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Aiming high for children with special educational needs
If your child has extra support at school with their educational and social needs, they may benefit from the Aiming High Programme.
Funded by Staffordshire County Council, Aiming High offers a range of activities designed to help young people build confidence, become more independent, and learn new skills.
The activities are available to young people up to the age of 18 who live in Staffordshire. Your child does not necessarily need an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or be known to Social Care to book on to the activities.
Families can access a set number of free activities each month, usually one a month with extra during school holidays. These are available to book a month in advance. Certain activities are open to the whole family while others are suitable for children and young people to attend independently.
The activities include sensory experiences, day trips, sports, youth clubs, nature and outdoor activities.
One Staffordshire family enjoying the activities provided by Caudwell Children under the Aiming High programme said:
“This is a perfect opportunity for my son to develop independence skills and make new friends. It helps my son to socialise with others in a safe environment with staff who are trained to support him.”
One young person spoke about their experience at Gartmore Riding School: “I love being with the horses. They make me feel special and I love helping them and looking after them.”
For more information, please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/aiminghigh