between the 11th-15th

Sunday 1 OctoberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Monday 2 OctoberKemball SchoolCooking fun3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-11 years6 Kemball Pupils and 2 non Kemball

Monday 2 OctoberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentTeam GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Tuesday 3 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireSoft Ball GamesDimensions3:30pm-6:00pm Ages 4-9 years5 spaces

Tuesday 3 OctoberWatermillFun & Play in the Pool4:00pm-6:30pmAges 15-19 years6 spaces

Tuesday 3 OctoberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentTeam GamesFenton Manor5:00pm-7:00pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Wednesday 4 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00pm-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 4 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwimmingDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Wednesday 4 OctoberWatermillSocial Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Wednesday 4 OctoberFRONTLINEdanceDance, Fun and AdventuresStoke on Trent College, Moorland Road4:30pm-6:30pmAges 5-11 years10 spaces

Thursday 5 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireTubingSki Centre Festival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years6 spaces

Friday 6 OctoberAction for ChildrenMeal at Pizza HutFestival Park5:30pm-7:30pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 7 OctoberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges 15-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 7 OctoberWatermillRebound Therapy for PMLD9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Saturday 7 OctoberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 7 OctoberAction for ChildrenPony RidingHurstvale Riding School3:30pm-5:30pmAges 12-19 years4 spaces

Sunday 8 OctoberAction for ChildrenTrip to Blue PlanetLeaving from The Dudson Centre10:00am-4:00pmAges 8-15 years8 spaces

Sunday 8 OctoberAction for ChildrenInteractive Sensory for Wheelchair users or children with PMLDChesterton12:30pm-2:30pmAges 0-19 years4 spaces

Monday 9 OctoberKemball SchoolArts and crafts3:30pm-5:30pmAges 12-19 years7 Kemball Pupils and 2 non Kemball


Tuesday 10 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshirePony RidingLodge Farm, Wetley Rocks4:00pm-6:00pmAges 5-11 years3 spaces

Tuesday 10 OctoberBee ActiveMulti SportsOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy5:00pm-7:00pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces


Wednesday 11 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireMulti-Sensory PlayDimensions3:30pm-6:30pmAges 2-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 11 OctoberWatermillClimbing Wall and other sportsYMCA, Hanley. Leaving from Watermill4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-14 years10 spaces

Wednesday 11 OctoberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre5:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Thursday 12 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle GymnasticsBalance & Beam, Festival Park11:30am-1:45pmAges 0-6 years6 spaces

Thursday 12 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireDanceKDeeK Dance Studio, Stoke4:00pm-6:00pmAges 3-11 years8 spaces

Thursday 12 OctoberWatermillSports and Leisure Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-14 years8 spaces

Friday 13 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireWii Games & CraftThe Bridge Centre3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Saturday 14 OctoberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre10:00am-12:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

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Saturday 14 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinemaOdeon, Festival Park10:00am-12:30pmAges 3-11 years5 spaces

Saturday 14 OctoberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 14 OctoberFive Towns SuperstarsDrama WorkshopStevenson Hall, Hanley2:00pm-4:00pmAges 7-13 years8 spaces

Saturday 14 OctoberAction for ChildrenFamily Fun in the PoolJubilee 2, Newcastle under Lyme4:30pm-5:30pmAges 0-19 years10 family spaces

Sunday 15 OctoberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Monday 16 October Kemball SchoolSwim and sensory play3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-19 years3 Kemball pupils only


Tuesday 17 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshirePony RidingLodge Farm, Wetley Rocks4:00pm-6:00pmAges 5-11 years3 spaces



Wednesday 18 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshirePony RidingLodge Farm, Wetley Rocks4:00pm-6:00pmAges 5-11 years3 spaces

Wednesday 18 OctoberFRONTLINEdanceDance, Fun and AdventuresStoke on Trent College, Moorland Road4:30pm-6:30pmAges 5-11 years10 spaces

Thursday 19 October Children & Families StaffordshireSoft Ball GamesDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-9 years5 spaces

Friday 20 OctoberAction for ChildrenBowlingFestival Park5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 21 OctoberAction for ChildrenFamily afternoon of Magic and FunHazel Trees2:30pm-4:30pmAges 0-19 years10 family spaces

Sunday 22 OctoberAction for ChildrenTrip to Peak ParkLeaving from The Dudson Centre10:00am-3:00pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Monday 23 OctoberAction for ChildrenNational Cycling Centre, ManchesterLeaving from the Dudson Centre9:30am-3:00pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Monday 23 OctoberStoke City Community TrustFamily Activity – Bet365 Stadium Tour4:00pm-5:30pmAges 0-19 yearsLimited spaces available

Tuesday 24 OctoberWatermillRebound Therapy9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Tuesday 24 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwim, Badminton, Go-KartingFenton Manor9:45am-12:30pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Tuesday 24 OctoberStaffordshire Wildlife TrustWildfamiliesWestport Lake10:00am-12:00pmAges 4-7 years1 family space

Tuesday 24 OctoberRegentExploring ApedaleLeaving from Regent College10:00am-3:00pmAges 16-19 years4 spaces

Tuesday 24 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwim, Badminton, Go-KartingFenton Manor2:00pm-4:30pmAges 3-8 years4 spaces


Wednesday 25 OctoberAbbey HillAsh End Farm & Play BarnFrom Abbey Hill School9:00am-4:00pmAges 7-13 years2 spaces (Non Abbey Hill Pupils)

Wednesday 25 OctoberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-14 years10 spaces

Wednesday 25 OctoberWatermillBowlingFestival Park, From Watermill School9:30am-12:30pmAges 15-19 years10 spaces

Wednesday 25 OctoberKemball SchoolSwimming and Sensory10:00am-2:30pmAges 3-19 years4 Kemball Pupils only

Wednesday 25 OctoberStaffordshire Wildlife TrustWildplayWestport Lake10:00am-3:00pmAges 8-14 years12 spaces


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Wednesday 25 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireTubingSki Centre Festival Park2:00pm-4:30pmAges 4-11 years6 spaces

Thursday 26 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireMusic & MovementThe Bridge Centre10:00am-12:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Thursday 26 OctoberAbbey HillBowlingFrom Abbey Hill School10:00am-3:00pmAges 7-13 years2 spaces (Non Abbey Hill Pupils)

Thursday 26 OctoberJump2ItTrampolining for PMLDThe Wallace Centre10:45am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years6 spaces

Thursday 26 OctoberJump2ItTrampoliningThe Wallace Centre2:15pm-5:45pm (Time slot will be allocated)Ages 5-19 years17 spaces

Thursday 26 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireFAMILY ACTIVITYHalloween DiscoThe Bridge Centre2:30pm-5:30pmAges 0-11 years10 family spaces

Thursday 26 OctoberStoke City Community TrustFamily Activity – Bet365 Stadium Tour4:00pm-5:30pmAges 0-19 yearsLimited spaces available

Friday 27 OctoberBee ActiveHoliday ClubFenton Manor9:30am-12:30pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces

Friday 27 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwim, Badminton, Go-KartingFenton Manor 9:45am-12:30pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Friday 27 OctoberAction for ChildrenActivity AfternoonHazel Trees1:30pm-3:30pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 28 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireMusic & MovementBlurton Children’s Centre9:30am-12:30pmAges 0-6 years7 spaces

Saturday 28 OctoberGiftedGraffitiSneyd Green Community Centre10:00am-12:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 28 OctoberAction for ChildrenFamily ActivitySuper Play Factory, Festival Park2:30pm-4:30pmAges 0-12 years20 family spaces

Sunday 29 OctoberAction for ChildrenInteractive Sensory for Wheelchair users or children with PMLDChesterton12:30pm-2:30pmAges 0-19 years4 spaces


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Tuesday 31 OctoberChildren & Families StaffordshireMulti-Sensory playDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces


Wednesday 1 November Children & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00am-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 1 NovemberWatermillSensory Experiences & Play for Mobile Children4:00pm-6:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Wednesday 1 NovemberFRONTLINEdanceDance, Fun and AdventuresStoke on Trent College, Moorland Road4:30pm-6:30pmAges 5-11 years10 spaces

Thursday 2 NovemberWatermillSports and Leisure Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-14 years8 spaces

Friday 3 NovemberAction for ChildrenMeal at Pizza HutFestival Park5:30pm-7:30pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 4 NovemberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges 15-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 4 NovemberWatermillRebound Therapy for PMLD9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Saturday 4 NovemberAction for ChildrenPony RidingHurstvale Riding School3:30pm-5:30pmAges 12-19 years4 spaces

Sunday 5 NovemberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Monday 6 NovemberKemball SchoolCooking fun3:30-5:30pmAges 12-19 years6 Kemball Pupils and 2 non Kemball

Monday 6 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentTarget GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

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Don’t forget, for more information visit services.actionforchildren.org.uk/stoke-aiming-highBook core activities for December between 1st-10th and additional activities between the 11th-15th

Tuesday 7 November Children & Families StaffordshireSoft Ball GamesDimensions 3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-9 years6 spaces

Tuesday 7 NovemberWatermillFun & Play in the Pool4:00pm-6:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Tuesday 7 NovemberBee ActiveMulti SportsOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy5:00pm-7:00pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces

Wednesday 8 November Children & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00pm-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 8 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwimmingDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Wednesday 8 NovemberWatermillSocial Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Wednesday 8 NovemberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre5:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Thursday 9 November Children & Families StaffordshireDanceKDeeK Dance Studio, Stoke4:00pm-6:00pmAges 3-11 years8 spaces

Friday 10 November Children & Families StaffordshireBowlingFestival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces


Saturday 11 NovemberWatermillConstruction & Computers9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 11 NovemberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre10:00am-12:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 11 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinemaOdeon Festival Park10:00am-12:30pmAges 3-11 years5 spaces

Saturday 11 NovemberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 11 NovemberFive Towns SuperstarsDrama WorkshopsStevenson Hall, Hanley2:00pm-4:00pmAges 7-13 years8 spaces

Saturday 11 NovemberAction for ChildrenFamily Fun in the PoolJubilee 2, Newcastle under Lyme4:30pm-5:30pmAges 0-19 years10 family spaces

Sunday 12 NovemberAction for ChildrenCinema & MealHanley12:00pm-4:00pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Sunday 12 NovemberAction for ChildrenInteractive Sensory for Wheelchair users or children with PMLDChesterton12:30pm-2:30pmAges 0-19 years4 spaces

Monday 13 NovemberKemball SchoolArts and crafts3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-11 years7 Kemball Pupils and 2 non Kemball

Monday 13 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentTarget GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Tuesday 14 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireWii Games & CraftThe Bridge Centre3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Tuesday 14 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentTarget GamesFenton Manor5:00pm-7:00pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Wednesday 15 November Children & Families StaffordshireSwimmingDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Wednesday 15 NovemberWatermillClimbing Wall and other sportsYMCA, Hanley. Leaving from Watermill4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-14 years10 spaces


Thursday 16 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle GymnasticsBalance & Beam11:30am-1:45pmAges 0-6 years6 spaces

Thursday 16 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinema Odeon, Festival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces


Friday 17 NovemberAction for ChildrenMeal at Pizza HutFestival Park5:30pm-7:30pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 18 NovemberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges15-19 years10 spaces

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Don’t forget, for more information visit services.actionforchildren.org.uk/stoke-aiming-highBook core activities for December between 1st-10th and additional activities between the 11th-15th

Saturday 18 NovemberWatermillBowling at Festival ParkLeaving from Watermill9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 18 NovemberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 18 NovemberAction for ChildrenDicky Bow EntertainmentHazel Trees2:30pm-4:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Sunday 19 NovemberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Monday 20 NovemberKemball SchoolSwim and sensory play3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-19 years3 Kemball children only

Monday 20 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentIndividual GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Tuesday 21 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwimmingFenton Manor3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Tuesday 21 NovemberWatermillFun & Play in the Pool4:00pm-6:30pmAges 15-19 years6 spaces

Tuesday 21 NovemberBee ActiveMulti SportsOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy5:00pm-7:00pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces

Wednesday 22 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireAqua TotsDimensions 11:30am-2:30pm Ages 0-6 years4 spaces

Wednesday 22 November Children & Families StaffordshirePony RidingLodge Farm, Wetley Rocks4:00pm-6:00pmAges 5-11 years3 spaces

Wednesday 22 NovemberWatermillSocial Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Wednesday 22 NovemberGiftedGraffitiSneyd Green Community Centre5:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Thursday 23 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireFAMILY DiscoThe Bridge Centre3:30pm-6:30pmAges 0-11 years10 family spaces

Friday 24 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireWall ClimbingAwesome Walls3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years6 spaces

Saturday 25 November Children & Families StaffordshireMusic & MovementBlurton Children’s Centre9:30am-12:30pmAges 0-6 years7 spaces


Saturday 25 NovemberWatermillSensory Room & Sensory Play9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 25 NovemberGiftedGraffitiSneyd Green Community Centre10:00am-12:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 25 NovemberAction for ChildrenFamily ActivitySuper Play Factory, Festival Park2:30pm-4:30pmAges 0-12 years20 family spaces

Sunday 26 NovemberAction for ChildrenWheelchair Sports Hazel Trees10:00am-12:00pmAges 8-19 years6 spaces

Sunday 26 NovemberAction for ChildrenInteractive Sensory for Wheelchair users or children with PMLDChesterton12:30pm-2:30pmAges 0-19 years4 spaces

Monday 27 November Kemball SchoolCooking fun3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-11 years6 Kemball Pupils and 2 non Kemball

Monday 27 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentIndividual GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Tuesday 28 NovemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentIndividual GamesFenton Manor5:00pm-7:00pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Wednesday 29 November Children & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00pm-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 29 NovemberWatermillSensory Experiences & Play for Mobile Children4:00pm-6:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces


Thursday 30 NovemberChildren & Families StaffordshireBowlingFestival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces


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Friday 1 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireWii games & CraftThe Bridge Centre3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Saturday 2 DecemberWatermillRebound Therapy9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years6 spaces

Saturday 2 DecemberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges 15-19 years10 spaces

Saturday 2 December Children & Families StaffordshireFAMILY ACTIVITYSanta in Steam at Foxfield Railway10:00am-1:00pmAges 0-11 years12 family spaces

Saturday 2 DecemberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 2 DecemberAction for ChildrenSnow White PantomimeThe Forum Theatre (Potteries Museum)2:00pm-5:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Sunday 3 DecemberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Monday 4 DecemberKemball SchoolSwim and sensory play3:30pm-5:30pmAges 3-19 years3 Kemball children only

Monday 4 DecemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentPick & Mix GamesFenton Manor5:30pm-7:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Tuesday 5 DecemberWatermillFun & Play in the Pool4:00pm-6:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Tuesday 5 DecemberBee ActiveMulti SportsOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy5:00pm-7:00pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces

Wednesday 6 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00pm-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 6 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshirePony RidingLodge Farm, Wetley Rocks4:00pm-6:00pmAges 5-11 years3 spaces

Wednesday 6 DecemberWatermillSocial Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces

Wednesday 6 DecemberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre5:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Thursday 7 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle GymnasticsBalance & Beam, Festival Park11:30am-1:45pmAges 0-6 years6 spaces

Thursday 7 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireChristmas DiscoKDeeK Dance Studio4:00pm-6:00pmAges 3-11 years8 spaces

Friday 8 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireBowlingFestival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Friday 8 DecemberAction for ChildrenChristmas MealPremier Inn, Hanley5:30pm-7:30pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinemaOdeon, Festival Park 10:00am-12:30pmAges 3-11 years5 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberWatermillCooking Club9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-14 years6 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberWatermillBowling at Festival ParkLeaving from Watermill9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-14 years10 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberGiftedMusic and Creative MediaSneyd Green Community Centre10:00am-12:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberStaffordshire AnglingFishingSammie’s Pool10:00am-2:00pmAges 7-19 years8 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberFive Towns SuperstarsDrama WorkshopsStevenson Hall, Hanley2:00pm-4:00pmAges 7-13 years8 spaces

Saturday 9 DecemberAction for ChildrenFamily Fun in the PoolJubilee 2, Newcastle under Lyme4:30pm-5:30pmAges 0-19 years10 family spaces

Sunday 10 DecemberAction for ChildrenInteractive Sensory for Wheelchair users or children with PMLDChesterton12:30pm-2:30pmAges 0-19 years4 spaces


Tuesday 12 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireSwimmingDimensions3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Tuesday 12 DecemberStoke on Trent Sports DevelopmentPick & Mix GamesFenton Manor5:00pm-7:00pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Wednesday 13 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireLittle PandasHanford Children’s Centre12:00pm-2:30pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Wednesday 13 DecemberWatermillClimbing Wall and other sportsYMCA, Hanley. Leaving from Watermill4:00pm-7:00pmAges 15-19 years10 spaces

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Wednesday 13 DecemberFRONTLINEdanceDance, Fun and AdventuresStoke on Trent College, Moorland Road4:30pm-6:30pmAges 5-11 years10 spaces

Thursday 14 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinemaOdeon Festival Park3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Thursday 14 DecemberWatermillSports and Leisure Club4:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-14 years8 spaces

Saturday 16 DecemberWatermillChristmas Party9:30am-12:30pmAges 5-19 years15 spaces

Saturday 16 DecemberAction for ChildrenFamily ActivitySuper Play Factory, Festival Park2:30pm-4:30pmAges 0-12 years20 family spaces

Sunday 17 DecemberJump2ItTrampolining for Learning DisabilitiesThe Wallace Centre12:00pm-1:45pmAges 5-19 years10 spaces


Tuesday 19 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireChristmas CraftThe Bridge Centre3:30pm-6:00pmAges 4-11 years4 spaces

Tuesday 19 DecemberBee ActiveMulti SportsOrmiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy5:00pm-7:00pmAges 4-12 years8 spaces

Wednesday 20 DecemberAction for ChildrenSanta SpecialMitchell Memorial Theatre11:00am-1:30pmAges 8-19 years8 spaces

Wednesday 20 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireCinemaOdeon, Festival Park 2:00pm-5:30pmAges 4-11 years5 spaces

Wednesday 20 DecemberGiftedGraffitiSneyd Green Community Centre5:00pm-7:00pmAges 5-19 years8 spaces

Thursday 21 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireMusic & MovementThe Bridge Centre9:30am-12:00pmAges 0-6 years5 spaces

Thursday 21 DecemberChildren & Families StaffordshireChildren’s Christmas DiscoThe Bridge Centre1:30pm-4:30pmAges 3-11 years8 spaces

Friday 22 DecemberAction for ChildrenChristmas MealPremier Inn, Hanley12:00pm-2:00pmAges 12-19 years8 spaces

Abbey Hill School Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5PR

Action for Children – Sensory Sessions Church Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7HJ

Fenton Manor City Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR

Five Town Superstars Stevenson Hall, Waterloo Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3PR

FRONTline Dance Stoke on Trent College, Moorland Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 1JJ

Gifted Sneyd Green Community Centre, Ralph Drive, Stoke on Trent, ST1 6JQ

Hazel Trees 135 Duke Street, Stoke on Trent, ST4 3NR

Hurstvale Riding School Grange Road, Biddulph, ST8 7RZ

Jump2It Coaching The Wallace Centre, Abbots Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8DU

Kemball School Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke on Trent, ST3 3JD

Staffordshire Angling Sammie’s Pool, Fenpark Road, Fenton, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2PD

Stoke City Community Trust Bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG

Watermill School Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6JZ

By giving you the activity addresses

Aiming High Stoke on Trent Booking line 01782 683129 (available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)

Out of hours To inform us that your child is unable to attend an activity or your transport has not arrived call the number above to hear the out of hours number.

Booking email address [email protected]

Action for Children’s office address The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, ST1 5DD

Please visit Services.actionforchildren.org.uk/SAH for more information.

By having important contact information to hand

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AIMING HIGH - Action for Children€¦ · FRONTLINE Dance Based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire FRONTLINE Dance works with people of all abilities to create, move, dance and perform